Evil God-chan descends on the ranking again! The result of the "2022 Summer Anime OP Theme Popularity Poll" was announced, with a lineup of hot summer songs!

Akiba Research Institute held an official poll from August 12 to August 26, 2022, titled "Which song is your favorite? Here are the top 10 that caught our attention.

With Anisama over, is this summer's anisong fever over? No, no, there is still time for Akiba Research Institute to announce the results of its famous poll!
So, let's get right to it and announce the "2022 Summer Anime OP Theme Popularity Poll!

No.1 halca "This and That Drastic feat. Aina Suzuki" (Jyakamichan Dropkick X) 1010 votes

No.2 Zuma (Nijiiro Samurai) "MUSASHI" (Megaton-kyu Musashi Season 1 Special Arc) 343 votes

No.3 halca "Dareka Scramble" (Engage Kiss) 155 votes

No.4 Creepy Nuts "Fallen" (Yofukashinouta) 126 votes

No.5 ClariS "ALIVE" (Licorice Recoil) 124 votes

No.6 NARIKO AZUKI "KATACHI" (Made in Abyss: Golden Land of the Raging Sun) 68 votes

No.7 Liella! "WE WILL! (Love Live! Super Star! (2nd season)) 60 votes

No.8 Void_Chords feat. L "Beyond Selves" (RWBY Hyosetsu Teikoku) 46 votes

No.8 Hanauta "Hajimari e tsunaga place" (Sakiu Ars Notoria Sukutsukku!)　46 votes

No. 10 Leto Bear "DEAD END in my head" (Kuroi no Summoner) 41 votes

The results are as you can see!
Up until the middle of the project, "MUSASHI" from "Megaton-class MUSASHI: Season 1 Special Edition" was in first place, but again, an evil person discovered this project!
In no time at all, "This and That Drastic feat. Aina Suzuki" by "Jyakamichan Dropkick X" took the top spot by more than triple score over the second place thanks to the overwhelming teamwork of the Jyakamishin who responded to the call for help.
Let's take a look back at the results of this year's poll, which included such a turn of events.


N o. 1 halca "This and That Drastic feat!

That being said, the song itself is a high-tension, ultra-upper tune that is typical of halca. Aina Suzuki, who plays the role of Evil God Girl, also participated as a vocalist.
The song was a battle of vocal power, with the singer's overwhelming singing ability and full of energy.
We have taken the liberty of naming "Uta Yurine" by halca!

No. 2 Zuma (Nijiiro Samurai) "MUSASHI" (Megaton-kyu Musashi Season 1 Special Arc) 343 votes
Although it was a close second, this song is also one of the most representative songs of this season.

This song by Zuma-san of the YouTuber music unit "Nijiiro Samurai" is one of the most direct, hot, and cool robot anime songs in recent years.
Personally, I think it is a royal road robot anime song of 2025, inheriting the spirit of Mizuki Aniki.
The power of "Shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot!

No. 3 halca "Daremo Shonen Scramble" (Engage Kiss) 155 votes
Following No. 1, halca ranked No. 3 with "Daremo Shonen Scramble"!

This is another power tune with a tight rhythm driving the high-tempo music.
In a word, this song is one of the "Tsuyotsuyos". The degree of synchronization between the action scenes and the chorus is irresistible!

So, the top 3 are hot, high-tension songs that symbolize the summer season.
However, the songs in fourth place and below are no slouches either.

No. 4 Creepy Nuts "Fallen Heaven" (Yofukashinouta) 126 votes
Since the title of this film was inspired by a Creepy Nuts song, the theme song is of course by Creepy Nuts!

This alone is emo, but the music is also very emo!
The song itself is emo, but the music is also super emo!
It is a gem of an OP theme that matches the image of the work.

No. 5 ClariS "ALIVE" (Licorice Recoil) 124 votes

This song, which opens the season's hottest work "Licorice Recoil," is also attracting attention as a memorable song in which ClariS, who have been active as a masked unit, show their true faces for the first time.
The music video is also a highlight, with the two artists' facial expressions and aggressive performance pushed to the forefront, It is full of highlights.

No. 6 NARIKO AZUKI "KATACHI" (Made in Abyss: Golden Land of the Rising Sun) 68 votes

The world-music-like beat of this song stirs up a sense of elation.
You can't help but feel the great adventure that is about to begin! The OP video also depicts the charms of this work, including encounters, partings, adventures, battles, and discoveries.

No. 7 Liella! "WE WILL! (Love Live! Super Star! (2nd season)) 60 votes

The first season ended in tears of disappointment, but the second season has restarted with four new members and the strongest lineup yet!
While the new members suddenly have solo parts, the existing members also sing solo parts that convey their personalities well, making this song easy to listen to even for those who are new to the girls.

No. 8 Void_Chords feat. L "Beyond Selves" (RWBY Hyosetsu Teikoku) 46 votes

Void_Chords always delivers an aggressive and stylish sound with their theme songs that easily exceed the imagination of anime fans.
Once again, the hard-hitting band sound and the sexy saxophone ensemble add color to the work.

No. 8 Hanauta "Hajimari e tsunaga place" (Sakiu Ars Notria Sutekku!)　46 votes

Tied with "Beyond Selves," "Hajimari e tsunaga place" was sung by Misaki Kuno (Ars Notria), Miharu Hanai (Mel), Mimyu Tomita (Ko Albert), Eri Yukimura (Pikatrix), and Eriko Matsui (Abramelin), who play the main characters in this work. This was the only character song in the voting results.
In a sense, it is a royal theme song for the anime, and the five unique voices work beautifully as an introduction to the work.

No. 10 Leto Bear "Tou-naka DEAD END" (Black Summoner) 41 votes

In tenth place is "Tou-naka DEAD END" by Leto Bear, an "anonymous music unit" consisting of Kaikiki Bear, who produces the music, and an anonymous vocalist.
The song, which is currently playing as "Black Summoner," is slowly becoming a hot topic, especially with its stylish OP video.
Please check it out.

For the results of the 11th place and below, please visit the link.

Also, "Which song is your favorite? 2022 Summer Anime ED Theme Popularity Poll" is being held until September 2!
We hope you will participate in the voting.