History AwesomeMusic / AnimeAToG

** The [[https://youtu.be/YYNQ5Okcx3Y song]] [[CreepyTwins Jasdero and]] [[SpellMyNameWithAnS David]] sing was pretty cool.

** The ending song [[https://youtu.be/jFfwqByWGJg "Sugar Song and Bitter Step"]] by Unison Square Garden is ridiculously funny, very funky, and just plain fun.

** The ending song "Cromartie Koukou Kouka" is a parody of [[{{Music/Nevermind}} Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"]], and the cover image for ''{{Music/Nevermind}}'' is also parodied in the drama CD release of the show.

* [[https://youtu.be/vbf0i0iNE3M "Meaning of Truth"]] from ''VideoGame/FZero Falcon Densetsu''. It's especially awesome in the famous [[MemeticBadass FALCON PUNCH!]] scene!

* ''Anime/GiantRoboTheDayTheEarthStoodStill''. The score was composed by Academy Award nominated composer Masamichi Amano, and played by a real orchestra and choir. Is it awesome? You bet.

* From ''Anime/BirdyTheMighty Decode'', [[https://youtu.be/t6kc8utR5lg "-Side Birdy-"]], and its derivative work [[https://youtu.be/4OCBkfggSYU "wonder woman"]], the theme song for whenever Birdy is about to perform a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome, such as punching her way into a spaceship's bridge. ''From outside the hull.''

*** "[[http://soundcloud.com/arfiansyah-syarifudin/towagatari-hikari-no-uta Hikari no Uta]]" [[note]]"Song of Light"[[/note]] is sung by Creator/NanaMizuki within the show's first minutes, and reappears when appropriate. Creator/ToshihikoSeki reprises it as Embryo while delivering the biggest KickTheSonOfABitch moment in the series.

** The opening theme, [[https://youtu.be/D2uqpqrYmMY "Savior of Song"]], has a nice tune, and is in SurprisinglyGoodEnglish, owing to the main singer, Nano, who is a Japanese-American born in New York and fully fluent in both languages.

* [[https://youtu.be/XdvMH2ZBaX8 Be Survivor]] from ''Anime/{{Eyeshield 21}}'' is a classic opening theme.

*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zrGjc0UEgU The Spanish opening theme]] was one of those songs every kid knew by heart.

* ''LightNovel/AriaTheScarletAmmo'':

* Okay, so it's actually a RealSongThemeTune rather than one made for the anime itself but [[https://youtu.be/3wInHktd7hU "Guns & Roses"]], the [[https://youtu.be/oUjqlVt6y2A OP]] for ''LightNovel/{{Baccano}}'', is still friggin' ''glorious.''

* ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'':

* One of the best parts about watching ''LightNovel/BeyondTheBoundary'' was listening to its mellow ending theme, [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/68072437158/daisy-stereo-dive-foundation-anime-kyoukai-no "Daisy"]].

* ''LightNovel/BlackBullet'' has the excellent [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/fripSide---black-bullet/1b606e5849924d30e17bc82bb16e8a0e "black bullet"]] as its opening and the ending [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Nagi-Yanagi---Tokohana/c8fa20c9e9be9c3219e9a25b3725d474 "Tokohana"]] to offer to this list.

%%* The entire ''LightNovel/DragonCrisis'' soundtrack, especially its kickass opening theme, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Yui-Horie---Immoralist/87d6db6dfba2f8505112ae630acceb2f "Immoralist"]].

* Fans were clamoring for the "episode preview" track from ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'', [[https://youtu.be/yE5UBdEATN8 "Ikebukuro West Exit Five-way Intersection"]], for its delicious sax licks ''long'' before the OST came out and the full version could be enjoyed in its glory.

* ''LightNovel/TheFamiliarOfZero'''s [[https://youtu.be/3pFf_7E4Kjk "Gandaaruvu"]] is ridiculously awesome. It's quite saddening that throughout the whole first season it's only used twice, and once during a totally irrelevant moment.

* "[[https://youtu.be/ZDEPqtb-ekc Tokkou Yoraou]]" from ''LightNovel/FullMetalPanic''. [[Series/TheATeam Sound familiar]]?

* ''Literature/AccelWorld'' has several iterations of [[PowerGivesYouWings "Silver Wing"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhbunZTlKA for all kinds]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1u3PEtISk of badass]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVbgLpgtpSI action-filled moments]].

*** The Chrome Disaster's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EfJDeEmRwo "Core"]]. Also contains OminousLatinChanting in the form of repeated ''miserere mei'', Latin for "Have mercy on me". [[TheDreaded Quite appropriate]].
*** Black Lotus' theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZbbUf0iknU "Alert Sign"]], first heard in Episode 5. During her fight with Yellow Radio in Episode 11, it gains a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKTVbUMBeao kickass beat]] that firmly cements her reputation as one of the best Burst Linkers currently in existence.

* The ''Manga/AirGear'' theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXaoq4Cd0k "Chain"]] by BACK-ON. The [[https://www.youtube.com/user/NoNoWasHere#grid/user/FB5B890D8737CEF6 whole soundtrack]] is pretty sweet, in fact.
* Most of the music for the ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' game was considered good enough to be used directly the anime release as well--and with very good reason. Especially noteworthy is the track [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kagybz0epQ "Aozora"]] (Blue Sky) sung by Lia, whose mournful vocals set the perfect mood for the already very sad ending. The instrumental version is used all through the series to maximum effect as well.
** The anime and game opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtJnix-9niI "Tori no Uta"]] by Lia. As an iconic trance song from the turn of the millenium, it's often hailed as the anthem of anime/manga culture among otakus. It won the Key 20th anniversary music poll in 2019, to boot.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4moOdG6Arc "Farewell Song"]], which is a very epic piece of music.
** "Natsukage", which is lovely in both its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiTqfiMlLVs original instrumental version]] and in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNFhwBEOhzM vocal reinterpretation by Lia]]. And in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIevhN_-n_I other]] vocal reinterpretation. Done by Chata of [[VisualNovel/{{Clannad}} Dango Daikazoku]] fame, it's about as cute as you might expect.
* ''Anime/AkameGaKill'' has the haunting song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igKXRrb5_ts "Le Chant Roma"]] which captures the mish-mash Western and Eastern flavour of the Empire that the anime is set in.
* The score of ''Manga/{{Akira}}'' may be even better than the film. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-wv4pFodIQ "Rasse-ra, rasse-ra, rasse-rasse-rasse-ra..."]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcpFdngLi7Y Dolls Polyphony]] conveys a sense of SurrealHorror and perfectly fits the scene while staying slightly low-key.
** "Requiem", the final track made of 5 movements of pure win. ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYCW-pWu5Bo Part 1]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ8Dbj13f_A Part 2]])
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b9BuP8rkTE "Tetsuo"]], the eerie gamelan one with the chorals. Very powerful and scary.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lOPDD_p5u0 "Battle With the Clowns"]], the music that plays during the famous motorcycle battle sequence near the beginning of the film.
** You know what? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utA3TQF3pZk Have the entire soundtrack.]] A choice to not be regretted!

