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!

Playlist

Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		GT is an original story outside the source material
2	ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Hiroko Moriguchi		The theme song of the film Mobile Suit Gundam F91 and…
3	JUST COMMUNICATIONTWO-MIX		TWO-MIX’s first single, the theme song of Gundam W
4	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		'SLAM DUNK' Ending Theme and Famous Quotes
5	mysteryMiho Komatsu		Miho Komatsu’s classic song from Detective Conan
6	Full of dreamsYumiko Seki		The signature song of the anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan'
7	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		A famous song from Evangelion, emblematic of the 1990s
8	Come to KameariKankichi Ryotsu and the KochiKame Wien Choir		A bright and fun classic from anime theme songs
9	Wild FlowersRAMAR		The refreshing theme song of the anime 'Zoids'
10	Mystery of SoundYūko Tsuburaya		Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, the theme song of Kindaichi Case Files
11	It’s like I’ve gone back to being a girl.ZARD		Iconic ZARD hits from the '90s, memories of youth
12	Rival!Rika Matsumoto		Pokémon OP: a passionate singing voice and a song of growth
13	Goodbye, civilizationBakufū Slump		Bakufu Slump’s popular anime theme song
14	WE GOTTA POWERHironobu Kageyama		Hironobu Kageyama's fiery Dragon Ball theme song
15	Step by StepYumiko Takahashi		Opening theme song of Mashin Hero Wataru
16	Fly, fly, big sisterShinnosuke Nohara (CV: Akiko Yajima) Action Kamen (CV: Tesshō Genda)		Crayon Shin-chan’s iconic opening theme
17	memoriesMaki Otsuki		ONE PIECE first ending theme
18	Clear skies, hallelujahAki Okui		Theme song of the anime 'Magical Circle Guru-Guru'
19	Elbow jabs flying in all directionsNinjers		Nintama Rantarō ending theme masterpiece
20	Just one wishMiho Komatsu		Miho Komatsu’s classic masterpiece: a heart-stirring voice of love
21	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Digimon’s theme song “Butterfly” is extremely popular.
22	Well then,SURFACE		First entry into the Oricon Top 20 with an anime theme song
23	A Maiden’s PolicyYoko Ishida		Ending theme song of Sailor Moon R
24	Until the World Ends…WANDS		The famous song from the basketball anime “SLAM DUNK”
25	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		Ending theme song of Rurouni Kenshin
26	I stopped being alone.Akiko Yano		Akiko Yano’s heartwarming piano pop
27	Smile BombMasako Mawatari		The opening theme of Yu Yu Hakusho, sung by Masako Mawata
28	The Strongest, Number One, All-OutFEEL SO BAD		A manga about a teacher with a demon hand who exorcises yokai.
29	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto		Pokémon’s original opening theme, a smash hit
30	1/2Makoto Kawamoto		A masterpiece imbued with the soul of Rurouni Kenshin
31	Someone at any timeShang Shang Typhoon		The film's heartwarming ending theme
32	GHOST SWEEPERChie Harada		GS Mikami is a pop-style anime from the 90s.
33	RomancePENICILLIN		An energetic theme song, a classic by PENICILLIN
34	Give a reasonMegumi Hayashibara		Megumi Hayashibara’s signature song “Give a reason”
35	I can’t even breatheZARD		A classic ZARD song that captures the thrill of love
36	Moonlight LegendDALI		Sailor Moon’s popular opening theme
37	Parched CryFIELD OF VIEW		The worldbuilding of the card game manga Yu-Gi-Oh!
38	The radiance is within you.Yume Suzuki		Ninku theme song: a gem of a track by Yuumen Suzuki
39	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		A basketball anime set Japan ablaze.
