Favorite Anime Theme Songs!

Flashjeff · Sep 26, 2004, 19:48

As much as the show itself, the theme song to an anime series can help to really hook a viewer. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order (hopefully, I've got the titles right):

1) "Revolution": Revolutionary Girl Utena, a song as stylish as the series itself
2) "What's Up Guys?": Sorcerer Hunters, a knock-down, drag-out rocker!
3) "Ai (Chuuseishin)": Excel Saga, a fave just for the goofiness alone
4) "Sakura Saku": Love Hina, another delightfully goofy favorite
5) "For My Loved One": Fushigi Yugi, a song that hooked me like the series had

Well, there's my faves! How about listing yours! Should be fun!

suzu · Sep 26, 2004, 23:48

I like most anime theme songs, they tend to grow on me if I listen to them too much XD
Ride on Shooting star: FLCL (whoops its a closing theme XD)
Catch you catch me: Card Captor Sakura
dan dan kokoro hikareteku: DragonBall GT

And what about those closing songs? They kick some *** too

sl0815 · Sep 27, 2004, 00:02

My favorite opening song is "koko mode oide" (come on over here) from NieA_7.

Jan

BlaqJap · Sep 27, 2004, 00:26

They all are so good!

My Fav. is Tenshi no Yubikiri from Kare Kano

**jeisan** · Sep 27, 2004, 03:06

hmmm
drivers high - 1st gto opening theme -larc en ceil
duvet - serial experiments lain - boa

suzu · Sep 27, 2004, 04:59

I didn't realize 'ceil did the gto theme XD

Sensebend · Sep 27, 2004, 09:15

Don't know what it is called but the closing theme of .Hack//Sign. Perhaps someone could help me with that?

Anyuni_Nakashima · Sep 27, 2004, 12:59

2nd ending theme to Inu Yasha by Do as Infinity...

Eve · Sep 27, 2004, 13:22

Last Kiss by Bonnie Pink from Gantz
Home Sweet Home by Yuki from Naruto Movie
Hemisphere by Maaya Sakamoto from Rahxephon
Be Your Girl by Chieko Kawabe from Elfen Lied
Lilium by Kayo Konishi and Yukio Kondo from Elfen Lied (Can't find a full version of it..><)

suzu · Sep 28, 2004, 05:03

The closing theme of .hack//sign is called yashii yoake (which means gentle dawn I think)

**acquiredtarget** · Sep 28, 2004, 10:04

I've always liked the themes for Vandead: Stage 1 and the Big O. Dunno, nothing it great about them, but always liked 'em

dreamer · Oct 1, 2004, 06:21

hum the final song of vandread S2 (trust) and rumbling heart from kimi ga nozomu eien

Camui · Oct 3, 2004, 05:41

I like Change The World from Inu Yasha, Super Drive from Gravitation, New World from .Hack Legend of the Twighlight..I'll think of some more...

Flashjeff · Oct 3, 2004, 18:22

A couple more:

"Moonlight Dentetsu": Sailor Moon
"Coppelia's Casket": Noir, this song has a jazzy kinda feel to it

CKyo54 · Oct 3, 2004, 19:13

I like Inu Yasha's 4th ending - Every Heart

Sensebend · Oct 6, 2004, 00:37

Originally Posted by suzu

The closing theme of .hack//sign is called yashii yoake (which means gentle dawn I think)

Arigato gozaimasu

MHtrStevie · Oct 6, 2004, 00:47

It's tough to mention all the anime themes I like, or really pick a favorite... there are so many good ones of many different styles, so it's hard to lock in on just one. Many already mentioned here are among my favorite songs...

I figure I'll chime in with the anime theme song which actually made me start looking for Japanese pop/rock music outside the world of anime theme songs:

L'arc~en~ciel - "Blurry Eyes" (OP from DNA^2 TV/OVA)

I liked that song so much I ended up purchasing a random L'arc~en~ciel CD to hear some of their other music, which led to purchasing other J-artists based on other anime themes, then based on the music charts in Japan and from other info I could find... and now, many years later, my CD collection is MUCH larger and my bank account is MUCH smaller...

"Blurry Eyes" is definitely a defining song in my life...

**Duo** · Oct 6, 2004, 04:19

I like a couple, some in Rourouni Kenshin, heart of sword, stray in wolf's rain, the GTO opening song, and presently I like shooting star from Onegai Teacher.

kaze · Oct 6, 2004, 11:02

1.-super shooter /rip slyme gantz opening
2.-rewrite /asian kung fu generation full metal alchemist opening
3.-haruka kanata/asian kung fu generation
4.-inner light / shocking lemon hajime no ippo opening
5.-last dinosaur/the pillows flcl soundtrack
6.-dogfight/move initial-d opening

**Duo** · Oct 7, 2004, 03:45

Oh yeah i forgot to mention jupiter jazz(part 2) in cowboy bebop and Julia's theme. I just luv these ones, although they are like just themes for some episodes.

