The 1990s witnessed the creation of some of the biggest anime franchises of all time—and their theme songs remain instantly recognisable today. Many series of the era boasted tunes that tell as much of the story as the shows themselves. The adrenaline-pumping rock of “Driver’s High” opens the misadventures of GTO, while the bright, breezy pop of “Catch You Catch Me” welcomes viewers to Cardcaptor Sakura’s magical world. Elsewhere, Yoko Takahashi’s soaring “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis” precedes Neon Genesis Evangelion’s existentialist musings.