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The Best Soundtracks / Compostions made for anime so far (Poll and Discussion)

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Apr 7, 2022 1:08 PM
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Hi,
I'd like you to vote in the poll (even though it is hard) and I'd like to hear your thoughts on this topic, maybe talk about your top 3 and what you like specifically. I personally found so much joy in carefully listening to anime music when I got into this bubble that even my interest changed (started playing piano for example).

This is just about the music, not the sound design or sound direction (which is also great in Fire Force for example). Therefore I'd make a new poll.
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2006668

I left out Attack on Titan because its the most popular anime and has an insane Soundtrack on top (I didnt want a one sided poll).
8bitstrikerApr 7, 2022 1:59 PM
Apr 7, 2022 1:16 PM
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Imo the anime with best osts are FMAB and Death note
Shinsekai yori has very underrated osts as well.
The ost that was used in demon slayer episode 19 is one of the best I've ever heard.

Anyway from the poll i choose death note. Its osts perfectly suit its atmosphere and are very melodious.
Kot_SchlyopaApr 7, 2022 1:27 PM
Apr 7, 2022 1:17 PM
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Don't know about best but most of my favorite soundtracks are from one piece.
Apr 7, 2022 1:20 PM
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Deathnote (your vote)
Death Note gave me the best experience of music in anime.
Apr 7, 2022 1:24 PM
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No Attack on Titan lol.

I will Vote for Death Note then.
Apr 7, 2022 1:31 PM
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Nothing in that list is the best ost. The real shit is Made in Abyss or JoJo
Apr 7, 2022 1:33 PM
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Kot_Schlyopa said:
Imo the anime with best osts are FMAB and Death note
Shinsekai yori has very underrated osts as well.
The ost that was used in demon slayer episode 19 is one of the best I've ever heard.

Anyway from the poll i choose death note. Its osts perfectly suit its atmosphere and are very melodious.
I see your point with FMAB the sound direction was good aswell, watched that really long ago though. Is Shinsekai yori worth watching? Had that on my watchlist already.
8bitstrikerApr 7, 2022 1:39 PM
Apr 7, 2022 1:34 PM
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ZXEAN said:
No Attack on Titan lol.

I will Vote for Death Note then.
ZXEAN said:
No Attack on Titan lol.

I will Vote for Death Note then.
Aot's is too good i mentioned it in my comment ;)
Apr 7, 2022 1:42 PM
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No Champloo or Bebop?

Ight, I see how it is
Apr 7, 2022 1:45 PM

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No Champloo or Bebop? I see how it is

At least throw in Fate or AOT if we only gonna do shounen series
Apr 7, 2022 1:53 PM
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YungKrizzle said:
No Champloo or Bebop? I see how it is

At least throw in Fate or AOT if we only gonna do shounen series
read my comment to the end for Aot :).
Apr 7, 2022 1:54 PM

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From the poll: Hunter x Hunter
But my favourite soundtrack is Houseki no Kuni's one.
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Perhaps, this is hell.
Apr 7, 2022 1:55 PM

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From this list I would pick KnY or HxH.
Apr 7, 2022 1:56 PM

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nana
houseki no kuni
fukumenkei noise
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Apr 7, 2022 2:00 PM
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Berserk soundtrack is magical. Fate Zero, AoT, FMAB are great as well
Apr 7, 2022 2:02 PM

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Leaving out Aot cause you didn't want a one sided poll, BUT inserting Naruto... :P Atm already tied with Death Note, that's won't take long I think :P
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Apr 7, 2022 2:06 PM

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Houseki no Kuni and Kami no Tou, if we are talking about soundtracks without openings/endings
Houseki no Kuni and Kami no Tou, if we are talking about soundtracks with openings/endings
Apr 7, 2022 2:36 PM
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Hmm... From this list: Death Note..
Apr 7, 2022 5:51 PM

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From the poll, easily Naruto. But for all anime, Madoka Magica is the GOAT.

