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!
YOU GET TO BURNINGMatsuzawa Yumi
Aired in 1996, Martian Successor Nadesico was a popular TV anime that combined SF mecha action with romantic comedy elements.
Its opening theme, YOU GET TO BURNING, marked Yumi Matsuzawa’s major-label debut as a vocalist and became a hit, breaking into the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
IN MY DREAMShingōji Eri
It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel like you can pursue your own dreams.
It was used as the opening theme for Brain Powerd, which aired on WOWOW.
As her debut single, IN MY DREAM is Eri Shingyoji’s signature track and her biggest hit.
It was released in May 1998.
The lyrics and composition were also done by Eri Shingyoji.
Absolutely no oneZYYG
Many of you may remember it as the theme song for the anime SLAM DUNK, right? Released in 1995 by the Being-affiliated rock band ZYYG, this track marked the beginning of the anime’s second season.
Takayama Seiki’s powerful vocals and the heavy guitar riffs create a tough, hard-edged sound that really electrifies you.
The lyrics strikingly mirror Hanamichi Sakuragi’s stoic resolve after losing to Kainan and vowing to rise again.
When you feel like you’re about to be knocked down by something, listen to this song—it will fire you up with the message that “no one can take your place.” It might just help you find the resolve to face tomorrow.
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.”