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.
Playlist
| Anisongs that were hits in the 2000s: a nostalgic collection of legendary tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Hare Hare YukaiHirano Aya, Chihara Minori, Goto Yuko | play_arrow | Anime “Haruhi” makes headlines as a popular title |
| 2 | scarlet skykawada mami | play_arrow | A signature song from the anime “Shana” |
| 3 | MelissaPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | The opening theme “Melissa” from Fullmetal Alchemist is famous. |
| 4 | COLORSFLOW | play_arrow | The epic opening theme of Code Geass |
| 5 | HUSTLE MUSCLEKōno Yōgo | play_arrow | Anime adaptation of Kinnikuman Nisei |
| 6 | Kerok! MarchKakuda Nobuaki & Ihata Juri | play_arrow | The lively theme song of Sergeant Keroro |
| 7 | voiceCLOUD | play_arrow | Yu-Gi-Oh! opening theme by CLOUD |
| 8 | Gekitei (Rally! Imperial Assault Force)Yokoyama Chisa & Teikoku Kagekidan | play_arrow | Theme song of “Sakura Wars,” a song of fervent aspiration and courage |
| 9 | innocent starterMizuki Nana | play_arrow | Debut of a popular song from a magical girl anime |
| 10 | Under StarShocking Lemon | play_arrow | Portraying youth with exhilarating, fast-paced rock |
| 11 | When They Cry: HigurashiShimamiy a Eiko | play_arrow | A famous song from the anime Higurashi, with a clear, translucent singing voice |
| 12 | Let’s hugNatsukawa Rimi | play_arrow | A new song that sings about Nobita’s future |
| 13 | Over SoulHayashibara Megumi | play_arrow | Expressing life and rebirth in an anime theme song |
| 14 | POPEE the ClownAoyagi Tsuneo | play_arrow | The theme song of Skarhythm is nonsensical and highly addictive. |
| 15 | To the promised placeYonekura Chihiro | play_arrow | A touching anime set in a circus |
| 16 | Go-RoundItō Nao in FIX | play_arrow | A song that distills the powerful appeal of anime music |
| 17 | The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji | play_arrow | Digimon theme, Koji Wada’s passionate singing voice |
| 18 | Hamtaro Tottoko SongHamuchanzu | play_arrow | Hamtaro’s theme song is loved by everyone from children to adults. |
| 19 | Nadja!!Honda Minako | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Ashita no Nadja.” |
| 20 | FOR REALTokuyama Hidenori | play_arrow | Saiyuki opening theme, a powerful song of moving forward |
| 21 | Drawing daysSPLAY | play_arrow | Anime OP theme 'Drawing Days' |
| 22 | PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR | play_arrow | The theme song of Gundam SEED is cool. |
| 23 | Fighting Spirits -Song for Beyblade-SYSTEM-B | play_arrow | The Beyblade opening theme, a hot rock song |
| 24 | Shangri-Laangela | play_arrow | angela’s famous songs from Fafner in the Azure |
| 25 | Go Tight!AKINO | play_arrow | The Appeal of the Mecha Anime 'Genesis of Aquarion' |
| 26 | Baka SurvivorUrufuruzu | play_arrow | The anime adaptation of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo |
| 27 | INVOKET.M.Revolution | play_arrow | Gundam SEED is set in space. |
| 28 | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | The iconic Gintama song “Donten” is striking. |
| 29 | Love CirculationHanazawa Kana | play_arrow | Kana Hanazawa’s signature song “staple stable” |
| 30 | A chorus of voicesKita Shuhei | play_arrow | The heartwarming opening theme of “Natsume’s Book of Friends” |
| 31 | true blueZONE | play_arrow | Theme song of Astro Boy receives global acclaim |
| 32 | dramaticBase Ball Bear | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Big Windup!” |
| 33 | Love Is A La ModeNakajima Saki, Kakazu Yumi, Sakuma Kumi, Mochizuki Hisayo, Noda Junko | play_arrow | Anime 'Tokyo Mew Mew' depicts environmental issues |
| 34 | ShuffleOkui Masami | play_arrow | The gold standard of card game anime |
