[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 (161–170)
Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI
This is the ending theme of the anime Samurai Champloo, which features a unique world inspired by Edo-period Japan while seamlessly incorporating elements of modern culture.
It’s included on MINMI’s second album, “Imagine,” released in 2004.
Blending jazz with traditional Japanese elements, the sophisticated track musically conveys the mixed-era atmosphere that defines Samurai Champloo.
It’s a work with a stylish vibe and a touch of melancholy, offering a distinctive, floating feel that’s truly pleasant.
ALONESAqua Timez
“ALONES” is one of Aqua Timez’s signature songs, released in 2007, and it’s also well known as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH.
Set to a driving, exhilarating melody, the lyrics strikingly portray inner loneliness and struggles with oneself.
While grappling with a sense of distance from others, the song’s strong message also conveys a thread of hope for the future.
It’s easy to see why it resonated not only with anime fans but with many J-pop listeners as well.
It’s a track that can give you courage when you’re feeling down or starting something new.
[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s (171–180)
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
Sung by Galileo Galilei, this song vividly captures the fresh yet fleeting scenes of youth through sound and words.
A soda in the right hand, feelings for someone precious in the left.
As the spring wind blows, a young person emerges—sensing the farewell that will someday come, yet striving to live this very moment to the fullest.
The message carried by the melody recalls the pale first loves and bonds of friendship from those days, stirring the listener’s heart.
This classic was released as a single in January 2012 and was used as the opening theme for the anime “Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.” Filled with memories of adolescence, the song will surely resonate deeply with many in their thirties who feel nostalgic for that time.
Perhaps today is a good day to etch the moment into your heart and savor the small, ordinary times with someone important.
Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw
A single woven from a heart-stirring melody and Chiaki Ishikawa’s crystal-clear vocals.
While portraying a lost relationship, the lyrics also evoke a sense of hope for the future, leaving a strong impression.
Released in October 2002, it drew major attention as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
The track is also included on the album Dream Field.
Its gentle arrangement, which comforts and embraces those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, offers healing to wounded hearts.
It’s best enjoyed alone on a quiet night.
scarlet skyMami Kawada
Mami Kawada’s nostalgic song is known as the opening theme for the anime Shakugan no Shana.
Released in November 2005, the track features lyrics that delicately portray the resolve to fulfill one’s mission, weaving together strength and fragility, hope and despair.
Against the backdrop of a sky dyed red, it expresses inner conflict and the courage to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.
This work stands as one of the signature pieces in Mami Kawada’s career.
It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone seeking a boost of positivity.
Bomb A Head! Vm.c.A・T
The track, finished with a danceable vibe by adding a powerful rhythm and techno elements, is actually a self-cover of m.
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A·T’s debut single.
The lyrics are notable for their wide range of themes, including inner passion, self-discovery, friendship, love, and hope for the future.
Released in August 2004, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Tenjho Tenge.
This version further amplifies the energetic feel of the original, helping it become well known among younger listeners.
It’s a recommended song not only for anime fans but also for anyone who loves high-energy music!
a single flowerHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
“One Flower” is a song imbued with a message about looking inward and moving forward with your life.
From the opening lyrics, you can feel the preciousness of each individual and the idea that every person is one of a kind.
It’s included on the album “Gouon Progressive” and is also a familiar track as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH.
When you’re lacking confidence or weighed down by worries, listening to it will surely give you courage.
It’s a classic you’ll want to etch into your heart.