Anime and music have always been an interesting combination in Japanese entertainment. Many anime feature musical elements as part of the story, whether in the form of bands, idols, or performances connected to a fantasy world. In Spring 2025, a number of music-themed anime are ready to entertain audiences with unique concepts and diverse stories. Here are 7 music-themed anime that will air in the season.
7. Secret AiPri Ring Arc
Secret AiPri: Ring Arc continues the story of virtual idols in the digital world of AiPriverse. In this latest arc, a mysterious palace and a new figure named Ring Princess appear, who holds a big secret related to the AiPri Contest as well as a new transformation system called Buzzrium Change.
Through this story, the characters face emotional challenges and identity conflicts as they balance real life and the virtual world. With colorful nuances, character drama, and compelling transformations, this arc expands the world of the virtual world. AiPri with new mysteries and dynamics that are exciting to follow.
6. HANA-Doll* -Reinterpretation of Flowering-
This anime was adapted from the CD drama project Hana Ningyou Projectwhich takes the concept of idol with a more in-depth and experimental approach. In the world of HANA-DollIdols are not only molded through training and natural talent, but also through advanced medical technology. By implanting "special flower seeds" into their bodies, aspiring idols are transformed into more than just ordinary people-they are individuals who have been modified to reach the highest limits of human ability.
Behind the glittering stage, however, lies a much harsher reality. Participants must go through extreme auditions and training, where failure could mean the end of their career, or worse. With themes that touch on the line between dreams and sacrifice, HANA-Doll brings a darker feel than the average idol anime. Are they really human, or just puppets controlled by the system?
5. CLASSIC★STARS
What would happen if a young musician had the talent of a legendary classical maestro? That's the main concept offered by CLASSIC★STARSis an anime that follows the journey of students at Gloria Private Academy, an elite school that houses aspiring artists in various fields, including music.
In the music department of this school, there are students who have been instilled with the "gift" of famous composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt. Not only do they study like normal students, but they also bring with them the ambition and competition to prove that they deserve to be the successors of classical music legends. With a serious approach to the world of music and a strong element of competition, CLASSIC★STARS can be an interesting option for fans of music-themed anime with a competitive twist.
4. You and Idol Precure♪
As part of the series Precure, You and Idol Precure♪ (You and Idol Precure♪) presents a combination of song power and spirit magical girl. Uta Sakura, a junior high school student who loves to sing, meets Purirun-a fairy from a land that lost its light because the Chokkiri Gang stole its sparkle.
To save the world, Uta transforms into Cure Idol and fights to restore the light with the power of music. With signature songs and transformations PrecureThis anime presents action, hope, and positive energy in a touching musical.
3. Princession Orchestra
Combines elements of fantasy and music, Princession Orchestra takes viewers to the magical world of Alicepia, a land that was peaceful until the threat of a mysterious creature called Jamaock. To fight against the darkness that envelops their place, the Princesses using the power of music to ignite hope and courage in the hearts of their people.
With the concept of pop-song fantasiaThis anime presents a colorful and vibrant musical performance. Each song performed by the characters has its own power, making it not only entertainment, but also a weapon to protect their world. For those of you who love anime with stunning aesthetics, charming characters, and uplifting songs, Princession Orchestra can be an entertaining watch.
2. Maebashi Witches
Original anime Maebashi Witches offers a story that combines elements of idol, magic, and teenage life in one story. Set in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, the anime follows the life of Yuina Akagi, a high school student who finds her life too ordinary and boring.
Everything changes when a mysterious frog named Keroppe arrives and recruits her and four other girls to become "Maebashi Witches." They discover that their closet is now a portal to a magical room connected to a flower shop. In that place, they sing, dance, and make people's wishes come true. The story is light yet has a touch of fantasy, Maebashi Witches perfect for those of you who like idol-themed anime with unique magical elements.
1. Rock Is a Lady's Modesty
Based on the manga by Hiroshi Fukuda, Rock Is a Lady's Modesty (Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite) is set in an all-girls school filled with classy girls from all over the country. Ririsa Suzunomiya, a girl who becomes the daughter of a wealthy family after her mother remarries, tries to fit in with her new surroundings. In order to maintain her image ojou-samaHe was willing to leave his guitar behind and suppress his passion for rock music.
However, her encounter with a talented drummer at the school changes everything. Her long-suppressed passion for music is rekindled, prompting her to face the conflict between social expectations and her own desires. Concept visual gap The anime shows the contrast between Ririsa's elegant public persona and her passionate side when playing music.
In Spring 2025, music-themed anime comes with a variety of unique concepts, from idols formed through experimentation, to rebellious rock stories. This lineup offers something different for viewers who love music as a major element in the story.
