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== Masaaki Endoh ==
Not to be confused with [[Super Robot Wars|Masaki Andoh]], this member of [[JAM Project]] is good enough to stand on his own two feet.
* And to kick things off... "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywkt-ie_00A GA-GA-GA GA-GA-GA] [[GaoGaiGar]]! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOof7h0flqk GA-GA-GA GAGAGAGA] [[GaoGaiGar]]!"
** Also from the same series: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMjpMGd2vMU "Power of Desire"].
* From ''[[Muv Luv Alternative]]'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiTfpxxqI2g&fmt=18 "Carry On"]
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhtVuj3PPCI "Kimi ga Tame"] (''[[Utawarerumono]]'')
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuctKyHTDss "Ultraman Dyna"]
* Endoh Masaaki also did a triple-turned-''quadruple'' crown for ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Q2VGBrICM Op4 "Believe in Nexus"], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGwMPHAKx-0 "Op5 Road to Tomorrow [[Going my Way]]"], and what may count as Yusei's true character song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enj2qRG0UGE "Clear Mind"], before adding a final jewel to the set at the end of the series with the soul-touchingly beautiful [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BitTPfkCsXw "Melody of Promises"].
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZFhke6HoYQ "Floating Museum"], played during the climax of the film for luscious [[Soundtrack Dissonance]].
** From the second film, ''Ghost in the Shell: Innocence'', comes [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVDt3wBj7VQ "The Ballade of Puppets: The Ghost Awaits in the World Beyond"], a work of genius that contrasts the ass-kicking finale so perfectly it elevates the climax to what can only be described as a spiritual experience.
*** Kawai's interpretation of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaAPg0YqK1s "Follow Me"] is also exquisite.
*** Also from the second film are [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bNX7w_XY0g "The Ballade of Puppets: Flowers Grieve and Fall"], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ownw_fQckLo "River of Crystals"], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLxcn-rgDS8 "The Ballade of Puppets: In a New World, Gods Will Descend"], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxMN4D0tNec "The Doll House I"] & [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjDtTWixOas "II"].
* The soundtrack for the "live action manga" ''Avalon'', also by Kenji Kawai deserves to be noted, and belongs, here.
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOrWexbiNP8 "Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni"] (''[[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]]'')
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDvrqRq6veI "Super Driver"] (''[[Haruhi Suzumiya]]'')
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyTSyd2lr_4 "Bokutachi wa Kore Kara"] (''[[Ranma ½|[[Ranma
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqq_98peruA "Motteke! Sailor Fuku"] (''[[Lucky Star]]'')
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0b34Rd0MpE "Sakura Kiss"] (''[[Ouran High School Host Club]]'')
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*** And in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7_f72ahkBw other] vocal reinterpretation. Done by Chata of [[Clannad|Dango Daikazoku]] fame, it's about as cute as you might expect.
* ''[[Aria the Scarlet Ammo]]'' gives us the opening, [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xifr5n_may-n-scarlet-ballet-pv-hd_music "Scarlet Ballet"] which is a epic combination of dance music and music you'd hear in a ballet.
** The ending, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJRmNw1ooDs "Camellia no Hitomi"] is a combination of pop and metal. It has a very classic 90's anime feel to it.
* ''[[The Borrower Arrietty]]'' contains some wonderful songs, composed and sang by Cécile Corbel, a French-Brettone singer and harper:
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlZ7tbefwg "The Neglected Garden"], the first song heard during the movie, is a breath-taking invitation to reverie and remembrance.
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* Aside from copious amounts of excellent [[Scenery Porn]], ''[[Aria]]'' has an impressive soundtrack, consisting of slightly classically tinted, soft pieces that fit the mood of the series perfectly. Most of the tracks are produced by [[Choro Club]], who also did excellent work on the second ''[[OVA]]'' release of ''[[Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou]]''.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um53vl1UCNc&fmt=18 "Tenki Ame"] is probably one of the best instrumental songs in the series. Forgot where it played exactly though...
*** "Tenki Ame" just has that warm, fuzzy, [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]] feel to it. They played it when they found [[Ridiculously Cute Critter|Maa]].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uggnwtmxCI0&fmt=18 "Lumis Eterne, Loomis Etlune"] is a very nice song played in a very [[Tear Jerker|important/touching manner]].
