Hey, everyone. Windwakerguy430 here again. Today, I want to talk about my top twenty favorite songs in anime. Now, these have to be songs that I have heard. Also, it does not matter what anime it is from. As long as I like the song, it could be from one of the worst animes of all time. Also, I am excluding openings, because, well, that would take up 90% of the list. With that, lets get started (I will leave links to the song if you are interested)
#20: His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo from Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo - Now, this song is catchy for many reasons. One, the amazing jazz in this song mixed with the guitar fits well with the show, as well as Bo-bobo's character. Sure, it may not be all that great, and it is pretty short, but, I assure you, it fits well with this anime greatly, as well as the character
#19: Lucky Channel no Theme from Lucky Star - Okay, so some of you may argue that this sounds just like His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, and you may be right. But, thats actually not a bad thing, as the jazz in this song fits well with Lucky Channel, as you have no clue what crazy antics will come in this show with Akira and Minoru, as it is just so funny to see Akira's selfishness and Minoru's shyness. All in all, it is a good song, and it fits well with the show... within the show
#18: The Mysterious and Sexy Thief Rouge from Sonic X - Mysterious, yes. Sexy? ........ No thanks, I'm not into fan service. Anyway, the reason I chose this song as the slow melody fits well with Rouge, as she is a sly thief who is always trying to do things her way. And the saxaphone fits much well. I think the saxaphone fits very well with this song. In all, this is a good song in my opinion
#17: Inu no Koku from Hellsing Ultimate - Now, when you think of something as dark as Hellsing Ultimate, you need to have a song that fits well with the darkness of this show, and Inu no Koku does just that. The violin chorus is just wonderful, as it sets the mood for the mood of this anime, as it has such a dark feel, and they only seem to get more and more sinister as the song continues. If you want a dark anime thats music fits well, this is a good choice, and this song here shows just how dark it can be
#16: Hakuri from Elfen Lied - Now, when an anime is as terrifying as Elfen Lied, it needs music that fits the mood of horror. What better song to show the horror then with Hakuri. It is just such an unnerving song, with the screeching and plucking from the violins and it just gets more and more intense. But, thats what makes the song so great, as it makes it so creepy, and Elfen Lied is a horror anime, so it fits well here
#15: I Choose You from Pokemon - Oh, come on, how could I not choose this one. While it isn't the theme song for the anime, it damn well should be. Being the main theme for the game franchise, it fits the mood perfectly in the world of Pokemon, with its amazing battles and hundreds of Pokemon duking it out in arenas. It fits well with this amazing world, making anybody feel fired up, weather with the game or the anime. Its great in both parts and it it is just a song that fills me with nostalgia
#14: XL-TT from Attack on Titan - Now, this is one of the best anime songs use of choir I have ever heard. The feel of a giant colossal monster attacking a city makes this song fit well as the choir and the bells ringing add the feel of distress, which is well used in this scene of the anime. Honestly, this song fits well with Attack on Titan, and its no wonder I got into this anime
#13: U and I from K-On - I'm gonna be honest... I kinda like this anime. I mean, I watch Lucky Star and Azumanga Daioh. How would I not like K-On... Anyway, U and I is such a catchy song, with its upbeat feel and the vocals, while I can't understand Japanese, is still awesome. It is just a great upbeat J-Rock song, and I swear, if anyone wants to watch K-On, watch it for the song at least. It's catchy as hell
#12: Madder Sky from Code Geass - Now, I love this song for many reasons. The brass instrument playing. The violin chorus. The fact that it sounds almost close to the Lord of the Rings game on XBox. I mean, there are just so much great instruments used in this song, as the brass and strings are used very well, especially in an anime like Code Geass. I mean, wow, I love this song and I think it is one of the highlights of the anime, if not everything else
#11: Battle Ignition from Bleach - Holy shit, this song is just the definition of awesome. The guitar is just played so well in this is used so well in is slow paced way. It just fits well, especially in a shounen anime like Bleach, where this sort of music is well needed. Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that the other two of the Big 3 were higher, I would recommend this anime just for the soundtrack... OH, and, everything else
#10: Rising Fighting Spirit from Naruto - Oh my fucking GOD!!! This damn song fits so well, using both quick paced metal and woodwind music, adding that ancient Japan feel while adding some of the most epic guitar solos I have ever heard. And that damn sitar.... Mind blowing. Everything in this song is just well used and is just so amazing.
