Cute Anime Song Special: From the 1970s to Today!
Anison—anime songs—are a crucial element that brings color to anime.
In a sense, they’re the “face” of a series, and anison lyrics and melodies are generally tailored to fit each work.
This time, we’ve picked out tracks with especially cute vibes from among those anison.
Rather than being simply girly and cute, our ranking also leans into the emotional side.
From recent anime to bona fide classics, and even lesser-known cute anison from the past, we’ve selected songs from a variety of perspectives.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy to the very end!
Cute Anime Songs Special | From the 70s to Today! (1–10)
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, an anime that was a huge hit in the 1990s.
It’s also popular as a live-action film series now, so I think even younger people are familiar with it.
As an anime, its evaluation is somewhat tricky—its ending differs greatly from the original and is wrapped up in a much more serious way.
However, the theme songs are highly regarded, and Judy and Mary’s “Sobakasu” became a major hit in Japan.
If you like songs with a cute, lively vibe, be sure to check it out.
Kerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda & Juri Ihata
Sergeant Keroro is a comedy anime that depicts the wacky interactions between Keronians—frog-like aliens who came to invade Earth—and humans.
The anime is highly acclaimed, to the point that original anime elements were even adapted back into the manga, and it greatly energized the anime scene of the 2000s.
Among the many charming classics from the series, one especially cute song is Kerok! to March.
It served as the first opening theme of Sergeant Keroro, with martial artist Nobuaki Kakuda contributing vocals.
Be sure to check it out!
Don't turn me into a wild filly.Etsuko Nishio
Ranma 1/2, another hit by Rumiko Takahashi who achieved massive success with Urusei Yatsura, mixes not only the same playful fanservice and comedy as the previous work, but also adds battle elements, earning very high praise from male audiences.
The anime was also a big hit, and its theme songs remain highly popular among dedicated anisong fans even today.
Among them, Don’t Make Me a Shrew (Jajauma ni Sasenai de) is especially recommended—its unique and cute musical style really stands out.
Wai Wai WorldAdo Mizumori
The anime based on Akira Toriyama’s original work, Dr.
Slump Arale-chan.
As a manga, it’s known as a groundbreaking piece that changed history—people even began saying “before Toriyama” and “after Toriyama” once Dr.
Slump appeared.
The anime was also extremely popular, and the sweet, slightly bittersweet interactions between Arale-chan and the rich boy were especially memorable.
This ‘WaiWai World’ is a work that wonderfully captures the world of Dr.
Slump.
As the title suggests, it’s lively and bustling, and overall it radiates a unique, cute atmosphere reminiscent of the residents of Penguin Village.
Love Song of LumFumi Hirano
In terms of girlish charm, “Lum’s Love Song” could be considered the quintessential cute anime song.
It was used as the very first opening theme for the anime Urusei Yatsura, which began airing in 1981.
Because it’s still used frequently across various media today, even younger audiences might find it familiar.
Its straightforward message—“Keep your eyes only on me, okay?”—perfectly captures Lum-chan’s personality, making it an irresistibly cute track.
Take It! Sailor FukuAya Hirano, Emiri Katō, Kaori Fukuhara, Aya Endo
The anime Lucky Star gained popularity for its laid-back characters and art style.
Released in the late 2000s and based on a four-panel manga, it won fans with its brisk pacing.
Nowadays, we see similar works like Himouto! Umaru-chan, but at the time, anime and manga featuring such short, chibi-like character designs were rare, which may have contributed to its success.
The theme song, Motteke! Sailor Fuku, is performed by the voice actresses, giving it an extremely cute vibe.
Nadja!!Minako Honda
Although it only aired for about a year and had a relatively short broadcast run, the classic anime Ashita no Nadja left a major mark on subsequent anime aimed at young girls.
For those who were in the early years of elementary school in the early Heisei era, it’s likely a very nostalgic title.
The work was released in both manga and anime form.
The manga isn’t the original source; it’s an original Toei animation that has garnered high praise for its artwork and depiction.
Speaking of Ashita no Nadja, many people probably think of the song Nadja!!, don’t they? It’s a famous track that blends a lively, adventurous vibe with an adorable charm.