Anison
Anison, short for 'anime song' (アニメソング), encompasses Japanese songs crafted for anime series, films, OVAs, and related media. It fuses J-pop's infectious melodies with dramatic, narrative-driven elements, often serving as openings (OP), endings (ED), or inserts that capture the show's emotional core.
Origin: Japan, originating from anime soundtracks like Astro Boy (1963); evolved through studios like Toei and Sunrise
Era: 1960s-present, with major boom in 1980s-2000s alongside anime globalization
