A Japanese website has revealed the results of a survey to find out which anime songs are most popular in karaoke. Titled “Which anime song excites you the most at karaoke?”, the survey was carried out in celebration of the anniversary of the National Association of Karaoke Operators in Japan.
However, karaoke is a very popular activity in Japan, anime fans love to sing opening themes and even character songs:
10. Sugar Song to Bitter Step – Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront) Closing
7. God Knows… – Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) Insert Song [DEAT]
7. Can Do – Kuroko no Basket (Kuroko's Basketball) Opening [DRAW]
7. Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Mashle: Magic and Muscles Closing [Draw]
6. Only My Railgun – Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (A Certain Scientific Railgun) Opening
5. We Are! – ONE PIECE Opening
4. Ojamajo Carnival!! – Ojamajo Doremi Opening
3. Butter-Fly – Digimon Adventure Opening
2. Idol – Oshi no Ko Opening
1. A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Neon Genesis Evangelion Opening
For the fifth year in a row, the opening theme to the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion , called “A Cruel Angel's Thesis” is the most popular song in karaoke. Therefore, this iconic song continues to win over both old fans of the series and new generations, who recognize the cultural impact of Evangelion .
Therefore, the relationship between anime and karaoke is an essential part of leisure culture in Japan. Although, even with the release of hundreds of new songs each year, classics continue to dominate the public's preferences, mixing nostalgia and emotion.
Finally, these anime songs are just some of the ones that lift the spirits the most at karaoke sessions in Japan!
Source: Anime!Anime!