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MfVo6h0n0Y "Theme of Gemini"]] from ''Android Kikaider: The Animation''.
* ''Aneki: My Sweet Elder Sister - The Animation'' has a very delightful ending--a bossa nova-themed instrumental cover of the opening song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxxitKcDeg "Kuchibiru ni Hi wo Tsukete"]] by Isshiki Mayu.
* ''Anime/AnoHanaTheFlowerWeSawThatDay'' has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE6jzP2FLIU "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~ (10 years after Ver.)"]], which always starts playing towards the end of an episode. Often times to TearJerker effect.

* The first season of ''Manga/ArakawaUnderTheBridge'' gave us [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqfRIC1N9K4 "Venus to Jesus"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPXU2KPCRvw "Title Nante Jibun de Kangaenasai na"]], the rather quirky but still very awesome opening themes.
** In season 2, we got [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Etsuko-Yakushimaru---COSMOS-vs-ALIEN/6fa4a9e791e226646c339b61170716f7 "COSMOS vs ALIEN"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSj4iUfxKdA "Kou-sama Go! Summer! ~Iya, Iku no wa Kinsei Dakara~"]], which somehow managed to top the first season's opening themes in quirkiness.
** Once again, Suneohair shows us why [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYDv9li6ZVc ending themes]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Vi3wfo_Yw are freaking amazing]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puai2pT7HUA The opening]] from ''Manga/{{Area 88}}'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCxSdOhY9E "Mission (Fuga)"]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um53vl1UCNc "Tenki Ame"]] is probably one of the best instrumental songs in the series. It just has that warm, fuzzy, SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming|Moments}} feel to it. They played it when they found [[RidiculouslyCuteCritter Maa]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uggnwtmxCI0 "Lumis Eterne, Loomis Etlune"]] is a very nice song played in a very [[TearJerker important/touching manner]].
** Still the most beautiful piece is probably the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Df3JzEbTU0 opening theme]] of the ''Arietta'' {{OVA}}, performed by SONOROUS, with its slow and immensely melancholic melody. It is a strong departure from the more lighthearted tunes of the other [=OP=]s and sets the mood for the rest of the episode extremely well.

** The opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2npYfdR2cb0 "Scarlet Ballet"]] which is a epic combination of dance music and music you'd hear in a ballet.

* ''Anime/ArmitageIII'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cy52DulDP4 "Silent War"]] is deceptively simple, yet also the one track that everyone remembers from this show. It doesn't hurt that the scene it plays to is the [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome climactic battle of the show]], and quite painful to watch. Someone even wrote [[http://www.cjas.org/~echen/articles/spring98/02_14c.html an analysis]] of how the two work together.

** The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2uqpqrYmMY "Savior of Song"]], has a nice tune, and is in SurprisinglyGoodEnglish, owing to the main singer, Nano, who is a Japanese-American born in New York and fully fluent in both languages.

* ''Avenger'' features [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OGhXTBWG3Y "Gesshoku Grand Guignol"]] by ALI PROJECT. It also sports a similar outro, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry93IFdvBUg "Mirai no Eve"]].

* ''Manga/AzumangaDaioh'' has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIiVP45nlvE "Raspberry Heaven"]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCso3BQpCbc "Soramimi Cake"]], while less "epic", is still awesome (and addicting).
** Speaking of which, the Kuricorder Quartet, who did the background music for the series, has an epically '''cute''' rendition of the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jq617ENMd0 Imperial March]]. Yes, ''[[Franchise/StarWars that]]'' Imperial March.

%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBnD2oTWfS0 Chiyo]]
%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jRNNvn6V7Q Sakaki]]
%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBUCa5ZpHbE Tomo]]
%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3qk6IpSBX0 Yomi]]
%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il1BybA3Mmg Osaka]]
%%*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzFQNhTz-g Kagura]] (this one gets extra points for being punkish)

* Okay, so it's actually a RealSongThemeTune rather than one made for the anime itself but [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wInHktd7hU "Guns & Roses"]], the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUjqlVt6y2A OP]] for ''LightNovel/{{Baccano}}'', is still friggin' ''glorious.''

** The recurring track [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI76wS6tlKs "Baccano! no Theme"]], much like the "Ayato kill theme," seems to pop up during moments of total pwnage.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C70SSvBz6E8 "Utakata no Inori"]], which is the theme of the VictoriousChildhoodFriend.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLPs_w-FepA "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" (The Story You Don't Know)]] is a great piece when you just hear it, but [[http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/bakemonogatari/kiminoshiranaimonogatari.htm when you understand it]] [[TearJerker it's heartbreaking...]]

*** Tsubasa Hanekawa: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbK_zCgWRCI "sugar sweet nightmare"]], [[https://soundcloud.com/husada-wicaksono/01-perfect-slumbers "perfect slumbers"]], and [[https://soundcloud.com/yukine-k-86/chocolate-insomnia "chocolate insomnia"]].

* [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/FictionJunction-YUUKA---Kouya-Ruten/9b70ce67a35ab1329cc412d052e48c0a "Kouya Ruten"]], the rather excellent [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPnIDiLJuuY opening]] from ''Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto''.

* ''Manga/{{Barakamon}}'' gives us the fitting [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wol-XHb1VhM "Rashisa"]] as the opening theme and the beautiful [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHCTl5V-zV4 "Innocence"]] as the ending theme.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb6kvxpZhjo "Hime Murasaki"]] from ''Manga/{{Basilisk}}''.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZuOzNkz-6U second opening]] to ''Anime/{{Basquash}} '' is one hell of a song. The first opening was dreadfully boring, which made the new opening even more exciting in comparison.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeIXR4rCr4 "nO limiT"]] was a badass song.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XPzmwh8P_w "Hoshiwatari"]] from Episode 24 and of course from the finale [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46uGJc5DWs "After The Rain Heart"]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJRFNMxts9g "Running On"]] from Episode 9. That music makes for the most epic game of basketball ever, even if Rouge does get hit by a ball halfway through the song. Especially because the length of the game is ''defined by the song''.
* ''Manga/{{Beastars}}'' has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgo9dJB_icw Wild Side]], an opening that has Jojo levels of awesome. You know how awesome it is when even Jojo fans enjoy it.