** Still the most beautiful piece is probably the OP of the ''Arietta'' [[OVA]], performed by SONOROUS, with its slow and immensely melancholic melody. It is a strong departure from the more lighthearted tunes of the other OPs and sets the mood for the rest of the episode extremely well.
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* ''Avenger'' features [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OGhXTBWG3Y "Gesshoku Grand Guignol"] by ALI PROJECT. It also sports a similar outro, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry93IFdvBUg "Mirai no Eve"].
* There are plenty from ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]''. China's second song [http://www.4shared.com/audio/_0jseEFD/Hetalia_-_China_Characters_CD_.html "Aiyaa Four Thousand Years"] is this and a [[Tear Jerker]], being about China's relationship with Japan and how Japan had betrayed him.
** Pretty much every version of the first ending theme song "Marukaite Chikyuu" is awesome in their own way.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-xHild1eUM Russia's version] even throws in his infamous "kolkolkolkol" in the middle of the full version of the song.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZLphhrHeac America's version] has an amazing guitar rocking in the background.
*** And nothing else needs to be said about [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWDX8rpD0eA England's version], which in the full version has ''freaking bagpipes'' in the background.
*** The background for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUHR-7MXwzo China's version] is awesome all on its own.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jysjHWRrFP0 Germany's] voice is to [[Fetish Fuel|die for.]]
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C70SSvBz6E8 "Utakata no Inori"], which is more or less the theme of the [[Victorious Childhood Friend]].
* ''[[Bakemonogatari]]'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsQEPPQa2Xo Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari ("The story you didn't know")] is a great piece when you just hear it, but [http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/bakemonogatari/kiminoshiranaimonogatari.htm when you understand it] [[Tear Jerker|it's heartbreaking...]]
** We can't forget about the bitchin' character songs now can we?
*** Hitagi Senjogahara: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZZw_DKwV8g "staple stable"] and [http://vimeo.com/42803425 "Futakotome"]
*** Mayoi Hachikuji: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cjnJ2kRhFI "Kaerimichi"]
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XPzmwh8P_w "Hoshiwatari"] from ep. 24 and of course from the finale [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46uGJc5DWs "After The Rain Heart"].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJRFNMxts9g "Running On"] from episode 9. That music makes for the most epic game of basketball ever, even if Rouge does get hit by a ball halfway through the song. Especially because the length of the game is ''defined by the song''.
* The theme song of ''[[The Big O]]'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUabjFOV6vI It kicks ass!] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdA6iRk94Hc And has two versions!]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMQALgAdr_s "Sure Promise"] from ''The Big O'' is a great song from the series as well!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLMPRm-DA3k "Stoning"]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez6bCGruoaI "Stand A Chance"]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih_gvJPSd7w And this is something right out of American Noir]
** [http://youtube.com/watch?v=OOd6JZyui-U Big O! Show Must Go On]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJgB9HqYTBs "Destiny -Taiyou no Hana-"], the opening theme for ''[[Black Jack]] 21''. Doctors, apparently, get really epic theme songs.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC6REhy5L38 opening theme] of ''[[Black Lagoon]]'', called "Red Fraction", is primarily [[Gratuitous English|barely-comprehensible Engrish]], but nonetheless is ''incredibly'' badass and sets the tone of the series perfectly.
** Along with this is the ending theme of the [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=O5tidMgtDD8&fmt=18 last episode of the second season.]
** "The World of Midnight" as it was sung over the end credits of the Hansel and Gretel story was just beautiful. Especially considering how the end credits had gone over the previous 14 episodes.
** And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm8Z-uJjaak "Tear Drops To Earth:], the music of the [[Indirect Kiss|cigarette scene]].
* ''[[Blood Plus]]'':
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf09gsOtHZE "Diva"]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEGPih0m-w&feature=PlayList&p=E57F7AB9DFA3A144&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=55 "Saya's Joy"]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbOYVLHc6c "Saya's Courage"]
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*** "Mad Machine" which is not used in the show but was a music video included in the VHS and later DVD releases should also be mentiond.