| 35 | First kissICHIKO | play_arrow | The boom period of isekai fantasy anime |
| 36 | ParadiseDo As Infinity | play_arrow | The song that sparked Do As Infinity’s breakthrough |
| 37 | Apple-plucking Beam!Ōtsuki Kenji to Zetsubō Shōjotachi | play_arrow | The opening theme song of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is interesting. |
| 38 | pastel pureALI PROJECT | play_arrow | “pastel pure” is an elegant school anime song. |
| 39 | The Nationwide Age of Irresponsibilitygagaga supi | play_arrow | Keroro Gunso opening theme by Gagaga SP |
| 40 | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Inuyasha movie theme song, a prayer of love that transcends time |
| 41 | CHANGE THE WORLDV6 | play_arrow | Anime 'Inuyasha': V6 performs the theme song |
| 42 | Target: The Red ShockWada Kōji | play_arrow | Digimon 02, Koji Wada performs the theme song |
| 43 | sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Rock theme song of the One Piece movie |
| 44 | That is love, isn’t it?Shimokawa Mikuni | play_arrow | Full Metal Panic short stories to be animated |
| 45 | DANZEN! Pretty CureGojō Mayumi | play_arrow | Pretty Cure's first series began in 2004. |
| 46 | The cherry blossoms bloom.Hayashibara Megumi | play_arrow | Love Hina, adapted into an anime and became a popular work |
| 47 | Dream-like★ANGEL Corpsenjeru tai | play_arrow | Media mix work “Galaxy Angel” |
| 48 | King Gainer Over!Fukuyama Yoshiki | play_arrow | Director Yoshiyuki Tomino’s cheerful robot anime |
| 49 | Upside-down butterflySNOW | play_arrow | The theme song of Hell Girl: the charm of a Japanese-Western fusion |
| 50 | Success,successnana×nana | play_arrow | The Bizarre Tale of Nana Split into Seven |
| 51 | DIVER#2100R.A.M | play_arrow | The opening theme of Webdiver, a refreshing track |
| 52 | Togetherakiyoshi fumie | play_arrow | The emotion and energy of the Pokémon anime opening songs |
| 53 | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez | play_arrow | An article introducing Aqua Timez’s classic songs |
| 54 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | A rock song that encourages self-transformation |
| 55 | Crazy RainbowTakkī & Tsubasa | play_arrow | ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa |
| 56 | HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul |
| 57 | Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro | play_arrow | A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations |
| 58 | RealizeTamaki Nami | play_arrow | Nami Tamaki’s song sings of hope for the future. |
| 59 | Getchu! Love-love?!Gojō Mayumi | play_arrow | Precure ending theme song sings of hope and love |
| 60 | Re:memberFLOW | play_arrow | A powerful anime tie-in song by FLOW |
| 61 | DAYBREAK’S BELLL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | A masterpiece with a profound message and a unique sound |
| 62 | BelieveTamaki Nami | play_arrow | Gundam SEED theme song, a cheer song of hope |
| 63 | O2ORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A masterpiece opening theme from Code Geass |
| 64 | Ideaeufonius | play_arrow | The sci-fi work Noein was broadcast. |
| 65 | Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka* | play_arrow | Sakura and love: a heart-stirring youth song by yozuca* |
| 66 | In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez | play_arrow | A song with gentle, heart-touching lyrics that cheers you on in life |
| 67 | IKE IKEHINOI chiimu | play_arrow | Strawberry 100% is a romantic comedy manga series. |
| 68 | whaleBuzy | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Twin Spica” |
| 69 | inner universeOriga | play_arrow | The future’s unease and the heart’s unrest, sung by Origa |


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