Anison

Anison, short for anime song, burst onto the scene in Japan during the late 1990s, proving that catchy tunes and colourful cartoons can create a formidable earworm duo. This genre typically features upbeat melodies, enthusiastic vocals, and lyrics that might have you questioning your life choices as you belt out anime themes in the shower. Interestingly, it has gained a global following, with fans hosting karaoke nights wherein they theatricalise their favourite shows, often leaving onlookers wondering if they’ve wandered into a wonderfully bewildering alternate dimension.