Anisongs that were hits in the 2000s: a nostalgic collection of legendary tracks
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.
Hit anime songs from the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of masterpieces (1–10)
scarlet skyMami Kawada
A signature song by Mami Kawada, chosen as the opening theme for the anime Shakugan no Shana.
It was released in November 2005 as her second single.
The powerful vocals and lyrics that evoke a crimson-dyed evening sky leave a strong impression.
The song expresses hidden wishes and a determination to fulfill one’s mission, making your heart burn as you listen.
Mami Kawada’s distinctive vibrato is also captivating.
Although time has passed since its release, it remains a highly popular classic among anime song fans.
Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is an anime based on a light novel by Nagaru Tanigawa, with its first season airing in 2006.
The ending theme, Hare Hare Yukai, sung by the voice cast, reached as high as No.
2 on the Oricon daily chart.
COLORSFLOW
“COLORS,” which was used as the first opening theme for the popular sci-fi robot anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, features a quintessentially FLOW-style, classic pop melody.
Composed with the image of a rock orchestra, it boasts an extremely grand and majestic sound.
MelissaPorno Graffitti
Melissa, which was used as the first opening theme for the classic dark fantasy anime Fullmetal Alchemist, is a very famous song that many people may recognize even if they haven’t seen the anime.
Its dramatic melody, characteristic of Porno Graffitti, is particularly striking.
When They Cry: HigurashiEiko Shimamiya
Introducing a classic that represents the 2000s.
This track was used as the opening theme for the anime Higurashi When They Cry.
Created by Eiko Shimamiya, it was released in October 2006 as her second single.
The unsettling lyrics and Shimamiya’s clear, transparent vocals are a perfect match.
It brilliantly captures the anime’s worldview and became a major topic among fans at the time of its release.
It’s also a popular choice for karaoke.
Highly recommended for dusk, when you want to bask in a wistful mood.
HUSTLE MUSCLEYogo Kono
Kinnikuman Nisei is a work that depicts the generation of the son of the classic, popular manga Kinnikuman, and its TV anime began airing in 2002.
The opening theme is HUSTLE MUSCLE, sung by Yogo Kono, and it’s known as a fiery, iconic song.
Kerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda & Juri Ihata
This is an energetic song best known as the opening theme for the anime Keroro Gunso (Sgt.
Frog).
Sung by Shinobu Kandori and Juri Ihata, it was released in May 2004.
Its lively rhythm and humorous lyrics are especially appealing, comically portraying the everyday chaos of Keroro and his squad as well as their enthusiasm for invading Earth.
It peaked at No.
41 on the Oricon charts and remained ranked for 13 weeks, making it a popular track.