
It's such a significant element that it's not uncommon for an anime's soundtrack to be viewed as its own character. Updated December 2nd, 2021 by Brittanie Maldonado: Sometimes an anime truly doesn't come alive until music is added to the package. The soundtrack in any given anime is as varied as the depth of the plot and range of its characters, but it can frequently come across as more surprising. It's undeniable that music in an anime is just as important as the illustrations, plot, direction, and any other creative element.

RELATED: 5 Saddest Musical Themes In Neon Genesis Evangelion (& 5 Happiest) Sometimes even the characters in an anime series feel incomplete without the proper music to accompany their actions.

An anime wouldn't work without its soundtrack, which can unlock elements behind the action and visuals that were previously never even considered.

Take One Pieceand its Thriller Bark arc, for example. Once the anime gets comfortably knee-deep into the plot, "Bings Sake" cheers the audience on with intense passion. Soundtracks are the soul behind an anime.
