Best anime OSTs of all time from 10 popular shows

Anime OSTs are more than just background music, and we have enough proof of that. Be it Attack on Titan’s YouSeeBigGirl or the Jazz-influenced Thanatos from Neon Genesis Evangelion, these OSTs have shaped scenes and elevated emotions.

A great anime soundtrack can make a fight legendary, a silence heavier, and an ending unforgettable. From classic jazz compositions to modern orchestral bangers, here are the best anime OSTs that truly stand the test of time.

Cowboy Bebop

Yoko Kanno-composed Cowboy Bebop soundtracks combine Jazz with anime flair, and they just hit. Tracks like Tank are quite popular, and they turned anime music into something even non-anime fans could vibe with. Apart from this, Green Bird, Call Me Call Me, and Chicken Bone are also quite popular.

Neon Genesis Evangelion

After Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion offers a bunch of timeless OSTs. From the anime’s opening theme to its ending tracks, and the popular Jazz-influenced Thanatos OST that runs between the show, the background score here truly mirrors the psychological weight of the series.

Attack on Titan

This one doesn’t need an introduction. Attack on Titan is full of emotional and intense OSTs. YouSeeBigGirl, Vogel Im kagig, Zero eclipse, Call your name, and many more; all the OSTs from Attack on Titan are orchestral bangers. These soundtracks have made the anime what it is, and we all love it.

Naruto

Naruto and Naruto Shippuden delivered one of the most emotionally rich soundtracks in anime history. Each character has a separate OST, making the anime truly personal. Tracks like Morning, Hokage, Crimson Flames, Sadness and Sorrow, and others hit hard.

Tokyo Ghoul

If you are into dark, emotional, and intense OSTs, Tokyo Ghoul has you covered. Licht and Schatten, Eyepatch, Centipede, Symphony, Unravel Glassy Sky, and Disorder; all remain one of the most emotionally charged anime OSTs ever.

Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer’s visuals are great, but its soundtracks are even more amazing. It offers a mix of traditional Japanese sounds with modern intensity. Rengoku vs Akaza theme from the movie Mugen Train is a fan favourite. Other popular soundtracks include Demon Smell, Homura, Kamado Tanjoro no Uta, Sabito theme, and others.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

OSTs in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood are balanced and stay with you forever. Trisha’s Lullaby, Hologram, Brothers, and Rain are some of the popular OSTs from the anime you can check out.

Death Note

Death Note isn’t exactly an intense anime; it’s a psychological thriller which needs the right music. And Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi’s music just fits right with the visuals. Be it the L’s OST, Near’s theme, Mellow’s background score, or the popular Requiem soundtrack, they perfectly fit the characters and scenes, making the anime unforgettable.

Hunter X Hunter

Hunter X Hunter has OSTs that fit every adventure of your life. Be it Departure, Requiem Aranea, Kingdom of Predators, or Ginpatsuno Shonen, these tracks composed by Yoshihisa Hirano last with you even after the anime ends.

One Piece

One Piece OSTs are both adventurous and emotional, and they have evolved over the years. Three Towers, Robin’s Eyecatch theme, Overtaken, and I’m Here Too, and many others are fan favourites.

So, which of these OSTs is your favourite? Or, did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below.

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