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)
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.
Anime songs that were hits in the 2000s: A nostalgic collection of god-tier tracks (51–60)
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.
King Gainer Over!Yoshiki Fukuyama
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.
Dream-like★ANGEL CorpsAngel Corps
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.
DIVER#2100R.A.M
“DIVER#2100,” used as the opening theme for the robot anime Dennō Bōkenki Webdiver, features lyrics by the renowned songwriter Nemuko Oikawa, who has also written for artists such as Takajin Yashiki.
As befits a boys’ robot anime, the song is crafted with an exhilarating, invigorating tone.
HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution
This is a gem of a song, known as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, that powerfully sings of loneliness and hope.
Set in the stillness before dawn, its strong will to believe in one’s own path and move forward is expressed through a forceful melody.
Its striking, tempestuous sound and emotionally rich vocals resonate together, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released as T.M.Revolution’s third single in November 1996, it was used twice as an ending theme during the anime’s broadcast run.
It has been included on numerous acclaimed records, such as the albums “restoration LEVEL→3” and “B★E★S★T.” When you feel lost in life or are facing an important decision, listening to this song is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi
This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.
Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.
Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.
Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.
Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.