* The theme song of ''Anime/TheBigO'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUabjFOV6vI It kicks ass!]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdA6iRk94Hc And has two versions!]]
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMQALgAdr_s "Sure Promise"]] from ''The Big O'' is a great song from the series as well!
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLMPRm-DA3k "Stoning".]]
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez6bCGruoaI "Stand A Chance".]]
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih_gvJPSd7w And this is something right out of American Noir.]]
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOd6JZyui-U Big O! Show Must Go On.]]

* From ''Anime/BirdyTheMighty Decode'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kc8utR5lg "-Side Birdy-"]], and its derivative work [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OCBkfggSYU "wonder woman"]], the theme song for whenever Birdy is about to perform a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome, such as punching her way into a spaceship's bridge. ''From outside the hull.''

* Plenty of examples in ''Manga/BlackButler'', including the opening, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/SID---Monochrome-no-Kiss/e1e367f423c118b5389a0031d5ce2eea "Monochrome no Kiss"]], and several of the background themes. Just listen to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMLrGCfFOgk "Si Deus Me Relinquit"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tk3zI9nntY "Die Hasen!"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JRq6-8t1uw "Shitsuji Tarumono"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHBUmXBzus "Urashakai no Chitsujo"]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjmsMTrgDjM "Diabolic Waltz"]].
** [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Kalafina---Lacrimosa/854833168291c1965c5fba30fb44bcdc "Lacrimosa"]], the series' second ending theme, by {{Music/Kalafina}}. It's beautifully atmospheric and much more fitting for the series than [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR349LO7n0o the first ending]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukj407uXqRQ "The Slightly Chipped Moon"]], from the second season. It's Alois' {{Leitmotif}}, and it's more haunting than any other song in the soundtrack.

** The anime's first opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zobE-EG8qaI "Sympathizer"]].
** The 2nd opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uSycIieByM "tRANCE"]] by GRANRODEO, is 100% pure awesome, with metal-esque riff, some awesome soloing, a hooky chorus, and liberal Engrish ("Death Through Trance" indeed). After the cheesy synth-pop 1st Opening Theme this is downright refreshing, just like "WHAT'S UP PEOPLE" was to Death Note.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgQ76eEYAU "Destiny -Taiyou no Hana-"]], the opening theme for ''Manga/BlackJack 21''. Doctors, apparently, get really epic theme songs. Similarly, the background song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt9jlmY9oO0 "Miracle"]]. Whenever you hear this track, you KNOW that lives are going to be saved.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC6REhy5L38 opening theme]] of ''Manga/BlackLagoon'', called "Red fraction", is primarily [[GratuitousEnglish barely-comprehensible Engrish]], but nonetheless is ''incredibly'' badass and sets the tone of the series perfectly.
** Along with this is the ending theme of the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpfBCFuYTDs last episode of the second season.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWCEa3bZlyA "The World of Midnight"]] as it was sung over the end credits of the Hansel and Gretel story was just beautiful. Especially considering how the end credits had gone over the previous 14 episodes.
** And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm8Z-uJjaak "Tear Drops To Earth"]], the music of the [[IndirectKiss cigarette scene]].

** The ending song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFfwqByWGJg "Sugar Song and Bitter Step"]] by Unison Square Garden is ridiculously funny, very funky, and just plain fun.
** The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOU4YiuaxAM "Hello, world!"]] by industry heavyweights Bump of Chicken ain't nothing to scoff at either.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfi_LuFoUCM "Spiral"]] from DUSTZ has so much desperation, pain, and loneliness.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0zzngJgyM "Destiny"]] and its creepy version, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuqZ24Vi8to "A Price for A Winner, A Punishment for A Loser"]].
** The movie also has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vBnBZJ5Yu4 "Final Battle in Tokyo"]].

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP_obStcAyk "Diva"]].
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUE_lRoWXU "Saya's Joy"]].
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7TvUlwn-ls "Saya's Courage"]].
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAyTY8Ma4UM "Battle Theme"]].
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyCaXV4zurU "Grand Theme"]].
%%** The opening songs like [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J74zyuWSaxA "Aozora no Namida"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H12yeB7Lmo "Seasons's Call"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nsqbHNakQ "Colors of the Heart"]].

* ''Manga/BloodReignCurseOfTheYoma'' has the ethereally creepy [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3P3D-TzKmA Counting Song.]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY808zBVNOI "Kekkai"]] from the movie's OST manages to be terrifying yet blood-pumpingly awesome at the same time.
** And then there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnoKINBKCw8 "Battle Scars"]], the lyricized version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTVG_XNAhE one of the battle themes]] from the main anime, itself a CMOA.
** For all their GratuitousEnglish, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGxkCa8ANng "Call Me Later"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBUACUXcUb8 "Me & Creed"]] are pretty great.
* ''Manga/BoboboboBobobo'' has some great and catchy tunes, the [=OPs=]: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWg-mmO_6Q Wild Challenger]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9GrOntPvpk Baka Survivor]], as well as the 3rd ending: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avbc8uLC9E8 H.P.J.S.]]
* The opening of ''Manga/{{Bokurano}}'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05p646nlYS0 Uninstall]], is delightfully creepy.
* The long, slow building intro of ''Anime/BubblegumCrisis'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUq4HG7fo8 "Say, Yes!"]], is brilliant.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1xYc7jmz84 "Konya Wa Hurricane"]] from the first episode is quite possibly one of the best opening songs and opening sequences ever. ''Anime/BubblegumCrisis'' set the standard for anime music, and set it very high.
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCDSI2jBkk8 "Mad Machine"]], which is not used in the show but was a music video included in the VHS and later DVD releases.

%%* ''Anime/{{Canaan}}'''s OP, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ5_pgfTRLE "mind as Judgment"]] by faylan.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiPPaPLBMMs German opening]] of ''Captain Future''. No singing. No exposition. Just a really sweet instrumental peace.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah0-ypR3iQc The opening theme of the first series]] has a catchy rhythm that makes it memorable, apart from a good instrumental.
** The J series opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mzSVodBx_0 "Fighting"]], though lesser known, is really good and the lyrics have a great message of not giving up despite the odds.
** The Road to 2002's opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WfOtCR8L1s "Dragon Screamer"]], is possibly the best opening of the entire franchise, as it has a frenetic rhythm and a performance by the singer that can simply be described as epic.
* ''Anime/CarnivalPhantasm'' has what is probably the catchiest, sugariest opening song you will ever hear with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-AeHFJ_hE "Super Affection"]]. To balance it out, we have the mellow ending theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgeD0LCUyuU "Fellows"]].
%%* The entire soundtrack to ''Anime/CarriedByTheWindTsukikageRan''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaLdPftoiE8 Try the ending theme]].

** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBWB8sfvlwk very first]] one (the English translation).
** The Main Theme, both the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWFN2wAS2XU instrumental version]] and the vocal version, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbnjyZjWubQ "Kimi ga Ireba".]] As well as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDtYR-h2iwU this English cover.]]

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh9a5kJuz_0 "A Path"]].
%%** Never mind the OP, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EhgD6IEoa8 "Aoi Hana"]].

* ''Anime/CelestialMethod'' has fhana's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ucMS7sxx8 "Hoshikuzu no Interlude"]] as an ending song. It will leave you chilled out, but at the same time, its beautiful, hopeful lyrics really fit this anime as well.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_3--jwNvQ "Haritsuke no Missa"]] ("Crucifixion of Faith") from ''VisualNovel/ChaosHead''.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGQwM0cuuqo Dark Chi Theme]] from ''Manga/{{Chobits}}'', highlights the few action sequences and manages to invoke a sense of mystical powers, suspense and a great deal of emotion all at once.
* Okay, so the ''Anime/ChronoCrusade'' anime royally [[DownerEnding screwed the characters over]] in pretty much every way imaginable, but the opening song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTo22QpEy5U "Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line"]], never fails to give chills. ''Chrono Crusade'''s ending theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolw-K0FKrI "Sayonara Solitaire"]] also provides an amazing mood for the series.
* The ending theme of ''Manga/{{Claymore}}'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BJLj8NiHNI "Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~"]] is just all kinds of awesome. The singer has such a powerful voice and the music mixes classical and rock seamlessly.
** What about the opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJm-LBauQy8 "Raison D'etre"]]? Beautiful lyrics, awesome riff, and that voice... so deep and melancholy it fits way too well.
* ''Manga/CorpsePrincess'': Aka's opening theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTCLSQ499wI "Beautiful fighter"]] definitely qualifies.

** The original soundtrack is full early hard-rock and glam-metal inspired tracks that are quite reminiscent of the music of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Queen, such as "[[Music/FreddieMercury Freddy's]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_skhTIY_Ik Theme]]" for [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/freddiejd8.jpg this character.]]

* The ''Anime/CuteyHoney'' opening in all its different versions ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCX77Je16fk original series]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu7iEnQAuOQ New Cutey Honey]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYWslkVOzmU Cutey Honey Flash]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVbUttIfzzk Re: Cutie Honey]]) is a damn good song... provided you can ignore what the lyrics actually [[http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/cutyhony/cutyhney.htm mean]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwX3fznC_lQ "Senshi Yo Tachiagare"]] from ''Cybaster/Cybuster''. The lyrics are already awesome (seriously, hear it and read the [[http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/cybaster/senshiyo.htm translation]]). Now hearing it live, there are no words that can tell about it. Now hearing it in an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey5i5L-nDmA acoustic version]] is simply death...
* You could buy ''Anime/DaiGuard'' based on the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQEc9hjC6ys opening theme]] alone.
* ''Anime/DarkerThanBlack'''s opening theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl3dTBY2Brg "HOWLING"]], by abingdon boys school is rock-tastic. It makes one think of dark thoughts, and kicking some ass along the way.

** The second opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtKR1L04Lug Kakusei Heroism,]] is quite awesome as well.

** The rest of the soundtrack is by Music/YokoKanno, which pretty much clinches it. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2HgCQB7g7I "GO Dark"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QgFJg7z52s "Deadly Work"]] in particular tend to punctuate something insanely cool.
** As divisive as the second season is, you cannot deny that [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3olV-vmrW3I "Tsukiakari no Michishirube"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wkz0hXZ-4k "From Dusk Till Dawn"]] (the opening and ending themes) are awesome.
* The OP for ''Manga/DearBrother'', the magnificent and clasically-inspired [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvU7ZwpAoHU "Kin no Utsuwa, Gin no Utsuwa"]] by Satomi Takada. Awesome.
* From ''Anime/DeathParade'', the opening theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wh8FgsEtNQ "Flyers"]] by [=BRADIO=] is rather jazzy and catchy. "Everybody, put your hands up..."

%%* ''Manga/DescendantsOfDarkness'''s first opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnVKagzRP1U here]].
* Most of the soundtrack to ''Manga/DestinyOfTheShrineMaiden''. Especially the OP, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVbCE8sD684 "Re-sublimity"]], and the ED, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfIrPZ6Ci_k "agony"]].
%%* ''Dennou Boukenki Webdiver'' is a lesser-known sci-fi series from 2001. Nonetheless, both the opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ggM7M-1ex4 "Diver 2100"]] and the ending [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXy_pi98kaM "Together"]].

** The opening has two remixes. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLdfcRUxbWY The Full Band Version]] rocks, but the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in8Lqm-Btgg Gut Guitar Version]] gives any Dante moment undeniable awesome.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOVtTzS5gUM "faint"]] is a truly amazing display of Spanish Guitar skill.
%%** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su7xrBnMPUc opening]] certainly belongs.
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcJf7O65j8U "FUTURE IN MY HANDS"]] an insert song from Episode 6.

* ''Manga/DGrayMan'''s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK-EVhaeB48 "Doubt & Trust"]] is just ''awesome''. The [[http://vimeo.com/1004231 full version]] is even better.

** Along with "INNOCENT SORROW", we've also got [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtqR4hF71pM "Brightdown"]], [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/UVERworld---Gekidou/ad3f3687f9e5d8d526317f81b332e2eb "Gekidou"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsrp7nGznAU "Pride of Tomorrow"]], [[http://soundcloud.com/dante-sparda-5/d-gray-man-anata-ga-koko-ni "Anata ga Koko ni Iru Riyuu"]], [[http://soundcloud.com/lenalee-1/regret-d-gray-man "Regret"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMNPixquur4 "Wish"]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9usM90YwvE "Changin'"]].
** The 14th's song,[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h96VoMvzTVI "Tsunaida Te ni Kisu wo"]] From the moment Allen [[spoiler:started playing the piano]], you could tell this was going to be awesome.
** Also, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7HGTs0v5Mk "Lala's Lullaby"]]. Particularly awesome considering the lyrics are from the 18th verse of the "Dies irae".
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYNQ5Okcx3Y song]] [[CreepyTwins Jasdero and]] [[SpellMyNameWithAnS David]] sing was pretty cool.
** Many tracks from the OST, such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TceGim_4GQM Tyki Mikk's Theme,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlLJXBsU6Dk Kyory/Elaide Theme,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H9sJ3CCXMY Or either of]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfFznvWa0SU Komui's Themes!]]

