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)
Target: The Red ShockKoji Wada
Digimon Adventure 02 is the second installment of the Digimon anime series, and the opening theme, Target ~Red Shock~, was sung by Kouji Wada, the same as in the previous work.
On the Oricon charts, it reached as high as No.
35.
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.
The cherry blossoms bloom.Megumi Hayashibara
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.
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.
TogetherFumie Akiyoshi
Fumie Akiyoshi’s lively vocals make this a pop tune that hints at the start of an adventure.
Its powerful message—that you can overcome any hardship as long as you’re with your friends—comes through clearly.
Fans will also love the clever touch of weaving familiar game moves and item names into the lyrics.
Released in November 2006, this song served as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and was beloved by fans for an impressive 94 episodes.
Its sound lifts your spirits and gives a push to anyone about to take on a new challenge.
It’s the kind of energetic track you’ll want to hear when setting off on a journey or when you want to feel the bonds with your friends.
Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa
It feels like the acceleration is painting a vivid rainbow! The duo Tackey & Tsubasa, formed by Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai, released this song as their eighth single in 2007.
It was the opening theme for the beloved anime One Piece.
With a powerful message that makes you feel like you can break through even the reality before your eyes, and an up-tempo sound that signals the start of an adventure, it’s absolutely thrilling! The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and in episode 303 of the anime, the two even make a humorous cameo within the story.
It’s the perfect number for taking a new step with your friends or when you want to lift your spirits.
CHANGE THE WORLDV6
Rumiko Takahashi’s manga Inuyasha began its TV anime adaptation in 2000.
The first season’s opening theme was CHANGE THE WORLD, sung by V6, which reached No.
3 on the Oricon chart.
Incidentally, this was the first time V6 performed a theme song for an anime.