[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.
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[Nostalgic] Recommended Anison masterpieces and popular songs for people in their 30s (111–120)
Dang Dang is on my mind.Yuma Nakamura
This is the opening theme of the anime Oishinbo, which sparked Japan’s gourmet boom.
Incidentally, the coupling track LINE was also used as the anime’s ending theme.
It’s a song with a sound characteristic of the peak of the bubble economy—one that makes your body move naturally.
RealizeNami Tamaki
This is Nami Tamaki’s second single, released in July 2003 as the fourth opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics, themed around hope for the future and a strong will to overcome hardship, pair perfectly with the upbeat sound that blends electronic elements and dance beats.
Its powerful melody conveys the grand worldview of a story set in space.
It’s the perfect song when you need the courage to face a challenge or take a new step forward.
Grip!Every Little Thing
When it comes to anime theme songs that were massive hits from the 1990s through the 2000s, this track by Every Little Thing is the one that comes to mind! Its powerful melody and uplifting lyrics are striking, and it’s a song that gives you energy when you listen to it.
It sings about the courage to face hardships and the importance of finding what truly matters in everyday life.
Released in March 2003, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s also included on the album “Many Pieces.” Being used as the opening theme for an anime broadcast on the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV network helped it become even more beloved.
It’s a song I highly recommend for those mornings when you can’t get going or when you need a boost to keep trying.
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A song that sings about the contradictions of modern society and the joys and pains of everyday life was released by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN in May 2015.
It portrays people living in a chaotic world with catchy, pop melodies and striking lyrics.
Packed with deeper themes—such as the discomfort hidden in daily life, the power of music, and the balance between individuality and society—the song’s worldview contrasts appealingly with its up-tempo sound.
Written as the ending theme for the TV anime Blood Blockade Battlefront, it gained popularity alongside the ending visuals featuring the characters dancing.
It has become a cross-generational favorite, ranking high in JOYSOUND’s decade-based karaoke rankings in 2018.
Z: Beyond TimeMami Ayukawa
This is “Zeta – Toki wo Koete” (“Zeta – Beyond the Time”), the very famous first opening theme of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Many of you probably watched it on TV every Saturday evening.
It brings back nostalgic memories of happily watching it at dusk, even as a child.
How about listening to it with friends and classmates and reminiscing together?
1/2Makoto Kawamoto
A timeless youth anthem where tender ache and deep affection overflow, carried by the comforting resonance of acoustic guitar.
The lyrics delicately depict a powerful wish to become one with another, and the frustration of that wish remaining out of reach, gently embracing the kind of love we’ve all felt.
Seamlessly blending Makoto Kawamoto’s translucent voice with her unique worldview, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart after its release in March 1997, and etched itself into many hearts as the opening theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to when you long to share in pure feelings, thinking of someone special.
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto
This is the debut theme song of the anime Pokémon, a track that sold over one million copies.
It’s widely known across generations, so it should be perfect for parent-child duets at karaoke.
Some people can probably sing it without looking at the lyrics.
It’s fair to call it a timeless anime song that deserves to be passed down.