* ''[[Canaan]]'''s OP, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ5_pgfTRLE "mind as Judgment"] by faylan deserves a serious mention.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq-QBPATey0 German opening] of "Captain Future". No singing. No exposition. Just a really sweet instrumental peace.
* ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]''... where to begin? "Sakura's Theme II" definitely belongs here, as not only is it an awesome song, it also plays during almost every action scene in the first two seasons. Then, during season 3, it gets replaced with the equally cool {{spoiler|"Card wo Tsugumono"}} (yes, it deserves a spoiler). The third season opening theme, "Purachina", is also worthy of mention, along with the awesome orchestral arrangement in "Hontou no Ichiban".
** Special recognition goes to the song "Suki tte nandarou", literally translating to "[[Memetic Mutation|What is love?]]"
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjCt5vLRc0 "Ki Ni Naru Aitsu"].
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8CXXUT_oW8 "Haritsuke no Missa"] ("Crucifixion of Faith") from ''[[Chaos;Head]]''.
* Okay, the ''[[Chrono Crusade]]'' anime [[Kill'Em All|royally]] [[Downer Ending|screwed]] [[Shoot the Shaggy Dog|the characters]] [[As Long as There Is Evil|over]] in pretty much every way imaginable, but the opening song, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=row0Ao1Hnhw "Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line"], never fails to give chills.
** ''Chrono Crusade'''s ending theme "Sayonara Solitaire" also provides an amazing mood for the series.
* The ending theme of ''[[Claymore]]'', [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BJLj8NiHNI "Danzai No Hana"] is just all kinds of awesome. The singer has such a powerful voice and the music mixes classical and rock seamlessly.
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* ''[[Darker Than Black]]'''s opening theme song, [http://vimeo.com/40419250 "HOWLING," by abingdon boys school] is rock-tastic. It makes one think of dark thoughts, and kicking some ass along the way.
** [[Memetic Mutation|NOW I'VE LOST IT, I KNOW I CAN KILL]]
** The ending [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6PESKwuRFo "Tsukiakari"] by Rie fu is calm and very soothing.
** The rest of the soundtrack is by [[Yoko Kanno]], which pretty much clinches it. "GO Dark" and "Deadly Work" in particular tend to punctuate something insanely cool.
* For ''[[Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z]]'' - While [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zDyE9HPA-k "Rise of Him"] seems to be a repetitive techno song like the rest of the soundtrack at first... [[Ominous Pipe Organ|Cue the organ]] and the strings. If it doesn't seem like [[Crowning Music of Awesome|CMOA]] at first, try listening to the rest of the soundtrack and coming back. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXVaFg10F9g "Touch Me!"], the instrumental of which plays either when the girls transform as a group or when the villains are going to get their butts kicked. When the version with lyrics starts playing, the villains really should take that as a cue to run for their lives.
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** The 14th's song,[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtx50_61DeU "Tsunaida Te ni Kisu wo"] From the moment Allen {{spoiler|started playing the piano}}, you could tell this was going to be awesome.
** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q8odFpChkQ "Lala's Lullaby"]. Particularly awesome considering the lyrics are from the 18th verse of Dies Irae.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSn4p8cYtJ0 song] [[Creepy Twins|Jasdero and]] [[Spell My Name with an "S"|David]] sing was pretty cool.
** Many tracks from the OST, such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG6VMO7AuTs Tyki Mikk's theme,] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYSWoOGdxhI Kyory/Elaide theme,] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F6pkjwusBU Or either of] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z404vBHE6Fw Komui's themes!]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdZyjrRZUmw "Antoinette Blue"] is incredibly pretty.
* ''[[D.N.Angel]]'''s opening theme [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBC65-1GjAU "Byakuya [[True Light]]"] really deserves a mention.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bSJsgttGvc&fmt=18 fanmade version] picked up by [[Vic Mignogna]] might be a little more epic. As mentioned on the [[Ear Worm]] trope, he's a repeat offender of this as well ([[One Piece|Towards The Light]], [[Ouran High School Host Club|Shissou]], and two songs that are mentioned in FMA's section...).
** The ending song of episode 24 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeBFM5tnLPw "Caged Bird"] is heartbreakingly beautiful as well.
* The entire ''[[Dragon Crisis]]'' soundtrack counts as this, but special mention must go to its kickass [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E18EN7672yo opening theme].