Fantt · Oct 7, 2004, 03:48

My all time favorite anime song isn't a japanese song. It would be the theme song for "Lain." After that I like the themes for Excel Saga (opening and closing are awesome and hilarious) and the themes for Witch Hunter Robin.

tha_rippa1be · Oct 7, 2004, 03:50

the song from GITS 2nd GIG (does anyone who knows what te name is?)
and from love hina

boojitsu · Oct 7, 2004, 06:24

sakura saku - love hina
ride on shooting star - flcl
theme from lain
theme from ghost in the shell (not really like it, but i more think it's kewl... not a stereotypical song for intro)

-boo

Raven · Oct 8, 2004, 13:17

Setsunakutemo�Zutto: Fushigi Yuugi (of course, it's Tasuki's image song)
Donna TAITORU mo Boku ha Irani: Bakuretsu Hunters
Simple and Clean: Kingdom Hearts (yeah I know it痴 a video game, but heck I just love it)
Reckless Fire: s.CRY.ed
Ippatsu Yarou!: Kenshin
More Than Words : Slayers

Japanimaniac · Oct 9, 2004, 08:04

1a) Real Folk Blues - Cowboy Bebop
1b) Ready Steady Go - Fullmetal Alchemist
2) Ride On Shooting Star - Fooly Cooly (FLCL)

Sep 26, 2004, 19:48	#1
Flashjeff Pink Lady's Number #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 50 Posts: 1,377	Favorite Anime Theme Songs! As much as the show itself, the theme song to an anime series can help to really hook a viewer. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order (hopefully, I've got the titles right): 1) "Revolution": Revolutionary Girl Utena, a song as stylish as the series itself 2) "What's Up Guys?": Sorcerer Hunters, a knock-down, drag-out rocker! 3) "Ai (Chuuseishin)": Excel Saga, a fave just for the goofiness alone 4) "Sakura Saku": Love Hina, another delightfully goofy favorite 5) "For My Loved One": Fushigi Yugi, a song that hooked me like the series had Well, there's my faves! How about listing yours! Should be fun!

Sep 27, 2004, 00:02	#3
sl0815 ☆彡 Join Date: Aug 31, 2004 Location: Leipzig Age: 29 Posts: 119	My favorite opening song is "koko mode oide" (come on over here) from NieA_7. Jan __________________ The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.

Sep 27, 2004, 03:06	#5
jeisan Kongming Join Date: Feb 24, 2003 Location: san antonio, texas Age: 26 Posts: 2,848	hmmm drivers high - 1st gto opening theme -larc en ceil duvet - serial experiments lain - boa __________________ Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. =[Signature Guidelines]==[User Titles]==[Forum Rules]=

Sep 27, 2004, 12:59	#8
Anyuni_Nakashima Regular Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 95	2nd ending theme to Inu Yasha by Do as Infinity... __________________ Where a red ribbon and help promote the awareness and prevention of AIDS/HIV

Oct 1, 2004, 06:21	#12
dreamer Traveler of eternity Join Date: Aug 15, 2003 Location: Tokyo/Asakusa Age: 26 Posts: 1,825	hum the final song of vandread S2 (trust) and rumbling heart from kimi ga nozomu eien __________________ One of the most adventurous things left for us is to go to bed. For no one can lay a hand on our dreams....

Sep 26, 2004, 23:48	#2
suzu parapara wh0r3 Join Date: Dec 7, 2003 Posts: 401	I like most anime theme songs, they tend to grow on me if I listen to them too much XD Ride on Shooting star: FLCL (whoops its a closing theme XD) Catch you catch me: Card Captor Sakura dan dan kokoro hikareteku: DragonBall GT And what about those closing songs? They kick some *** too

Sep 27, 2004, 00:26	#4
BlaqJap Sword Handler Join Date: May 10, 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 47	They all are so good! My Fav. is Tenshi no Yubikiri from Kare Kano

Sep 27, 2004, 04:59	#6
suzu parapara wh0r3 Join Date: Dec 7, 2003 Posts: 401	I didn't realize 'ceil did the gto theme XD

Sep 27, 2004, 09:15	#7
Sensebend Regular Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2004 Posts: 51	Don't know what it is called but the closing theme of .Hack//Sign. Perhaps someone could help me with that?

