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Calling all 20-somethings! A roundup of nostalgic anime from the 2000s to the 2010s

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Anime, a cultural treasure Japan has long been proud of.

Some titles become huge hits with film adaptations or even spark trends that define an era.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected popular anime that will feel especially nostalgic for people in their 20s.

Focusing on works from the 2000s to the 2010s, we chose titles whose popularity hasn’t faded.

Some have ongoing series that continue to air today or have been adapted into films.

Take this opportunity to revisit them!

Calling all 20-somethings! A roundup of nostalgic anime [2000s–2010s] (41–50)

Chibi Maruko-chan

maruko chan sub indo (maruko dan andrea)

Chibi Maruko-chan

Based on the manga by Momoko Sakura, this work has continued to be loved by people of all ages since it began airing in 1990, to the point that it can be called a national anime.

Through the perspective of the protagonist, Maruko, nostalgic Showa-era scenery and the small happenings common in childhood are depicted with humor.

A key point is that the main character reflects the author, Momoko Sakura, and together with her distinctive friends, the everyday lives of children at the time are conveyed with a comedic yet realistic touch.

It’s a series that reminds us of the important things in daily life—family bonds, friendships, and the small joys of everyday moments.

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In conclusion

We introduced some anime that people in their 20s might find nostalgic.

Did you find your favorite series or the one you were looking for? Many of them have been turned into series or movies, and there were lots of timeless masterpieces that are still popular today.

Take this opportunity to rewatch them, or check out any titles you haven’t seen yet!