Lovely anime song

Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular 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.

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!

Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)

Well then,SURFACE

SURFACE – Now then

Come on, SURFACE

This song was released as the third single by SURFACE, a two-member unit that debuted in 1998.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Mamotte Shugogetten! that aired the same year, and it became their first entry to rank within the top 20 on the Oricon charts.

For the lyrics, vocalist Yoshiharu Shiina closely read the original work, and the song’s words reflect the world of the series.

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A Maiden’s PolicyYoko Ishida

Otome no Policy – full version

Otome no Policy by Yoko Ishida

Sailor Moon is a globally beloved series.

This is the ending theme of its second installment, Sailor Moon R.

The singer is Yoko Ishida from Niigata Prefecture.

It was released in 1993 as her debut single.

Back when it aired, there must have been many female fans glued to their TVs.

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Until the World Ends…WANDS

Until the World Ends... – WANDS (Full)

Until the World Ends… WANDS

This is the ending theme for episodes 25–49 of SLAM DUNK, which aired from October 16, 1993 to March 23, 1996.

SLAM DUNK itself is an amazing work, and its music is full of great songs, too.

Listening to it makes me want to play basketball.

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A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE

One-Third of True Feelings – SIAM SHADE with Lyrics (Full)

One-third of Pure Feelings - SIAM SHADE

One of the biggest hits that represented Weekly Shonen Jump in the 1990s was Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

The anime was also hugely popular, and the song that became a hit after being used as its ending theme was “1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou” by the rock band SIAM SHADE.

This track was their first major hit, and it has been covered by many artists, not only rock bands but also those from the anison (anime song) scene.

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I stopped being alone.Akiko Yano

I stopped being alone.

Akiko Yano, No Longer All Alone

It’s a warm pop song whose beautiful piano melody resonates in the heart.

Released by Akiko Yano in August 1999, it was used as the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” The song carries a message of overcoming loneliness and cherishing connections with others.

Yano’s gentle voice and the sound of the piano envelop the listener.

Give it a listen when you want to recall the warmth of time spent with family and friends.

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Smile BombMasako Mawatari

Masako Maeda – Smile Bomb (theme song of Yu Yu Hakusho)

Smile Bomb by Matsuko Mawatari

This is the opening theme of Yu Yu Hakusho, which began airing in 1992.

It was released in 1992 as the second single by Masako Mawata, a singer from Miyazaki Prefecture.

There are many cover versions as well, so some of you may know it from those.

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The Strongest, Number One, All-OutFEEL SO BAD

FEEL SO BAD – Super-Powered Strongest No.1 [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Bari Bari Saikyo No.1 FEEL SO BAD

Hell Teacher Nūbē is an anime about Meisuke Nueno, a teacher with an Oni Hand, who exorcises yokai.

The theme song “BARIBARI Saikyō No.

1” was performed by FEEL SO BAD.

Its highest position on the Oricon weekly chart was 35th.

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