* ''Dragon's Heaven'' is an old and very obscure single episode OVA about ancient mechs that few people have ever seen. However, it has one of the most [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBDqHok-oMA beautiful, touching, and badass pieces of music ever]. It has just the right mix of [[Heroic Resolve]] epicness and seriousness that makes you want [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|to never give up, no matter what]].
* Fans were clamoring for the "episode preview" track from ''[[Durarara]]'', [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE5UBdEATN8 "Ikebukuro West Exit Five-way Intersection"], for its delicious sax licks ''long'' before the OST came out and the full version could be enjoyed in its glory.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV_COKfihLA "Ryokushoku No Kioku/Green Memories"], which is first heard with beautiful scenery as our protagonist has a lovely dream of "being whole again." It plays again later on, when said protagonist is riding on her motorcycle thinking about the man who loves her. She tosses her arms into the air and says (paraphrased) : "If there is someone that can find redemption in me, then why can't I find redemption in them?" It is one most beautiful scenes in the series, and the lovely piece only amplifies it.
* ''Dennou Boukenki Webdiver'' is a lesser-known sci-fi series from 2001. Nonetheless, both the opening [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ggM7M-1ex4 "Diver 2100"] and the ending [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXy_pi98kaM "Together"] deserve a special mention.
* ''[[Detective Conan]]'' has had a lot of theme songs, many of them very good, or even great. For example, the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Two_MDu4hGU very first] one (the English translation).
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* ''[[Eureka Seven]]''. [http://vimeo.com/25161395 Days] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHtSX5cMb-I Sakura] are ''euphoric''.
** And anyone who finds ''Days'' euphoric will positively slip into an awesome-induced coma upon hearing the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qg412kLafs Piano House Mix].
** And speaking of euphoric, the beautiful and simultaneously happy-and-sad [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf4a2aQ23ic Himitsu Kichi (Secret Base)]. And the blood-pumping [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFpvpgeikvE Taiyou no Mannaka e (To The Center of The Sun)].
** It's not just those songs; the soundtrack, composed by Naoki Sato, is a delicious mix of music that not only fits the different moods of the series, but can move the listener to tears with its pure awesomeness.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eywnRyCp1y8 Dewey Novak's Theme] should be the theme of every [[Magnificent Bastard]].
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* ''[[Ghost Hound]]'' has a fantastic OP called [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U471QxshvOo Poltergeist]. It's an awesome jazzy piece. Such a shame the series is little known. The ending, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjagB-srtBo Call my Name] is sad and slow - quite a contrast to the OP, but very welcoming.
* The [[Ghost Hunt]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHaxcnHRJoc opening theme]. It sounds very much like Danny Elfman.
* ''[[Giant Robo]]'' - the score was composed by Academy Award nominated composer Masamichi Amano, and played by a real orchestra and choir. Is it awesome? You bet.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJjc4WggaYE History's Greatest Decisive Battle]. The video is abridged (the full song is 13 minutes long), but it's one of the best segments.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG_0fak-7y4 Another classic CMOA track].
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* Hayate The Combat Butler/Hayate No Gotoku has "Cruel Angel Thesis"
* ''[[Hellsing]]'' has one of the best soundtracks for any anime ever!
** Yasushi Ishii is absolutely brilliant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tuIdQwYU4s
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO85lF8QugY "World Without Logos"], one of the greatest opening themes in anime. Music to kill yourself to.
** The much better second attempt at a Hellsing series has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90nPfR_AFpQ this] to offer...
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* ''[[Heroman]]'' has demonstrated this, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ4qZBg80Q give "Roulette" a listen]. The Skrugg's theme is also pretty good.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pdqeu9LW2c opening] ("Falling Down" by Oasis) for ''[[Higashi no Eden]]'' certainly qualifies as Crowning Music of Awesome. Add it to the wicked-fun opening and you've got one of the best openings for the best new series of 2009.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO28pvdkyJI The music that plays] in the final episode when {{spoiler|Akira intercepts the missiles}} also counts.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH3w058hRlc "I wanna be the very best like no one ever was..."]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUihzNN0eeso The theme tune] from ''Digimon''.
