[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 Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (31–40)
ChallengerRika Matsumoto
This is the song that was used as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon Advanced Generation from April 2004 through episode 104.
Sung by Rika Matsumoto, who also voices the protagonist Ash (Satoshi), her powerful vocals perfectly herald the start of an adventure.
The lyrics convey a challenger’s spirit—never giving up no matter the hardship and pushing forward to the very end.
It’s a track brimming with positive energy that faces down the wall in front of you without fear.
Incidentally, it’s also included on the acclaimed 2023 release BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997–2023.
If you listen to it when you’re starting something new, it’s sure to give you a push.
Catch You Catch Megummy (candy)
The 90s were full of classic anime, but for many women, Cardcaptor Sakura probably left an especially strong impression! From the main character Sakura to Tomoyo and Syaoran, plenty of people were captivated by the unique classmates and characters.
And when you think back on Cardcaptor Sakura, the song that naturally starts playing in your head is Catch You Catch Me.
It’s a timeless track that brings back the excitement of watching Sakura and her friends’ adventures in front of the TV.
Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club
The ending theme of the anime K-On!.
It’s performed by the in-anime band Ho-kago Tea Time.
While Yui Hirasawa often serves as the lead vocalist, on this track Mio Akiyama, the bassist, takes the lead vocals.
Both the vocals and the song are just incredibly cool.
K-On! inspired many people to start bands, and a wave of fans even began performing songs from the show.
Moonlight LegendDALI
This is the theme song of the hugely popular anime Sailor Moon, a track with extraordinarily high recognition across genders and generations.
Sailor Moon is beloved not only in Japan but around the world, and this song is supported by a wide range of listeners.
For those who grew up with it, it’s an irresistible classic.
BluebirdIkimonogakari
The opening theme of Naruto Shippuden.
After this song, Ikimonogakari also did another Naruto opening with a track called Hotaru no Hikari.
The blues harp’s tone is incredibly cool and striking, making this a very memorable song.
Its sense of speed, which fits the word “Shippuden,” matches the series perfectly! The lyrics about charging straight toward your goal are wonderful, too.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (41–50)
STEPa-chi a-chi
Magic Knight Wataru is a TV anime about the grade-school protagonist, Wataru Ikusabe, who battles an evil emperor in the world of the gods.
The opening theme, STEP, is sung by the music duo a・chi-a・chi.
The song was originally composed as a love song.
Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto
It’s the ending theme of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and one of the reasons the show became a massive hit.
The ending’s character dance sparked a huge craze—not just among fans but across anime enthusiasts—who learned and performed it.
Even years after the boom, it continues to be highly regarded and is still often sung at karaoke.