27 superior theme songs, handpicked from hundreds
There are good anime OSTs, and then there are great ones. We’re talking the cream-of-the-crop, damn near life-altering stuff that lingers within the chambers of your mind years after finishing the show’s full course. The world of anime has given us fantastic plot lines and stunning visuals, sure—but we’ve gotten plenty of playlist fodder in the process.
No, Netflix, these are intros we refuse to skip.
In honor of our favorite opening and closing themes, we’ve gathered the most iconic, most nostalgia-inducing, most bop-able bops from the anime world. Ahead, we round up the best anime OSTs of all time, pigeonholing them into categories. There are the unforgettable period pieces, the certified bops and the heavy rotation material that could land a spot in our playlists any day, language barrier be damned.
Three categories, an abundance of tracks—all sonically great and well worth your attention. Enjoy.
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Everyone, please stand for the national anthem. Flashy, maybe even a little cheesy, these tracks are masterpieces of their respective eras. While they’re not necessarily your usual cup of tea, these are anime OSTs that you can't help but pay due respect to. They awaken memories of hot summer afternoons or late night binge-watches past. Suddenly, you’re a kid again, watching Inuyasha or YuYu Hakusho for the first time.
While the previous songs may get the novelty vote, these are the ones that are really, truly deserving of a listen every time they come on. This is where the unsung hero of Haikyu!! openings and attention-commanding intros come in. Think catchy melodies, kickass instrumentals and some really good rock.
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When they talk about god-tier anime OSTs, this is the stuff they’re referring to. Time-testing girl band anthems! Theme songs that have been rightfully covered hundreds of times over! This is the sweet intersection where anime and music lovers meet, mingle and collectively melt.
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Which anime anthems are your favorite? Do some of these tracks belong elsewhere in the list? Discuss in the comments below.
Art Matthew Ian Fetalver
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