| 1 | * ''Anime/HaibaneRenmei''. Samples! [[https://youtu.be/lQFogbW6xns Blue Flow, the ending theme]], [[https://youtu.be/paN2a9y1-Cs the unfortunately-named Free Bird, the OP]], [[https://youtu.be/09qv9UbZhM4 A Little Plate's Rondo, from the first episode]], and [[https://youtu.be/lCgQZFMG3Mg Ailes Grises]], which plays in the climactic SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}. As a rule of thumb, if Kou Otani does it, you can't go wrong. Also see ''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus''. It's ''awesome'' having an excuse to yell "PLAY FREE BIRD!!" at cons. |
| 2 | * ''Manga/{{Haikyuu}}'' brought out some badass themes for its first season with [[https://youtu.be/wDIUyyQqQ_M "Imagination"]] and [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Sukima-Switch---Ah-Yeah%2521%2521-/42a54dba830680f901bf278116d4c27b "Ah Yeah!!"]] as the opening themes and [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/NICO-Touches-the-Walls---Tenchi-Gaeshi/1531b4b42ced11150f86134fd9b55092 "Tenchi Gaeshi"]] and [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/tacica---LEO/9b5645006130cbc26f16bf2988b28698 "LEO"]] as the ending themes. |
| 3 | * ''Manga/HajimeNoIppo'': |
| 4 | ** [[https://youtu.be/NI4OwLYF1pM "Inner Light"]], the 2nd opening. If any song were to represent all of {{Shonen}}, this would be it. An instrumental version has a tendency to appear during many fights throughout the first season, and during the Kimura vs. Mashiba match. |
| 5 | ** The entire soundtrack for the first season is really great, but the most notable are the Rocky-esque [[https://youtu.be/3AtIhuKn2No "Stand Proud"]], the training montage theme [[https://youtu.be/o2BE3IILRto "Irradiation"]] and the emotional [[https://youtu.be/rapewtS7bcE "Yuuzora no Kamihikouki"]]. |
| 6 | * ''Anime/{{Hamatora}}'' has the two musical themes, [[https://youtu.be/Y_h3ea54fDo "FLAT"]] by livetune adding Yuuki Ozaki (from Galileo Galilei) and [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/77317858562/hikari-wataru-hatano-anime-hamatora "Hikari"]] by Creator/WataruHatano, are very upbeat and fit the series' atmosphere pretty well. The latter even had an acoustic version to fit Episode 7's [[spoiler:DownerEnding]]. |
| 7 | ** Then there is the insert theme song used in the final episode of Season 1, [[https://youtu.be/G_m9oJH26bU "Nowhere Living Now"]] by [[Creator/KisshoTaniyama Torao]]. |
| 8 | ** Season 2 gives us the kickass opening [[https://soundcloud.com/touma11/re-hamatora-op-full-sen-no-tsubasa "Sen no Tsubasa"]] by livetune adding Takuro Sugawara (from 9mm Parabellum Bullet) and the lovely [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/112170913467/brand-new-world-ayami-anime-hamatora "Brand New World"]] by ayami as the ending. |
| 9 | * ''Anime/HareGuu'': |
| 10 | ** [[https://youtu.be/s6T0kmfSnpg "Love Tropicana"]] is a crazy upbeat dancing song. |
| 11 | ** Something must be said for the funktastic ending song of ''Haré+Guu Deluxe'', [[https://youtu.be/U2dR2DKfnDE "Fun Fun and Shout"]] by Sister Mayo. |
| 12 | * ''Manga/HayateTheCombatButler'' has their own rendition of [[https://youtu.be/zGXm2ZxS1uQ "Cruel Angel Thesis"]]. |
| 13 | * ''Manga/HeavensDesignTeam'''s OP theme, [[https://youtu.be/OBhiosF3sug Give it up?]] by [=96neko=], is regarded as one of the best parts of the anime. Many comments have cited it as one of the best anime theme songs of the 2020 Winter Season, if not ''ever''. Almost every single episode has at least one comment praising the song. |
| 14 | * From ''Anime/HellGirl'', we have [[https://youtu.be/VuXU4_Y0Uf8 "Jigoku Rock"]], [[https://youtu.be/0EEH3aeGhVs "Jigoku Metal"]] and [[https://youtu.be/cGn5R7HR5B0 "Jigoku Death Metal"]]. For something more relaxing, you might want to try [[https://youtu.be/xos6KI4glJs "Jigoku no Kawa Nagare"]] and [[https://youtu.be/WpAdXeAxQkU "Ake ni Somaru"]]. |
| 15 | ** And [[https://youtu.be/HW1G1GbWgHA "Jigoku Nagashi"]]. Whenever you hear this song in the first few episodes, you know that Ai has heard the call of vengeance, and shit is about to get real for some AssholeVictim. |
| 16 | ** In addition to "Jigoku Death Metal", season three also brings us [[https://youtu.be/yK04_dnJqW4 "Jigoku no Hanamichi"]] and [[https://youtu.be/fUzePVCxdfE a new version of "Jigoku Rock"]] for the banishments. For more relaxing music, [[https://youtu.be/bIk6a71g49k "Mangetsu"]] is a heartwarming track from the first season that puts a OneWomanWail to amazing use. |
| 17 | ** [[https://youtu.be/5aocPggH0Yw Kumo to Rouba to Shoujo]] is a beautifully sombre, haunting piece used whenever something tragic happens. |
| 18 | * ''Manga/{{Hellsing}}'' has one of the best soundtracks for any anime ever! |
| 19 | ** Yasushi Ishii is [[https://youtu.be/5tuIdQwYU4s absolutely brilliant]]. |
| 20 | ** [[https://youtu.be/jF6k0eI0rSU "World Without Logos"]], one of the greatest opening themes in anime. Music to kill yourself to. |
| 21 | ** The much better second attempt at a Hellsing series has [[https://youtu.be/90nPfR_AFpQ this]] to offer... |
| 22 | *** The epic closing of the first OST, [[https://youtu.be/ZFZjegvE6OA Gradus Vita.]] |
| 23 | ** [[https://youtu.be/fclmZtnwWIg "Double Crossed Fool"]] is also of note as an awesome tune, as is the ending song, Shine. |
| 24 | ** Ultimate had great gems too. [[https://youtu.be/bivdxuY2dAQ Target Insight]] anyone? |
| 25 | *** And [[https://youtu.be/pZ-rfDRyPvE this one too]]. And [[https://youtu.be/s3_xlu_A_Wc "A Thousand Tangs".]] And [[https://youtu.be/Ge7eEa6MwWo this one too]]. And of course, [[https://youtu.be/ZRQ0FBHrxag Magnolia]], the second awesomest ending theme in Hellsing Ultimate. |
| 26 | *** [[https://youtu.be/X678uiU8eOc Letzte Batallion]]. |
| 27 | *** [[https://youtu.be/cby15ECQw4w When You Start The War, Fight with Arrows, Spears and Swords!]]. So awesome it's both the eighth ending in ''Hellsing Ultimate'' and Anderson's theme in original anime. |
| 28 | %%** The first series had [[https://youtu.be/GusLypfx7OQ this]]. |
| 29 | %%** And then you have [[https://youtu.be/WmxUvD9B208 this]] little gem. |
| 30 | %%And what do we have to go on if these videos are taken down? Do not uncomment the above examples without at least including the titles of the videos being linked. |
| 31 | * ''Anime/HeroicAge'': |
| 32 | ** The opening: [[https://youtu.be/wHjD8_Ivkxs Gravitation]]. |
| 33 | ** The series itself had some absolutely stunning, orchestral music. Give [[https://youtu.be/trRDJ0A9eAM Gekishin]] and [[https://youtu.be/b3eGH_yHSzE Nodos no Tatakai]] a listen. |
| 34 | ** [[https://youtu.be/h0nZZoQMmY8 Ankoku no Nodosu]]... aptly described as the "OhCrap" music, and the apocalyptic [[https://youtu.be/5RuC_YdWvEI Kyouran]] from the second soundtrack. |
| 35 | * ''Literature/TheHeroicLegendOfArslan'': |
| 36 | ** The 2015 version starts off with a bang thanks to its first opening theme, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/UVERworld---Boku-no-Kotoba-dewa-nai-Kore-wa-Bokutachi-no-Kotoba/e1fe6e5b2f9acb17360e64a726bd62f8 "Boku no Kotoba de wa nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba"]]. The first ending theme [[https://youtu.be/MpAn09ZQdmE "Lapis Lazuli"]] finishes off with its unique and relaxing arrangement. |