#9: Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist - Now, you all may kinda disagree, as the song is just the same drum sound and the sound of clanging metal.... Which, normally, I'd agree, but, actually, the song fits perfectly with Scar's character, being a merciless anti-hero who is like anime's Terminator. Honestly, you can hate this song all you want, but I think it fits well with Scar's character and thats why I like it
#8: Pursuit from Highschool of the Dead - Now, for those who have read my Highschool of the Dead review, you would know that I am not a big fan of this anime. However, I can not deny that Pursuit is one of the catchiest songs in this anime, other then the theme song. It fits well with the fact that people are trying to survive the apocalypse and this fits with that feeling of trying to escape with your life, which, I feel makes this song very intense and amazing.
#7: We Have To Defeat It from Sword Art Online - Holy crap, the chorus is amazing. I think that, with an anime like Sword Art Online, it needs a song that is as intense as this. I mean, holy hell, the chorus just fits well with the situation at hand. The violin and the brass instruments too fit well, but the chorus is what makes this song. Seriously, this is one of the greatest chorus songs in anime, and, seriously, I just love it.
#6: Sad Song from Inuyasha - Now, since this is a childhood anime, I always have nostalgia from listening to this song. And for good reason. It has that wonderful Japanese feel that I enjoy hearing, and it just fits the mood perfectly for the scene it is used it. The woodwind is used very well and I just can't help but love this song. I enjoy this anime, and, damn it, I enjoy its music too, this one in particular.
#5: Ichiban no Takaramono from Angel Beats - Now, this song is just.... wonderful. The sow guitar starting the song to start with a set of Japanese vocals that I feel fits well with this part of the anime. The song is just used beautifully and when the piano is added, the song only gets better. Honestly, I can't see why anyone would hate a song the beautifully used. If you were to watch the anime, you would see why. Just trust me, it is amazing
#4: Super Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z - Okay.... I think this anime is overrated. Not bad, just overrated. But, I can agree that the songs are amazing, and this one especially. The use of the piano and the background choir is just wonderful, and that guitar in the background. I just can't help but love that part. Even if this anime is overrated, I just love this song
#3: Rush from Cowboy Bebop - Now, this anime is great, and the entire world agrees, as it has one hundreds of awards. And, well, I think this song is great. The feeling you get fits well with the song. A rush. I mean, the face paced jazz music is just wonderful. I think I'm noticing a lot of good jazz music in anime. Still, I love this song and everything about this anime.
#2: Kanashimi no Mukou he from School Days - OH MY FUCKING GOD! How the hell could a terrible anime such as School Days get a song this great.... Anyway, the song is all slow, depressing, and hell, even a little suspenseful, and, considering the scene it is used in, it fits well. the vocals, the rums, and the violins are just amazing in this song, as it is so well used in the anime. Weather you hate or loath the anime, I think you should at least give this song a listen. But, what can be number one?