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** Then there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThR0CF4ZE4&feature=related "Tsuna Awakens"], which when it starts playing, you know Tsuna is about to kick some major ass.
** The fourteenth ending [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ti7i3pFgvA Gr8 Story] is awesome!
** Not to mention [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfL9N4umCCA&feature=related Hibari's Theme], which sounds as awesome as the the Disciplinary Committee leader himself.
* Kaze no Yojimbo's OP, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBO8JVAXc90 Tokyo by Escargot]. The ED, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wygmAVWOPM Situation also by Escargot], is also highly listenable.
* The entire soundtrack to ''[[Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran]]''. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaLdPftoiE8 Try the ending theme].
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** On the more peaceful side, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82B7ZFiJKGA&feature=related Kumori Nochi Hare]. Many of the songs in the soundtrack are [[Crowning Music]] material actually.
* The 2nd opening theme to ''[[Kurokami]]: The Animation'', tRANCE by GRANRODEO, is 100% pure awesome, with metal-esque riff, some awesome soloing, a hooky chorus, and liberal Engrish ("Death Through Trance" indeed). After the cheesy synth-pop 1st Opening Theme this is downright refreshing, just like "WHAT'S UP PEOPLE" was to Death Note.
** Then there's the anime's first opening, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zobE-EG8qaI Sympathizer].
* [[Kobato.]]. [[Spell My Name with an "S"|period put there on purpose]], had a great combination of opening an closing, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBp-qA5h6n8 Magic Number] gave a great sense of Kobato as a person and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPV03zV1xYY Jellyfish no Kokuhaku] is something you can sing your kids to sleep to.
* Plenty of examples in ''[[Black Butler]]'', including the opening, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWvsY8vkH6k Monochrome no Kiss], and several of the background themes. Just listen to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMLrGCfFOgk Si Deus Me Relinquit], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tk3zI9nntY Die Hasen!], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JRq6-8t1uw Shitsuji Tarumono], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpHBUmXBzus Urashakai no Chitsujo], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjmsMTrgDjM Diabolic Waltz].
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*** For more in this vein, try [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3quX9YsUcE Anime Tenchou!]
** The other [[Ascended Meme]] of the series, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6408xT0vDDw Kumikyoku Lucky] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXjv_dVPPU Star Douga] is a fitting musical sendoff for the series (as well as being a massive 15 minute [[Ear Worm]]). The live concert appropriately used it for the encore.
** And then there's the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k9vAhEgKt4 epic trumpets-and-drums] theme used whenever awesome is occuring (it's called [[Gunbuster|Bun Guster]]). Also the restful [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gjRT_LI7QM BGM for the MMORPG] Konata's always playing (called [[Final Fantasy|Filna Fatansy]]).
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHfd4-MoHfk&fmt=18 The opening theme] to ''[[Magic Knight Rayearth]]'' is the epitome of this trope. Gets an awesome reprise, lyrics and all, in the last episode when the girls were approaching the final showdown.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRE228Z9Ghs The duet between Kalafina and ELISA] made this song even more epic!
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* ''[[Martian Successor Nadesico]]'' has the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SjE9mEqxhw theme] to ''[[Gekiganger 3]]'', ''Let's Go! Gekiganger 3''. "Let's go passion!"
** ''Nadesico'''s own [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_HgF0kdmqY opening theme] is pure [[Gratuitous English|Engrish]] win, as well. Title says it all, really.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tvAh0RrDBU I want to be your number one] aka Ruri's song.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tAF_PLLwV4 You get to burning: Ode to Gai mix], [[Manly Tears]] in musical form!
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQupcichRJQ The English version of the ''Medabots'' theme song.] No, really.
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** Also [[Villainous Crossdresser|Lady]] [[Kiss of the Vampire|Bat]]'s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdX72WCNchQ Ankoku no Tsubasa]. It has a catchy tune (in a good way) and a really cool guitar solo. And Lady Bat's voice is cool.
** As for the heroes, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai1DCF_1B1w Kizuna] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZrq-faaal4 Kodou] are pretty impressive [[The Power of Rock|battle songs]]. As Lazy and or cheap the Italian dubbers were towards the production of their dub for this anime they did create one or 2 ear worms! Primarily the group songs Dolce Melodia and Battito D'amore and the solo Stella Preziosa.