| 37 | ** As good as the first set was, the second opening [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/NICO-Touches-the-Walls---Uzu-to-Uzu/0da9c6b9f0c2da398b4b74be43fdeea6 "Uzu to Uzu"]] by NICO Touches the Walls and second ending [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Kalafina---One-Light/a617c8d62c633e76aa3c52c182a5bc3b "One Light"]] by Kalafina may just have them beat. |
| 38 | * ''Manga/{{Heroman}}'' has definitely demonstrated this so give [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/TETSUYA---Roulette/224a67079c1902a4f2ba9112ee2c8b19 "Roulette"]] and [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/76167816369/calling-flow-anime-heroman "CALLING"]] a listen. The [[https://youtu.be/UGOk_d6ZAUw Skrugg's Theme]] is also pretty good. |
| 39 | * There are plenty from ''Webcomic/HetaliaAxisPowers''. |
| 40 | ** China's second song [[http://youtu.be/vsC68TBJDN4 "Aiyaa Four Thousand Years"]] is awesome and a TearJerker, being about China's relationship with Japan and how Japan had betrayed him. |
| 41 | ** Pretty much every version of the first ending theme song "Marukaite Chikyuu" is awesome in their own way. |
| 42 | *** [[http://youtu.be/iH7Qkvj54DE Russia's version]] even throws in his infamous "kolkolkolkol" in the middle of the full version of the song. |
| 43 | *** [[http://youtu.be/prIYoxeuiww America's version]] has an amazing guitar rocking in the background. |
| 44 | *** And nothing else needs to be said about [[http://youtu.be/6CE3lLWXBeE England's version]], which in the full version has ''freaking bagpipes'' in the background. |
| 45 | *** The background for [[http://youtu.be/X0A2MdR1wj8 China's version]] is awesome all on its own. |
| 46 | *** [[http://youtu.be/z9VATMPylPk Germany's]] voice is to die for. |
| 47 | *** [[http://youtu.be/AOYsZq-BUW8 Austria's version]], as would be expected, has ''gorgeous'' background music. |
| 48 | ** It's a fanwork about a [[VideoGame/HetaOni fanwork]], but [[https://youtu.be/iYxlEq8pHNc the music in this video]] definitely qualifies. It weaves together different Vocaloid pieces in a way which is smooth and beautiful, and the "Veneziano" measures are amazing! Which isn't mentioning the video itself and how cute and yet sad that it is. |
| 49 | %%** Russia's character song and the song that plays in the anime (Episode 89) when Russia first encounters Lithuania. |
| 50 | %%** It may not be official, but [[http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xddt52_aph-sumimasen-chuugoku-no-lyrics-t_music this]] fusion of Japan's ImageSong "Osoreirimasu Sumimasen"/"Excuse Me, I'm Sorry" and China's Image Song "Ni Hao Chuugoku"/"Hello, China" titled "Sumimasen Chuugoku"/"I'm Sorry, China". |
| 51 | %%WHY are they awesome? |
| 52 | * ''Literature/HighSchoolDXD'': |
| 53 | ** [[https://youtu.be/-kFiEKTAADs "Kakusei".]] OminousLatinChanting + Issei using [[ClothingDamage Dress]] [[TheNudifier Break]] = MundaneMadeAwesome. |
| 54 | ** [[https://youtu.be/IYNoZ1t2MQc "Ara Ara, Uhuhu"]], Akeno's theme music, especially with the {{Sexophone}} playing. It really does capture Akeno's [[TheTease love-begging, quasi-pornstar attitude]] towards [[TheHero Issei]]. Her image song, [[https://youtu.be/1rgoVZro_7U "Kurokami BEGIN TALE"]], definitely qualifies too. A love-charged electro-flamenco song, so hot and steamy it will make you {{nosebleed}} just by hearing the few intro notes. |
| 55 | ** Rias's image song, [[https://youtu.be/RfJdgyg_GZY "Crimson no Binetsu"]]. It starts off with an OminousPipeOrgan, and then explodes with a barrage of progressive rock awesomeness, coupled up with the soothing vocal delivery of [[Creator/YokoHikasa Rias's seiyuu]]. |
| 56 | ** [[https://youtu.be/NvkxGgn3HXY "A Man of Gentle Manners"]], the love theme, perfectly outlines Issei, because [[ChivalrousPervert in the end]], [[NiceGuy he is one of the nicest guys ever seen in anime]], and deserves [[BalancedHarem the love, care and attention the girls give him.]] |
| 57 | ** [[https://youtu.be/RtdOiJ-QqCI "Trip -innocent of D-"]], the intro theme for the first season. Very much anime-like, but those power metal-esque guitars at the beginning are [[EpicRiff really freaking amazing.]] |
| 58 | ** Also, [[https://youtu.be/pvgUAzezuek "STUDY x STUDY"]], the ending theme for Season 1, which is very catchy. Just when you thought the original was already awesome... Here comes the [[https://youtu.be/ZDxUKB5hVEU Girls-x-Songs version featuring Rias, Asia, Akeno and Koneko]] to blow you out of the water. |
| 59 | * The ''Manga/HighSchoolOfTheDead'' opening's transition from slow at the beginning to rock is just great. For a show ruined by unnecessary fanservice it had a great opening by [[https://youtu.be/9-G-MkuXMgU Kishida Kyoudan and the Akeboshi Rockets]]. |
| 60 | * ''VisualNovel/HigurashiWhenTheyCry'': |
| 61 | ** Technically from the [[VisualNovel game]] than from the anime, but "Dear You", the ending theme of the Meakishi-hen arc, is incredibly poignant and beautiful, especially if you've seen Meakishi-hen. An epic version of it can be heard [[https://youtu.be/wec3JP5hmAs here]]. (Warning: Actual video contains Meakishi-hen spoilers) |
| 62 | ** The anime itself has both the [=OPs=], which are not only awesome in and of themselves, but are perfectly indicitave of the changing tone of the series; First, the suspenseful and moody [[https://youtu.be/nRtsIJXrhqc "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni"]] and secondly the defiant and hopeful [[https://youtu.be/MxrI17wYgRw "Naraku no Hana"]]. |
| 63 | *** The full versions of [[https://youtu.be/9opZi6PluKI "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni"]] and [[https://youtu.be/aP5GypiM_Vw "Naraku no Hana"]]. |
| 64 | *** Also, Yurie of Code Speed's [[https://youtu.be/7Mw0hQof39Y remix of "Naraku no Hana"]]. |
| 65 | ** After the end of this universe, [[https://youtu.be/1NABSgiM4IM "Dear you--bond"]] is quite possibly the song that will be sung in the Heavenly Jerusalem. |
| 66 | * [[https://youtu.be/mZ7zuP8_iA8 "Tenshi no Yubikiri"]], the opening to ''Manga/HisAndHerCircumstances'', a.k.a. ''Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou'', a.k.a. ''[=KareKano=]''. True love ''does'' have a theme song! |
| 67 | * ''Manga/HoneyAndClover''. Submitted for your approval in the following clips: First, some poignant piano renditions of the [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/YUKI---Dramatic/dc5fa86f6c390883b8c95cf6a4fcf028 first]] and [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/YUKI---Fugainaiya/21a6ea12d4a97e57a98d5fa3f22e9b38 second]] opening themes. Then Suneohair [[https://youtu.be/6ltDlYxo59A shows us why God]] [[https://youtu.be/WTYLmDv4Hq4 gave us ending themes.]] Watch in high quality. It makes a difference! |
| 68 | ** [[https://youtu.be/jVK6ZUyJ3N8 "Bonbon Bereppa"]] is so awesomely quirky and unique, not to mention oddly relaxing. Made even better by the fact that it usually is played whenever Morita is in {{Cloudcuckoolander}} mode, making it practically his Leitmotif. |
| 69 | * ''Manga/HunterXHunter'': |
| 70 | ** [[https://youtu.be/xCvJRSvVlks "Departure!"]], guaranteed to be stuck in your head after watching the series. |
