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!
Playlist
| Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | GT is an original story outside the source material |
| 2 | JUST COMMUNICATIONTWO-MIX |  play_arrow | TWO-MIX’s first single, the theme song of Gundam W |
| 3 | mysteryKomatsu Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Komatsu’s classic song from Detective Conan |
| 4 | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | 'SLAM DUNK' Ending Theme and Famous Quotes |
| 5 | Come to KameariRyōtsu Kankichi to Kochikame Uīn Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | A bright and fun classic from anime theme songs |
| 6 | Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko |  play_arrow | The signature song of the anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan' |
| 7 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | A famous song from Evangelion, emblematic of the 1990s |
| 8 | Wild FlowersRAMAR |  play_arrow | The refreshing theme song of the anime 'Zoids' |
| 9 | Rival!Matsumoto Rika |  play_arrow | Pokémon OP: a passionate singing voice and a song of growth |
| 10 | Mystery of SoundTsuburaya Yūko |  play_arrow | Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, the theme song of Kindaichi Case Files |
| 11 | Goodbye, civilizationbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | Bakufu Slump’s popular anime theme song |
| 12 | It’s like I’ve gone back to being a girl.ZARD |  play_arrow | Iconic ZARD hits from the '90s, memories of youth |
| 13 | Step by StepTakahashi Yumiko |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Mashin Hero Wataru |
| 14 | WE GOTTA POWERKageyama Hironobu |  play_arrow | Hironobu Kageyama's fiery Dragon Ball theme song |
| 15 | Fly, fly, big sisterNohara Shinnosuke (CV: Yajima Akiko) Akushon Kamen (CV: Genda Tesshou) |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan’s iconic opening theme |
| 16 | Elbow jabs flying in all directionsNinjāzu |  play_arrow | Nintama Rantarō ending theme masterpiece |
| 17 | memoriesŌtsuki Maki |  play_arrow | ONE PIECE first ending theme |
| 18 | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | Digimon’s theme song “Butterfly” is extremely popular. |
| 19 | Just one wishKomatsu Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Komatsu’s classic masterpiece: a heart-stirring voice of love |
| 20 | Clear skies, hallelujahOkui Aki |  play_arrow | Theme song of the anime 'Magical Circle Guru-Guru' |
| 21 | Give a reasonHayashibara Megumi |  play_arrow | Megumi Hayashibara’s signature song “Give a reason” |
| 22 | GHOST SWEEPERHarada Chie |  play_arrow | GS Mikami is a pop-style anime from the 90s. |
| 23 | 1/2Kawamoto Makoto |  play_arrow | A masterpiece imbued with the soul of Rurouni Kenshin |
| 24 | Someone at any timeJōjō Taihūn |  play_arrow | The film's heartwarming ending theme |
| 25 | A Maiden’s PolicyIshida Yoko |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Sailor Moon R |
| 26 | Moonlight LegendDALI |  play_arrow | Sailor Moon’s popular opening theme |
| 27 | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | The famous song from the basketball anime “SLAM DUNK” |
| 28 | Well then,SURFACE |  play_arrow | First entry into the Oricon Top 20 with an anime theme song |
| 29 | Smile BombMawatari Matsuko |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Yu Yu Hakusho, sung by Masako Mawata |
| 30 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Rurouni Kenshin |
| 31 | I stopped being alone.Yano Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Yano’s heartwarming piano pop |
| 32 | The Strongest, Number One, All-OutFEEL SO BAD |  play_arrow | A manga about a teacher with a demon hand who exorcises yokai. |
| 33 | Dream ShiftSILK |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Raijin-Oh |
| 34 | The radiance is within you.Suzuki Yume |  play_arrow | Ninku theme song: a gem of a track by Yuumen Suzuki |
| 35 | A night when the moonlight softly fallsOgawa Nao |  play_arrow | Old anime ED with captivating, bittersweet music |
| 36 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | A basketball anime set Japan ablaze. |
| 37 | Turn the roulette of fateZARD |  play_arrow | ZARD's Detective Conan theme song |
| 38 | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | The GTO theme song by LARC, notable for its engine sounds |
| 39 | WinnersG・GRIP |  play_arrow | Cyber Formula gained popularity along with the F1 boom. |
| 40 | Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika |  play_arrow | Pokémon’s original opening theme, a smash hit |
| 41 | Parched CryFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | The worldbuilding of the card game manga Yu-Gi-Oh! |
| 42 | Wind Climbing ~Played by the Wind~Okui Aki |  play_arrow | The Anime of Magical Circle Guru-Guru and Aki Okui |
| 43 | Unwavering WishTamura Naomi |  play_arrow | RPG anime “Rayearth” is hugely popular. |
| 44 | Get alongHayashibara Megumi, Okui Masami |  play_arrow | Slayers opening theme song, Megumi Hayashibara and Masami Okui |
| 45 | ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Moriguchi Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiroko Moriguchi’s Gundam theme song wishing for peace |
| 46 | Feelings in your colorSMAP / Sawada Shoko |  play_arrow | Theme song situation of the anime “Akazukin Chacha” |
| 47 | I want to see your smileHamada Rie |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Popular Shōjo Manga “Marmalade Boy” |
| 48 | Warrior, rise!Endō Masaaki |  play_arrow | The Cybaster theme song is a masterpiece by Masaaki Endoh. |