* At the climax of [[Osamu Tezuka]]'s ''Metropolis'', {{spoiler|Rock, of all people,}} ends up saving the day from revolting robots by hitting the ziggurat's self-destruct button. Cue Ray Charles' "I Can't Stop Loving You" playing over the ensuing images of destruction.
** The soundtrack to metropolis, by Toshiyuki Honda, is just a pile of win. If you like some nice retro jazz, take a [http://new.music.yahoo.com/toshiyuki-honda/albums/metropolis-original-motion-picture-soundtrack--19048954 listen].
* The opening and ending themes of ''[[Minami-ke]]'' may be pretty ordinary, if catchy--but the soundtrack itself contains some marvelous pieces. A lot of it is fairly minimalistic, yet full of atmosphere. Yasuhiro Misawa, the composer, obviously listened a lot to Philip Glass. Not bad for a comedy show.
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** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r2cVmOADws strings version of "Sakura Kiss"] is particularly lovely.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0N3L-pcGdc opening] of ''[[Outlaw Star]]'' "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrjUj-FRorY Through the Night]".
** The serene ending themes to the show. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eet6irX-qQ&fmt=22 Hiro no Tsuki] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4jFNoZ3Rrk Tsuki no Ie] (the latter being one of the best ending themes ever) adds a calming factor from all the action that happens in the show.
* The opening [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYEG5GrdGws "King Gainer Over!"] and the closing "Can You Feel My Soul" from ''[[Overman King Gainer]]''.
** How about the score written by Kouhei "G Gundam" Tanaka?
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** The opening of the movie, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7QClYHRB88 "Rose is Rain"], sounds both dark and awesome at once.
*** Also from the movie, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iB4WypF18A Toki ni Ai wa] from a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72e0s4pxDG0 certain dance scene].
* While the anime has limited appeal, ''[[Rosario
* ''[[Rozen Maiden]]'' features [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAf8ps8hPpo Kinjirareta Asobi] by ALI PROJECT.
** And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeMs1INB_f8 Kanata Kara no Requiem].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQPYC4lREys Madoka]. Simply amazing, whether in the original or the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6mW_cN1qLY acoustic version].
** Heck, try and find music from ''[[Rozen Maiden]]'' that does ''not'' qualify for this trope. (Hint: You can't.)
* ''[[Rurouni Kenshin]]'' is a series filled with [[Crowning Music of Awesome]].
** ''Trust and Betrayal'' gives us [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8JvB3dHMt0 In Memories: KO-TO-WA-RI].
** The 3rd Ending Song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saaC3lQGwqA HEART OF SWORD [[Yoake Mae]]] is hard-hitting and heart-pounding.
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== ''S - W'' ==
* Even if the synth brings the piece down a bit, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2ayuaBmVnc Kizuna & Sadame] is still the best single to come out of all the ''[[Saint Beast]]'' OP/ED tracks, and the way the seiyuus voices blend together is downright hypnotic.
* ''[[Saki (manga)|Saki]]'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO6K2GNrSEQ first ending theme] is a masterful blend of cute and awesome.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDKzO7-g7sw opening] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDV37Y1wy2M ending] themes from ''[[Samurai Champloo]]''.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQtkLNTmRs The song] that plays while Mugen {{spoiler|is drowning and flashing back to growing up with Kohza and Mukuro}} is a Crowning Moment of Heartbreak - doubly so when you understand the hopeful, wistful lyrics.
** Every time [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWEmBRlEdFI this song] is used, it is a [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]], ESPECIALLY the first time it is used in Episode 14 when {{spoiler|Kohza realizes that her plan has totally and utterly failed because Mugen is still alive.}}
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MynkSWP7gwo This song] from the end of Episode 11.
