[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s

Touch and Go!!Megumi Hayashibara

Blue Seed Ending (Touch and Go!!)

BLUE SEED is a manga by Yuzo Takada, and a TV anime adaptation aired from October 1994 to March 1995.

The story follows the protagonist, Momiji Fujimiya, as she battles monsters known as Aragami.

Megumi Hayashibara, who played Momiji, also performed the ending theme, “Touch and Go!!”

Someone at any timeShang Shang Typhoon

Shang Shang Typhoon “Whenever Someone Is There” ~Let’s Go, Japan! Everyone’s Cheer Song ♪~

Pom Poko is a Studio Ghibli anime about tanuki (raccoon dogs) whose homes are threatened by the development plans for Tama New Town, and who plot to stop the project.

Its theme song is Itsumo Dareka ga, performed by Shang Shang Typhoon.

With its warm, gentle vocals, it’s a mysterious number that stirs feelings of nostalgia and bittersweetness no matter when you listen to it.

In your thirties, you start to understand the hardships of the world, and there are times it can feel tough.

At times like that, why not lend an ear to this song? I’m sure it will stay close by your side and give you strength.

The world is rock, paper, scissors.Takeda Tetsuya Troupe

Sekaiwa Guu Choki Paa

The song “The World is Rock-Paper-Scissors” is performed by Tetsuya Takeda and his troupe, the Tetsuya Takeda Ichiza.

It was used as the theme song for Doraemon’s 15th feature film, Doraemon: Nobita and the Three Visionary Swordsmen.

All the lyrics were written by Tetsuya Takeda, and phrases with a lesson-like message—such as “The world is fun because it isn’t just one thing” and “Even great people have things they’re suited and not suited for”—are expressed in words that even children can understand, which is part of the song’s appeal.

The catchy melody also makes you want to hum it to yourself when it pops into your mind!

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite (2016 ver.)”

Makes you want to belt out the chorus together, right? It’s a signature song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band that led the 2000s rock scene, released in 2004 as their fifth single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist and became a huge hit.

It’s also a favorite among overseas anime fans.

This is quintessential guitar-rock band sound—irresistible! Even now, long after its release, it still ranks high on karaoke charts.

GatherwayHidemi Miura

Brave Exkaiser by Hidemii Miura

The first installment of Sunrise’s Brave series, created with children as the main target audience, is Brave Exkaiser.

Many people likely looked forward to watching it when they were young.

The opening theme is Gatherway, sung by Hidemi Miura.

To All Tha DreamersSOUL’d OUT

SOUL’d OUT　『To All Tha Dreamers』

This is a song by the hip-hop group SOUL’d OUT that was used as the ending theme for the anime Yakitate!! Japan.

The ending sequence, featuring the character Ken Matsushiro dancing briskly, also left a powerful impression.

The beat-forward sound and SOUL’d OUT’s signature high-speed rap are major attractions.

While rooted in classic hip-hop, the track weaves in elements from various musical genres—a quality that really comes through in how the song unfolds.

I wishelectric combat

Dokkiri Doctor Ending Theme 1

electric combat’s “I wish” is a song that stirs the soul.

Many will remember around 1998, when it was the ending theme for the anime Dokkiri Doctor.

Its lyrics about boundless possibilities and never-ending love connect to the feelings and dreams we had back then.

Though their activity as a power-pop unit was brief, the vividness and passion this track radiates have never faded.

It’s a song that lets us glimpse the endless dreams that truly existed within a fleeting season.