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)
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!
Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki
Tottemo! Luckyman is a manga by Hiroshi Gamo that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, and it once made a joke involving enka singer Aki Yashiro within the story.
Thanks to that connection, when it was adapted into an anime, Aki Yashiro performed the theme song, “The Luckyman Song.”
Where the clouds goTakeda Tetsuya
It’s the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds.
It’s a classic by Kaientai, with Tetsuya Takeda on vocals.
Kaientai frequently handled the theme songs for Doraemon films at the time.
Among them, this song is particularly popular.
The exquisite combination of Doraemon and folk music added depth to the movie.
Listening to it again now, you’ll be struck by the profoundness of Kaientai’s lyrics.
Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks (81–90)
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.
Takoyaki Mantoman Theme Songsaneyoshi isako
This is the opening theme of Takoyaki Mantoman, which aired in 1998.
This catchy song, with its lively melody and cute lyrics, fits the anime perfectly and makes you feel happy when you listen to it.
By the way, the original work of Takoyaki Mantoman is a picture book by Hiroo Takada and Yasutoshi Nakamura.
Some of you may know it from that.
Demon God Child ZENKIKageyama Hironobu
As the title suggests, this is the opening theme of the anime Zenki: The Demon Child.
It’s sung by Hironobu Kageyama, known as the “Prince of Anison.” The hard rock sound and his passionate vocals are irresistible! It’s such a cool track that makes you want to say, “This is what anison is all about.”
Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro
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.