[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 Anisong Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (51–60)
With love, with sorrow, and with strength in my heartRyoko Shinohara
When you think of Ryoko Shinohara, this is the song that comes to mind: “Itoshisa to Setsunasa to Kokorozuyosa to.” Produced by Tetsuya Komuro, who was at the height of his popularity at the time, it drew a lot of attention and became a huge hit as an insert song in the film Street Fighter II: The Movie.
The dramatic melody of the chorus sticks in your head after just one listen.
GarnetHanako Oku
This is a wonderful song that etches each fleeting moment of youth into the heart.
It gently portrays school grounds, after-school scenes, and the everyday moments we tend to overlook, while weaving in feelings for a cherished person, resulting in a tender composition.
Okuda Hanako’s clear, translucent voice warmly sings of memories that never fade with time and emotions that remain unchanged, making this a particularly memorable track.
Released in July 2006 as her fourth single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, peaking at No.
51 on the Oricon charts and staying on the charts for 19 weeks.
Accompanied by a simple piano tone that brings back nostalgic memories, this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced parting with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.
REASONYumiko Kosaka
Tekkaman Blade is a TV anime known for the anecdote that Tomoyuki Morikawa, who played the protagonist D-Boy, screamed so loudly during recording that he destroyed a microphone.
The opening theme for the first two cours is REASON, sung by Yumiko Kosaka.
I want to see your smileRie Hamada
Egao ni Aitai, the theme song of the hugely popular anime Marmalade Boy that aired from 1994 to 1995.
The series was serialized in the girls’ manga magazine Ribon and captivated many girls.
Just listening to this song brings scenes from the story to mind; it has an adorable vibe that makes you remember what it feels like to be in love.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (61–70)
I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO
It was the opening theme for the anime “Tobe! Isami,” which aired on NHK Educational TV.
The song is performed by TOKIO, a Johnny’s band—their first band-style group since Otokogumi.
Their musicianship is so strong you wouldn’t think they’re idols.
The title phrase, “Hāto o Migaku-kkya Nai” (“Gotta Polish My Heart”), is catchy and leaves a lasting impression.
I’ll be the oneHΛL
The opening theme of the anime “Hikaru no Go.” HΛL, who handled the track, is a group that composes, arranges, and sound-produces music for artists.
“Hikaru no Go” is an anime centered on the board game Go, and it sparked a Go boom among elementary and middle school students.
Some even went on to become professional players! It’s a song that gives a strong push to those who are ready to take on battles on the Go board.
CHANGE THE WORLDV6
Wasn’t the Monday 7 p.
m.
slot just getting started back then? This is the first opening theme for the anime Inuyasha, based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
The song is by V6, a popular idol group from Johnny’s, released in 2000 as their 17th single.
As the title suggests, it conveys a strong determination to “change the world!” and is a very uplifting piece.
Its grand, radiant sound seems to capture the anime’s worldview.
Incidentally, this was V6’s first song to serve as an anime theme.