| 71 | ** It also has great ending songs like [[https://youtu.be/WVAONmLUGJ0 "Hunting for Your Dream"]] and the fifth ending song [[https://youtu.be/eKoD2CRr_KA "Hyori Ittai"]]. |
| 72 | ** The [=OSTs=] are also great, not surprising since it was composed by Yoshihisa Hirano. Here are some examples: |
| 73 | *** Whenever someone from the Zoldyck family appears, [[https://youtu.be/l8pD9axPmcw "The Assassin Family's Estate"]] plays. |
| 74 | *** [[https://youtu.be/YCfNToC44F4 "Emperor Time"]]. The last part plays whenever Gon uses his Rock attack. |
| 75 | *** In the Chimera Ant arc, [[https://youtu.be/N4zM5XbRzHE "Hegemony of the Food Chain"]] plays whenever a battle happens. And it is AWESOME. |
| 76 | *** [[https://youtu.be/PV6aVAlrrLc "Hashire"]]. |
| 77 | *** [[https://youtu.be/0jY0sv1hwJw "Requiem Aranea"]] plays whenever the Phantom Troupe appears. |
| 78 | *** Both of Hisoka's themes, [[https://youtu.be/900AzBnnhjU "Kijutsushi no Baire"]] and [[https://youtu.be/WQm41K0ioqs "The Mad Bailore"]], certainly fit his character. |
| 79 | *** [[https://youtu.be/J-Yg9N-q0Ok "Riot"]], the special ending theme from Episode 51, better known as Chrollo's requiem for Uvogin. An intense piece that wouldn't sound out of place in ''Manga/DeathNote'', the composer's previous work. |
| 80 | * ''Anime/IdolDensetsuEriko'': |
| 81 | ** The OP, [[https://youtu.be/MboAscGL_mI "Namida no Hanbun"]] is a tear-inducing ballad that perfectly sets the mood for the show. |
| 82 | ** The ED, [[https://youtu.be/Ln5NBQWX7LM "Unchained Heart"]] showcases TheRival Rei Asagiri's more rock-oriented style. |
| 83 | * ''Anime/IGPXImmortalGrandPrix'', apart from the [[http://www.veoh.com/watch/v19183390YbpxNmaP?h1=PV+GRANRODEO+Go+For+it!+%28IGPX+OP%29 opening theme by GRANRODEO]], has some excellent music provided by the British indie label NINJA TUNE. One of the coolest tracks in the entire series is [[https://youtu.be/xBB5sTY4nqw "Everything Is Under Control (dj KENTARO Remix)]] by COLDCUT, played in a few of the Toonami-edition episodes, as well as the [[https://youtu.be/mNgROmhcYjU Season 1 recap music video]]. There are also some epic orchestrated tracks scattered throughout the uncut version that are, sadly unavailable on CD. |
| 84 | * ''Manga/InitialD's'' first season [[https://youtu.be/67K6oXHyf_Q opening]] and [[https://youtu.be/KoFSQeOAYz4 ending]]. |
| 85 | * ''Manga/InuYasha'': |
| 86 | ** [[https://youtu.be/ER1OCDjKhl8 "Hanyou, Inuyasha"]] can be liberally translated as "Serious ass is about to be kicked, right now." |
| 87 | ** The track, [[https://youtu.be/EaZ7W5AR44o "Dilemma"]], is the slower, more serious version of the above theme. |
| 88 | ** Also [[https://youtu.be/rgHW6dbrl1o "Sesshomaru's Theme"]] and the [[https://youtu.be/lWUoQ7T9Dvw "Attack Theme"]]. |
| 89 | ** [[https://youtu.be/gJ7gMdeqEBo "Sango's Theme"]] is another excellent piece from the series. |
| 90 | ** [[https://youtu.be/FU08ISxrB00 "Inuyasha and Kagome's Theme"]] and [[https://youtu.be/AycJyecbYw4 "To Love's End"]], two of the most beautiful love themes ever written, with the first featuring a mesmerizing OneWomanWail. |
| 91 | ** [[https://youtu.be/EdbieHYY0z0 "Kikyou's Theme"]], a fan favorite, is an understated and haunting song that epitomizes traditional Japanese culture and aesthetics. |
| 92 | ** [[https://youtu.be/J8FSI4d3j-o "My Will"]]. An absolutely gorgeous song. |
| 93 | ** The first season opening, [[https://youtu.be/VHzMkPeEOc0 "CHANGE THE WORLD"]]. |
| 94 | ** And the second opening, [[https://youtu.be/BCnKQEcGjzo "I am"]]. |
| 95 | ** The fourth opening, [[https://youtu.be/WQblcdz-_fM "Grip!"]] by Every Little Thing. |
| 96 | ** Opening song #6, [[https://youtu.be/RVxPNDFFc74 "Angelus"]]. |
| 97 | ** The second ending theme, [[https://youtu.be/qIoDWTF0qSo "Fukai Mori"]]. |
| 98 | ** The third ending theme, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/ayumi-hamasaki---Dearest/78552be62bd1fd77cc6f61965cdb46c2 "Dearest"]]. Has several remixes in the series, the most memorable being the beautiful [[https://youtu.be/4DEamZa-Jcc strings instrumental version]], which made [[spoiler:Kikyo's death]] even more heart-wrenching. |
| 99 | ** The fourth ending, [[https://youtu.be/8FQwEq6tRHg "Every Heart -Minna no Kimochi-"]]. |
| 100 | ** The fifth ending song, [[https://youtu.be/7UvdKt3hLNM "Shinjitsu no Uta"]] and the seventh ending song, [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/96572955322/come-namie-amuro-anime-inuyasha "Come"]] are epic. |
| 101 | ** ''All'' of the movies theme songs count. They are (in order): [[https://soundcloud.com/shownyi/12-no-more-words "No More Words"]], [[https://youtu.be/tpUiq0EUCl8 "Yura Yura"]], [[http://soundcloud.com/dramaqueengina64/inuyasha-four-seasons "Four Seasons"]], and [[https://youtu.be/4TY2z0khdUs "Rakuen"]]. |
| 102 | ** From ''The Final Act'', we have the opening theme song [[https://youtu.be/Leo3g_PAMCc "Kimi ga Inai Mirai"]] and the ending themes, [[https://youtu.be/vFuWbeerxzE "With You"]], [[https://youtu.be/7NFPTaLFXBU "Diamond"]], and [[https://youtu.be/0yIJ0CSDbsM "Tooi Michi no Saki de"]]. |
| 103 | * ''Literature/IsThisAZombie'': |
| 104 | ** This series has many epic themes, including [[https://youtu.be/TePmyTRbl6Y the opening]], [[https://youtu.be/0pKBbDIqlwE the ending]], and many of the [=OSTs=], like [[https://youtu.be/Oc9eYdQepAc This]], [[https://youtu.be/TvXNE6YvKUQ 100%]], [[https://youtu.be/0Oaar8s4i6E 120%]], this memorable gem [[https://youtu.be/XCsFvzBhRaI Ore, Zombie Ssu!]], and best of all, [[https://youtu.be/5FdPt74_2ck#t=3m40s Play Seraphim!]] |
| 105 | ** On the more peaceful side, there's [[https://youtu.be/82B7ZFiJKGA Kumori Nochi Hare]]. Many of the songs in the soundtrack are SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic actually. |
| 106 | * ''Anime/JinRohTheWolfBrigade'' has the haunting strains of "[[https://youtu.be/LpVNNC52Q_o Grace Omega]]", which is composed by Mizoguchi Hajime and breathily sung by his ex-wife Music/YokoKanno as "Gabriela Robin", who also helped him by playing piano for other songs in this great soundtrack. |
| 107 | * ''Manga/{{Jormungand}}'': |
| 108 | ** In season one, the opening song, [[http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xrd7pd_mami-kawada-borderland-pv_music "Borderland"]] by Mami Kawada and the endings, [[https://youtu.be/AS6PFrxdjCU "Ambivalentidea"]] and [[https://youtu.be/UXRGwzF_gLQ "Shiroku Yawaraka na Hana"]] by Nagi Yanagi all definitely qualify. |
| 109 | ** For season two, we get a new opening song, [[https://youtu.be/IfLbHBbh_MY "UNDER/SHAFT"]] by Maon Kurosaki, and the return of Nagi Yanagi with [[https://soundcloud.com/bii-iuv/nagi-yanagi-laterality "Laterality"]], the ending. |
| 110 | ** The [[TitleDrop appropriately named]] track for this series from the original soundtrack, played during the first episode of the first anime season--and when [[spoiler: Hex and her crew was finished off by a B-52 bombing]]. Enter: [[https://youtu.be/BmWla4Pz8Zs "Jormungand"]]. |
| 111 | ** [[https://youtu.be/-T07zIS6Pfc "Sense of Crisis"]] from the Jormungand: Perfect Order [=OST=] gives the show a somewhat surreal feel with all the piano music. |
| 112 | ** ''Perfect Order's'' first episode has an incredible French rap in [[https://youtu.be/pV1jzleFhRA "L'ambition mélodique"]]. |
