The melody of the introduction of “Cruel Angel’s Thesis” in a piano roll. Notes on the pentatonic scale highlighted in red; notes not on the pentatonic scale highlighted in blue.

The 1980s had many popular anime, but one of the best is Maison Ikkoku, a timeless romance comedy that follows the eccentric ...

Anime theme songs are far more than just musical introductions to our favorite shows, they're cultural touchstones that can transport us back to pivotal moments in both the series we love and our ...

Classical music can fit in several soundtracks due to its versatile usage, while also elevating the show, and these anime use it perfectly.

From niche beginnings, anime songs have become big hits with both Japanese and global audiences. A history of how anime songs broke out to become mainstream at home before taking on the world.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, music from Japanese animations is booming on Spotify and at gigs and club nights – especially among young people.

Anime theme songs are far more than just musical introductions to our favorite shows, they're cultural touchstones that can transport us back to pivotal moments in both the series we love and our ...