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.
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Anime songs that were hits in the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of god-tier tracks (21–30)
Baka SurvivorUrufuruzu
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is a gag manga by Tetsuo Sawai that gained attention for its outrageous content, and a TV anime adaptation aired from November 2003 to October 2005.
Baka Survivor served as the later opening theme, reaching a peak position of 13th on the Oricon charts.
Go Tight!AKINO
Aquarion is a robot anime directed by Shoji Kawamori, who is famous for the Macross series.
The opening theme from the first season is probably better known, but I’d like to introduce the second season’s “Go Tight!” instead.
I think this is a great song as well.
Anime songs that were hits in the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of legendary tracks (31–40)
First kissICHIKO
Around 2019, isekai fantasy anime became a boom.
“First Kiss” is the opening theme of The Familiar of Zero, a popular anime that laid the groundwork for the isekai fantasy craze.
The hook at the start of the chorus is so catchy that many of you probably know it.
PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
PRIDE by the six-member co-ed band HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR.
One of their signature songs, it was used as the opening theme for the popular mecha anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.
Highly recommended if you like bands with cool female vocals.
ShuffleOkui Masami
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters is arguably the most famous anime based on a card game.
The opening theme used from episodes 49 to 80 is Shuffle, sung by Masami Okui.
dramaticBase Ball Bear
Base Ball Bear’s song “Dramatic” was selected as the opening theme for the first season of the hugely popular baseball anime “Big Windup!” Its exhilarating melody fits perfectly with the world of “Big Windup!” It’s a recommended track for those who enjoy upbeat tunes.
pastel pureALI PROJECT
Pastel Pure, with its elegant melody, leaves a striking impression.
This track was released as a single after originally appearing on the soundtrack album for the school-themed anime Maria Watches Over Us.
It was initially an instrumental, but lyrics were written by the original author, Oyuki Konno, and it was released as a vocal song.
Its gently flowing melody makes it feel as if you’re walking on clouds.