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[Showa Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 70s Anime Songs

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.

Back in the 1970s, many iconic anime that represent Japan were broadcast.

Not only the anime themselves, but their theme songs have also captivated many people since those days.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of nostalgic anime songs from the ’70s for those who remember that era.

We’ve picked everything from timeless standards you still hear often today to unforgettable classics you might not have heard recently but can hum the moment they start playing.

As you look back on those times, take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy these nostalgic masterpieces.

[Showa Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 1970s Anime Songs (41–50)

Fight! AizenborgSunny Singers

Dinosaurs Great War Aizenborg Opening Theme

Fight! Aizenborg Sunny Singers

Dinosaur War Aizenborg is one of Tsuburaya Productions’ Dinosaur Trilogy, depicting the battles between the D-Force and dinosaurs resurrected in the modern era.

As you can see in this video, its hallmark is the fusion of animation and tokusatsu (special effects).

The opening theme was sung by the Sunny Singers.

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[Showa Era Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 1970s Anime Songs (51–60)

Fushigi na MelmoChikako Idehara

Fushigi na Merumo OP

Fushigi na Melmo, Chikako Idehara

“Fushigi na Melmo” is a manga by Osamu Tezuka that was adapted into a TV anime from October 1971 to March 1972.

Although it’s aimed at children, some viewers may have felt their hearts race seeing Melmo-chan as an adult.

The opening theme is sung by Chikako Idehara and Young Fresh.

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Song of Jungle KurobeeKumiko Osugi

[Hatsune Miku] Song of Jungle Kurobee [Kumiko Osugi]

Kurobee the Jungle's Song by Kumiko Ōsugi

Jungle Kurobee is a manga by Fujiko F.

Fujio that was adapted into a TV anime in 1973.

Both the original manga and the anime were long unavailable, but they can now be obtained.

The opening theme is Jungle Kurobee no Uta, sung by Kumiko Osugi, and the video is a cover by Hatsune Miku.

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Song of Time BokanMasayuki Yamamoto

Time Bokan Song / Masayuki Yamamoto (Time Bokan OP) Vocals: fearless

Time Bokan no Uta Masayuki Yamamoto

The very first installment in Tatsunoko Production’s Time Bokan series was Time Bokan, which became a hit with a peak viewership rating of 26.

3%.

The opening theme, “Time Bokan no Uta,” is sung by Masayuki Yamamoto himself, who also wrote the lyrics and composed the music.

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Oba-Q Drawing SongThe Green Peas

From the Oba-Q Drawing Song: Record for In-Store Playback

Oba-Q Drawing Song: The Green Peas

Shin Obake no Q-Tarō is a sequel to Obake no Q-Tarō and was broadcast from September 1971 to December 1972.

The ending theme was Oba-Q Ekaki-uta, sung by The Green Peas, and many children likely drew pictures of Q-chan while listening to this song.

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Charge Man Ken!Hibari Children's Chorus

[Chargeman Ken!] Chargeman Ken (OP Theme) [AMV]

Chargeman Ken! Hibari Children's Choir

Chargeman Ken! is a TV anime produced by NAC.

It was originally a minor work, but a boom took off online in the 2000s, and it was even featured on Matsuko & Ariyoshi’s Angry New Party.

The opening theme is sung by the Hibari Children’s Choir.

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Go for it, Dokaben!Koorogi ’73

Koorogi ’73 “Do Your Best, Dokaben”

Go for it, Dokaben! Korogi ’73

Shinji Mizushima’s signature work, Dokaben, can be called a masterpiece that stands as a landmark in the history of Japanese baseball manga.

When Dokaben was adapted into an anime, this song served as the first opening theme, and it is often discussed together with the series itself.

Throughout the song, it conveys who the protagonist, Taro Yamada, is as a person.

The music has a gentle atmosphere that mirrors the hero’s character while also carrying a sense of strength, evoking the image of his earnest dedication and tireless effort as he faces baseball head-on.

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In conclusion

We introduced a whole lineup of anime songs that represent the 1970s.

From timeless staples still sung today to classic old favorites, there was quite a variety.

No matter which song you listen to, it evokes the atmosphere of the time and brings back a sense of nostalgia.

Take this opportunity to give them a careful listen.