The Announcement of Japan's Strongest Anime Songs
The 2-hour special "Professional Ranking" will be broadcast on TBS and other channels from 8:55 pm on June 22nd, announcing the "BEST 100 Japanese Anime Songs" selected by 166 music professionals from around the world.
"Professional Ranking" is a program that announces the "true ranking" determined by voting by professionals who have mastered the field.
The Best 100 Japanese Anime Songs
The list of "Best 100 Japanese Anime Songs" includes songs that have become hits on a global scale, such as songs from "ONE PIECE" and "Spirited Away," as well as "Otonoke," the opening theme song for "Dandadan," which ranked first in the "Most Listened Japanese Songs in the World in 2025." Also, nostalgic anime that has been popular overseas for a long time is appearing one after another.
The reasons why the songs have become popular overseas are also introduced, such as "Astro Boy," which became a big hit in America under the name "ASTRO BOY," and "Kinnikuman," which has an English cover version of its theme song.
Global Reach of Japanese Anime Songs
Japanese anime songs have gained immense popularity worldwide, with many songs being translated and covered in different languages. The "Professional Ranking" program aims to highlight the best of Japanese anime music and its global appeal.
Viewers can tune in to the 2-hour special to find out which anime songs made it to the top 100 list and learn more about the reasons behind their global popularity.
