Social media transformed the way content is consumed and how people discover new music. Anime has always been a popular genre, and TikTok has given new life to some iconic songs from the best anime series. Several of these songs have even been viewed millions of times on the app.
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Music can grab the attention of both fans and the general audience because of its catchiness. There's something for everyone, even when it comes to anime music. Some genres that are featured in anime include classical, J-pop, synth, and ballads, just to name a few. Thanks to platforms like TikTok, they're becoming more and more popular, with people all over the world creating dances and lip-sync videos to them.
10 "Tiny Little Adiantum" By Shibayan Records
Touhou Project
"Tiny Little Adiantum" comes from the doujin album called TOHO BOSSA NOVA 2 released in 2013. This song in particular sampled the instrumental song "Gensokyo, Past, and Present ~ Flower Land" from the ninth official game, Phantasmagoria of Flower View.
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The Touhou Project is originally a video game, but an anime special called Anime Tenchou x Touhou Project came out in 2010. This song can't play without anyone trying to sing along with it. The remix by deadman called "Omae Wa Mou" became popular on TikTok with over 200 thousand videos.
9 "Nyanpasu Yabure Kabure" By Renge Miyauchi
Non Non Biyori
"Nyanpasu Yabure Kabure" became a song as a result of fans making a remix from Renge's voice in the anime, Non Non Biyori. The popularity of the song is due to its upbeat nature and catchy tune. There are about 65 thousand TikToks using the audio, but the song already garnered millions of engagements.
Some people may think that the song saved the show, but fans will defend the show. The anime is set in a rural area of Japan and follows the everyday lives of a group of schoolgirls. It is a slice-of-life show that is known for its relaxing and charming atmosphere.
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8 "Renai Circulation" By Kana Hanazawa
Bakemonogatari
Bakemonogatari is a 2009 anime series that follows the story of Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who turns into a vampire after being attacked by one. As for the opening theme, "Renai Circulation," the instrumentals have become subjected to translations and remixes because of its catchy beat.
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Anime titles gain popularity for their catchy opening songs, and Bakemonogatari even has a great storyline. The English cover of the song is used in almost 3 million TikTok videos, without any particular dance fad or trend to support it.
7 "Gurenge" By LiSA
Demon Slayer
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Demon Slayer has been taking the internet by storm. Whether people have watched the anime or not, the opening track by LiSA made itself known on mainstream media. "Gurenge" stands top of the list for most-streamed anime opening songs on Spotify.
The lyrics are also full of meaning, telling the story of a young girl who is determined to overcome her fears and become a strong demon slayer. In many ways, the song reflects the themes of the anime itself. On TikTok, the most popular video using this audio gained over 7 million in audience engagement.
6 "Michino Timothy Kimino Kimochi" By Morinaga Chitose
Anne Happy
Morinaga Chitose's song "Michino Timothy Kimino Kimochi" turned into a dance fad on TikTok. Apart from dance videos, people use the song on their posts to accompany anything cute. While the song isn't exactly a catchy anime rap song, the lyrics are fast enough to be considered one.
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The song comes from the anime, Anne Happy, a series about a group of girls who are all unlucky in life, but they learn to find happiness in the small things. The song is a fun and upbeat track that perfectly captures the spirit of the anime.
5 "Baka Mitai" By Kazuma Kiryu
Like A Dragon/Yakuza
Yakuza is a long-running franchise that is beloved by gamers for its rich story and characters. The series has also gained a reputation for being unafraid to tackle social issues, and many gamers appreciate its willingness to take risks.
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It's unusual enough for a tough character to sing a heartbreak song in his own game, and "Baka Mitai" transformed it into a meme and TikTok sensation. It's impossible not to get caught up in the infectious hook, and the lyrics are both hilarious and relatable. People even use AI filters to make it seem like celebrities are lip-syncing to the song.
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4 "Sparkle" By RADWIMPS
Your Name
Travel videos on TikTok often use piano music in the background. Little do they know that one of the most popular songs, "Sparkle" by RADWIMPS, actually comes from an anime.
The song is part of the 2016 anime movie Your Name, which is about two teenagers who switch bodies and end up falling in love. When tourists visit Japan, anime fans make sure to capture iconic locations like Yotsuya Station and the stairs to Suga Shrine. The song fits the storyline perfectly, even if it runs for almost seven minutes.
3 "Orange" By 7!!
Your Lie In April
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Your Lie In April is a story about a talented young pianist named Kousei who loses the ability to play after suffering a traumatic event, and an eccentric girl who helped him. While the amazing piano and violin performances don't involve any singing, they're still able to convey a wide range of emotions to the audience.
"Orange" by 7!! became the second ending theme for the anime. On TikTok alone, people use the chorus as background music to accompany emotional moments from other anime and even foreign movies or TV shows.
2 "Silhouette" By KANA-BOON
Naruto: Shippuden
"Silhouette" deserves a place as one of the best anime openings of the 2010s. KANA-BOON performed the iconic opening theme song for the highly popular anime, Naruto: Shippuden. The story serves as a sequel to the second part of the Japanese manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto.
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The song "Silhouette" has been widely popular on TikTok, with users creating all sorts of videos using the track. Running like a ninja and doing mirror tricks started the trend. In addition to being catchy and upbeat, the lyrics of the song are also very relatable and inspiring.
1 "Fiction" By Sumika
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku was adapted into an anime after the webcomic gained immense popularity. The show follows the everyday lives of four otaku friends who try to balance work and relationships with their hobbies.
Both the ending theme song, "Fiction" by sumika, as well as the featured dance became a viral sensation. Iconic dance challenges on TikTok are often done by couples. On TikTok, cosplayers use this audio to dance while some people use it to look for a "partner" to duet with them.
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