| 49 | WILLYonekura Chihiro |  play_arrow | The classic song from Hoshin Engi sung by Chihiro Yonekura |
| 50 | Blue waterMorikawa Miho |  play_arrow | Anime theme song by director Hideaki Anno |
| 51 | RomancePENICILLIN |  play_arrow | An energetic theme song, a classic by PENICILLIN |
| 52 | Wapiko’s Genki Forecast!Uchida Junko |  play_arrow | Goldfish Warning! theme song Junko Uchida |
| 53 | Until the world ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | SLAM DUNK theme song, a famous hit by WANDS |
| 54 | FLYING IN THE SKYUjima Yoshifumi |  play_arrow | A groundbreaking new entry in the Gundam series |
| 55 | Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei |  play_arrow | The feeling of immersing yourself in nostalgic downtown melodies |
| 56 | STEP BY STEPZIGGY |  play_arrow | Conan first ending theme “STEP BY STEP” |
| 57 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY’s classic song from Rurouni Kenshin |
| 58 | Invisible Power ~INVISIBLE ONE~B’z |  play_arrow | Anime ending theme of 'Nūbē' sung by B’z |
| 59 | PlatinumSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | Cardcaptor Sakura, the world of magic |
| 60 | Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami |  play_arrow | The revolutionary anime Revolutionary Girl Utena |
| 61 | Hurry, hero!!Dan Jirō |  play_arrow | Theme song of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, sung by Jiro Dan |
| 62 | For my beloved personSatō Akemi |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Fushigi Yugi, a classic song sung by Akemi Satou. |
| 63 | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays loneliness and a thirst for life |
| 64 | 100% CourageHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | The theme song for Nintama Rantarō has traditionally been sung by Johnny’s artists. |
| 65 | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | A classic anime song with quirky charm |
| 66 | Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Azuki-chan” |
| 67 | YOU GET TO BURNINGMatsuzawa Yumi |  play_arrow | A fusion work of mecha anime and romantic comedy |
| 68 | IN MY DREAMShingōji Eri |  play_arrow | Shingoji Eri's signature song on the path to her dreams |
| 69 | Absolutely no oneZYYG |  play_arrow | Introduction to the ZYYG song, the theme song of SLAM DUNK |
| 70 | I can’t even breatheZARD |  play_arrow | A classic ZARD song that captures the thrill of love |
| 71 | As myselfKuwashima Houko |  play_arrow | In the anime Nadesico, the theme song and the voice actor are the same person. |
| 72 | DREAMSROMANTIC MODE |  play_arrow | The appeal of Gundam X and the songs of ROMANTIC MODE |
| 73 | Ojamajo Doremi Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | The lively theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 74 | I don’t need promises.Sakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | The Vision of Escaflowne, Maaya Sakamoto’s debut song |
| 75 | We are!kitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | ONE PIECE, the anime began in 1999. |
| 76 | HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul |
| 77 | Passage of Early SpringTanaka Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Tanaka, a popular idol of the 1990s |
| 78 | S.O.SHaruna Ikezawa, Megumi Toyoguchi |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Alice SOS” |
| 79 | Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki |  play_arrow | Realized through a chance connection between an enka singer and a manga artist |
| 80 | Where the clouds goTakeda Tetsuya |  play_arrow | The legendary song by Kaientai from the Doraemon movie |
| 81 | To the sky…Kasahara Hiroko |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime 'Romeo's Blue Skies' |
| 82 | Takoyaki Mantoman Theme Songsaneyoshi isako |  play_arrow | Theme song of Takoyaki Mantoman |
| 83 | Demon God Child ZENKIKageyama Hironobu |  play_arrow | Opening theme of Kishin Douji Zenki sung by Hironobu Kageyama |
| 84 | Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro |  play_arrow | A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations |
| 85 | GET THE WORLDKageyama Hironobu |  play_arrow | The fiery theme song of Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!! |
| 86 | Ore TarurutoTARAKO |  play_arrow | Magical Taruruto-kun Theme Song |
| 87 | N’baba Love SongTOME |  play_arrow | Papuwa-kun is a classic gag anime. |
| 88 | Catch You Catch Megumi |  play_arrow | Cardcaptor Sakura theme song debut single |
| 89 | Cutie HoneySalia |  play_arrow | The famous song from the anime Cutie Honey F |
| 90 | Boomerang of ?Tokugaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | The anime theme song of The Three-Eyed One |
| 91 | PoetKitajima Saburō |  play_arrow | Ojarumaru, the famous song by Saburo Kitajima |
| 92 | disarisaka mika |  play_arrow | An iconic anime theme song with a 90s R&B vibe |
| 93 | Run, Makibao!F Map |  play_arrow | Theme song of the anime 'Midori no Makibao' |
| 94 | Flames Go! Fight!Tokugaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | A quintessential anison—burning with the spirit of battle! |
| 95 | I’m a popular kid.nohara shin nosuke (yajima akiko) |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan OP smash-hit song |
| 96 | Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu |  play_arrow | The Evolution of the Opening Theme Songs of Chibi Maruko-chan |
| 97 | Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Shimon Masato |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime Musashi Road |