[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!

Playlist

[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Digimon theme songs are masterpieces and very moving.
2	Life is Like a BoatRie fu		An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships
3	innocent starterNana Mizuki		It’s a masterpiece notable for its dramatic developments. Te...
4	Shangri-Laangela		Entwined with grand orchestration and electronic sounds...
5	Getchu! Love-love?!Mayumi Gojo		Precure ending theme song sings of hope and love
6	Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka*		Like cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze, a sweet and bittersweet love is about to begin...
7	Forbidden GamesALI PROJECT		A gothic, classical melody with electronic sounds...
8	Unforgivable SinNana Kitade		The moment the intro starts playing, the scenes from those days come rushing back...
9	GO!!!FLOW		NARUTO’s first anime tie-in song, a challenge toward the dream
10	Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s gentle love song, the treasures of everyday life
11	DAYSFLOW		Sing of youth and hope in an anime theme song
12	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		Rurouni Kenshin: A Tale of a Meiji Swordsman
13	Venus Say…Buzy		An uplifting song that depicts a goddess’s invitation
14	MelissaPorno Graffitti		'Fullmetal Alchemist' theme song: moving lyrics and memories of youth
15	Sakura KissChieko Kawabe		Glistening and sparkling as if it were spring sunlight, …
16	Broom NebulaRYTHEM		I bet a lot of people have gotten energy from this song…
17	LieSid		Sid's poignant masterpiece, lyrics that resonate with the heart
18	riseOriga		It draws listeners into a near-futuristic world, co...
19	dramaticBase Ball Bear		A classic that sings of youthful brilliance and fervent passion
20	DIRTYNightmare		A fiery rock song that’s the opening theme of Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
21	Get OverDream		Dream's 'I'll Be By Your Side' is a hit song.
22	Good morning.Keno		A classic song from HUNTER×HUNTER, a nostalgic singing voice
23	INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution		Gundam SEED theme songs, smash hits
24	Cooking MarchYUKA		Anime masterpiece songs from “Kiteretsu Daihyakka”
25	Give a ReasonMegumi Hayashibara		Megumi Hayashibara’s signature song “Get Along”
26	Ready Go!Naomi Tamura		A Powerful Departure Song from the Pokémon Anime
27	A Night for OnePorno Graffitti		GTO anime opening, the famous hit by Porno Graffitti
28	deep forestDo As Infinity		Impressive songs from the anime Inuyasha
29	far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		NARUTO theme song: the powerful music of Asian Kung-Fu Generation
30	Don’t turn me into a wild filly.Etsuko Nishio		The popular anime Ranma ½ and its theme song(s)
31	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		ZARD's Izumi Sakai's Dragon GT theme song
32	Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseRina Aiuchi		Rina Aiuchi’s popularity surges thanks to a Conan opening theme
33	READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		The Fullmetal Alchemist anime OP: L’Arc’s rock-style fight song (cheer anthem)
34	BelieveFolder5		The fiery theme song of 'ONE PIECE,' toward the future
35	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		Iconic basketball anime song enjoys cross-generational popularity
36	Catch You Catch Megummy (candy)		A famous song from the anime Cardcaptor Sakura
37	ChallengerRika Matsumoto		A powerful song by Rica Matsumoto that sings of a challenger’s spirit
38	Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club		Ending song by Mio Akiyama from K-On!
39	Moonlight LegendDALI		Sailor Moon’s theme song is popular across generations
40	BluebirdIkimonogakari		A Naruto opening theme—an exhilarating, high-tempo masterpiece
41	STEPa-chi a-chi		Elementary schooler Wataru fights in the world of the gods.
42	Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto		Anime ending-theme dances are booming and making waves
43	Smile BombMasako Mawatari		The OP theme of Yu Yu Hakusho, with its memorable vocals.
44	Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO-do		Hit songs of Ojamajo Doremi
45	I’m a popular kid.Shinnosuke Nohara		Shin-chan’s signature song, bursting with brightness
46	The radiance is within you.Yume Suzuki		A famous song from the anime NINKU, a youth anthem that resonates with the heart
47	Blue waterMiho Morikawa		Nadia’s opening theme is refreshing and adventurous.
48	Aim to Be a Pokémon Master – 20th Anniversary –Rika Matsumoto		The Pokémon theme song’s 20th anniversary was moving.
49	STORYWRITERSUPERCAR		A masterpiece from Eureka Seven that resonates with the heart
50	Loosey-goosey DE-O!Shinnosuke Nohara		A song that brings smiles with Shin-chan's rap
51	scabHidenori Chiwata		The passionate theme song of the anime “Zatch Bell!!”
