Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
Back in the 1990s, it still wasn’t the age of the internet.
These days, late-night anime and VOD subscriptions are the norm, but when you think of 90s anime, it was all about those early evening broadcasts.
Many of you probably spent your grade-school days rushing home after classes and turning on the TV right away.
This time, we’re featuring anime songs from that nostalgic 90s era!
Be sure to look for tracks from the shows you were obsessed with.
They’re great picks to keep in mind for karaoke, too!
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Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (71–80)
Run, Makibao!F Map
This is the opening theme of Midori no Makibao, which aired from March 2, 1996 to July 12, 1997.
The original song is Hashire Kōtarō, released by the folk group Salty Sugar.
It was covered by F·MAP, a group of Fuji TV announcers.
It’s a melody that makes you want to hum along.
To the sky…Kasahara Hiroko
These are songs by Hiroko Kasahara, who is active as a voice actress and stage actress.
Her clear, translucent singing voice is highly captivating.
One of her songs was selected as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Romeo’s Blue Skies.
The anime is based on The Black Brothers by German author Lisa Tetzner.
Hiroko Kasahara has performed as a voice actress in numerous anime series.
Ore TarurutoTARAKO
This is a classic, orthodox anime song whose title directly uses the name of the anime’s protagonist.
It served as the theme song for the TV anime “Magical Taluluto-kun,” which aired from 1990 to 1992, and the protagonist Taluluto’s voice actor, TARAKO, also performed the vocals.
Many people likely remember the cute singing voice.
It’s an anime song notable in several ways: the original creator, Tatsuya Egawa, took part in writing the lyrics, and the composition was handled by Godiego’s Yukihide Takakawa.
Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (81–90)
I don’t need promises.Sakamoto Maaya
A gentle piece that evokes the flow of precious, radiant moments.
Its dreamy, tender sound fits perfectly with the anime scenes of The Vision of Escaflowne.
This was voice actor Maaya Sakamoto’s debut as a singer, and it became a popular work alongside the anime.
Released in April 1996.
In the anime, Maaya Sakamoto plays the protagonist, Hitomi Kanzaki.
PoetKitajima Saburō
This is the opening theme of the children’s anime Ojarumaru.
The relaxed feel that evokes the Heian period and the gentle melody make it very pleasant to listen to.
It’s sung by Saburo Kitajima, a giant in the enka world.
You can’t help but say, “That’s Sab-chan for you!”—his wonderful singing voice is irresistible.
S.O.SHaruna Ikezawa, Megumi Toyoguchi
This is the opening theme of the anime Alice SOS, which aired within NHK’s children’s program Tensai TV-kun.
The song was originally by the legendary idol duo Pink Lady, and for Alice SOS a cover version sung by the voice cast who appeared in the show was used.
Just hearing the intro makes you feel excited!
Flames Go! Fight!Tokugaki Tomoko
When I see a title like this, I can’t help but think, “Now this is a true anison.” It’s the theme song for the TV anime “Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei,” based on a manga themed around super dodgeball.
It’s sung by Tomoko Tokugaki, known both as a musical theater actress and an anison singer, and it was released as a single in 1991.
The opening animation—with the ball blazing at incredible speed—brings back nostalgic memories.
Listening again, the hard-edged guitar and the roaming bass line in the B section are seriously cool.