[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 Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (1–10)
Unforgivable SinNana Kitade
The moment the intro starts, many of you might find the scenes from back then flooding back! Nana Kitade’s debut single, “Kesenai Tsumi” (Indelible Sin), is a track that portrays the strength to move forward, believing in the future while facing an inescapable fate and an unerasable past.
Riding on a fast, exhilarating rock sound, it delivers a passionate message that shakes the listener’s soul.
Released in October 2003, the song left a vivid impression as the ending theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, reaching No.
14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
When you need the courage to confront difficulties, it will surely give you a push forward!
GO!!!FLOW
GO!!!, the opening theme for season 4 of the anime NARUTO, was FLOW’s first song tied to an anime.
Its repeatedly chanted vocal phrase is striking.
Dreams don’t come true just by wishing—they’re something you fight for and seize yourself.
The message—go for your dreams no matter how you look, even if you’re struggling—aligns with the anime’s themes.
It might also have reflected FLOW themselves, who had just made their major-label debut.
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This is a song about pure love for someone special.
Created by Ai Otsuka, this number was released in February 2005 as her seventh single.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Black Jack and became a hot topic.
It’s a love song with an intriguingly unusual title, and its heartwarming lyrics and gentle melody are truly wonderful.
It reminds you that the ordinary moments of everyday life are the real treasures.
Brimming with that kind of charm, this piece will surely bring you a sense of calm when you listen to it!
[Nostalgic] Best and Most Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s (11–20)
DAYSFLOW
Many of you probably remember waiting excitedly in front of the TV back then.
This is the song by FLOW that was used as the opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven.
It passionately sings of affection for days gone by and hope for the future, stirring the hearts of listeners.
The powerful twin-vocal harmonies, danceable rhythm, and strings woven into the arrangement create an irresistible, grand sound.
Released in June 2005 as their seventh major single, it peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s included on the album Golden Coast.
This track gives you the courage to step into tomorrow—perfect for when you want to relive those feelings from back in the day!
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
Rurouni Kenshin, a hugely popular manga from Weekly Shonen Jump.
Set in the Meiji era at the end of the age of the sword, it enjoyed immense popularity.
Of course, the anime is also a masterpiece, and many people surely felt their hearts race watching Kenshin and his friends in action.
And who could forget the perfect choice of opening theme for such a classic anime—JUDY AND MARY’s “Sobakasu.” That ultra-punky yet cute track somehow fit the anime perfectly, didn’t it?
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It’s a song that conjures up a scene where a goddess gently beckons a young person who yearns for space—teasing them at times, yet kindly leading the way.
Performed by Buzy, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Twin Spica.
Included on the single Kujira, released in March 2004, the track reached No.
29 on the Oricon chart.
Its expansive vocals and up-tempo sound are sure to set listeners’ hearts racing with excitement.
It’s the perfect number for when you need a boost of energy!
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The 12th single, released in 2003, gained attention as the theme song for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
Its lyrics delicately portray the protagonist’s feelings and resolve to move toward a new future, resonating deeply with listeners.
Reaching a peak position of No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earning high praise from anime fans, this track is considered one of Porno Graffitti’s signature songs.
For those who watched the anime during their youth, it’s likely a song they can sing along to with fond memories.