52	secret of my heartMai Kuraki		Mai Kuraki scores a hit with a Detective Conan ending theme
53	Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura		Powerfully toward the future with the anime song “DESIRE”
54	MöbiusJanne Da Arc		A poignant labyrinth of love, the resonant heart of yasu
55	Parched CryFIELD OF VIEW		A fiery youth, a song of unwavering resolve and friendship
56	PlatinumMaaya Sakamoto		A masterpiece opening theme song from Cardcaptor Sakura
57	With love, with sorrow, and with strength in my heartRyoko Shinohara		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit, produced by Tetsuya Komuro
58	GarnetHanako Oku		A heartfelt song that paints memories of youth
59	REASONYumiko Kosaka		Tekkaman Blade is full of impact.
60	I want to see your smileRie Hamada		The theme song of Marmalade Boy, coloring the feelings of love
61	I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO		TOKIO passionately performs the theme song for the anime 'Fly! Isami'
62	I’ll be the oneHΛL		Hikaru no Go opening theme, Go boom
63	CHANGE THE WORLDV6		V6’s theme song for the anime Inuyasha
64	Adolescent RhapsodySambomaster		A rock song that sings of youthful passion and inner conflict
65	Full of dreamsYumiko Seki		Scenery of a Dagashi Shop and Dream Songs of the Showa Era
66	WILD CHALLENGERJINDOU		Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Season 1 OP, an energetic song
67	Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ		Azuki-chan's opening theme song
68	My heart is pounding.↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Conan's iconic songs and popularity are still going strong.
69	Sea loves youMayumi Shinozuka		A story about a girl who travels across the sea
70	Rival!Rika Matsumoto		Second Pokémon anime opening theme, heartwarming lyrics
71	Take It! Sailor UniformKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Katō), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)		The popular song from the anime “Lucky☆Star” is a big hit.
72	Someday, reach the skyMegumi Shiina		Gundam’s first OVA, a story about a non-combatant boy
73	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Evangelion theme song, a masterpiece of awe and unease
74	Getter Robo GoIchirō Mizuki, Mori no Ki Children’s Choir		Getter Robo Go is an anime with hot-blooded music.
75	Rondo – revolutionMasami Okui		A masterpiece that portrays the courage for self-transformation and growth
76	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		An unrequited love, a youthful song echoing beneath the starry sky
77	CONFUSED MEMORIESYūko Tsuburaya		Kindaichi Case Files opening theme
78	Demon God Child ZENKIHironobu Kageyama		Hironobu Kageyama’s hot classic anime song
79	N’baba Love SongTOME		Cheerful tropical music, a blue sea, and a refreshing atmosphere
80	FOR REALHidenori Tokuyama		The fiery opening theme of the anime Saiyuki, Hidenori Tokuyama
81	voiceCLOUD		Yu-Gi-Oh!: A card game enjoyed by adults too
82	When tomorrow comes…Donkey (Koichi Yamadera) & Diddy (Megumi Hayashibara)		Donkey Kong theme song, a heartwarming song
83	glow-upHysteric Blue		A moving anthem that symbolizes youth
84	Wapiko Energy Forecast!Junko Uchida		Goldfish Warning! anime theme song
85	Doraemon SongSatoko Yamano		Changes and Memories of the Doraemon Theme Songs
86	Stay just the way you are.Yuko Nito		The story of Special Vehicle Section 2’s exploits battling Labors
87	Wild FlowersRAMAR		ZOIDS opening theme, powerful lyrics and tone
88	Kokoro-eRoad of Major		A song famous as a sports cheer anthem
89	Love, Far AwayRie Fujiwara		Dancouga is a masterpiece of robot anime.
90	Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi		The ending theme of Yu Yu Hakusho expresses a bittersweet love.
91	Bacchi DancerDOES		A song that portrays the courage to live through intense rock
92	*~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		Theme song of BLEACH, a classic by ORANGE RANGE
93	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama		A classic Dragon Ball Z song, loved through the years
94	TogetherFumie Akiyoshi		A cheer song about the adventures and growth of Pokémon
95	Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans		The Hamtaro theme song is popular among girls.
96	Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa		The cheer song from Gurren Lagann resonates in my heart.
97	DANZEN! Pretty Cure (the two of us)Mayumi Gojo		The birth of Pretty Cure marks the beginning of a new magical girl anime.
