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)
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.
The Nationwide Age of Irresponsibilitygagaga supi
Gagaga SP, known for their upbeat melodies, delivered the classic song “Zenkoku Musekinin Jidai” (Nationwide Irresponsible Era).
This track was used as the opening theme for season 2 of the hugely popular sci-fi comedy anime “Sgt.
Frog” (Keroro Gunsō).
It features their signature cheerful, energizing sound and lyrics.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves bright, feel-good songs.
Success,successnana×nana
Seven of Seven is an anime in which the protagonist, Nana Suzuki, splits into seven versions of herself, each with a different personality.
The theme song, Success, success, is performed by the unit nana×nana, made up of the voice actors, and it reached number 76 on the Oricon chart.
ParadiseDo As Infinity
This is the single released in December 2004 as the theme song for the film “Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island.” It became Do As Infinity’s first entry into the top three of the Oricon weekly chart—a true breakthrough for the band.
While grappling with heavy themes like war and loss, the lyrics powerfully sing of a firm resolve to “keep on living,” clearly conveying lyricist Ryo Owatari’s heartfelt message.
The driving energy created by Seiji Kameda’s bass and Kausuke Kawamura’s drums blends with Tomiko Van’s soaring vocals, resulting in a grand sound that captures the film’s sense of scale.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you need courage to face challenges.
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.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
This is “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” by the band Aqua Timez, who shocked many by suddenly announcing their disbandment in 2018.
It was used as the theme song for the Bleach theatrical anime and achieved million-selling status.
In addition to this track, the band released numerous beloved hits that anyone can hum along to, such as Niji, the theme song for the hugely popular drama Gokusen, and the classic Toushindai no Love Song.
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.