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* ''[[Sora no Woto]]'''s soundtrack by Michiru Ooshima is formidable. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8kuZhFa1NA Servant du Feu], a slow, melancholic song in French, is probably the theme that stands out, as it is used to score the [[Crowning Moment of Awesome|mecha rampage]] on the last episode. Also, the OP theme [http://vimeo.com/40444530 Hikari no Senritsu] by [[Yuki Kajiura|Kalafina]] and the bubbly mood-killer ED [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGjH5mRo1WA Girls, Be Ambitious.], better known by fans of the series as [[Memetic Mutation|''AIJOU YUUJOU'']]. And of course [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYhuD3G8wdQ AmazingFreakingGrace].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Fu6CSkAPU Le pont de pierre] from the PV. None of the BGM used in the actual anime are as amazing as this.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpbhTzRWdw Relique abandonée], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIcz58QaaW0 Au coin du feu], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWtwlLtkVFU Un lumière envoûtante] would like to say Hello to you, since you might've forgotten how amazingly beautiful these pieces are.
* ''Live and Learn'' being played over the finale of the Sonic X episode ''Maria's Request Everyone's Request'' is just as awesome in the anime as it is in the videogame. Unless you're watching the <s>dub</s> [[4Kids! Entertainment|4Kids]] [[Macekre]]. Then it's gone.
* Considering it's done by the same guy who did the ''Gurren Lagann'' soundtrack (Iwasaki Taku), the ''[[Soul Eater]]'' original soundtrack ''rocks''.
** Both the opening [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-TTZLbBkSM resonance] by T.M.Revolution and the first ending [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVSLwvkXYjQ I Wanna Be] by STANCE PUNKS are very energy-enducing and epic.
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** The closing credits [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjJXGJlISwU Break the Cocoon] by Yorico definitely applies.
** In the same vein of ''[[Samurai Champloo]]'', the show features some convincing chill sounds such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OIA-hPDT70 Town Of Immorality].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R41jNhUL_I0 Feast and Ceremony of Immorality] stands out for its eerie [[Ear Worm]] qualities as well as being one of the rare tracks in anime to use horns instead of electric guitars or piano.
** And to accompany the series' [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfTd_QQiNF4 Paradise].
** The opening theme: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-sjfMfGsvM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Shutter Speed]!
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* Like the aforementioned [[Simoun]] and [[Kannazuki no Miko]], pretty much the entire soundtrack of ''[[Strawberry Panic!|Strawberry Panic]]'' fits here. (Listen to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOQZlbqnfGI this heartbreaker].) What is it with [[Yuri]] shows?
* [[Sword of the Stranger]] gives us the ''fantastic'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTIwbusbN1g Ihojin no Yaiba].
* [[Tegami Bachi]] Reverse gives us the beautiful opening theme [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8FfNgNBlqY Yakusoku], by Suga Shikao.
* Pretty much all of ''[[Tenchi Muyo!]]'s'' music, but especially the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijc66jP5_FQ 1st], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6ZKWq9Yug 2nd] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNYafbLD2jo 3rd] OVA's opening themes.
** [[Tenchi Universe]]'s opening theme already kicks major ass [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3933kgKJo_I in Japanese], but the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAVx53UHQ_Y English version] is just as awesome, if not better. Probably helps that the same artist sings both versions.
** Tenchi Muyo and Tenchi Universe share quite a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sck4DL2G1z4 bit] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEU3h-iH6Js of] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29HRyL45f0 the] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEBZTQzZ_V0 same] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNr4EX-KnuU awesome] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3D4OnuBReg music] composed by Seikou Nagaoka.
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** Other than its opening, the 3rd OVA also has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfTMb3z3ly4 Dark Shadow Mystery], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teSQ1r2IyBA Genealogy of Jurai], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpLakjl8kQ Ryoko vs Z], and probably the most epic song from the 3rd OVA, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGa0RQEfEm0 Planet of Puzzle].
** ''[[Tenchi Muyo! GXP]]'' has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Tf00b2--8 this gem].
** Also GXP's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCI6mOcaCuo opening].
* ''[[Tenchi in Tokyo]]'s'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njR-n18N61g opening] is quite catchy.
* ''[[Tekkaman Blade]]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CHoD9TtS3g 1st] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKmceKAyuA0 second] Openings.
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* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im-Q6_vuhcQ opening theme] to ''[[The Third]]: The Girl with the Blue Eye'' is pretty kickass.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fKfdFb3fpU Getsumei Fuuei], closing credits song from ''[[The Twelve Kingdoms]]'' (''Juuni Kokki''), though it gets part of its affect from the lyrics and the context of the show.