| 113 | ** [[https://youtu.be/pB8xsFy0Xd4 "Time to Rock and Roll"]] by Santa/Taku Iwasaki from the first OST, a catchy mix of rap, techno, and electronica that typically accompanies ass being kicked. Another song on the OST, [[https://youtu.be/8okzVnShqMw "Time to Attack"]], has a harder beat and is the source of "Her name is Koko," which definitely also qualifies it. |
| 114 | * ''Anime/{{K}}'' has its beautiful opening, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/angela---KINGS/d6fb6945a1e81278667933842ef6e80a "KINGS"]] by angela. |
| 115 | * ''Manga/{{Kaiji}}'': |
| 116 | ** The OST is one of those very simple ones that still manages to be incredibly awesome. No singing, just great instrumentals. [[https://youtu.be/ebrnljYK8e8 "Kaiji Theme"]], [[https://youtu.be/g9a0TLSpQWY "Predicament"]], [[https://youtu.be/RS17YZPsa0o "Line Of Light"]] and [[https://youtu.be/q7724BEyxB0 "Beginning"]] are the pinnacles. |
| 117 | ** [[https://youtu.be/meBzDGG7WeU "Wish"]]. Holy shit, when that guitar starts...! |
| 118 | ** The ending theme, "Makeinu-tachi no Requiem", sung by Hakuryuu. It gets even more awesome when you realize that it's Tonegawa's voice actor. |
| 119 | * ''Manga/KamichamaKarin'' has a catchy OP by ALI PROJECT called [[https://youtu.be/ERNOQ77504A "Ankoku Tengoku"]]. Although apparently that song scared some people. |
| 120 | * [[https://youtu.be/a0dCmhLJ9zU "Last Regrets"]], the gorgeous, sweeping opening theme of the ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' PC game (and the later anime series). All previous conceptions of Kanon being 'just some porn game' are blown away by the Full Chorus version of this song--how could it be with music THIS good. Not to mention the great ending, [[https://youtu.be/jbQlyxxk_-Q "Kaze no Tadori Tsuko Basho"]], or "Where the Wind Reaches". |
| 121 | * AKINO from bless4 did it again with opening theme from ''Anime/KanColle'', [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/111033886417/miiro-akino-from-bless4-anime-kantai-collection "Miiro"]] (Sea Color), which is one of the most memorably tear-jerking songs of early 2015. |
| 122 | * ''Anime/KazeNoYojimbo''[='=]s OP, [[https://youtu.be/fBO8JVAXc90 Tokyo by Escargot]]. The ED, [[https://youtu.be/4wygmAVWOPM Situation also by Escargot]], is also highly listenable. |
| 123 | * ''Manga/{{Kekkaishi}}'': |
| 124 | ** [[https://youtu.be/c1orLhZWEOQ "Sha la la –Ayakashi NIGHT–",]] the opening theme. |
| 125 | ** [[https://youtu.be/Sl_YFpIVGWA "Get Away From Here"]]. |
| 126 | * ''Manga/KimagureOrangeRoad'' has an absolutely iconic OP: [[https://youtu.be/1Eitvlx9Ibw "Night of Summer Side"]]. Besides, it has a really... special PV, with singer Masanori Ikeda even performing pirouettes onstage and playing BadassDriver! |
| 127 | * ''Manga/KnightsOfSidonia'' most certainly qualifies with it's badass opening song, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/angela---Sidonia/59470ed73fef4d665cb73e26ffcc499e "Sidonia"]]. |
| 128 | * ''Anime/KOBeast 2'''s OP, [[https://youtu.be/RmOyUt48azM Yatsu wa BOMBER]]. |
| 129 | * ''Manga/KOn'': |
| 130 | ** Both of the opening themes and especially its closing theme. There is a reason why the [[https://youtu.be/aQzbfctOXfY closer]] and the [[https://youtu.be/3NTq6gjhEWk opener]] respectively once held the #1 and #2 spots on the Oricon charts on the same week. 8-bit versions of each have [[https://youtu.be/aMWO0895xd8 been]] [[https://youtu.be/l18bbYEQang created]]. |
| 131 | ** Also, [[https://youtu.be/Wij8_QMSt2o "Watashi no Koi wa Hotchikisu" (My Love is a Stapler)]], the insert song in Episode 8. |
| 132 | ** [[https://youtu.be/EyYsGGbjb8c "Fude Pen Boru Pen"]] was a winner as well, particularly Hikasa's version. [[https://youtu.be/C4bCCHHSGTk Mio]] is just better for this song. |
| 133 | ** The second ending in Season 2, [[https://youtu.be/FZbvZb2XpT4 "No, Thank You!"]] |
| 134 | ** [[https://youtu.be/ZwR4oeQPrRk Light and Fluffy Time.]] |
| 135 | ** [[https://youtu.be/Xntyp5hzkSI Singing!]], the ending song for the movie. |
| 136 | * ''Manga/{{Kobato}}.'' had a great combination of opening an closing, [[http://soundcloud.com/biyao69/01-magic-number "Magic Number"]] gave a great sense of Kobato as a person and [[https://youtu.be/rPV03zV1xYY "Jellyfish no Kokuhaku"]] is something you can sing your kids to sleep to. |
| 137 | * [[https://youtu.be/gmkN2NLDeoc "Systematic People"]], the OP for ''Literature/{{Kurozuka}}''. A fast-paced, intense piece of electronica by Wagdug Futuristic Unity, with a [[TheCameo cameo]] by the lead singer of Music/MaximumTheHormone. The lyrics are done in English, although between the loud music and the singer's Japanese accent, it's hard to tell. |
| 138 | * ''Anime/{{Kyousogiga}}'' has the charming and colorful [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/65142458446/koko-tamurapan-anime-kyousougiga "Koko"]] as its opening song and the kickass [[https://youtu.be/gRVMfEILg2o "Shissou Ginga"]] as its ending theme. |
| 139 | * ''Manga/{{Lady}}'': |
| 140 | ** The opening of the second series, "Lady's Crest" by Kaoru Moriya, captures your attention with the sudden instrumental riff, turns upbeat, and then turns more upbeat. |
| 141 | ** The Italian opening of the second series, "Milly, un giorno dopo l'altro" by Music/CristinaDAvena, is happy, poppy, and carried by her beautiful voice from start to finish. |
| 142 | ** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxlAucJgDkQ Arabic]] version of ''Lady Lady''[='=]s original theme song sounds like OminousLatinChanting at first, and then the singing turns passionate, fast and back to slow and melancholy. |
| 143 | * ''Anime/LaSeineNoHoshi'': The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0mu7p7QU8 Italian theme song]] sung by Cristina D'Avena. Fans of her hail it as some of her best work. |
| 144 | * ''Anime/LastExile'': |
| 145 | ** The opening song, [[https://youtu.be/suJhakfC6RY "Cloud Age Symphony"]]. Beautiful cloud age symphony, indeed. |
| 146 | ** The ending song, [[https://youtu.be/mBMPmb7euy8 "Over the Sky"]]. Aided by Alvis' moeness. Not to mention the montage of the protagonists' past family life. |
| 147 | * ''Anime/TheLawOfUeki'': The anime soundtrack seems to be loaded with several completely awesome songs. Case in point: "Battle of Abilities". Someone just pulled a thoroughly epic turnaround on their opponent? There's a song to go with it. |
| 148 | * ''Literature/LogHorizon'' has, well... what else but [[https://youtu.be/eW6sEkTGbUc DATABASE]]? |
| 149 | * ''Anime/LuckyStar'': |
| 150 | ** The opening ([[https://youtu.be/ieQ1rAIjzXc "Motteke! Sailor Fuku"]]) Especially the tear-jerking version used for background music in the [[https://youtu.be/v0_2N-INpWE&t=2m35s end of Episode 24]]. |
| 151 | *** And here it is [[https://youtu.be/DJJs-ELeshY on piano.]] It turns weird Japanese music into a peppy ragtime-type tune, and then at [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic 0:54]] it blows you away. |
| 152 | *** Wait, wait, wait! We're not done with covers yet! Do you prefer it [[https://youtu.be/m5LFReFumVM Hot Blooded]], [[https://youtu.be/RB-UV69j1Lw Burly]], [[https://youtu.be/kUmgpmUpZ7Y Fabulous]], or [[https://youtu.be/WPnNmvhDI0A Snarky]]? |
| 153 | *** Try also the [[https://youtu.be/wmYxTAS4fak Dance remix version(s)]]. |
