Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Back in the 1990s, it still wasn’t the age of the internet.
These days, late-night anime and VOD subscriptions are the norm, but when you think of 90s anime, it was all about those early evening broadcasts.
Many of you probably spent your grade-school days rushing home after classes and turning on the TV right away.
This time, we’re featuring anime songs from that nostalgic 90s era!
Be sure to look for tracks from the shows you were obsessed with.
They’re great picks to keep in mind for karaoke, too!
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Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (61–70)
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The opening theme of Detective Conan.
As expected, Izumi Sakai’s clear, straightforward vocals really strike a chord, don’t they? In particular, the chorus is very catchy, and many people probably still think of it as the theme song of Detective Conan.
Even those who used to watch Detective Conan but don’t anymore will likely be reminded of their childhood if they give it another listen.
WinnersG・GRIP
Set against the backdrop of a fictional auto race, the TV anime Future GPX Cyber Formula aired in 1991.
Riding the wave of the F1 racing boom at the time, it became popular for its authentic, high-octane racing scenes.
4人組女性バンドのG・GRIPが本作のオープニングとエンディングの両テーマを担当し、このオープニング曲は作品の世界観に完璧にマッチしたテンポの速い楽曲である。
Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ
This is the opening theme of Azuki-chan, which aired starting on April 4, 1995.
It was released the same year as the fifth single by the rock band Razz Ma Tazz.
The melody of the chorus really sticks in your head after just one listen.
Invisible Power ~INVISIBLE ONE~B’z
This is the ending theme of Hell Teacher Nūbē, which aired from April 13, 1996 to June 21, 1997.
It was released in 1996 as the 19th single by B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock duos.
The grand sound and world-building are truly impressive.
S.O.SHaruna Ikezawa, Megumi Toyoguchi
This is the opening theme of the anime Alice SOS, which aired within NHK’s children’s program Tensai TV-kun.
The song was originally by the legendary idol duo Pink Lady, and for Alice SOS a cover version sung by the voice cast who appeared in the show was used.
Just hearing the intro makes you feel excited!
Ojamajo Doremi Carnival!!MAHO-do
It’s the opening theme of Ojamajo Doremi, which aired starting in 1999.
It’s incredibly bright and poppy—a song you find yourself humming before you know it.
I bet some of you often sing it at karaoke, too.
You can almost see the characters’ smiling faces in your mind.
100% CourageHikaru Genji
This is the opening theme of Nintama Rantarō, which has been airing since April 10, 1993 and continues to this day.
It was originally performed by Hikaru GENJI, and has since been passed down and sung by successive Johnny’s groups such as Ya-Ya-yah, Hey! Say! JUMP, NYC, Sexy Zone, and Junior Boys.
I bet many of you can sing it even without looking at the lyrics.