Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

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Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! OP

Just hearing the intro makes your heart start dancing—this is that kind of song.

It’s the theme song of Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!! Thanks to this anime, Mini 4WDs became a social phenomenon.

The cool melody and vocals are irresistible! Sing it at karaoke and it’s guaranteed to hype everyone up.

It’s a work that matches the anime’s image perfectly.

Ore TarurutoTARAKO

Magical Taluluto-kun OP

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.

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N’baba Love SongTOME

Tropical Boy Papuwa-kun OP “N’baba Love Song”

Papuwa-kun, the Island Boy was the flagship series of Monthly Shonen Gangan, a manga magazine launched in 1991.

It was adapted into an anime in 1992, and the contrast between its eccentric gag characters and serious plot developments proved popular.

The opening theme, N’baba Love Song, was composed by Yasuo Kosugi—known for many children’s shows and anime tracks—and its distinctive melody is one that sticks in your head.

Catch You Catch Megumi

Catch You Catch Me

This was the debut single released under the name GUMI by Megumi Hinata—who would later become known for her solo work as meg rock and as part of Melocure—and it served as the opening theme for the TV anime Cardcaptor Sakura.

The chorus clearly bears the stylistic imprint of its lyricist and composer, Kohmi Hirose, and for many people that vibe is directly connected to their image of Cardcaptor Sakura.

There’s also a cover version by Sakura Tange, the voice actress for the anime’s protagonist, Sakura Kinomoto, so be sure to check that out as well!

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Cutie HoneySalia

Pink Miku-sama ~Cutie Honey F~

This is the opening theme of Cutie Honey F, which aired from February 15, 1997 to January 31, 1998.

When it comes to songs from the Cutie Honey series, this is the definitive one, right? It was originally sung by Yoko Maekawa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of anime songs.

It was covered by Salia, a singer from Osaka Prefecture.

Boomerang of ?Tokugaki Tomoko

Boomerang of ? / Mitsume ga Tooru OP

When Osamu Tezuka’s manga The Three-Eyed One was adapted into a TV anime, the theme song was sung by Tomoko Tokugaki, who is also active as a musical theater actress.

The opening lyrics are quite catchy, aren’t they? The lyrics were written by Kumiko Aoki, and the music was composed by Yasuo Kosugi.

PoetKitajima Saburō

Ojarumaru OP - Full by Eijin

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.