Apr 7, 2022 5:56 PM

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from the poll death note but my all time favorite osts are attack on titan's
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Apr 7, 2022 5:56 PM
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How you not gonna nominate your Lie In April?
Apr 7, 2022 5:59 PM
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death note man the sound are placed perfectly the opening and ending are also out of this
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Apr 7, 2022 6:00 PM
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ShotoKeithoroki said:
How you not gonna nominate your Lie In April?
yaaaaa that anime is sooo good it brought tears to my eyes lmao
Apr 7, 2022 6:15 PM

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I would vote for Yoko Kanno’s works such as Cowboy Bebop and Ghost In The Shell (TV series) if they were here.
Apr 7, 2022 6:21 PM

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damn only battle shounen nominations. otherwise i'd vote for heaven's feel, madoka or escaflowne.
Apr 7, 2022 6:22 PM
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Kimetsu no Yaiba is my pick. It was Kajiura Yuki-san who composed the music, after all. Generally, I think that Zankyō no Terror has one of the best (if not the best) soundtracks produced. Kanno Yōko-san should host a master class in music making.
Apr 7, 2022 6:26 PM

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None on that list. Devilman crybaby.. I don't have doubts but I have proof
Apr 7, 2022 6:42 PM

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Nothing on that list.

Cowboy Bebop-an obvious choice, but for a good reason. One of the all-time great anime soundtracks.

Yuri on Ice-very well written music that is believable as music for skate routines, and at the same time is important to the plot and reflects what is happening off of the ice.

Land of the Lustrous-Beautiful, and often eerie music. The gamelan inspired pieces are amazing.

Terror in Resonance-Another great one from Yoko Kanno. Beautiful, icy-cold and melancholic music.
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Apr 7, 2022 7:20 PM
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None of the list you are missing alot of masterpieces

Where is

Saint seiya , fushigi yuugi , hokuto no ken , code geass , one piece, evangelion
Apr 7, 2022 7:30 PM

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Utena, Baccano!, Bebop and Terror in Resonance.
Apr 7, 2022 7:35 PM
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There are so many other great series which are not included in this poll. Made in Abyss, Cowboy Bepop, Jojo, Houseki No Kuni, etc. But anyway, I will go with with either HxH or Death Note.
Apr 7, 2022 7:36 PM

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My personal favorites:

Anything from Kevin Penkin like the Made in Abyss OST
Rakugo Shinjuu
Land of the Lustrous

That's probably my top 3
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Apr 7, 2022 7:37 PM

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Everything on that list pales in comparison to Chihayafuru's or Fruits Baskets Ost's.
Apr 7, 2022 7:39 PM

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Death Note has the best soundtracks I’ve ever listened while watching a show
Apr 7, 2022 7:46 PM

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While none of the above are my favourite (LB and Clannad are) HxH has a lot of amazing soundtracks. I haven't watched Magi yet so HxH clearly stands out for me.
Apr 7, 2022 8:01 PM

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My top 2 would easily be Terror in Resonance and Made in Abyss but I can't decide on a third among the rest

Sonny Boy, Land of the Lustrous, Tatami Galaxy, Kara no Kyoukai, Tower of God and Rakugo Shinju


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Apr 7, 2022 8:23 PM

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IMO Samurai Champloo, FLCL, and Clannad: After Story have the best overall soundtracks in Anime.
Apr 7, 2022 11:09 PM

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mushishi,houseki no kuni,bebop,wolfs rain,sonny boy, lotgh
Apr 8, 2022 12:23 AM
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ina6_- said:
Kimetsu no Yaiba is my pick. It was Kajiura Yuki-san who composed the music, after all. Generally, I think that Zankyō no Terror has one of the best (if not the best) soundtracks produced. Kanno Yōko-san should host a master class in music making.

second one is on my watchlist - should I check it out?
Apr 8, 2022 12:29 AM
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Zero_Kashi said:
While none of the above are my favourite (LB and Clannad are) HxH has a lot of amazing soundtracks. I haven't watched Magi yet so HxH clearly stands out for me.

Magi's music is composed by Shiro Sagisu (Bleach). Imo really worth checking out, though unfinished
Apr 8, 2022 1:09 AM
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8bitstriker said:
ina6_- said:
Kimetsu no Yaiba is my pick. It was Kajiura Yuki-san who composed the music, after all. Generally, I think that Zankyō no Terror has one of the best (if not the best) soundtracks produced. Kanno Yōko-san should host a master class in music making.

second one is on my watchlist - should I check it out?

I wholeheartedly recommend it. You might enjoy it beyond the epic soundtrack :D.
Apr 8, 2022 1:58 AM

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From the point of view of someone who gives a lot of importance to sound in anime:

Chihayafuru
Nana
Violet Evergarden
Usagi Drop
Devilman Crybaby
Natsume Yuujinchou
Hakumei to Mikochi
Houseki no Kuni
Samurai Champloo
Apr 8, 2022 2:26 AM

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From the list, Death Note followed by Demon Slayer.

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