[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 (91–100)
*~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE
This is a song that was used as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH, which is based on a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
It’s a track by ORANGE RANGE, a mixed-genre rock band from Okinawa, released as a single in 2005.
It’s a very cool number that evokes the image of stars twinkling in the night sky.
As you listen, it makes you want to sing along yourself, doesn’t it? Let yourself be carried away by the stylish sound arrangement!
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama
A song just as famous as “Makafushigi Adventure!” among Dragon Ball tracks! It was used as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball Z.
With lyrics that are easy for kids to remember and a catchy melody, it remains a beloved anime song today.
It has been covered by many artists, including FLOW, Momoiro Clover Z, and voice actor Toru Furuya.
TogetherFumie Akiyoshi
Fumie Akiyoshi’s song is a lively track that portrays the adventures and growth of Pokémon Trainers.
The lyrics convey the courage to climb high mountains and the excitement of new encounters.
Released in November 2006, it was used as the opening theme for Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
It became a long-running hit, remaining in use for two years.
It’s perfect not only for Pokémon fans but also for anyone ready to take on new challenges.
Give it a listen as a motivational song that inspires you to face forward with courage!
Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans
In particular, it gained a lot of support from elementary school girls at the time.
This is the opening theme of the cute hamster story Hamtaro.
Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head—before you know it, you’ll catch yourself humming it without thinking.
Hamtaro was an anime series that aired for quite a long time, but if someone asks, “What’s the Hamtaro theme song?” this is definitely the one that comes to mind.
If you sing it at karaoke now with people from the same generation, it might be a hit.
Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa
Shoko Nakagawa’s opening theme for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a masterpiece that truly resonates with listeners! Written by meg rock and composed/arranged by Shinya Saito, the song overflows with messages of courage and hope in the face of setbacks and hardships.
Released as a single in June 2007, it was a huge hit, even ranking high on the Oricon charts.
I imagine many people in their thirties felt encouraged by this song to keep going when they hit life’s obstacles.
It’s the perfect uplifting cheer-up anthem to listen to right now!
DANZEN! Pretty Cure (the two of us)Mayumi Gojo
The Pretty Cure series created a new page in the history of magical girl anime.
Here is the opening theme of its first installment, Futari wa Precure.
Sung by Mayumi Gojo, a singer from Ibaraki Prefecture, it was released as a single in 2004.
Unlike previous magical girl anime, Precure’s fighting style features close-quarters combat—punches and kicks.
It’s an energetic song that perfectly matches that exhilarating world.
Maybe quite a few of you often sing it at karaoke, too?
BelieveNami Tamaki
It was used as the third opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, and it’s Nami Tamaki’s debut single.
The cool sound instantly brings to mind the crackling intensity of Gundam’s battles, paired with Tamaki’s powerful vocals that are truly captivating.
Her razor-sharp dancing is also one of the song’s highlights.
It has an advanced vibe that feels timeless, no matter when you listen to it.