#1: Mother Sea from One Piece - Now, this song, is amazing, as it fits well with every event that occurs in One Piece. Luffy and Usopp's argument causing Usopp to leave the crew, the destruction of the Merry. It just fits well with these scenes. The single violin, as well as the bells and the piano are all well used in this song. They play out a sad, yet, oddly enough, beautiful song. And, yet, something this beautiful can come out of One Piece, an anime that is all about comedy and action. This is a song that shows that you can truly make something beautiful if you put some effort into it, and it shows that not all good effort has to go to waste. All of these songs on this list have had a purpose of being amazing, but this song is just as well used, but a little bit more, making it number one
Well, that was the list. Remember that this was all based on my opinion. If there was a song that you wanted to be here, let me know if you want. With that, I will see you guys next time
(Links to Songs)
His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
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Lucky Channel no Theme
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Mysterious and Sexy Thief Rouge
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Inu no Koku
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Hakuri
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I Choose You
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XL-TT
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U and I
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Madder Sky
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Battle Ignition
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Rising Fighting Spirit
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Scar
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Pursuit
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We Have To Defeat It
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Sad Song
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Ichiban no Takaramono
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Super Vegeta
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Rush
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Kanashimi no Mukou he
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Mother Sea
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#20: His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo from Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo - Now, this song is catchy for many reasons. One, the amazing jazz in this song mixed with the guitar fits well with the show, as well as Bo-bobo's character. Sure, it may not be all that great, and it is pretty short, but, I assure you, it fits well with this anime greatly, as well as the character
#19: Lucky Channel no Theme from Lucky Star - Okay, so some of you may argue that this sounds just like His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, and you may be right. But, thats actually not a bad thing, as the jazz in this song fits well with Lucky Channel, as you have no clue what crazy antics will come in this show with Akira and Minoru, as it is just so funny to see Akira's selfishness and Minoru's shyness. All in all, it is a good song, and it fits well with the show... within the show
#18: The Mysterious and Sexy Thief Rouge from Sonic X - Mysterious, yes. Sexy? ........ No thanks, I'm not into fan service. Anyway, the reason I chose this song as the slow melody fits well with Rouge, as she is a sly thief who is always trying to do things her way. And the saxaphone fits much well. I think the saxaphone fits very well with this song. In all, this is a good song in my opinion
#17: Inu no Koku from Hellsing Ultimate - Now, when you think of something as dark as Hellsing Ultimate, you need to have a song that fits well with the darkness of this show, and Inu no Koku does just that. The violin chorus is just wonderful, as it sets the mood for the mood of this anime, as it has such a dark feel, and they only seem to get more and more sinister as the song continues. If you want a dark anime thats music fits well, this is a good choice, and this song here shows just how dark it can be
#16: Hakuri from Elfen Lied - Now, when an anime is as terrifying as Elfen Lied, it needs music that fits the mood of horror. What better song to show the horror then with Hakuri. It is just such an unnerving song, with the screeching and plucking from the violins and it just gets more and more intense. But, thats what makes the song so great, as it makes it so creepy, and Elfen Lied is a horror anime, so it fits well here
#15: I Choose You from Pokemon - Oh, come on, how could I not choose this one. While it isn't the theme song for the anime, it damn well should be. Being the main theme for the game franchise, it fits the mood perfectly in the world of Pokemon, with its amazing battles and hundreds of Pokemon duking it out in arenas. It fits well with this amazing world, making anybody feel fired up, weather with the game or the anime. Its great in both parts and it it is just a song that fills me with nostalgia
#14: XL-TT from Attack on Titan - Now, this is one of the best anime songs use of choir I have ever heard. The feel of a giant colossal monster attacking a city makes this song fit well as the choir and the bells ringing add the feel of distress, which is well used in this scene of the anime. Honestly, this song fits well with Attack on Titan, and its no wonder I got into this anime
#13: U and I from K-On - I'm gonna be honest... I kinda like this anime. I mean, I watch Lucky Star and Azumanga Daioh. How would I not like K-On... Anyway, U and I is such a catchy song, with its upbeat feel and the vocals, while I can't understand Japanese, is still awesome. It is just a great upbeat J-Rock song, and I swear, if anyone wants to watch K-On, watch it for the song at least. It's catchy as hell
#12: Madder Sky from Code Geass - Now, I love this song for many reasons. The brass instrument playing. The violin chorus. The fact that it sounds almost close to the Lord of the Rings game on XBox. I mean, there are just so much great instruments used in this song, as the brass and strings are used very well, especially in an anime like Code Geass. I mean, wow, I love this song and I think it is one of the highlights of the anime, if not everything else
#11: Battle Ignition from Bleach - Holy shit, this song is just the definition of awesome. The guitar is just played so well in this is used so well in is slow paced way. It just fits well, especially in a shounen anime like Bleach, where this sort of music is well needed. Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that the other two of the Big 3 were higher, I would recommend this anime just for the soundtrack... OH, and, everything else
#10: Rising Fighting Spirit from Naruto - Oh my fucking GOD!!! This damn song fits so well, using both quick paced metal and woodwind music, adding that ancient Japan feel while adding some of the most epic guitar solos I have ever heard. And that damn sitar.... Mind blowing. Everything in this song is just well used and is just so amazing.