Sep 27, 2004, 13:22	#9
Eve More than words Join Date: Nov 6, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Last Kiss by Bonnie Pink from Gantz Home Sweet Home by Yuki from Naruto Movie Hemisphere by Maaya Sakamoto from Rahxephon Be Your Girl by Chieko Kawabe from Elfen Lied Lilium by Kayo Konishi and Yukio Kondo from Elfen Lied (Can't find a full version of it..><)

Sep 28, 2004, 05:03	#10
suzu parapara wh0r3 Join Date: Dec 7, 2003 Posts: 401	The closing theme of .hack//sign is called yashii yoake (which means gentle dawn I think)

Sep 28, 2004, 10:04	#11
acquiredtarget Um...okay Join Date: Sep 27, 2004 Location: California Posts: 173	I've always liked the themes for Vandead: Stage 1 and the Big O. Dunno, nothing it great about them, but always liked 'em

Oct 3, 2004, 05:41	#13
Camui Crimson Butterfly Join Date: Oct 3, 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Age: 19 Posts: 470	I like Change The World from Inu Yasha, Super Drive from Gravitation, New World from .Hack Legend of the Twighlight..I'll think of some more...

Oct 3, 2004, 18:22	#14
Flashjeff Pink Lady's Number #1 Fan Join Date: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 50 Posts: 1,377	A couple more: "Moonlight Dentetsu": Sailor Moon "Coppelia's Casket": Noir, this song has a jazzy kinda feel to it

Oct 3, 2004, 19:13	#15
CKyo54 Cursed onigiri of Wisdom Join Date: May 12, 2004 Location: Chino Hills, California Age: 30 Posts: 14	I like Inu Yasha's 4th ending - Every Heart __________________

Oct 6, 2004, 00:37	#16
Sensebend Regular Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2004 Posts: 51	Originally Posted by suzu The closing theme of .hack//sign is called yashii yoake (which means gentle dawn I think) Arigato gozaimasu

Oct 6, 2004, 00:47	#17
MHtrStevie Regular Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 291	It's tough to mention all the anime themes I like, or really pick a favorite... there are so many good ones of many different styles, so it's hard to lock in on just one. Many already mentioned here are among my favorite songs... I figure I'll chime in with the anime theme song which actually made me start looking for Japanese pop/rock music outside the world of anime theme songs: L'arc~en~ciel - "Blurry Eyes" (OP from DNA^2 TV/OVA) I liked that song so much I ended up purchasing a random L'arc~en~ciel CD to hear some of their other music, which led to purchasing other J-artists based on other anime themes, then based on the music charts in Japan and from other info I could find... and now, many years later, my CD collection is MUCH larger and my bank account is MUCH smaller... "Blurry Eyes" is definitely a defining song in my life... __________________ Mamono Hunter Stevie DJ, Radio 1/2 - WSPN 91.1 FM Sundays 6-9 AM EST

Oct 6, 2004, 04:19	#18
Duo As the Rush Comes Join Date: Apr 25, 2003 Location: The EU capital Age: 25 Posts: 1,288	I like a couple, some in Rourouni Kenshin, heart of sword, stray in wolf's rain, the GTO opening song, and presently I like shooting star from Onegai Teacher.

Oct 6, 2004, 11:02	#19
kaze Junior Member Join Date: Oct 5, 2004 Posts: 5	1.-super shooter /rip slyme gantz opening 2.-rewrite /asian kung fu generation full metal alchemist opening 3.-haruka kanata/asian kung fu generation 4.-inner light / shocking lemon hajime no ippo opening 5.-last dinosaur/the pillows flcl soundtrack 6.-dogfight/move initial-d opening

Oct 7, 2004, 03:45	#20
Duo As the Rush Comes Join Date: Apr 25, 2003 Location: The EU capital Age: 25 Posts: 1,288	Oh yeah i forgot to mention jupiter jazz(part 2) in cowboy bebop and Julia's theme. I just luv these ones, although they are like just themes for some episodes.

Oct 7, 2004, 03:48	#21
Fantt Envious of Nabeshin's Fro Join Date: Jun 29, 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 507	My all time favorite anime song isn't a japanese song. It would be the theme song for "Lain." After that I like the themes for Excel Saga (opening and closing are awesome and hilarious) and the themes for Witch Hunter Robin. __________________ Study Study Study My Pictures Arizona Nihongo My Reference Library

Oct 7, 2004, 03:50	#22
tha_rippa1be Regular Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2004 Location: kapellen Age: 22 Posts: 62	the song from GITS 2nd GIG (does anyone who knows what te name is?) and from love hina __________________

Oct 7, 2004, 06:24	#23
boojitsu Junior Member Join Date: Oct 6, 2004 Age: 23 Posts: 16	sakura saku - love hina ride on shooting star - flcl theme from lain theme from ghost in the shell (not really like it, but i more think it's kewl... not a stereotypical song for intro) -boo

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