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Questions tagged [music]

To be used for any music-related questions, including OSTs and insert songs, except opening and ending theme songs. Those questions should use the tag [theme-song]. If the question is about a theme song but is particularly musically focused, both tags may be used together. Please note that music identification is off-topic.

To be used for any music-related questions, including OSTs and insert songs, except opening and ending theme songs. Those questions should use the tag . If the question is about a theme song but is particularly musically focused, both tags may be used together.

Questions looking to identify music will be closed as .

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What is this anime song?

(Cross post from /r/AnimeOST, where I didn't get any answer) I have a song in mind recently, I'm pretty sure it comes from a well known anime that is less than 10 years old, but I can't remember which one. Do you know what it is? I made a quick…
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What song is playing when Eren cries in episode 2?

What is the name of the song about 13:00 into episode 2, when Eren is crying? I've searched in many places but I can't find it.
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Ano Hana's opening mentions "misanga". What exactly is that?

In Ano Hana's opening theme "Aoi Shiori", the word misanga was mentioned a few times. Ichipeeji mekuru tenohira kuchibiru de musunda misanga Nee kyou mo kawaranai kyou de ame fureba denwa mo dekiru yo Sou yatte ima wa kimi no hou e (itsu no ma…
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Identification of the soundtrack that plays just before the ending of Naruto Episode 5?

What is the name of the soundtrack that plays just before the end of episode 5 of Naruto: 'You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision'? It plays after the guitar solo and right before the ending credits play. It starts when Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke…
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What's the name of the violin score played by Shaiapouf when Meruem is born?

In the episode where the Chimera Ant King Meruem is born, Shaiapouf plays some vigorous music with his violin. I want to know the name of the song he played.
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What song is Kyoko dancing to in Puella Magi / Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica?

I've just been re-watching Puella Magi Madoka Magica / Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica (episodes, movie, doesn't change this situation). I noticed a song that sounded quite nice, that Kyoko was dancing to (playing Dance Dance Revolution, if you're happy…
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What music was Kousei playing in the first episode?

Right after the OP on the first episode, 11 year-old Kousei is shown playing the piano. What music is he playing? Is this an existing music, or was it something made for the series?
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Where can I find this song from The World is Still Beautiful?

I'm searching for song from episode 12 of the anime adaptation of The World is Still Beautiful (それでも世界は美しい). I know both title and vocalist, but can't find it anywhere. It's called "Ame Okuri no Uta" （雨おくりの歌）　by Chisa Yokoyama　（横山智佐）. It is shown in…
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Why are there songs in OSTs and music albums that don't appear in the anime?

There are songs from OSTs, or even full albums by bands or singers in the anime, that I have never heard in the anime. Some music albums for which this is true: Neon Genesis Evangelion: S² Works — many unused songs and alternate mixes or…
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Was this really the original American/English-language opening/intro to Sailor Moon? If so, why was it so heavily changed?

Original Japanese intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WdSzmL80eE Swedish intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tQKejS9Fo American/English intro (if true): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjlcUw1Wkw Having never heard or seen the…
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What was the first anime to feature an OP/ED that was not performed by a Japanese group/artist?

I noticed a few animes in the 00s feature Western opening and closing themes. For example: Ergo Proxy's ending theme is Paranoid Android by Radiohead Speed Grapher's opening theme is Girls on Film by Duran Duran. Both of which are pretty big…
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What is the song Yuji humming everytime?

Kaido Yuji sometimes seems to hum a song (which said in the anime was a popular song before the "Blue" incident) Yuji first hummed this "song" when he was first awoken by soldiers from second earth (the scene with a soldier who maintains his…
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In which soundtrack album can I find "Virgin Road Ni Hana Ga Saku"?

File 23 of the first season of You're Under Arrest (Taiho Shichauzo) featured the wedding of Daimaru (Ken's father) and Sena. I have found that the song used there that caught my interest has the same title as the episode; that is, "Virgin Road Ni…
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Where can I get the sheet music for the song Crescent Moon Dance?

I hope this is not too off-topic, but I recently watched Hibike! Euphonium (Sound! Euphonium), and I was wondering if anybody knows where I can find sheet music for the piece that they play in the competition. Specifically, I'm looking for Crescent…
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What is the name of the tune that Black always whistles?

When watching episode 10.5 of Kekkai Sensen, I found that Black, when possessed by King of Despair, was whistling some tune. I'm sure that Black whistles that tune more than once. I remember hearing it: Before Leo meets Black in a train, and When…
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