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

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!

Playlist

[Nostalgic] A roundup of anime songs and theme songs that were hits in the 1980s
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1eastHello, SadnessYuki SaitoMaison Ikkoku is a landmark in romance anime.
2eastBEYOND THE TIMETM NETWORKThe final showdown movie of Char and Amuro
3eastNIGHT OF SUMMERSIDEMasanori IkedaThe classic 80s anime song by NOBODY is captivating.
4eastLike MelosShinya ChibaThe television anime that aired from 1985, Blue...
5eastPegasus FantasyMAKE-UPPioneering battle suits, a popular anime
6eastCobraYoko MaenoThe evolution of Shonen Jump told through the Psycho Gun
7eastDang Dang is on my mind.Yuma NakamuraYuma Nakamura's “Dang Dang Kininaru”
8eastAim for the Top! ~Fly High~Noriko Hidaka, Rei SakumaClassic sci-fi/robot OVA Gunbuster!
9eastMystical, Mysterious Adventure!Hiroki TakahashiDragon Ball’s famous song, a masterpiece by Hiroki Takahashi.
10eastLove me gentlyTakako OtaMemorable as the opening theme of Creamy Mami.
11eastSTEPa-chi a-chiAnime theme song by the twin duo a・chi-a・chi
12eastYou can do something.99HarmonyCaptain main theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart
13eastTake back the love!!Crystal King'Ai o Torimodose!!' is a famous song from Fist of the North Star.
14eastCome here, Perman.Katsue Miwa, Columbia Yurikago-kaiFujiko F. Fujio’s anime “Perman”
15eastFate of FlameTETSUA milestone of realistic anime depicting robot weapons
16eastBurning HeroHiroyuki OkitaIn the 1980s, the fiery theme song of Captain Tsubasa
17eastGale ZabungulAkira KushidaA robot anime set on a desert Earth
18eastNinja Hattori-kunJunko HoriNinja Hattori-kun, a hallmark of long-running anime
19eastGanmō Doki!Suzy MatsubaraDepicts the everyday life of Ganmo living in a human household.
20eastRo-Ro-Ro-Russian RouletteMeiko NakaharaAn anime about a beautiful duo active in a future world.
21eastGlory Covered in ScarsObo TakeshiTomorrow's Joe 1980s theme song, Take Shi Obo
22eastWai Wai WorldAdo MizumoriArale-chan, a smash hit in a popular anime.
23eastDunbine, Fly!MIODunbine, an anime theme song sung by MIO
24eastCAT’S EYEAnriThe anime “Cat’s Eye” is Anri’s smash-hit song.
25eastLove Song of LumYuko MatsuyaAnime theme song of Urusei Yatsura
26eastThe magic spell of love is ‘Sukitokimekitokisu.’Sayaka ItoA comedy set at a ninja high school
27eastFull of memoriesH₂OMiyuki, a youth romantic comedy anime
28eastIt’s not an anime — oh ancient Earthlings who have forgotten your dreams —Masato AraiGundam ZZ: a shift from comedy to serious drama
29eastThe Back-Finger-Pointed GroupThe Back-Finger-Pointed GroupAn anime in which the five members of the Kimen-gumi are the main characters.
30eastFrom the depths of the heart to the water planetHiroko MoriguchiA popular entry in the Gundam series: war and love
31north_eastMy boyfriend is a pilot.Lynn Minmay (CV: Mari Iijima)A masterpiece that marks the beginning of the Macross series
32south_eastSummer MirageKanako WadaA bittersweet summer love melody from the '80s
33eastChampion of the Universe! God MarsKazuho HiuraHuman drama and protagonists in robot anime
34eastBright EyesTAKUFeatures of the robot anime Giant Gorg
35eastA Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STARRats & Star’s hit song “Megumi no Hito”
36eastTouchYoshimi IwasakiTouch is a landmark of youth anime.
37eastSee, spring has come.Ushirogami HikaretaiA song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
38eastMessenger of the Sun: Tetsujin 28-gogimmickThe second Tetsujin 28-go anime series is broadcast
39eastABAYO FLY BYEYamagata YukioA work in the vein of the ‘special attack’ series of robot anime
40eastGlass MaskMariko AshibeGlass Mask anime OP, a masterpiece overflowing with emotion
41eastI am Machiko.Yuko ImadaA gag anime with lewd content
42eastOrphan HachiYuri ShimazakiA heartwarming song that depicts love and hope for a mother, and courage
43eastThe Ideon: Be InvokedIsao TairaMasterpieces of robot anime: works by Tomino
44eastSorrowful WarriorDaisuke InoueA classic by Daisuke Inoue, known for Gundam movie theme songs
45eastSong of Hakushon DaimaoYuri ShimazakiA classic that delights families with the Demon King’s heartwarming song
46eastFarewell, gentle daysMamoru AsadaMasterpiece of real robot anime, War of Independence
47eastToward the Future ~New Mighty Atom~ANKHAtom anime, a story heading toward the future
48eastDan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEWA song of fresh young love and youth
49eastI’m Sanpei the fishing fanatic.MOJOA popular manga and anime about a boy who loves fishing
50eastI want to see what I want to see.KiKiA coming-of-age story about a boy taking on basketball.