[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] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s (21–30)
far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
It’s the theme song of the anime ‘NARUTO.
‘ It’s an early Asian Kung-Fu Generation track, characterized by its intense sound and sense of speed.
The sharp vocals and instrumentation convey the band’s momentum and youth.
Even back then, AKG’s world felt fully realized.
Don't turn me into a wild filly.Etsuko Nishio
Ranma 1/2 is a manga by Rumiko Takahashi that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, and several anime adaptations have been made.
The opening theme of the first TV anime season, which aired in 1989, is Etsuko Nishiō’s debut song, “Don’t Make Me a Tomboy.”
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (31–40)
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
It’s a signature song by the band that served as the opening theme for Dragon Ball GT.
Its refreshing melody and straightforward lyrics match the vocalist’s sweet voice.
The lyrics were written by ZARD’s Izumi Sakai, and there’s also a cover version performed by her.
Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseRina Aiuchi
This is Rina Aiuchi’s signature song and the one that brought her widespread recognition.
It was used as a Detective Conan opening theme, and the animation of Conan doing the para-para dance became a hot topic at the time.
Her powerful vocals are really cool—it makes me want to rewatch the anime.
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The opening theme of Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist.
It kicks off with a thrilling, heart-pounding guitar riff and Hyde’s English vocals.
The anime featured an original storyline different from the manga.
Under the tagline “Take it back, everything,” it depicts the Elric brothers’ journey to reclaim their true bodies.
It’s a cool L’Arc-en-Ciel track that feels like it’s cheering on their adventure.
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Among the theme songs of ONE PIECE, this track is especially popular.
Since para-para and Eurobeat were trending at the time of its release, it ended up with a pretty fast tempo.
The lyrics carry a passionate message of “We’re moving forward toward the future!” making it a fiery song.
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
It’s the theme song of the hugely popular anime SLAM DUNK and the biggest hit by the rock band BAAD.
Its straightforward lyrics are cool no matter the era and really hit home.
Of course, those who were hooked on Slam Dunk at the time will know it, but it’s also widely recognized across generations and is a frequently sung anime song at karaoke.