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 (51–60)

Lucky Man's SongAki Yashiro

Very!! Lucky Man OP Full 'The Song of Lucky Man'

Aki Yashiro's 'Lucky Man' song

Tottemo! Luckyman is a manga by Hiroshi Gamo that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, and it once made a joke involving enka singer Aki Yashiro within the story.

Thanks to that connection, when it was adapted into an anime, Aki Yashiro performed the theme song, “The Luckyman Song.”

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frecklesJUDY AND MARY

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

Freckles JUDY AND MARY

This is the opening theme for episodes 1–38 of Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, which aired from January 10, 1996 to September 8, 1998.

Many people think of this song when they think of the rock band JUDY AND MARY.

It was a million-selling hit and is one of the most beloved songs in the Japanese music scene of the 1990s.

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WILLChihiro Yonekura

Hoshin Engi Special: Soul Hunter Opening Will Full

WILL Chihiro Yonekura

Houshin Engi, which also received a remake anime adaptation.

This song was the theme for Senkaiden Houshin Engi, the first TV anime series produced in 1999.

Created by singer-songwriter Chihiro Yonekura, who is known for performing many anime theme songs, this track is truly wonderful.

Its refreshing sound, clear and powerful vocals, unforgettable chorus, and positive lyrics make it a masterpiece—not only as an anime song, but also as excellent J-pop.

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We are!Hiroshi Kitadani

One Piece OP 1 "We Are"

We Are! Kitadani Hiroshi

The anime adaptation of One Piece, the flagship series of Weekly Shonen Jump, began in 1999.

Its first opening theme was We Are!, which was Hiroshi Kitadani’s debut single.

The song won the Theme Song Award at the 5th Animation Kobe Awards.

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Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (61–70)

Rondo - revolutionMasami Okui

Rondo - revolution / Masami Okui [Anime Revolutionary Girl Utena OP]

Revolutionary Rondo - Masami Okui

Broadcast in 1997, the TV anime Revolutionary Girl Utena gained popularity across a wide audience thanks to its experimental direction and a storyline that transcended the boundaries of shoujo manga.

Its opening theme, Rondo – revolution, was released as Masami Okui’s 10th single.

She has worked on many other anime songs as well, and in 2003 she joined JAM Project, a hugely popular group of anison singers.

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Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura

Naomi Tamura - Unyielding Wish

Unyielding Wish by Naomi Tamura

Aired in 1994, Magic Knight Rayearth is a TV anime based on a popular shoujo manga serialized in Nakayoshi.

It became hugely popular for its RPG-like storyline and unexpectedly serious developments that belied its art style.

The opening theme Yuzurenai Negai, sung by Naomi Tamura, was a massive hit, selling over one million copies, and earned her a spot in the 1995 Kohaku Uta Gassen.

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Takoyaki Mantoman Theme SongSaneyoshi Isako

[Takoyaki Mantoman] [OP Theme] [Takoyaki Mantoman Theme Song] (Octopus Ball Little Superhero) (Takoyaki Mantoman)

Takoyaki Mantoman Theme Song Isako Saneyoshi

This is the opening theme of Takoyaki Mantoman, which aired in 1998.

This catchy song, with its lively melody and cute lyrics, fits the anime perfectly and makes you feel happy when you listen to it.

By the way, the original work of Takoyaki Mantoman is a picture book by Hiroo Takada and Yasutoshi Nakamura.

Some of you may know it from that.

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