| 154 | ** [[https://youtu.be/PNfHOQ5p2Js "Gravity"]] during the ''Manga/InitialD'' parody. [[https://youtu.be/qg-aQHAaAVk Here's]] the full version. |
| 155 | ** "Gravity" is done as a parody of the group M.O.V.E. M.O.V.E. then [[https://youtu.be/_HXVwNnhz04 covered the parody]] and made it even ''that'' much more awesome! |
| 156 | ** [[https://youtu.be/Q7QEYIDrcxI "Koi no Minoru Densetsu"]] is pure awesome. |
| 157 | *** There's also the slower paced [[https://youtu.be/hXBehCPrsNw "Kaorin's Theme"]] and... yes, [[https://youtu.be/90x2cuWDA60 "Ore no Wasuremono"]]. |
| 158 | *** After Minoru's SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome, [[https://youtu.be/4LnQLgo6vfg he sings the ED,]] which is the [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments hilarious embodiment of]] StylisticSuck. Then you hear the [[https://youtu.be/W-ezFlGm_7Y album version]]. |
| 159 | ** One of the best {{Image Song}}s from Lucky Star is [[https://youtu.be/nRSjGD5PCeQ "Kenka Yohou no Jikan dayo"]] by the local {{Tsundere}} Kagami Hiiragi. The first seconds will grab your attention because of its fast-paced rock/techno beat. For more in this vein, try [[https://youtu.be/s3quX9YsUcE "Anime Tenchou!"]] |
| 160 | ** The other AscendedMeme of the series, [[https://youtu.be/FdzPB0Zg0uY "Kumikyoku Lucky Star Douga"]], is a fitting musical sendoff for the series. The live concert appropriately used it for the encore. |
| 161 | ** And then there's the [[https://youtu.be/6k9vAhEgKt4 epic trumpets-and-drums]] theme used whenever awesome is occurring (it's called [[Anime/{{Gunbuster}} Bun Guster]]). Also the restful [[https://youtu.be/B3qS3pIWfEE BGM for the MMORPG]] Konata's always playing (called [[Franchise/FinalFantasy Filna Fatansy]]). |
| 162 | * ''Manga/MagicKnightRayearth'': |
| 163 | ** [[https://youtu.be/fqv8Wv53juU The opening theme]] is the epitome of this trope. Gets an awesome reprise, lyrics and all, in the last episode when the girls were approaching the final showdown. |
| 164 | ** [[https://youtu.be/-51rSTkTO0Y The duet between Kalafina and ELISA]] made this song even more epic! |
| 165 | ** Another great song from the MKR OST, though it was never played in the actual anime: [[https://youtu.be/slkR-qr-BXU "Taiyou Yori Atsui Kimochi"]] ("Feelings Hotter than the Sun"). |
| 166 | ** Here is the instrumental version of [[https://youtu.be/WunJIf-kvhI Yuzurenai Negai]]. Just because. |
| 167 | ** After all the years of ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' fans wanting Rayearth to get into the franchise, their dream was answered in ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsT'', and along with it came [[https://youtu.be/zSUn1Nbbgns this awesome rendition of Yuzurenai Negai]], which did complete justice to the already awesome song! |
| 168 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/FZnwxSF2sCs Main Theme/Chosen Girls]] instrumental theme is definitely SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome material. |
| 169 | * Old-school (i.e. pre-''Anime/SailorMoon'') MagicalGirl show ''Anime/MagicalIdolPastelYumi'' has its OP, [[https://youtu.be/V5DMWFaZde4 "Kinno Ribbon de Rock Shite"]]. |
| 170 | * ''Manga/MagiLabyrinthOfMagic'': |
| 171 | ** The series has some catchy and addictive tunes in Season 1 in the form of its first opening, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/SID---VIP/0d5f9e0493e6bf37af023302ba4eb5cf "V.I.P"]] and second opening, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Porno-Graffitti---Matataku-Hoshi-no-Shita-de/6b3578574ad6f6e1244cde3c990e9bfa "Matataku Hoshi no Shita de"]]. |
| 172 | ** Season 2 ups the ante with the second opening [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/ViViD---HIKARI/12c2c922d9722d2d727d65426a0b0438 "HIKARI"]] and the second ending [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/9nine---With-You--With-Me/6014925787e513b7adf5cd897ea881a4 "With You / With Me"]]. |
| 173 | * There's no better way to start off ''Manga/MagicKaito 1412'' than with its first-rate opening [[https://soundcloud.com/chrisxtop/magic-kaito-1412-opening-1-kimi-no-matsu-sekai "Kimi no Matsu Sekai"]] and end it with its strangely captivating ending song, [[https://soundcloud.com/vale-percia/revalcy-white-of-crime "WHITE of CRIME"]]. We then follow up with the second opening, the upbeat [[https://soundcloud.com/loliseries/ai-no-scenario "Ai no Scenario"]] and the second ending theme, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Galileo-Galilei---Koi-no-Jumyo/39066e77ab8e90a4ede99f5e8fcbdcb2 "Koi no Jumyou"]]. |
| 174 | * One does not go into a yaoi OVA expecting good music. That is why the main theme of ''Manga/MaidenRose'' may blow the minds of those unprepared...especially when it's playing over tank battles. |
| 175 | * ''Anime/MartianSuccessorNadesico'': |
| 176 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/5SjE9mEqxhw theme]] to ''Anime/{{Gekiganger 3}}'', ''Let's Go! Gekiganger 3''. "Let's go passion!" |
| 177 | ** ''Nadesico'''s own [[https://youtu.be/9_HgF0kdmqY opening theme]] is pure [[GratuitousEnglish Engrish]] win, as well. Title says it all, really. |
| 178 | ** [[https://youtu.be/8tvAh0RrDBU I want to be your number one]] aka Ruri's song. |
| 179 | ** [[https://youtu.be/_tAF_PLLwV4 You get to burning: Ode to Gai mix]], ManlyTears in musical form! |
| 180 | * [[https://youtu.be/fQupcichRJQ The English version]] of the ''VideoGame/{{Medabots}}'' theme song. No, really. |
| 181 | * One thing that's near-universally agreed upon is that ''Anime/MegaloBox'' has a fantastic soundtrack, provided by hip hop artist mabanua with its chill, lo-fi beats being notable. |
| 182 | ** The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVzZMUJoYUE Bite by Leo Imai]], is a glorious throwback to themes of the '90s, with its shredding guitars, background synths, and vocal performance. |
| 183 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ryzRsoJ8gY The main theme]] is an intense piece of industrial hip-hop that captures the sense of excitement in the ring. |
| 184 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXGoHHFO3P8 Intermission]] is a relaxing beat that exemplifies "simple yet effective" with a smooth and laid-back guitar riff. |
| 185 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBWPFI1BJeY Spider Iglesias' theme]] is an incredibly cool piece of flamboyant Mexican-inspired trip-hop. Sadly, the man didn't much live up to his theme music. |
| 186 | ** The aptly-named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI-MYpUoBfE Great Track #1]] drew the most praise, being a short and catchy rap. |
| 187 | ** Episode 12 ends with a rapping number about Yuri and Joe's rivalry [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzYf8hmtVbg that is absolutely outstanding]], being blood-pumping and a perfect summation of their relationship (upon which the series hinges). |
| 188 | ** From NOMAD: |
| 189 | *** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKU4mJtecNc The opening music]] gives the anime a very SpaghettiWestern feel. |
| 190 | *** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M19QFYE20Hk "El Canto del Colibri"]], the ending music, sung in very good Spanish. |
