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[Nostalgic] A roundup of anime songs and theme songs that were hits in the 1980s

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

The 1980s were a time when TV anime boosted both its quality and presence alongside advances in technology.

And when it comes to anime songs from that era, the mainstream was tracks that boldly put passion front and center, often with the series title right in the song name.

I bet you’ve got a few unforgettable classics that still stick with you.

In this article, we’ll be introducing hit anime songs from the ’80s one after another.

It’s a playlist that’s perfect for rekindling your childhood spirit—or making brand-new discoveries!

[Nostalgic] A roundup of anime songs and theme songs that were hits in the 80s (21–30)

The Back-Finger-Pointed GroupThe Back-Finger-Pointed Group

Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi - High School! Kimengumi (full version)

Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi

High School! Kimengumi is a gag anime centered on a five-member group known as the “Kimengumi.” The unit Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi, consisting of Masako Takai and Yukiko Iwai, performs the theme and insert songs.

This debut single reached No.

5 on the Oricon chart.

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From the depths of the heart to the water planetHiroko Moriguchi

From the depths of the heart to the water planet

With Love to the Star of Water - Hiroko Moriguchi

‘Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam’ is the second installment in the Gundam series, set seven years after the One Year War, depicting the conflict between the AEUG and the Titans.

‘From the Aqueous Star with Love’ is the later opening theme, which reached No.

16 on the Oricon charts.

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[Nostalgic] Compilation of Anime Songs and Theme Songs That Hit in the '80s (31–40)

Summer MirageKanako Wada

[Anison] Summer Mirage / Kanako Wada (with lyric subtitles) Kimagure Orange Road, Ending Theme

Summer Mirage Kanako Wada

With its shimmering sound, this song—sung by Kanako Wada—perfectly embodies the summer of the 1980s.

Set to an urban, sophisticated melody, it deftly portrays the unique flutter of a summer romance and the wistful ache that shimmers like a mirage.

The English phrases woven into the lyrics also highlight its stylish, mature vibe.

Released in May 1987, it became the first ending theme for the TV anime Kimagure Orange Road, leaving a lasting impression on many fans alongside the anime’s fresh, youthful world.

As one of Wada’s signature songs, its charm can also be fully enjoyed on the album Esquisse, released the same year.

Put it on for a drive at dusk, and those sweet-and-sour memories of days gone by may vividly come rushing back.

It’s a classic I highly recommend for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the glittering soundscape of the ’80s or drift into thoughts of a slightly bittersweet summer love story.

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My boyfriend is a pilot.Lynn Minmay (CV: Mari Iijima)

Lynn Minmay – My Boyfriend is a Pilot (My Boyfriend is a Pilot)

My boyfriend is Lynn Minmay (CV: Mari Iijima), a pilot.

First aired in 1982, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross is the landmark first entry in the Macross series, already containing all the elements later works would inherit: “Valkyries,” “songs,” and “love triangles.” “My Boyfriend is a Pilot” is the debut song of Lynn Minmay, one of the heroines.

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Champion of the Universe! God MarsKazuho Hiura

Champion of the Universe! God Mars Mizuki Ichiro Ver.

Champion of the Universe! God Mars Iihara Kazuho

Six God Combination Godmars is a robot anime that emphasizes human drama, and the protagonist’s older brother, Marg, became highly popular among women.

The opening theme is “Champion of the Universe! Godmars,” sung by Kazuho Hiura, notable for its distinctive “pooon” sound effect.

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Bright EyesTAKU

Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes <bright eyes> TAKU

Giant Gorg is a sci-fi robot anime directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.

One of its distinguishing features is its consistent animation quality, made possible by the schedule flexibility created when the broadcast start was postponed.

The opening theme is sung by TAKU from Yokohama Ginbae.

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A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR

Masayuki Suzuki “Megumi no Hito” - Masayuki Suzuki Taste of Martini Tour 2016 Step 1.2.3 ~ Dolce Lovers ~

Megumi-no Hito RATS & STAR

“Megumi no Hito” is a single by Rats & Star released in 1983, which became a hit, reaching number one on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used as an insert song in Kinnikuman during a scene where the protagonist dances to lose weight.

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