Legendary Composer of the Anison World! Ranking of Kohei Tanaka’s Popular Songs

Future (Voyage)Tanaka Kouhei8rank/position

Future (Voyage)

In Sakura Wars 3: Is Paris Burning?, the third installment in the Sakura Wars series, the story shifts from Japan, the setting of the previous titles, to Paris, France, as the title suggests.

“Mirai (Voyage)” is the ending theme, a song about the protagonist’s farewell to the people of Paris.

As the French word “voyage” suggests, the song centers on the theme of setting out on a journey.

Kiss me sweetTanaka Kouhei9rank/position

Sakura Taisen V – Kiss Me Sweet

This is the ending theme of the fifth installment in the Sakura Wars series, Sakura Wars V: So Long, My Love.

Set in New York, it differs markedly from previous entries, featuring a jazz-style song sung over piano and strings.

It’s a gentle, balladic piece that evokes the feel of the final scene of a romantic film.

Wholesome Teigeki LifeTanaka Kouhei10rank/position

Sakura Wars: Heartwarming Imperial Assault Force Life

The popular game Sakura Wars is set in the fictional “Taisho era,” and this track uniquely blends a real Taisho Romance ambience with techno elements.

It was used as the BGM when moving around inside the Grand Imperial Theater that appears in the story.

In contrast to the tense battle scenes, it has a heartwarming feel—just as the title suggests.

Here we go!Tanaka Kouhei11rank/position

We Go! (Piano) Anime “One Piece” Sheet Music / Beginner

This is the theme song for the New World arc of the anime ONE PIECE, which has passionate fans both in Japan and overseas.

It’s the first song in about 12 years sung by Hiroshi Kitadani for ONE PIECE since “We Are!,” and it’s beloved alongside the original opening theme “We Are!” It’s also used as the next-episode preview BGM, so many people are familiar with it! When playing it on the piano, the preview BGM image might feel stronger than the vocal version.

It’s up-tempo, but since it’s a well-known tune, you’ll quickly catch the rhythm and melody—try playing along while listening to the song.

If you play it together with “We Are!,” you can fully immerse yourself in the world of One Piece.

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Sakura Wars Jump: Debate, Maidens!Tanaka Kouhei12rank/position

Sakura Wars Jump: Debate, Maidens!

This work was produced by composer Kohei Tanaka, the creator of the series’ music, as a related recording for the game Sakura Wars 4 ~Fall in Love, Maidens~.

Released in April 2002, it is included on the acclaimed album Sakura Wars 4 ~Fall in Love, Maidens~ Complete Collection: Geki! Teikoku ~Final Chapter~, which won the 17th Japan Gold Disc Award.

The dazzling sound arrangement feels as if it’s rallying the maidens—truly wonderful.

Victory!Tanaka Kouhei13rank/position

Sakura Wars - Victory!

In Sakura Wars, this is the BGM that plays when you win a battle.

Paired with each character’s victory pose, this music is something fans who’ve played the game have heard countless times.

A game’s victory theme is like a triumphant war cry—its exhilarating sound and frequent repetition make it instantly familiar to gamers.

You, oh flowerTanaka Kouhei14rank/position

You, oh flower

This is the ending song of the fourth installment in the popular game series Sakura Wars, Sakura Wars 4: Fall in Love, Maidens.

Due to circumstances such as the discontinuation of the Dreamcast, the hardware platform, and the fact that this is the last title to feature Ichiro Ogami—the protagonist since the first game—in the lead role, the music has a grand, series-concluding feel.

Centered around narration by Akio Suyama, who plays Ichiro Ogami, this track is guaranteed to move players who are deeply attached to the series to tears.