#9: Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist - Now, you all may kinda disagree, as the song is just the same drum sound and the sound of clanging metal.... Which, normally, I'd agree, but, actually, the song fits perfectly with Scar's character, being a merciless anti-hero who is like anime's Terminator. Honestly, you can hate this song all you want, but I think it fits well with Scar's character and thats why I like it
#8: Pursuit from Highschool of the Dead - Now, for those who have read my Highschool of the Dead review, you would know that I am not a big fan of this anime. However, I can not deny that Pursuit is one of the catchiest songs in this anime, other then the theme song. It fits well with the fact that people are trying to survive the apocalypse and this fits with that feeling of trying to escape with your life, which, I feel makes this song very intense and amazing.
#7: We Have To Defeat It from Sword Art Online - Holy crap, the chorus is amazing. I think that, with an anime like Sword Art Online, it needs a song that is as intense as this. I mean, holy hell, the chorus just fits well with the situation at hand. The violin and the brass instruments too fit well, but the chorus is what makes this song. Seriously, this is one of the greatest chorus songs in anime, and, seriously, I just love it.
#6: Sad Song from Inuyasha - Now, since this is a childhood anime, I always have nostalgia from listening to this song. And for good reason. It has that wonderful Japanese feel that I enjoy hearing, and it just fits the mood perfectly for the scene it is used it. The woodwind is used very well and I just can't help but love this song. I enjoy this anime, and, damn it, I enjoy its music too, this one in particular.
#5: Ichiban no Takaramono from Angel Beats - Now, this song is just.... wonderful. The sow guitar starting the song to start with a set of Japanese vocals that I feel fits well with this part of the anime. The song is just used beautifully and when the piano is added, the song only gets better. Honestly, I can't see why anyone would hate a song the beautifully used. If you were to watch the anime, you would see why. Just trust me, it is amazing
#4: Super Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z - Okay.... I think this anime is overrated. Not bad, just overrated. But, I can agree that the songs are amazing, and this one especially. The use of the piano and the background choir is just wonderful, and that guitar in the background. I just can't help but love that part. Even if this anime is overrated, I just love this song
#3: Rush from Cowboy Bebop - Now, this anime is great, and the entire world agrees, as it has one hundreds of awards. And, well, I think this song is great. The feeling you get fits well with the song. A rush. I mean, the face paced jazz music is just wonderful. I think I'm noticing a lot of good jazz music in anime. Still, I love this song and everything about this anime.
#2: Kanashimi no Mukou he from School Days - OH MY FUCKING GOD! How the hell could a terrible anime such as School Days get a song this great.... Anyway, the song is all slow, depressing, and hell, even a little suspenseful, and, considering the scene it is used in, it fits well. the vocals, the rums, and the violins are just amazing in this song, as it is so well used in the anime. Weather you hate or loath the anime, I think you should at least give this song a listen. But, what can be number one?
#1: Mother Sea from One Piece - Now, this song, is amazing, as it fits well with every event that occurs in One Piece. Luffy and Usopp's argument causing Usopp to leave the crew, the destruction of the Merry. It just fits well with these scenes. The single violin, as well as the bells and the piano are all well used in this song. They play out a sad, yet, oddly enough, beautiful song. And, yet, something this beautiful can come out of One Piece, an anime that is all about comedy and action. This is a song that shows that you can truly make something beautiful if you put some effort into it, and it shows that not all good effort has to go to waste. All of these songs on this list have had a purpose of being amazing, but this song is just as well used, but a little bit more, making it number one
Well, that was the list. Remember that this was all based on my opinion. If there was a song that you wanted to be here, let me know if you want. With that, I will see you guys next time
(Links to Songs)
His Name is Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
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Lucky Channel no Theme
link
Mysterious and Sexy Thief Rouge
link
Inu no Koku
link
Hakuri
link
I Choose You
link
XL-TT
link
U and I
link
Madder Sky
link
Battle Ignition
link
Rising Fighting Spirit
link
Scar
link
Pursuit
link
We Have To Defeat It
link
Sad Song
link
Ichiban no Takaramono
link
Super Vegeta
link
Rush
link
Kanashimi no Mukou he
link
Mother Sea
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