* From the anime of ''VisualNovel/DiesIrae'', the awesome opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xieo_bDR7M Kadenz]]. Its got a brisk energetic pace, chanting, [[AutobotsRockOut sweet guitar work]] and is pure epic.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUihzNN0eeso The theme tune]] from ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUSzqnjakGM This]] from the English dub of ''Anime/DigimonFrontier''.
* ''Manga/DNAngel'': The ending song of Episode 24 [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQti_EdXVq8 "Caged Bird"]] is heartbreakingly beautiful.
%%** The opening theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBC65-1GjAU "Byakuya ~True Light~"]].
%%** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bSJsgttGvc fanmade version]] picked up by Creator/VicMignogna might be a little more epic.

* ''Dragon's Heaven'' is an old and very obscure single episode OVA about ancient mechs that few people have ever seen. However, it has one of the most [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBDqHok-oMA beautiful, touching, and badass pieces of music ever]]. It has just the right mix of HeroicResolve epicness and seriousness that makes you want [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments to never give up, no matter what]].
* From ''Manga/DragonQuestTheAdventureOfDai'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7st4JfgCRk Fly, Fly, Fly! Quer a paz que o inimigo destrói! Fly, Fly, Fly. Um pouco de mago e muito de herói!]]
* Fans were clamoring for the "episode preview" track from ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}'', [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE5UBdEATN8 "Ikebukuro West Exit Five-way Intersection"]], for its delicious sax licks ''long'' before the OST came out and the full version could be enjoyed in its glory.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV_COKfihLA "Ryokushoku no Kioku/Green Memories"]], which is first heard with beautiful scenery as our protagonist has a lovely dream of "being whole again." It plays again later on, when said protagonist is riding on her motorcycle thinking about the man who loves her. She tosses her arms into the air and says (paraphrased): "If there is someone that can find redemption in me, then why can't I find redemption in them?" It is one most beautiful scenes in the series, and the lovely piece only amplifies it.
* ''Manga/DreamEaterMerry'' opened to the incredibly badass [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjJE3kL1E8 "Daydream Syndrome"]].
* ''Manga/DuskMaidenOfAmnesia'' has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znxTlngm7Ho this awesomeness]] for its opening.
* ''Literature/TheEccentricFamily'' gave us a high energy and totally kickass opening theme in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJIk6yznUEo "Uchouten Jinsei"]] and a sweet pop number in the ending theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvHw9PqaQD0 "Qué Será, Será"]].
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pdqeu9LW2c opening]] ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5BDyjgbjPU "Falling Down"]] by Oasis) for ''Anime/EdenOfTheEast'' certainly qualifies as SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic. Add it to the wicked-fun opening and you've got one of the best openings for the best new series of 2009.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO28pvdkyJI The music that plays]] in the final episode when [[spoiler:Akira intercepts the missiles]] also counts.
** School Food Punishment, the band who did the ending theme ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agiYsKceCtI "futuristic imagination"]]), also provided the themes to the sequels. In Movie I: ''The King of Eden'' we got [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vOkageaKdk "light prayer"]] while in Movie II: ''Paradise Lost'', we got [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNIw7idqVr0 "future nova"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODUlN-tqOC4 "after laughter"]].
* ''Manga/EdensZero'''s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iJbEzSI82o ending theme]] is catchy as all get out, and the accompanying animation showing all the characters as chibis is really cute as well.
* ''[[VisualNovel/EfAFairyTaleOfTheTwo ef: A Tale of Memories]]'' has the ending theme for Episode 2, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joNn7p4cqrU "euphoric field"]], which turns out to be the opening for the rest of the series [[spoiler: and also what comes out when you take the first letter of each episode's title]]. The song itself is mostly correct, if mispronounced {{Engrish}}, and was performed by Tenmon, of ''Anime/FiveCentimetersPerSecond'' fame. Tenmon also composed the rest of the series' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nC0Ht4kSUg incredibly]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dC0ToaCGkA touching]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbtICsEargg soundtrack]]. The most awesome part is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlIebt_sFLw the opening to Episode 12]], which was exactly the same as the other openings, except[[spoiler: the song was in Japanese and the visual symbolism was completely changed. When you think about how this must have affected the primary audience, who now understand the lyrics, it becomes doubly awesome.]]
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVHQIxzBU-I series']] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qS6SbrFujM ending]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XhUQ14HdVA themes]] are also inspiring, being each heroine's {{Leitmotif}}.
** Tenmon makes a return in the sequel, ''ef: A Tale of Melodies'', with the opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FygY4sIJog "ebullient future"]] (yes, ebullient is a real word).
* ''Manga/ElfenLied'''s opening theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJD9wSgAXak "Lilium"]] is one of the most hauntingly beautiful themes you will ever hear.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXGFIbdjO5A Lilium ~saint version~]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1boQ0-O7XiU Lilium ~violin version~]] are just as gorgeous as the original version.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMErNpZW5bA The metal version]] of that song, while losing that 'haunting beauty', is still rather badass in its own right.
** The ending theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziU36CDT1wU "Be Your Girl"]]. It's surprisingly upbeat for such a dark show, but it almost sounds like Music/TheyMightBeGiants!

