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Anisongs that were hits in the 2000s: a nostalgic collection of legendary tracks

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

We’ve put together a collection of anime songs that anyone who grew up in the 2000s will undoubtedly find nostalgic.

Some are original tracks made for the anime, while others are tie-in songs.

Each and every one of them still sounds fresh today.

There are probably people who discovered these artists through anime, grew to love them, and are still following them now.

We hope this article—and the songs themselves—help you remember those wonderful feelings from back then.

It also works great as a go-to karaoke song list.

Anime songs that were hits in the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of legendary tracks (31–40)

Apple-plucking Beam!Kenji Ohtsuki and the Zetsubou Girls

Kenji Ohtsuki and the Despair Girls - LIVE @ Blooming Rampage State

Apple-Picking Beam! Kenji Otsuki and the Despair Girls

Ringo Mogire Beam!, which was used as the opening theme for the school black comedy anime Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei.

It’s a fun song featuring Kenji Ohtsuki’s wild, over-the-top vocal style.

With its distinctive, quirky melody, it perfectly captures the world of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei.

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ShuffleMasami Okui

[Tried performing with a band] Masami Okui - “Shuffle” [DIGRESS]

Shuffle Masami Okui

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters is arguably the most famous anime based on a card game.

The opening theme used from episodes 49 to 80 is Shuffle, sung by Masami Okui.

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That is love, isn’t it?Mikuni Shimokawa

That's love, right? FULL

Is that love? - Mikuni Shimokawa

“Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu” is an anime adaptation of the short stories from Shoji Gatoh’s novel series “Full Metal Panic!”.

The opening theme is “Sore ga, Ai deshou?” sung by Mikuni Shimokawa, released in September 2003.

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Love Is A La ModeSaki Nakajima, Yumi Kakazu, Kumi Sakuma, Hisayo Mochizuki, Junko Noda

Tokyo mew mew ending

Love Is A La Mode Saki Nakajima, Yumi Kakazu, Kumi Sakuma, Hisayo Mochizuki, Junko Noda

Watch “Koi wa A La Mode Saki Nakajima, Yumi Kakazu, Kumi Sakuma, Hisayo Mochizuki, Junko Noda” on YouTube

Tokyo Mew Mew is a magical girl anime based on a manga serialized in Nakayoshi, notable for its focus on environmental issues.

The ending theme, “Koi wa A La Mode,” reached No.

61 on the Oricon charts.

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RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

[Fullmetal Alchemist] Opening 4 “Rewrite” 4K

Rewrite ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This rock tune delivers a hopeful message centered on positive self-transformation.

It powerfully portrays the feelings of those wrestling with conflict and uncertainty, gently giving listeners a push forward.

Released as a single by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in August 2004, it was also included on the album Sol-fa.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, it earned high popularity among anime fans.

In 2024, it was also featured in promotional footage for the M-1 Grand Prix.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to take a new step or to find their own path.

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Anime songs that were hits in the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of legendary tracks (41–50)

true blueZONE

ZONE – True Blue [PV]

true blueZONE

This song, True Blue, was used as the opening theme for Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom, the third anime adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s supreme Japanese manga, Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy).

As a theme for such a monumental work, it received worldwide acclaim.

It’s a popular track that has also been covered by a Taiwanese female singer.

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DANZEN! Pretty CureMayumi Gojo

DANZEN! Pretty Cure (We Are Pretty Cure)

DANZEN! Pretty Cure (Futari wa Precure) Mayumi Gojo

The first installment of the Pretty Cure series, which is still airing today, is Futari wa Pretty Cure, which began in February 2004.

The opening theme, DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure, sung by Mayumi Gojo, won the Theme Song Award at the Animation Kobe awards.

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