Anime songs recommended for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits

Babel IIIchiro Mizuki

Babel II Opening/Ending

This is a song notable for Ichiro Mizuki’s powerful vocals.

Released in 1973, it was used as the opening theme for a TV anime of the same name.

Characterized by fiery passion and a heroic melody, it carries a message that gives listeners courage and hope.

The lyrics, which depict a young psychic boy living in the Tower of Babel hidden within a sandstorm as he struggles to protect the peace of the Earth, are truly moving.

It was re-released in October 2004 and continues to be loved across generations.

It’s a perfect track to lift your spirits, filled with nostalgia.

Adventure Gaboten IslandVocal Shop; Kazuko Sugiyama; Masako Nozawa; Yoshiko Ohta; Makiko Ito; Chieko Kitagawa; Yoshie Azuma; Sunao Nishio

Adventure Gaboten Island is a television anime that aired on the TBS network starting in 1967.

It depicts children who, after a submarine accidentally launches and they are aboard, drift to an uninhabited island and struggle to survive through various hardships.

The opening theme, which evokes jungles and the tropics, was written by Junichi Yoshinaga (lyrics) and composed and arranged by Takeo Yamashita.

Yokai Human BemHoney Knights

03: Kohei 'Yokai Ningen Bem'

It’s an anime about three yokai-like beings (no, they’re definitely yokai) who punish humans who commit evil deeds.

The protagonists carry the hope of becoming human, yet harbor the sorrow of knowing they cannot, giving the story a melancholic, deeply dark atmosphere and worldview.

The Casebook of Sabu and IchiNoboru Sakanashi

Sabu and Ichi’s Detective Stories OP ED [HD] (Monochrome) Vol. 1

This is the opening theme of the anime that began airing in 1968, based on Shotaro Ishinomori’s manga “Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae.” It’s a period drama that also incorporates mystery elements, following the duo Sabu and Ichi as they solve cases.

Sung by Noboru Sakanashi, the main theme has an enka-like feel and clearly conveys the story of the protagonists dashing about for justice with a powerful presence.

At the same time, the light, whistling-like timbre is striking, evoking the flavor of detective dramas and Westerns.

Make way for Lord Kunimatsu!Kiyoko Yamamoto

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An anime based on Tetsuya Chiba’s original work, belonging to the then-popular “bancho” (delinquent leader) genre.

The story follows a very mischievous protagonist who solves various school-related problems.

The characters filling roles like henchman, rival, and Madonna (the school beauty) carry a nostalgia unique to that era.

“Kunikatsu-sama no Otoori-dai” features a festival-like musical style and is wonderfully cheerful.

Song of YattermanMasayuki Yamamoto

Song of Yatterman

This song was created in 1977 as the opening theme for the anime Yatterman.

Masayuki Yamamoto wrote, composed, and performed it, in collaboration with the children’s choir Shonen Shojo Gasshodan Mizuumi.

Its bright, powerful melody is fitting for a hero-themed show and leaves a strong impression.

The song was remade in 1993 as “Yatterman no Uta ’93,” and was re-released on a 12 cm CD in 2008, continuing to be loved for many years.

The lyrics depict the righteous hero Yatterman battling the villainous Doronbo gang, captivating children’s hearts and never letting go.

It’s a recommended track when you want a boost of energy, wrapped in a sense of nostalgia.

Mach GoGoGoVocal Shop

[Anime] Mach GoGoGo OP - Speed Racer (Japan)

It was an anime about sports car racing that was especially popular among boys.

It might even have sparked the sports car boom that followed.

In fact, the Mach 5 being turned into a real car became a hot topic.

I think this definitely drew the attention of boys at the time.