The episodes use nine pieces of theme music: four opening themes and five ending themes. The first opening theme is "Start" by Rina Aiuchi until episode 393. The second opening theme is "Hoshi no Kagayakiyo" (星のかがやきよ?, lit. "Shining of the Stars") by Zard until episode 414. The third opening theme is "Growing of My Heart" by Mai Kuraki until episode 424. The fourth opening is "Shōdō" (衝動?, lit. "Impulse") by B'z for the rest of the season. The first ending theme is "Wasurezaki" (忘れ咲き?, lit. "Unforgetable") by Garnet Crow until 397. The second ending theme is June Bride〜Anata shika mienai〜 (ジューンブライド〜あなたしか見えない〜?, lit. "June Bride〜You can only see one〜") by U-ka Saegusa in dB until episode 406. The third ending theme is Sekai Tomete (世界 止めて?, lit. "World Stops") by Shiori Takei until episode