| 191 | * ''Anime/MekakuCityActors'' opening theme [[https://youtu.be/9d2iLvb3mwQ "daze"]] and ending theme [[https://youtu.be/2sPDPr3S7Zg "days"]] are both very good. |
| 192 | * Although it's obvious by now that [[HypeAversion you'll skip this section over]] when you see the title ''Manga/MermaidMelodyPichiPichiPitch'', the soundtrack is well worth a listen: |
| 193 | ** [[https://youtu.be/YAtt0c9nxMA "Kuro no Kyousoukyoku -concerto-"]] is one awesome VillainSong. ''Especially'' during the Black Beauty Sisters' SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. [[https://youtu.be/TEuw4ruzJrQ Full version here.]] |
| 194 | ** Also [[CreepyCrossdresser Lady]] [[KissOfTheVampire Bat]]'s [[https://youtu.be/GdX72WCNchQ "Ankoku no Tsubasa"]]. It has a catchy tune (in a good way) and a really cool guitar solo. And Lady Bat's voice is cool. |
| 195 | ** As for the heroes, [[https://youtu.be/sheYInY5VYY "Kizuna"]] and [[https://youtu.be/wZrq-faaal4 "Kodou"]] are pretty impressive [[ThePowerOfRock battle songs]]. As Lazy and or cheap the Italian dubbers were towards the production of their dub for this anime they did create one or two ear worms! Primarily the group songs Dolce Melodia and Battito D'amore and the solo Stella Preziosa. |
| 196 | * ''Anime/Metropolis2001'': |
| 197 | ** At the climax, [[spoiler:Rock, of all people]], ends up saving the day from revolting robots by hitting the ziggurat's self-destruct button. Cue Ray Charles' "I Can't Stop Loving You" playing over the ensuing images of destruction. |
| 198 | ** The soundtrack, by Toshiyuki Honda, is just one big pile of win. If you like some nice retro jazz, take a [[http://new.music.yahoo.com/toshiyuki-honda/albums/metropolis-original-motion-picture-soundtrack--19048954 listen]]. |
| 199 | * The opening and ending themes of ''Manga/MinamiKe'' may be pretty ordinary, if catchy--but the soundtrack itself contains some marvelous pieces. A lot of it is fairly minimalistic, yet full of atmosphere. Yasuhiro Misawa, the composer, obviously listened a lot to Music/PhilipGlass. Not bad for a comedy show. |
| 200 | * [[https://youtu.be/FlwV3scCgAM This]] is what got ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' so much attention before it was even released. |
| 201 | * ''Anime/{{Mnemosyne}}'': |
| 202 | ** [[https://youtu.be/AJ_mn-fQBeY "Alsatia",]] the OP, is written by Galneryus and really pumps you up for the all the blood, guts, lesbians, and rape. |
| 203 | ** Galneryus also performed the ED, [[https://youtu.be/23ipxjGy2eE "Cause Disarray"]]. Somehow it's very relaxing... possibly because it means the blood, guts, and rape are almost over. |
| 204 | * ''Manga/{{Monster}}'': |
| 205 | ** [[https://youtu.be/m2WEZngxDFQ "Seeds of Time"]]. There's a reason it shows up so many times. [[https://youtu.be/wlvvXDfl_Ks "Medium Shot"]] too. |
| 206 | ** And [[https://youtu.be/UpLMLN-VpeM "What Do I See"]]. The music for a certain SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome in Episode 72. |
| 207 | --->[[spoiler: "Those calculations don't add up in the computer inside my head."]] |
| 208 | ** [[https://youtu.be/5qI_SrN8jtk "We'll Be Waiting for the Night"]]: [[spoiler: "You weren't wrong. What you did back then... and what you're going to do now."]] Cue ManlyTears. |
| 209 | ** [[https://youtu.be/awzNxCazXHQ "For The Love Of Life"]] is a distinctly haunting song in the context of the series. |
| 210 | ** [[https://youtu.be/IG7yZ33ILbs "Grain"]], the opening theme, counts as well. |
| 211 | * ''Manga/MonthlyGirlsNozakiKun'': |
| 212 | ** The OP, [[https://soundcloud.com/kawaiiandcuteness/gekkan-shoujo-nozaki-kun-op-kimi-ja-nakya-dame-mitai "Kimi ja Nakya Dame Mitai"]], due to its pretty cool riffs, the repeating of [[TitleDrop "Kimi ja Nakya Dame Mitai"]][[note]]"It seems you’re the only one for me"[[/note]] and the chorus. |
| 213 | ** The ED, [[https://soundcloud.com/minasekun/uraomote-fortune "Ura Omote Fortune",]] due mostly to the constant repetition of "[[ConfusingMultipleNegatives hantai no]]" and "hontou no" in the lyrics. |
| 214 | * The ''entirety'' of the ''Manga/{{Mushishi}}'' OST. |
| 215 | ** [[https://youtu.be/ZlbxNeOmjEE "Mushishi" no Theme]] and [[https://youtu.be/84XVtCTeBUg "Ame ga Kuru Niji ga Tatsu"]] in particular are obscenely beautiful. |
| 216 | ** The opening themes, especially when you consider that they're both sung in [[ForeignLanguageTheme English]]. Season 1 gave us [[https://youtu.be/VBBFDb0hC4Y "The Sore Feet Song"]] while Season 2 gave us [[https://youtu.be/1o84y-5-cO0 "Shiver"]]. |
| 217 | * The [[https://youtu.be/SHG4KBBnKxs opening song]] to ''Manga/MurderPrincess'' is pure awesomeness. |
| 218 | * "Your Gravitation" from ''Manga/MyBrideIsAMermaid''. Both [[https://youtu.be/qViouiurM7o the Japanese]] and [[https://youtu.be/8H6VE92k5_o the English dub]]. Oh hell yeah. |
| 219 | * For such a short running time (the episodes were only 7 1/2-minutes), ''Manga/MyNeighborSeki'' had some glorious music. |
| 220 | ** The frenetic opening song is [[https://youtu.be/vaTZh0IL00w "Meiwaku Spectacle"]] by Creator/KanaHanazawa and the jazzy ending is [[https://youtu.be/PhQ1X2KwMY0 "Set Them Free"]] by Akira Jimbo. |
| 221 | ** Episode 6 of the anime ("Disaster Drill") has [[https://youtu.be/SyqJhdUEbNM "Danran! Robot Kazoku"]] ("Harmony! Robot Family"), an insert song performed by Ichiro Mizuki (yes ''that'' Ichiro Mizuki) with just as much passion and energy as his themes for shows like ''Anime/MazingerZ'' and ''Manga/GetterRobo''. |
| 222 | * [[https://youtu.be/PDsk8LRZPaI "Tears Infection"]] by KAORI, OP to ''Anime/MyselfYourself''. |
| 223 | * ''[[Literature/MyYouthRomanticComedyIsWrongAsIExpected My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU]]'': |
| 224 | ** The series continues Nagi Yanagi's streak of catchy themes with the opening theme, [[https://youtu.be/QvFzfj-3Qvo "Yukitoki"]]. |
| 225 | ** The closing theme, [[https://youtu.be/coecy4y8jb0 "Hello Alone"]] has some nice tunes to it. The variations of the ending theme, [[https://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/122872731485/hello-alone-yui-ballade-nao-touyama-anime-my "Hello Alone -Yui Ballade-"]] and [[https://soundcloud.com/sirreyga/hello-alone-band-arrange "Hello Alone -Band arrange-"]] are excellent as well. |
| 226 | ** Season 2 busts out a new round of songs with Nagi Yanagi's new and excellent opening theme [[https://thesoundofanime.tumblr.com/post/121032134476/show-yahari-ore-no-seishun-love-comedy-wa "Harumodoki"]]. In addition to the new opening theme, Creator/SaoriHayami and Creator/NaoTouyama return for the ending song, [[https://soundcloud.com/rahadian-ega-mihawk/ending-oregairu-zoku-s2-yukino-yui-everyday-world "Everyday World"]] and its variations [[https://soundcloud.com/hasegawa-satoshi/everyday-world-hayami-saori-ballade-arrange "Everyday World -Ballade Arrange- Yukino Solo Ver."]] and [[https://soundcloud.com/noko-sage/everyday-world-yui-ballade-arrange "Everyday World -Ballade Arrange- Yui Solo Ver."]]. |
| 227 | * ''Anime/NagiAsuALullInTheSea'': |
| 228 | ** Two stellar ending themes in [[https://thesoundofanime.tumblr.com/post/72357512984/show-nagi-no-asukara-song-aqua-terrarium "Aqua Terrarium"]] and [[https://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/76797546394/mitsuba-no-musubime-yanagi-nagi-anime-nagi-no/amp "Mitsuba no Musubime"]]. |