** The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3u5h9cPTBw "Kiri"]]. It's even in surprisingly good English. Combine it with a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWs2swR3maQ visually striking opening]] and you'll be blown away.
** The ending theme was done by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF8khJ7P4Wg Radiohead! RADIOHEAD!]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvgNUTSFymY "Last Exit to Paradise"]].
* ''[[Anime/TheVisionOfEscaflowne Escaflowne]]'' (yes, the movie) has Creator/MaayaSakamoto's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmjXWIILEVM "Yubiwa (Ring)"]]. The lyrics make it all the sweeter (see also Gravity under Wolf's Rain).
* ''Anime/EurekaSeven''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo0jE0oXITk "Days"]] and [[http://soundcloud.com/lilyraineve/sakura-nirgilis "Sakura"]] are ''euphoric''.
** And anyone who finds ''Days'' euphoric will positively slip into an awesome-induced coma upon hearing the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qg412kLafs Piano House Mix]].
** And speaking of euphoric, the beautiful and simultaneously happy-and-sad [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf4a2aQ23ic "Himitsu Kichi (Secret Base)"]]. And the blood-pumping [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHLq_ZRAZf4 "Taiyou no Mannaka e (To The Center of The Sun)"]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2hf_R-sYww "Dewey Novak's Theme"]] should be the theme of every MagnificentBastard.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82nq2VQ41UI "Niji (Rainbow)"]] is a highlight of the last episode.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHP_9heGEKo "Storywriter"]], IE the song that, when you start to hear it, you know something awesome is about to happen.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cta1ThEccG8 "Sprinting Spirits"]] is just ''epic''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwXXnNTjN2Y "Jump From Running"]] was ''designed'' to get the blood pumping. You hear this playing, something's big's about to go down.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTAkxiPkxGQ "Nirvash TypeZERO"]] is pretty damn epic too.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T9Yygju9IY "Get it by Your Hands"]] pretty much defines epic.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v64Xopk4Pk "Combat Zone"]], particularly for the BigDamnHeroes moment it accompanies in the penultimate episode.
** And for TheMovie, there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc6p7Aw1OiE "Space Rock"]], a fitting track for the incredibly trippy end credits.

** The very first track is the titular [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYjO1GlJam0 "Astral Ocean"]], already played during a couple [=CMOAs=].
** The theme of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G1XyZJ_9Ko "Generation Bleu"]] is gorgeous.
** Eureka's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmLXmT5Hdyc "Nirvash M-1"]].
** Ao's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJdERiK97Z0 "Nirvash M-2"]] is ''euphoric'', and served to score his CMOA in his first fight with a Secret.
*** LAMA (the band behind Parallel Sign) sampled Ao's Theme and gave us the incredible rock jam, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhzbFkPZ0LA "Know Your Rights"]].
** Fleur's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPl9evfmD1A "Alleluia"]].
** Elena's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjtXZBT_HmY "Kyrie"]], which sounds very techno and alien.
*** The insert song in Episode 11, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYlrlXXdts "Mirror Mirror"]], is a sweet and funky combination of both Kyrie and Alleluia.

** The first ending, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9gMJsvgzg4 "Stand by Me"]], also rocks.
** The second opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-004jvKhKA8 "Brave Blue"]], is also ''[[RunningGag euphoric]]''.

** Just like "Niji", [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPuuBHr35iI Seven Swell -based on "Niji"-]] is a highlight of the last episode.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdvMH2ZBaX8 Be Survivor]] from ''Anime/{{Eyeshield 21}}'' is a classic opening theme.
* ''Anime/FafnerInTheAzureDeadAggressor'''s soundtrack actually credits the orchestra that recorded it (the Warsaw Philharmonic). It has a certain rich sound to it, and is an enjoyable listen on its own. Try the OP, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkd_2vHs8Lk "Shangri-La"]]. Or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Avs4iOpcgc Blue Sky of Sorrow]], the French horn duet at the beginning is just beatiful, and sets the mood for the piece. There are many other awesome pieces in the score including [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukuJbR5zf-k Opening of Nightmare's Gate]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPdFWKHLPAo Fafner in the Azure]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IDREXKWX_0 Battle (m9)]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vXPFsL6nLI False Paradise]] (which is simply beautiful), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJkxmUqZN0 A Girl's Wish]] (an interesting theme and variations), and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjjFwv3B_TM Epilogue:Prologue]] (which opens the show).
* ''LightNovel/TheFamiliarOfZero'''s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFf_7E4Kjk "Gandaaruvu"]] is ridiculously awesome. It's quite saddening that throughout the whole first season it's only used twice, and once during a totally irrelevant moment.
** Also, there's 'I Say Yes', which appears as ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB0U4ixflg Season 2's opening]]. And then there's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zctiRQWPaj0 accoustic version,]]) which play just before and during quite possibly the greatest combination of OneManArmy, LastStand, YouShallNotPass, [[spoiler: SelfDestructiveCharge and DyingMomentOfAwesome]] outside of ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'''s Archer v. Berserker.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhUa8InGkqM "Tada Nakitakunaru no"]] from ''Manga/FruitsBasket'' is both adorable and heartwrenching at the same time.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIXbMzTA2rs "For Fruits Basket"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WqrZmqlUvE "Chiisana Inori"]] are just so sweet and heartwarming to listen to.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEPqtb-ekc Tokkou Yoraou]]" from ''LightNovel/FullMetalPanic''. [[Series/TheATeam Sound familiar]]?
** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pENXhf_v4po Arashi no Mae]]" is one of the very best from FMP's OST.
** As is "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kIsUMRa3-M Counterattack]]".

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGp0_HmAwww "Sore ga, Ai Deshou"]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8NzfeRGb0 "Shouri"]] ("Victory"), which accompanies Sousuke's epic HesBack as he takes down Gate's Venom squad.
%%** The fourth season, ''Invisible Victory'', is also no slouch when it comes to music. The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dodd2HP6Gs "Even... if" by Tamaru Yamada]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h44VTHPppcY "New Future"]] from ''Anime/FullMoon''.

** For a peppy shoujo version of your average HotBlooded shounen theme, check out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX2bNALxuTA "Full Throttle"]], the OP to ''Anime/YesPrettyCure5 Go Go''.
** Two Words: [[ThemeMusicPowerUp Shining]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOsQOP8I7uQ Star.]]
** From Episode 25 of ''Anime/HeartCatchPrettyCure'', a gospel song! And lo, it was called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33xHHexb-ts "Song of Tomorrow"]], and it was awesome! ''Hallelujah!''
*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHQHr3vgMw Heart Goes On]], which is Heartcatch's version of Shining Star and just as awesome!

** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKC0VtlwBn4 first opening]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pffz3UqKnWU ending]] themes definitely qualify for SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic, not to mention [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdV4DijtDU89AnHZD_dwDJGv6q_ZI_OU the OST]].
** The second opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfaERWpIIkY "Dead END"]] is also very good if you can get past the fact that it's purely [[GratuitousEnglish Engrish]] (Not that you'd ever know by listening to it.)
** And finally, the second ending, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFUJ-AMtTHg "filament"]] is now out to be added to this list!
** All the songs in the OST are unnamed, but the songs that played [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7DyjOW9RQ when Yukiteru was fighting Sixth]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A99CP9nnLrQ when Deus told everyone the rules of the Survival Game in the first episode]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A99CP9nnLrQ whenever all-around badassery is going down]] are some of the best.
** Speaking of Deus, we also have his theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VouHZBgbhs "EGOIST"]].
** On the Blu-Ray and DVD releases, we got an alternate opening and ending: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIgxTWo4rSY "Kyouki Chinden"]] by Yousei Teikoku and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsmlxKYIrw "Happy End"]] by faylan.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbf0i0iNE3M "Meaning of Truth"]] from ''VideoGame/FZero Falcon Densetsu''. It's especially awesome in the famous [[MemeticBadass FALCON PUNCH!]] scene!
* Only one anime opening theme (besides Baccano's Guns & Roses) has even challenged [[Anime/CowboyBebop Tank]]'s position as the best jazz opening of all time: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4_OirNJAg "Boomerang Boogie"]] from ''Anime/GadGuard.'' It's more swing than bebop, but when it swings, it ''SWINGS!''

** The OP: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD4Zip8wQHk GAI GAI GAI DAIKU-MARYU GAIKING!]]
** The theme of Gaiking the Great: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg-mZTnqhcY Sono Na wa Gaiking the Great]].

* ''Anime/{{Gankutsuou}}'''s ending theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcnWAzwEd6o "You Won't See Me Coming"]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnv0GYNG-4 "Kaishou"]] qualifies as well.
** And the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CeAZyUs5ww opening]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5HLhqGEoCw theme]], "We Were Lovers".
* ''Manga/{{Gantz}}'', despite being absolutely gruesome and pointless, has the annoyingly catchy, Engrish-laden [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUFlhekafT4 Super Shooter]] to add to the repotoire.
* The ''Anime/GaoGaiGar'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rHDEl5T6Kg theme song]], "Yuusha-Oh Tanjou" is one of the catchiest pieces of music ever, successfully emulating the classic Super Robot style without feeling dated for its time, or even ten years ''after'' its time. It also makes it easier to remember for those who call it a tongue-twister.
** Also. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wk3hmfTew Yuuki Aru Tatakai]], the track reserved for battles such as the one with EI-01, the Primevals, and [[spoiler:Mamoru]].
** And, of course, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nF6DRocSdo Dividing Driver]], the prelude to many of the show's greatest [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome Moments of Awesome]].
** The themes for Soldat J and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24G1ip05QJs King J-der]] are also pretty awesome. In fact, ANY music, used as the motif for ANY main character/ robot, 99.99% of the time, it's SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic. However, the themes for the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSk6kF0FYmI Goldion Hammer]] and the [[spoiler: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upHNPpzt-3A Goldion Crusher]] in the OVA]] are probably the most epic ones there are.
** While not even remotely "hell yeah!" awesome, kudos have to be given to ''the'' track on the [[TearJerker other end]] of the spectrum...[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLZctZlYPZk Guy's Theme]]. It makes you want to cry, give him a hug, and salute him all at once.
*** The saddest song on the soundtrack, though, is the one for the other protagonist. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgm8S3UbAg Mamoru's Theme]] is such a beautiful, sad song, and the show knew [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments just WHEN exactly to use it.]] Mamoru's CharacterDevelopment after TheReveal, the exposition about the fate of Mamoru and his replicant at the beginning of Episode 8 of FINAL, it justs works so well with what's going on.
** The epic remix of the Final Fusion music used for [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udKNPnfHP1c&t=60s The Birth of Genesic GaoGaiGar]].
** And if you though Yuusha-Oh Tanjou couldn't get any more awesome, the epic Grand Glorious Gathering theme used for ''Anime/GaoGaiGar Final'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NysDKXqVhjY blows it right the hell out of the water.]] And then, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQQSacOMHnQ Perfect Yell Version]] goes and blows THAT out of the water.
** Last, but not least, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x-9c7OGCJ8 Saikyou Yuusha Robo Gundan]]. "The Strongest Robot Brave Corps" is ''the'' hotblooded leitmotif of the Braves. Every time this song is playing, one of the Braves--or ''all of them''--is doing something awesome.

** ''Exkaiser'' had [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk6bHR5LLQs this one]], which was never included on its soundtrack [=CDs=]. Thankfully, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfJdWu-8rQc stuff]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMH5wfwXTZQ like]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0kQ1fQRarI this]] was.
** ''Fighbird'''s titular robot's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3zJZ38Kec8 initial]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWQwyBoT49g second]] transformations are inspiring. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myWHNvHAk6Y Even the support team]] gets good music.
** ''Might Gaine'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LETZe5TltbU the theme song]] alone is awesome but other great songs include [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_PhZ7cSDjI the first combining theme, Let's Might Gaine]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzXHkURafZs the second, Great Dash]] , and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdFs2p0b4Vg and the second ending, Black Diamond.]]
** ''Raijin-Oh'''s epic [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9-WhSbTUKw base transformation and launch]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_SBh9Q-P_M sequence music]] (transformations/combinations/attacks included here) can't be overlooked.
** Epic as they were, ''Ganbarugar'' managed to outdo them, from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF11NaAGYuc#t=2m53s summoning]] (with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF11NaAGYuc#t=4m23s variants]]) and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF11NaAGYuc#t=6m35s combination]] to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF11NaAGYuc#t=7m30s final attack]].
** ''Gosaurer'' tops both of them [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FXdohmsu1E in theme song]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_o50wN9UE Launch]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9oqOXe7bDs finishing move music]]. And that's not even getting into [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyqPwmshOn4 King Gosaurer's theme]]
* ''Anime/GaReiZero'', two words: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWpT5VeuzOg Paradise Lost]].
* ''Anime/GargantiaOnTheVerdurousPlanet'' has some superb music in the form of the opening, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Minori-Chihara---Kono-Sekai-wa-Bokura-wo-Matteita/3b40faa8db17ffbab8a8ef86259da65d "Kono Sekai wa Bokura wo Matteita"]], the ending, [[https://soundcloud.com/vanillashoujo/sora-to-kimi-no-message-1 "Sora to Kimi no Message"]], and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTs3qOEssjg epic theme]] during scenes of [[ChildSoldiers Ledo]] and [[BiggerStick Chamber]] kicking massive amounts of ass.
* ''Manga/{{Galaxy Express 999}}'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiUameIRHJU Brave Love]].
* ''Anime/{{Gasaraki}}''. Tomoko Tane's OP [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtXupQg77SU 'Message #9']] is absolutely ''haunting''. The series' ending theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAWa1AsuJqU 'Love Theme',]] is even better.
* ''Anime/{{Geneshaft}}''[='s=] metal score simply screams awesome. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBBbCjypgnY Have some Shaft Drive, the OP]].
* ''Anime/GenesisOfAquarion'''s self-titled opening theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1JJ2bmP120 "Sousei no Aquarion"]] is pretty damn awesome.
** Then you've also got the same song remixed in English, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7qTg36iGbA "Genesis of Aquarion"]] by the same singer, which was nothing short of amazing.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adgFh1BnjfA "Kouya no Heath"]] too?

