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 legendary tracks (41–50)
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
Released in March 2003 by BUMP OF CHICKEN as a double A-side single with “Lost Man,” this track was selected as the ending theme for the film “ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: Dead End no Bōken” (Dead End Adventure).
As fans of the series themselves, the band crafted a high-velocity rock tune infused with motifs of adventure and setting sail.
The lyrics, which sing of the will to face destiny and the resolve to keep chasing one’s dreams, deeply resonated with young listeners at the time.
Peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and later included on the album “Yggdrasil,” it has become one of their signature songs and a staple that unites fans at live shows.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone about to take a new step forward.
That is love, isn’t it?Shimokawa Mikuni
“Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu” is an anime adaptation of the short stories from Shoji Gatoh’s novel series “Full Metal Panic!”.
The opening theme is “Sore ga, Ai deshou?” sung by Mikuni Shimokawa, released in September 2003.
DANZEN! Pretty CureGojō Mayumi
The first installment of the Pretty Cure series, which is still airing today, is Futari wa Pretty Cure, which began in February 2004.
The opening theme, DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure, sung by Mayumi Gojo, won the Theme Song Award at the Animation Kobe awards.
The cherry blossoms bloom.Hayashibara Megumi
Love Hina is a romantic comedy manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, and it was adapted into a TV anime in 2000.
The opening theme is Megumi Hayashibara’s “Sakura Saku,” which reached No.
7 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Megumi Hayashibara also appears in the anime itself, voicing the character Haruka Urashima.
Dream-like★ANGEL Corpsenjeru tai
The anime adaptation of the media-mix franchise Galaxy Angel is known as a chaotic work overseen in series composition by Toshiki Inoue.
The opening theme used for the second season was “Yumemitai★ANGEL-tai,” which peaked at No.
50 on the Oricon chart.
King Gainer Over!Fukuyama Yoshiki
Overman King Gainer is an anime series for which Yoshiyuki Tomino—known for the Gundam franchise—served as chief director.
With its bright tone and few character deaths, it’s a representative work of what’s known as “White Tomino.” The opening theme is sung by Yoshiki Fukuyama.
Upside-down butterflySNOW
The mystery-horror anime Hell Girl gained immense popularity for its innovative worldbuilding.
Sakasa no Chou was used as the opening theme for the first season of Hell Girl.
While the series features a Japanese-style aesthetic, the song itself is crafted with a melody reminiscent of Western pop, incorporating a great deal of English.