| 229 | ** The second opening theme, [[https://thesoundofanime.tumblr.com/post/82409250730/show-nagi-no-asukara-song-ebb-and-flow/amp "ebb and flow"]] is also quite nice. As is the first opening theme, [[https://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/71424056195/lull-soshite-bokura-wa-ray-anime-nagi-no/amp "lull ~Soshite Bokura wa~]]. |
| 230 | ** The insert song of Episode 25, [[https://soundcloud.com/almo-sundae/yanagi-nagi-mnemonic "mnemonic"]] makes for soothing and laid-back piece out-of-context, but within the context of the episode is used to set up the climax and resolution of the story. |
| 231 | * ''Manga/{{Nana}}'' has an awesome soundtrack to accommodate the musical focus of the original manga. |
| 232 | ** Listen to [[https://youtu.be/SYtLk2GwLLs "rose"]] and [[https://youtu.be/5gQQlPYeZmg "Winter Sleep"]], by fictional bands BLACK STONES and TRAPNEST respectively. |
| 233 | ** BLACK STONES: [[https://youtu.be/AJR3kgl0K9E "LUCY"]], [[https://youtu.be/bmkw1SnA-Y8 "Kuroi Namida"]], [[https://youtu.be/bmJrOtK9uZ0 "stand by me"]], [[https://youtu.be/5bXWO_qXcwo "zero"]], and [[https://youtu.be/GQPBldlbkBM "I'm addicted to you"]]. |
| 234 | ** TRAPNEST: [[https://youtu.be/PJ75bNytX5o "Wish"]], [[https://youtu.be/IH4oDR3tWN4 "a little pain"]], [[https://youtu.be/MTv3JIRcgF4 "Starless Night"]], [[https://youtu.be/oaMAcaeI_QM "Recorded Butterflies"]], and [[https://youtu.be/AwseNSW0PdE "Shadow of Love"]]. |
| 235 | * The opening music, [[https://youtu.be/_YgkS5Bo0hc "Ai no Fugue"]], to the otherwise obscure anime ''Manga/{{Nazca}}''. |
| 236 | * ''Anime/NegimaSecondSeason'': |
| 237 | ** Say whatever you want about the series, but [[https://youtu.be/wtL57XeEvyI "1000% SPARKING!"]] is perhaps the best thing ever. |
| 238 | ** Similarly, the OP to the original series, [[https://youtu.be/WCCOEOihmt0 "Happy Material"]], was probably the best thing to come out of that anime. |
| 239 | ** It has been remixed something like eight times... [[https://youtu.be/9A3x1jsAREM this thirty-one girl medley]] combines nearly ''all'' of them. [[https://youtu.be/Mvj6Hx8MuSE "Pactio!!"]] blew them all away. |
| 240 | * ''Manga/{{NEEDLESS}}'': |
| 241 | ** With intros like [[https://youtu.be/CzPypTqMHZ0 "Modern Strange Cowboy"]] and [[https://youtu.be/NDDAissx5HQ "Scarlet Bomb"]] following up was pretty hard anyway. |
| 242 | ** The BGM sure wasn't lacking with rocking tracks like [[https://youtu.be/E-hbQJa8UNM "Vital Mission in the Spanish Desert"]], [[https://youtu.be/H1neasQTIqA "Chasing Truth"]], [[https://youtu.be/fh4AFY5zPuE "Assailant in the Night"]], and [[https://youtu.be/4Xue4KqvsXw "Slave of Your Ghost"]]. |
| 243 | * ''Manga/{{Nisekoi}}'' has some stupidly catchy songs. Aside from the opening themes [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/74547756216/click-claris-anime-nisekoi "CLICK"]] and [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/84231666455/step-claris-anime-nisekoi "STEP"]] by anisong favorites Music/{{ClariS}}, each of the girls in Raku's "harem" has an ending theme for the series. In order: [[https://soundcloud.com/pyro77-1/02-heart-pattern "Heart Pattern"]] (Chitoge), [[https://soundcloud.com/christianhellscythew/onodera-kosaki-cv-hanazawa-kana-recover-decoration "Recover Decoration"]] (Onodera), [[https://soundcloud.com/lag_rin/mikako-komatsu-trick-box "TRICK BOX"]] (Tsugumi), [[https://soundcloud.com/roukieauto/02-1 "Hanagonomi"]] (Marika), [[https://soundcloud.com/richard-velarde/souzou-diary-1 "Souzou Diary"]] (Chitoge, Onodera, Tsugumi and Marika), and [[https://soundcloud.com/winara-s/nisekoi-ed4-order-x-order "Order X Order"]] (Ruri). |
| 244 | * The opening theme of ''Literature/NoGameNoLife'', [[http://musicinanime.tumblr.com/post/86014845075/this-game-suzuki-konomi-anime-no-game-no-life "This Game"]], is simply fantastic, both in the emotional singing and [[https://youtu.be/jRd9g-Uw50M accompanying visuals]]. |
| 245 | * ''Manga/NodameCantabile'' takes places at a music college, so naturally has awesome music all over--if you're into classical, that is. |
| 246 | ** Of special note is the rendition of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue", with many parts played on melodicas. It works ''very'' well and actually manages to surpass many other performances in the show in its originality. |
| 247 | ** Some mention must go to the openings and endings, too. Try [[https://youtu.be/LprOYWylM-U "Tokyo et Paris"]], a lovely mix of violin and female vocals [[EverythingsSexierInFrench sung in French]], and [[https://youtu.be/_65IPFXarfQ "Allegro Cantabile"]], which captures the utter joy of mastering and performing music. |
| 248 | ** [[https://youtu.be/apb6EgcsLlQ "Konna ni Chikaku de..."]], [[https://youtu.be/4nay1sFKaUU "Sagittarius"]], [[https://youtu.be/du7KKs_b-qo "Sky High"]], [[https://youtu.be/5ygXTlm5JtI "Manazashi Daydream"]], and [[https://youtu.be/bXDJ0P3k69g "Kaze to Oka no Ballad"]]. |
| 249 | * So, so much from ''Anime/{{Noein}}'', but here's a couple of highlights: [[https://youtu.be/au8Jo371oWM "Shangri-La"]], [[https://youtu.be/LEifJUOWJo0 "Karasu's Theme"]], [[https://youtu.be/cToZS9GSfjs "Kakute, Tatakau"]], [[https://youtu.be/iMBBkzVtzOo "Ryuukihei-tachi no Tatakai"]]... |
| 250 | * One may argue on the SoundtrackDissonance of the [[https://youtu.be/HUrgoZrZMkc opening theme]] from ''Manga/NoMatterHowILookAtItItsYouGuysFaultImNotPopular'', but it is in itself downright awesome, being more of a battle theme than a slice of life anthem. |
| 251 | * ''Manga/{{Noragami}}'': |
| 252 | ** The series had [[https://soundcloud.com/andi-n-ramdani/tia-heart-realize "Heart Realize"]] as its ending theme. And when your song was composed by Music/{{Supercell}}, you already know it's gonna be an awesome song. The opening song, [[https://youtu.be/J69oCCM1EcI "Goya no Machiawase"]] just screams and oozes badass. |
| 253 | ** If there's one song people remember from the soundtrack, it's the song used in the fight scenes, [[https://youtu.be/skTnhbnCZ2k "Noratan"]]. |
| 254 | * ''Anime/NowAndThenHereAndThere'', a moody series with some very moody music. The music (and images for that matter) in the closing credits is hauntingly beautiful. However, if you base the series on those credits alone, you are in for a rough surprise. -- This entry is based on the US dub, just in case there is a difference in music between Japan and the US... |
| 255 | * ''Anime/OjamajoDoremi'' has several to choose from. |
| 256 | ** [[https://youtu.be/RPZbxR87tYk All]] [[https://youtu.be/xZxgxqOvNnA five]] [[https://youtu.be/MS5dhkU1sDc openings]] [[https://youtu.be/XWbpy-2CnPw in]] [[https://youtu.be/U24w8L7gWwM particular]]. |
| 257 | * ''Anime/OriginSpiritsOfThePast'' has a particularly awesome opening [[https://youtu.be/0xGoR23Wouk theme]]. It kicks off at the 0:50 second mark. |
| 258 | * ''Manga/OuranHighSchoolHostClub'': |
| 259 | ** The ending theme [[https://youtu.be/Mc1FvrL4EqA "Shissou"]] is surprisingly badass for a shoujo series, and made the final episode's SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome[=/=][[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] even better. |
