Several factors contribute to the enduring popularity of "Himawari wa Yoru ni Saku" and why it can be considered "better" than other anime songs:

"Himawari wa Yoru ni Saku" is the ending theme song of the anime series "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" (also known as "Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo"). The anime, which aired in 2012, revolves around Sorata Kanda, a second-year high school student who is forced to move into a dormitory called Sakurasou, along with his childhood friend Mashiro Shiina. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and finding one's passion.

The poem "Himawari wa Yoru ni Saku" is a beautiful example of Kyoka's style, with its dreamy, impressionistic language and exploration of the transience of life and love. The poem reads: