[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s
Do you have any anime you used to watch all the time? I think many people had anime close to their daily lives—like tossing down your school bag the moment you got home and waiting in front of the TV, or getting excited talking about shows with friends.
Just those 30 minutes could whisk us away to a world of dreams.
As adults, we sometimes suddenly remember, “Oh yeah, I used to watch that back then,” or find ourselves humming the theme song without thinking—there are many ways we look back.
In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of nostalgic works for people in their 30s, focusing mainly on anime songs from the 1990s to the 2010s.
Be sure to read to the end!
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[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (81–90)
Doraemon SongSatoko Yamano
It’s the theme song of the national anime Doraemon.
For those in their 30s, when you think of Doraemon, this song comes to mind more than the theme that came after the voice cast changed.
Depending on the era, various voice actors, artists, and celebrities have performed it.
Part of the fun is looking for the version you like best.
Stay just the way you are.Yuko Nito
Mobile Police Patlabor is a mixed-media franchise set in a near-future Japan where multi-legged construction machines called “Labors” exist, depicting the exploits of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Vehicles Section 2.
The opening theme used in the TV anime version is Yuko Nito’s “Sono Mama no Kimi de Ite.”
Wild FlowersRAMAR
A refreshing rock number with an impressive acoustic guitar tone.
It’s a track by the rock band RAMAR, released in 1999 as their fourth single.
The song was used as the opening theme for the anime “Zoids,” which features mechanical lifeforms modeled after animals like dinosaurs.
The way the arrangement gradually builds toward the chorus is truly emotional, and the lyrics—filled with the determination to carve out the future by our own strength—are deeply moving.
Kokoro-eRoad of Major
It’s a song that’s also popular as a sports cheering anthem! It’s a signature work by the rock band Road of Major, released in 2004 as their major-label debut single.
The lyrics convey a determination to push forward, even recklessly, and they really stir the emotions.
Combined with the powerful sound, it’s the kind of track that wells up from deep inside.
I bet there are people who used to listen to this on their way to school—especially those who were on the baseball team, since it was the opening theme for the baseball anime Major: 1st Season.
Love, Far AwayRie Fujiwara
Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God is a work that incorporates features of both super robot and real robot anime.
Although the TV series was canceled, a sequel was later produced as an OVA.
The opening theme is sung by Rie Fujiwara, who was a member of C.
C.
Girls.
Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi
This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.
Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.
Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.
Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.
Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (91–100)
Bacchi DancerDOES
The song by DOES, marked by an intense rock sound and energetic rhythm, was released in 2010 as the theme song for the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling of Benizakura.
Its lyrics, which depict struggles in a chaotic real world and emphasize not only pursuing ideals but also the importance of taking action, resonate powerfully with listeners.
It is included on the album MODERN AGE.
This is a track I recommend when you need the courage to face your own life or want to look ahead and move forward.