40	A night when the moonlight softly fallsNanao Ogawa		Old anime ED with captivating, bittersweet music
41	Feelings in your colorSMAP / Shoko Sawada		Theme song situation of the anime “Akazukin Chacha”
42	Warrior, rise!Masaaki Endo		The Cybaster theme song is a masterpiece by Masaaki Endoh.
43	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		The GTO theme song by LARC, notable for its engine sounds
44	Dream ShiftSILK		Opening theme song of Raijin-Oh
45	DREAMSROMANTIC MODE		The appeal of Gundam X and the songs of ROMANTIC MODE
46	PlatinumMaaya Sakamoto		Cardcaptor Sakura, the world of magic
47	Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Aki Okui		The Anime of Magical Circle Guru-Guru and Aki Okui
48	Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima		The feeling of immersing yourself in nostalgic downtown melodies
49	Absolutely no oneZYYG		Theme song depicting ZYYG’s passionate battles
50	Get alongMegumi Hayashibara, Masami Okui		Slayers opening theme song, Megumi Hayashibara and Masami Okui
51	FLYING IN THE SKYHitoshi Ujima		A groundbreaking new entry in the Gundam series
52	Hurry, hero!!Dan Jiro		Theme song of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, sung by Jiro Dan
53	My First KissReassured Dad		A classic anime song with quirky charm
54	STEP BY STEPZIGGY		Conan first ending theme “STEP BY STEP”
55	I want to see your smileRie Hamada		The Appeal of the Popular Shōjo Manga “Marmalade Boy”
56	Blue waterMiho Morikawa		Anime theme song by director Hideaki Anno
57	Lucky Man’s SongAki Yashiro		Realized through a chance connection between an enka singer and a manga artist
58	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s classic song from Rurouni Kenshin
59	WILLChihiro Yonekura		The classic song from Hoshin Engi sung by Chihiro Yonekura
60	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		ONE PIECE, the anime began in 1999.
61	Rondo – revolutionMasami Okui		The revolutionary anime Revolutionary Girl Utena
62	Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura		RPG anime “Rayearth” is hugely popular.
63	Takoyaki Mantoman Theme SongSaneyoshi Isako		Theme song of Takoyaki Mantoman
64	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		ZARD's Detective Conan theme song
65	WinnersG・GRIP		Cyber Formula gained popularity along with the F1 boom.
66	Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ		The opening theme song of the anime “Azuki-chan”
67	Invisible Power ~INVISIBLE ONE~B’z		Anime ending theme of 'Nūbē' sung by B’z
68	S.O.SHaruna Ikezawa, Megumi Toyoguchi		The opening theme song of the anime “Alice SOS”
69	Ojamajo Doremi Carnival!!MAHO-do		The lively theme song of Ojamajo Doremi
70	100% CourageHikaru Genji		The theme song for Nintama Rantarō has traditionally been sung by Johnny’s artists.
71	Wapiko’s Genki Forecast!Junko Uchida		Goldfish Warning! theme song Junko Uchida
72	Run, Makibao!F Map		Theme song of the anime 'Midori no Makibao'
73	Demon God Child ZENKIHironobu Kageyama		Opening theme of Kishin Douji Zenki sung by Hironobu Kageyama
74	Where the clouds goTetsuya Takeda		The legendary song by Kaientai from the Doraemon movie
75	Cutie HoneySalia		The famous song from the anime Cutie Honey F
76	Flames Go! Fight!Tomoko Tokugaki		A quintessential anison—burning with the spirit of battle!
77	YOU GET TO BURNINGYumi Matsuzawa		A fusion work of mecha anime and romantic comedy
78	For my beloved personAkemi Sato		The opening theme of Fushigi Yugi, a classic song sung by Akemi Satou.
79	GET THE WORLDHironobu Kageyama		The fiery theme song of Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!!
80	To the sky…Hiroko Kasahara		The theme song of the anime 'Romeo's Blue Skies'
81	As myselfHouko Kuwashima		In the anime Nadesico, the theme song and the voice actor are the same person.
82	Ore TarurutoTARAKO		Magical Taruruto-kun Theme Song
83	IN MY DREAMEri Shingyoji		Shingoji Eri's signature song on the path to her dreams
84	Boomerang of ?Tomoko Tokugaki		The anime theme song of The Three-Eyed One
85	N’baba Love SongTOME		Papuwa-kun is a classic gag anime.
86	Catch You Catch Megummy (candy)		Cardcaptor Sakura theme song debut single
87	Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi		The ending theme of Yu Yu Hakusho expresses a bittersweet love.
88	PoetSaburō Kitajima		Ojarumaru, the famous song by Saburo Kitajima
89	Passage of Early SpringYoko Tanaka		Yoko Tanaka, a popular idol of the 1990s
90	I don’t need promises.Maaya Sakamoto		The Vision of Escaflowne, Maaya Sakamoto’s debut song
91	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
92	disMika Arisaka		An iconic anime theme song with a 90s R&B vibe
93	I’m a popular kid.Shinnosuke Nohara (Akiko Yajima)		Crayon Shin-chan OP smash-hit song
94	Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Masato Shimon		The theme song of the anime Musashi Road
95	Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Queens		The Evolution of the Opening Theme Songs of Chibi Maruko-chan