[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 Anison masterpieces and popular songs for people in their 30s (111–120)
Baka SurvivorUlfuls
Baka Survivor is an upbeat, irresistibly catchy track with a driving beat that appeals even to the child at heart.
Its lively melody and easy-to-remember lyrics leave a strong impression.
As the theme song that vividly reflects the humor-filled world of the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, it hasn’t lost any of its unique charm even today.
It brings back the flutter in your chest from days gone by and has a powerful energy that makes your body move on its own.
Packed with the bright, positive energy that’s a hallmark of Ulfuls, it’s a highly recommended song that lifts your spirits in any situation.
Whether for a quick breather or when you need a boost, it’s a track that lightens the heart.
[Nostalgic] Recommended iconic and popular anime songs for people in their 30s (121–130)
BRAVE HEARTSteel Brothers
BRAVE HEART by the powerhouse duo Hironobu Kageyama and Masaaki Endoh, known as the Steel Brothers, features bold, fiery vocals.
Released in 1998, this song is like a time machine for many people in their 30s.
As the opening theme for the anime Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!! MAX, it embodied the same driving momentum as the story itself.
The lyrics, which convey a strong message of courage and determination in sync with the powerful, exhilarating sound, really hit you right in the heart.
toi ei moiNamie Amuro
The ending theme of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of One.
The title “toi et moi” is French for “you and me.” When you think of “you and me” in Pokémon, the first pair that comes to mind is Ash and Pikachu.
Because that special someone exists, you can smile, you can shed tears—you can live those kinds of days.
This song also conveys how Pikachu is that kind of presence for Ash, and Ash is that kind of presence for Pikachu.
Together with the WindSachiko Kobayashi
It became a hot topic as an unexpected collaboration between Sachiko Kobayashi, a leading figure in enka, and anime! This song was used as the theme for the 1998 film Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back.
In the 2019 release, Mewtwo Strikes Back: EVOLUTION, a remake of the song performed by Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa was used as the ending theme more than 20 years later.
The warm melody and lyrics filled with kindness are truly memorable, aren’t they?
Turn the roulette of fateZARD
Revolving Roulette of Fate is a timeless masterpiece by ZARD, released in 1998.
That year, it proudly reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and it surely captivated many fans.
Izumi Sakai’s vocals convey a direct, powerful emotion that still grips the hearts of people in their 30s today.
Many of ZARD’s songs sing of courage and hope for the future, and this track, too, gives strength when you need to move forward.
It’s a moving song that brings back unforgettable moments from one’s youth and gives the power to start walking again.
WAR WAR! STOP ITDowntown Brothers
Shimomachi Brothers’ “WAR WAR! STOP IT” is a powerful song about the importance of peace, chosen as the theme for “Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers.” Its message—stop conflict and hatred, and stand up for love and justice—evokes the show’s exciting moments and is sure to resonate with those in their 30s.
Written and composed by BANANA ICE, the track aims to end strife and bring people together.
Rediscover the magic of music that ties nostalgia to hope.
Hero of the Storm (Hero)Yuru Oka
Yuru Oka’s song “Storm Hero” conveys a fiery spirit driven by courage and justice.
It’s also famous as the opening theme of the anime Brave Express Might Gaine, and the timeless theme of “justice vs.
evil,” beloved by kids back then, remains an unfading memory for those now in their thirties.
Oka’s powerful vocals, which seem to strengthen the heart, reach the listener straight and true.
By all means, revisit the lyrics and immerse yourself in that world once more, with a touch of nostalgia.