Legendary Composer of the Anison World! Ranking of Kohei Tanaka’s Popular Songs
Composer Kohei Tanaka has been responsible for numerous anime songs since he began his career in 1982.
He studied abroad for two years at Berklee College of Music, and in 2002 he won the Music Award for Animation of the Year at the Tokyo Anime Award.
With a career spanning over 40 years, his body of work is something that people of virtually any generation have likely encountered in some form.
Here, we present a ranking of Kohei Tanaka’s most popular songs, befitting his reputation as a legendary composer.
Playlist
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| 1 | Under the imperial bannerTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Sakura Wars 3—a masterpiece. |
| 2 | Rousing! Imperial Assault ForceTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The iconic music and significance of Sakura Wars |
| 3 | Flower of ParisTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Insert song of Sakura Wars 3, “The Flowers of Paris” |
| 4 | cherry blossomTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Sakura Wars OVA gets its first anime adaptation, a masterpiece is born |
| 5 | We, the Kuro-no-su SocietyTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Theme song of the enemies in Sakura Wars, the Kuro no Sukai (Black Nest Society) |
| 6 | The continuation of a dreamTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Happy ending song of Sakura Wars 2 |
| 7 | For the Imperial Capital…Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The intense battle BGM from Sakura Wars, 'For the Imperial Capital...' |
| 8 | Future (Voyage)Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Farewell Song set in Paris from Sakura Wars 3 |
| 9 | Kiss me sweetTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Ending theme of Sakura Wars: New York Chapter |
| 10 | Wholesome Teigeki LifeTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Taisho romantic-style music from Sakura Wars |
| 11 | Here we go!Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The anime ONE… has passionate fans both in Japan and overseas. |
| 12 | Sakura Wars Jump: Debate, Maidens!Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Representative musical works of Sakura Wars 4 |
| 13 | Victory!Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The exhilarating victory BGM of Sakura Wars |
| 14 | You, oh flowerTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Sakura Wars 4, the final installment—an emotional song |
| 15 | Warriors of the EarthTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | Sakura Wars V, the theme song set in New York |
| 16 | Bell of MiraclesTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The Christmas Song of the Girls of Sakura Wars |
| 17 | Enemy · Battle 1Tanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The appeal of the battle BGM in Sakura Wars |
| 18 | Time fades into oblivionTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The nighttime BGM of Sakura Wars, the atmosphere of the Taisho era |
| 19 | Flowers dance in the imperial capitalTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of Sakura Wars 4 |
| 20 | Blossoming MaidenTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The iconic hit from Sakura Wars, 'Blooming Maidens' |
| 21 | Go for it! Imperial Assault ForceTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | The combat BGM of Sakura Wars, a moving piece |
| 22 | Main ThemeTanaka Kouhei |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece from Sakura Wars that stirs the heart |