Anime songs are crucial to Japan's animation industry. For fans, the opening and endings become the symbols of the anime that define its personality. OST is used to express feelings and moods to the viewers. Having a catchy opening and catchy theme song can set the right mood making more people watch them. A good anime soundtrack must contribute to the story, making us feel attached to their world and truly making them stand out. The top ten Japanese anime with popular OST are.
1. Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is a story which revolves around the life of Ken Kaneki. His life is turned upside down when a supernatural creature (ghoul) attacks him. He luckily undergoes an operation and survives but as a half-ghoul. He goes through mental torture as he is now having a desire to eat humans to live. Unravel is one of the most famous soundtracks showcasing us his desperation and pain. Unravel is regarded as one of the best anime openings to be there. The music video makes the audio-visual dynamic a cinematic experience.
2. Beastars
Beastars shows us a human-like society, in which eating the flesh of other animals is prohibited. In this animals are more focused on pure breeding and that interracial marriages are quite rare. Legosi is the protagonist, who is a seventeen-year-old grey world. He loves Haru, a rabbit and hates eating flesh. Monster is a funk bass-styled ost and its darkness and tone represent the desire to protect and live happily with their loved ones. The song suits Legosi and the mysterious atmosphere of the series.
3. Attack On Titan
Attack on Titan is one of the most engaging anime of 20222. The series has a dark plot which requires the music produced to have a certain depth. From season 1 to 4 the story progressed in a more complex direction, representing emotions which are more heart-clenching. Eren Jaeger, to end the world’s hatred for his people, being a protagonist turns antagonist, who wants to overrun the whole world with millions of Colossal titans. The best thing to describe Eren’s mindset was through the original opening track My War. It is a theatrical experience like none other; fast, loud, dark and angry- it is everything that an AOT fan needs.
4. The Death Note
The Death Note is a thriller anime. In this Light Yagami comes across a blank notebook named Death Note. Light can kill anyone when he writes anyone's name on the notebook while imagining their face. He wants to create a powerful world devoid of crime and keeps on murdering criminals. Detective L is called to supervise the mass murder investigation and catch Kira( who is an alias for light). The opening track The World shows the twisted side of Light. Light is arrogant, having his beliefs and believing that his views are correct all the time.
5. Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is an action-oriented anime. Kamado Tanjiro one day while returning from work finds his family massacred by demons. His sister was alive but she changed into a demon. They both pack up to search for Muzan, who can turn Nezuko back into a human. The music gives the series a classic touch and helps the viewers understand the relationship between Tanjiro and Nezuko. The most popular track in the series is Gurenge and is an upbeat song.
6. Naruto
Naruto won the hearts of the 2000’s kids with its quirky characters and simplistic storyline. Once the series picks up its pace the plot progresses into something complicated. Naruto shows us all the characters' past and their development at the end. The simplistic energy-filled tracks soon became emotional. It has different soundtracks, but the most loved opening is Blue Bird. It is one of the most popular songs in the anime world and got viral on TikTok.
7. Clannad: After Story
Clannad: After Story is a slice-of-life anime. It revolves around Tomoya, who is in love with Nagisa, who suffers from an illness. Nagisa, unfortunately, dies during childbirth, leaving Tomoya heartbroken. Ushio, their child has the same disease, and Tomoya tries to take care of her. The songs used in this anime are heartbreakingly sad and depressing. The tracks Snowfield and Roaring Tides 2 are bound to make any grown-up cry.
8. Your Name
Your Name is a romance anime with a fantasy mixed storyline. The tracks are usually lighthearted and sometimes sad. Your Name deals with supernatural and other dark elements. Your Name soundtracks are unbelievably popular, and the opening and ending are incredibly memorable. The tracks highlight the impact of each scene which makes it a perfect watch.
9. Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is another masterpiece with great soundtracks. It has funky and wacky tunes showing the Bebop crew's journey across space to catch criminals who have bounties placed on them. The opening track Tank is a masterpiece which reminds viewers of classic detective movies. It has a unique combination of cultural and modern music.
10. A Silent Voice
Silent Voice is a heartbreaking anime movie in which a deaf girl is bullied by a boy in elementary school so she leaves the school. She later again meets her bully who is now an outcast and has been depressed since middle school. Eventually, good things start to happen, but their insecurities get the better of them. The soundtracks used are quite plain, which makes the viewers understand the feelings of the protagonist. Simple but delicate is the theme used.