* ''Manga/{{Genshiken}}'s'' first ending theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyvrOxDj4_E "Biidama"]]. It isn't bombastic rock or an insanely catchy bubblegum JPop hit--it simply captures the bittersweetness of going to university and making friends,then having to leave both of them behind. It's even more heartbreaking [[http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/genshiken/biidama.htm with the translated lyrics]]. Saori Atsumi, take a bow.
** Genshiken's opening track [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uRWZ5DWOFs "My Pace Daiou"]]. It just works. It's also pretty awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4AMYVs5z3w live]].
* ''Anime/GhostHound'' has a fantastic OP called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2CcDVJXprQ "Poltergeist"]]. It's an awesome jazzy piece. Such a shame the series is little known. The ending, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H76AlPeiGCM "Call My Name ~Kazenari no Oka~"]] is sad and slow--quite a contrast to the OP, but very welcoming.
* The ''Manga/GhostHunt'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHaxcnHRJoc opening theme]]. It sounds very much like Danny Elfman.
* For ''Manga/GiantKilling'', it doesn't get any better than the creative and catchy opening [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLxPiyOT5OI "My Story ~Mada Minu Ashita e~"]] and the blood pumping ending theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e35YBsMsm8Q "Get tough!"]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJjc4WggaYE History's Greatest Decisive Battle]]. The video is abridged (the full song is 13 minutes long), but it's one of the best segments.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG_0fak-7y4 Another classic CMOA track]].
** Even the OnTheNext music [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9PxwzP8jG0 is epic]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J1Wmv95qsc "Brave"]] from ''Anime/GiganticFormula''.
* ''Anime/GingaDensetsuWeed'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROsKoOq5HsM The opening theme]] is excellent for getting yourself pumped up, as well as a great excuse to go "YAH!" at the top of your lungs.

** While not badass like the other examples, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGkzRsZvRrw "Yorozuya Blues"]] that played while Gintoki and Otae pass each other in the rain as he goes off to fight Benizakura against her orders is pretty awesome (this is a slightly different version than the one from the show). It's laid back and melancholy and perfect.
** The 7th opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPuLjkK3OtU "Stairway Generation"]] is so damn catchy and trippy.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE_o0a2IqsM "Madao's Theme"]]. It almost makes up for all the times he's a ButtMonkey.
* ''Anime/GirlsUndPanzer'' has several well done versions of military marches, but the seiyu singing the Soviet-era song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehhitnnB22k "Katyusha"]] became an instant fan favorite around the world.

* ''Literature/GrandmasterOfDemonicCultivationMoDaoZuShi'': The OP [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKAG1gjya58 "Drunken Dream of a Past Life"]] and the ED [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi3ui_yFxFs "Asking the Zither"]], sung from the perspective of the two main characters, are definitely amazing with how well they embody the main characters. OP details the main character Wei Wuxian's heroism and fall from grace. ED details the other main character Lan Wangji's mourning of Wei Wuxian, and manages to convey and expand on the melancholy of the original novel.

* ''Anime/{{Grenadier}}'''s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej57GFE8uK0 "Senmetsu Senshi"]].
* Say what you may about ''Anime/GuiltyCrown'', but having Music/{{Supercell}} compose both their [=OPs=] and [=EDs=] definitely leads to audio greatness. Observe: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIrYjzHAEp0 "My Dearest"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNuN8xH3X74 "The Everlasting Guilty Crown"]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrkVNgUKO9g "pF-AdLib II"]], possibly one of the biggest TearJerker songs in existence.

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUVDtwpWgp0 Pretty]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQTnsEz2Gt4 much]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHUHOzdpcOc all]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28EHxPeNDag of the]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKa2Z3OhhWQ vocal]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZO4P2rHI0 tracks]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG87ycUFV9o count.]]

* In ''Manga/GunslingerGirl'', pretty much the entire [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL9DQXrwmF4 first season]] counts as SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHL6_aBuMf0 "Tema V"]], but really, the entire OST is amazing.
** The Delgados' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPCpK3SQMBI "The Light Before We Land"]], used as the opening theme in Season 1, is a mesmerizingly melancholy song that perfectly sets the mood of the show. From the same album, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSvNND5Qivw "Woke From Dreaming"]], used as an insert song in Episode 7, is also a beautiful keeper.
** Other soundtrack highlights include the serene [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuXdpr2Nk2U "Ti Amo"]], the mournful [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sJfYivbQTQ "Chiesa"]], and the furious [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NflkcoxJk "Tema IV"]].

*** The opening of Season 2, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88lCO6ICfbA "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi"]] and the endings, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0oso71FX9A "doll (Aoi Tada's Version)"]] [=/=] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EHTmQs4rnI "doll (Lia's Version)"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_K0ceNbywM "Scarborough Fair"]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ldZ2dzlV8 "human"]] are all worthy of praise.
%%** The ending song of Season 1, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57LUr9Gv70Q "Dopo il Sogno ~Yume no Ato ni~"]].
%%** The image album has some really good character songs. And leads off with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGrzLEbQSDE "Ragazza Col Fucile"]].

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXE4wO-Qt48 OP]] from ''Manga/GunsmithCats''.
** The English dub of the OVA had a new opening song produced by jazz performer Peter Erskine. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK4kNa-BgPg It's quite good]].
* ''Anime/GunXSword'' brings with it the single greatest {{Leitmotif}} for a giant robot ever, "Dann of Thursday". Here it is during [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zAcSSm9qxs Dann's first summoning]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp6uPsACf54 "He Reduces To Memories"]], one of the most epic fight scene songs ever.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah0-ypR3iQc The opening theme of the first series]] has a catchy rhythm that makes it quite memorable, apart from a good instrumental.

** The Road to 2002's opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WfOtCR8L1s "Dragon Screamer"]], is possibly the best opening of the entire franchise, as it has a frenetic rhythm and a great performance by the singer that can simply be described as epic.