Nostalgic anime songs. Anime theme songs full of memories.
From classic anime songs—including opening themes, insert songs, and ending themes—we present standout and popular tracks recommended by our studio staff.
It’s a nostalgic playlist that will have you humming along before you know it.
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Nostalgic Anime Songs: Memorable Anime Themes (11–20)
AUTUMN DREAMReiko Omori

It’s an image song from the anime “Magical Stage Fancy Lala.” It’s sung by Reiko Omori, who voiced the protagonist, and is included on the album “Lala’s Music Canvas page.
II ~ Autumn Dream,” released in September 1998.
The lyrics beautifully portray the sweet-and-sour feelings of love swaying amid autumn scenery.
The pop arrangement blends a light, breezy feel with a touch of sentimentality, which is wonderful as well.
Reiko Omori’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the charm of the piece.
Give it a listen on a typically lonely autumn afternoon.
Jungle P5050

This is a song by the eight-member band 5050, used as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.
Its irresistibly bright, ska-based sound alone lifts your spirits and fills you with excitement for the grand adventure that’s about to begin.
The lyrics express the thrill of a sweeping journey across the world’s seas and a spirit of curiosity that drives one to challenge the unknown.
Released as a single in November 2007, the track accompanied episodes 326 through 372 of the anime.
You can practically picture Luffy and his crew confronting hardships with the strength of their bonds.
It’s a perfect song not only for boosting your mood on a drive, but also as an anthem to cheer you on when taking a new step forward.
Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa

It feels like the acceleration is painting a vivid rainbow! The duo Tackey & Tsubasa, formed by Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai, released this song as their eighth single in 2007.
It was the opening theme for the beloved anime One Piece.
With a powerful message that makes you feel like you can break through even the reality before your eyes, and an up-tempo sound that signals the start of an adventure, it’s absolutely thrilling! The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and in episode 303 of the anime, the two even make a humorous cameo within the story.
It’s the perfect number for taking a new step with your friends or when you want to lift your spirits.
HopeNamie Amuro

A hopeful, up-tempo track by Namie Amuro, the songstress who blazed through the Heisei-era music scene.
Since it was used as the opening theme for the national-hit anime ONE PIECE starting in October 2017, many listeners may be reminded of the beginning of a grand adventure.
The song conveys a message that unshakable bonds with your companions become a guiding light of hope for the future.
Her powerful vocals align perfectly with the Straw Hat crew setting sail across the vast seas! The track was included on the classic album Finally to commemorate the anime’s 20th anniversary on air.
When you hit a wall or are chasing dreams with your precious friends, listening to this song will surely make boundless strength well up inside you.
Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

A danceable track that perfectly matches the world of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE! Its exhilarating, summer-ready electro sound and the powerful vocals of Tohoshinki vividly color Luffy and his crew’s grand adventure.
The theme of sharing the world with your friends and pushing ever forward evokes the passionate bonds portrayed in the story.
Released as a single in April 2009, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime’s 11th season.
It became the best-selling ONE PIECE theme song to date and was also included on the greatest hits album BEST SELECTION 2010.
It’s a courage-boosting number you’ll want to play when striving toward goals with your friends or when you need to lift your spirits.
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

It’s the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon” and one of Motohiro Hata’s signature tracks.
The song portrays the strong, heartwarming bonds between the characters, expressing that even when they are apart, their hearts remain connected, and its tenderness can easily bring you to tears.
Perfectly harmonizing with the film’s moving story, it captured the hearts of many.
Released in August 2014, it became a major hit, spending a total of seven weeks at No.
1 on Billboard Japan’s Hot Animation chart.
It is also included on the album “Ao no Kokei” (Blue Scenery).
It’s a wonderful song that gently stays by your side when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone you cherish.
Nostalgic Anime Songs: Memorable Anime Themes (21–30)
Take It! Sailor FukuKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Kato), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)

An irresistibly catchy denpa song used as the opening theme for the TV anime Lucky Star.
The vocals by the four characters played by Aya Hirano, Emiri Kato, Kaori Fukuhara, and Aya Endo are like a flood of words! The rap-style sections come at you without a moment to breathe, and the lyrics’ world—where trying to parse the meaning can send you into a maze—will have you hooked before you know it.
It’s perfect for times when you just want to let the music carry you without thinking too hard.