* ''[[The World God Only Knows]]'' has its 2 openings [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvE74C-paxw God Only Knows] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6neqR0HvHpA&feature=related A Whole New World God Only Knows], both of which are sung completely in English.
** A good majority of the soundtrack also qualifies particularly [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGp9Agp96bg&feature=relmfu the theme that plays whenever a conquest is made.]
* It might be becoming ''almost'' as repetitive as the stop-watch theme 'Melodie' is in [[Noir (anime)|Noir]], but in [[Tiger and Bunny]] the theme associated with the murder of Barnaby's parents is a very nice, very eerie piece. And then there's all of the OPs and EDs which are gloriously pop-y.
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** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aitZIwviTBM Holy Night] song from Episode 19. Not only a really happy cute song but also a very [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heartwarming moment]] in the show.
** Also, ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y-HJzH2O2I Lost My Pieces]''; is one of the purest musical definitions of bittersweet.
* ''[[Trigun]]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzHe4U5c5Oc opening], "H.T." and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK8VcBzoOwo "Gunlock Overdrive"], the theme of the ''[[Gungrave]]'' game series along with the anime OP, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJXCiZm9ZUY "Family"], all composed by Tsuneo Imahori. Gotta love those trumpets.
** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EynJGgIRZ4& "B.G."], which is Grave's "theme", usually means "Ass is about to be kicked and stuff ''will'' blow up."
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ayJUr_j9ck "Scattered Rain".]
** Trigun: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPBE2uFU-Sc "Big Bluff"].
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*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMM_BPTYglM&fmt=18 OH DESAIYAH]
** This could be extended to the entire ''[[When They Cry]]'' series, as both [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]] anime openings are made of pure win.
* The ''[[Vampire Knight]]'' soundtrack is even more gothic and melancholy as the series. If [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpUBurtUc_w Forbidden Act] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGyHv1GHFKg Uncertainty] don't haunt you, what will?
** Then there's the two closing tracks provided by Kanon Wakeshima, particularly the first, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb0EI6olE8o still doll]. Her girlish voice makes them almost delightfully evil.
* There's 2 reasons Filipinos love [[Voltes V]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-wJjRApwws The opening] with its strong vocals and martial feel, and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe5r_kg6XNg the closing] which is melancholic yet oozes machismo.
* ''VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire'' had [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMB2L3FSAqY a really kick-ass opening theme].
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** The earlier anime movie, while sucky, still managed some awesome in the arguably emo X-Japan song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33HU4Fs2f60 Forever Love].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n0-wNZkb-Q Ex Dream], the OP fo the TV series, is no slouch either.
* Xam'd: Lost Memories gives us the original opening, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OpQVGICr1c SHUT UP AND EXPLODE] and the TV opening, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv-Nn535K9Y BACK ON MY FEET], both performed by the wonderfully named BOOM BOOM SATELLITES.
* Yami No Matsuei/Descendants of Darkness' first opening [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnVKagzRP1U here.]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw4iSWAhrKE Ashita] from [[Yasashii Jikan]].
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** It also contains some excellent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amVhpaOFDns villain music.]
* ''[[Zero no Tsukaima]]'' 's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFf_7E4Kjk Gandaaruvu] is ridiculously awesome. It's quite saddening that throughout the whole first season it's only used twice, and once during a totally irrelevant moment.
** Also, there's 'I Say Yes', which appears as ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB0U4ixflg&feature=related Season 2's opening]. And then there's the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zctiRQWPaj0&feature=related accoustic version,]) which play just before and during quite possibly the greatest combination of [[One-Man Army]], [[Last Stand]], [[You Shall Not Pass]], {{spoiler|[[Self-Destructive Charge]] and [[Dying Moment of Awesome]]}} outside of [[Fate/stay night|Fate Stay Night]]'s Archer v Berserker.
* ''[[Zoids]]: New Century Zero'' has some pretty good tracks too, such as "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjK0HusMU7Y Strike Lazer Claw]" and "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcwjiufBlRA&NR=1 Zero Jager]", as well as the opening/ending theme ("NO FUTURE") in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GXjBJbo5FE instrumental] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkuATzImk1E TV versions].
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