| 260 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/7r2cVmOADws strings version of "Sakura Kiss"]] is particularly lovely. |
| 261 | * ''Anime/OutlawStar'': |
| 262 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/R0N3L-pcGdc opening]]: [[https://youtu.be/xrjUj-FRorY "Through the Night"]]. |
| 263 | ** Or the ThemeMusicPowerUp: [[https://youtu.be/pIlk_bL_Uyg Crash!]] |
| 264 | ** The serene ending themes to the show. [[https://youtu.be/Bz1508RBx2w "Hiro no Tsuki"]] and [[https://youtu.be/08CPfRABiZs "Tsuki no Ie"]] (the latter being one of the best ending themes ever) adds a calming factor from all the action that happens in the show. |
| 265 | * ''Anime/OvermanKingGainer'': |
| 266 | ** The opening [[https://youtu.be/uYEG5GrdGws "King Gainer Over!"]] and the closing "Can You Feel My Soul". |
| 267 | ** How about the score written by Kouhei "G Gundam" Tanaka? |
| 268 | * ''Anime/ParanoiaAgent'', scored by Susumu Hirasawa. May seem more like ParanoiaFuel Music [[https://youtu.be/-anabfAg06U with the visuals]], but awesome nonetheless. |
| 269 | * Susumu Hirasawa's work in ''Literature/{{Paprika}}'' cannot be ignored. See: |
| 270 | ** [[https://youtu.be/563g0l1oBh0 "Meditational Field"]], the semi-OP. |
| 271 | ** [[https://youtu.be/SBwTX-923Hs The Girl in Byakkoya/White Tiger Field]], the alternate mix with vocals, or |
| 272 | ** [[https://youtu.be/SDWsYH-ajvI "Parade"]], the song about insanity. It fully conveys this. |
| 273 | * ''Manga/{{Parasyte}}'': |
| 274 | ** The series brings one of the most, if not the most, awesome anime song in 2014, [[http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Fear%252C-and-Loathing-in-Las-Vegas---Let-Me-Hear/b6e4a984f2d623511e562551142b3d36 "Let Me Hear"]]. |
| 275 | ** [[https://youtu.be/afs4EfLyTzI "Next to You"]] and [[https://youtu.be/6BoOqgt0soU "Kill the Puppets"]] work effectively to add tension to the scenes before and during [[spoiler: Izumi's first encounter with the Parasite that killed his mother.]] |
| 276 | * ''Anime/{{Penguindrum}}'' has some incredible tracks. |
| 277 | ** [[https://youtu.be/dyMTX4vZNpI "Children of Destiny and Fruits"]] is definitely the pinnacle. '''BE AWARE THE IMAGE ON THE VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS.''' |
| 278 | ** [[https://youtu.be/qcCF3dfxtT0 "Never Let Me Go-Bonds"]] gets an honourable mention as well. |
| 279 | * ''Anime/PersiaTheMagicFairy'': The first opening theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJF7ihW6jvA "Tripper in A Strange Country"]], sung by Maiko Okamoto, goes from light to passionate and shows off her amazing vocal range. The backing vocals also have a jazzy-like vibe to them. |
| 280 | * More ''Creepy'' Music than Awesome really, though it manages to do both, but ''Anime/PerfectBlue''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/EBxsRiG5eYU "Baachiya Mima"]]. If this song does not make you want to crawl under the bed and hide, nothing will. |
| 281 | * ''[[VisualNovel/PhantomOfInferno Phantom ~ Requiem for the Phantom]]'' has KOKIA's haunting melody [[https://youtu.be/9yv0qC1irFk "Karma"]], the first opening to the series. |
| 282 | * ''Manga/PingPong: The Animation'' had some standout music with its opening song [[https://soundcloud.com/hanaoartist/ping-pong-the-animation "Tada Hitori"]] and endings [[https://youtu.be/iqxzXesDHu0 "Ano Hero to' Bokura ni Tsuite"]] and [[https://soundcloud.com/lemonysunshine/ano-yoake-mae-no-bokura-ni-tsuite "Ano Yoake Mae no' Bokura ni Tsuite"]]. |
| 283 | * [[https://youtu.be/zZpsPws6XKE "Kimi no Koe"]] from ''Anime/ThePlacePromisedInOurEarlyDays'' can basically be summed up as Heartwarming Music. |
| 284 | * ''Anime/{{Planetes}}'' has [[https://youtu.be/cOZ6UrmzYXM "Dive in the Sky"]]. We've also got the [[https://youtu.be/eNYFAbK06Uw "Earth seen from Space"]] and [[https://youtu.be/j-5Q5JbjwW4 "PLANETES ~Affettuosso~"]], the final ending theme. |
| 285 | * For ''Anime/PowerpuffGirlsZ'': While [[https://youtu.be/7zDyE9HPA-k "Rise of Him"]] seems to be a repetitive techno song like the rest of the soundtrack at first... [[OminousPipeOrgan Cue the organ]] and the strings. If it doesn't seem like SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic at first, try listening to the rest of the soundtrack and coming back. Also, [[https://youtu.be/OXVaFg10F9g "Touch Me!"]], the instrumental of which plays either when the girls transform as a group or when the villains are going to get their butts kicked. When the version with lyrics starts playing, the villains really should take that as a cue to run for their lives. |
| 286 | * From ''Manga/{{Pretear}}'', we get [[https://youtu.be/Ulw8UKqGwCs "White Destiny"]]. |
| 287 | * The entire ''Anime/PrincessSarah'' soundtrack qualifies, but the theme tune, "Hana no Sasayaki", outstrips the rest of it by far. [[https://youtu.be/VYq98eLY7g0 Listen and believe]]. |
| 288 | * ''Anime/PrincessTutu'' makes classical ballet music sound badass, especially scenes like [[https://youtu.be/aJ0GqT5qr08 this]], and very much [[https://youtu.be/Y7IGvSqvX7Q this]]. (Careful, the last one has spoilers.) Also [[https://youtu.be/KsipExvcHgM the opening song]]. |
| 289 | * From ''Anime/ProjectAKo'', there's "[[https://youtu.be/rCLtDklACKM Morning Light Type A]]", "[[https://youtu.be/3fDB2MBL-OA Morning Light Type C]]", "[[https://youtu.be/XGZrFn3FAfY Jealous Eyes]]", "[[https://youtu.be/dy9ja4tD8tY Spaceship in the Dark]]", "[[https://youtu.be/mEB8el0_fiI Explosion]]", and the all-English songs "[[https://youtu.be/ITfD4Rpy0EM In Your Eyes]]", "[[https://youtu.be/fo1EZ9ZhBF4 Dance Away]]" ([[https://youtu.be/T2s5QkVmI68 instrumental]]), and "[[https://youtu.be/yNVWT9NXY1Q Follow Your Dream]]" ([[https://youtu.be/3qc-o6a1RAU instrumental]]). |
| 290 | * ''Anime/PsychoPass'' has several awesome tracks. For example: |
| 291 | ** [[https://youtu.be/J6Ja3Vip1tg "Abnormalize"]], the song for the first opening. |
| 292 | ** [[https://youtu.be/tYjTRIDkD_c "Out of Control"]], the song for the second opening. |
| 293 | ** And then there is the music from the OST, such as [[https://youtu.be/nArpKw8ObM0 "PSYCHO-PASS Main Theme"]], [[https://youtu.be/KW_CZyIwX-8 "Human Mind (Hito no Kokoro)"]], [[https://youtu.be/NcaFf5RwrBY "Law and Order (Hou to Chitsujou)"]], and [[https://youtu.be/9kDvaLxWgJw "The Way of Life (Inochi no Arikata)"]]. |
| 294 | ** Also from the OST, [[https://youtu.be/nsUhq8DC6Xc "Dominator"]]. |
| 295 | ** The first ending theme, [[https://youtu.be/gyJCjbXzcKc "Namae no Nai Kaibutsu"]] and the second ending theme, [[https://youtu.be/-Hq0-47hyds "All Alone With You"]]. |
| 296 | ** Ling Tosite Sigure and EGOIST have both returned to do Season 2's OP and ED, in the form of [[https://youtu.be/9P38Uv402eY "Enigmatic Feeling"]] and [[https://youtu.be/BU8HEzAcKGc "Fallen"]] respectively. |
| 297 | ** [[https://youtu.be/8_nosbrXNAo "Cymatic Scan"]] from S2. |
| 298 | ** Speaking of Ling Tosite Sigure, they're 3 for 3 with the opening theme to the [[TheMovie Psycho Pass Movie]], [[https://youtu.be/57r62Ef0EQU "Who What Who What"]]. |
| 299 | * [[https://youtu.be/iktrCW1ZOxQ "Aoki Flamme"]], the first opening theme of ''Manga/PumpkinScissors''. This was awesome enough to be used in a [[https://youtu.be/QEcVTrYVCC0 Touhou video]]. |
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