While it’s emblematic of ’90s anime opening theme songs tailored for English dubs, being catchy while also having lyrics impossible to mistake for another series, potentially to a fault.

Listen to Akuma no Ko by Ai Higuchi. It's a hauntingly powerful song with emotional depth, themes of inner conflict and darkness, and a beautiful melody.

Looking ahead, an even wider range of artists of various genres and generations are expected to contribute to anime theme songs. This will likely include more bilingual lyrics and collaborations ...