98	BelieveNami Tamaki		The powerful opening theme of Gundam SEED
99	Dreaming Love AngelFURIL		Theme song of the anime 'Wedding Peach'
100	Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+		Hit songs by nobodyknows+, theme song of SD Gundam
101	Re:memberFLOW		A powerful anime tie-in song by FLOW
102	O2ORANGE RANGE		A masterpiece opening theme from Code Geass
103	Burn, Gulliver Boy!Kiyohiko Ozaki		Gulliver Boy, a masterpiece of 90s anime
104	Hanako is here!!Mayutan		Hanako of the Toilet, surprisingly a pop song
105	Go-RoundNao Ito in FIX		Game Boy and Nao Ito’s masterpiece
106	LionMay’n / Megumi Nakajima		The iconic duet from the anime Macross Frontier
107	MAGIC OF LOVETOo’S		The opening theme song of the anime “Magical Circle Guru-Guru.”
108	Legend of ThunderNorihiko Tanimoto		Anime adaptation of a sci-fi manga and a singer’s name change
109	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A song with gentle, heart-touching lyrics that cheers you on in life
110	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s theme song of friendship and bonds, a heartwarming classic
111	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
112	true blueZONE		The theme song of the anime “Astro Boy.”
113	Dang Dang is on my mind.Yuma Nakamura		The theme song of the gourmet anime “Oishinbo.”
114	RealizeNami Tamaki		Nami Tamaki’s song sings of hope for the future.
115	Grip!Every Little Thing		Classic anime tune, with upbeat, positive lyrics to lift your spirits
116	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A masterpiece that portrays people living amid chaos
117	Z: Beyond TimeMami Ayukawa		Z Gundam theme song, a nostalgic youth tune
118	1/2Makoto Kawamoto		A classic of youth that portrays pure first love
119	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto		The original Pokémon theme song is known as a classic.
120	Baka SurvivorUlfuls		An optimistic and energetic 'Baka Survivor'
121	BRAVE HEARTSteel Brothers		The opening theme of Bakusou Kyoudai—full-throttle, passionate vocals.
122	toi ei moiNamie Amuro		Depicting the deep bond between Satoshi and Pikachu
123	Together with the WindSachiko Kobayashi		Sachiko Kobayashi and the Theme Song of the Pokémon Movie
124	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		A famous ZARD song, an anthem of hope that colors youth
125	WAR WAR! STOP ITDowntown Brothers		A powerful theme song by downtown brothers who pray for peace
126	Hero of the Storm (Hero)Yuru Oka		Yuzu Oka's 'Hero of the Storm' is a song of fiery spirit and justice.
127	Farewellfragrant olive		Representative songs of Kinmokusei, moving lyrics
128	100% CourageHikaru Genji		Rediscovering Nintama Rantarō’s theme song “100% Courage”
129	Ore TarurutoTARAKO		Theme song by TARAKO, the voice actress of Maruko
130	ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki		Nana Mizuki sings the Nanoha theme song; she’s a voice actress in both name and reality.
131	Winning Run! ~I Want to Be the Wind~Yamagata Yukio		The nostalgic theme song stirs the urge to run.
132	D-tecnoLifeUVERworld		UVERworld’s debut song, with its emotional lyrics, resonates in the heart.
133	Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez		Signature songs of Aqua Timez and the trajectory of their musical activities
134	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		A classic hit from the ’90s: Maki Ohguro’s Passion
135	DAYBREAK’S BELLL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A masterpiece with a profound message and a unique sound
136	Future HeroHiro Nagasawa		Sequel to a robot anime, featuring the grown-up Kaneda in action
137	Thank you!!HOME MADE Family		A heartwarming song that sings about the importance of gratitude and bonds
138	River of TimeFENCE OF DEFENSE		Theme song and music of the anime 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'
139	Miracle High Tension!Dice Croquette		A powerful song that paints a journey toward dreams
140	Kerok! MarchNoburo Tsunoda & Juri Ihata		The opening theme of Sergeant Keroro, with Noburo Kakuta
141	Genesis of AquarionAKINO from bless4		Theme song of 'Genesis of Aquarion,' an inspiring masterpiece!
142	Lucky Man’s SongAki Yashiro		Aki Yashiro’s song “Lucky Man”
143	Clear skies, hallelujahAki Okui		The youth song 'Harete Hallelujah' resonates in my heart.
144	Love CirculationKana Hanazawa		A glamorous song that portrays the emotions of love
145	around the worldm.o.v.e		Cool songs from the anime Initial D
146	whaleBuzy		The青春 of Buzy’s classic hit and anime theme song
147	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		A masterpiece that gives courage and hope through powerful music
148	GHOST SWEEPERChie Harada		Recalling my youth with “GHOST SWEEPER”
149	ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution		The passionate theme song of Gundam SEED DYNASTY
150	cloudy skyDOES		A song of anxiety and hope as we walk together
151	UninstallChiaki Ishikawa		A moving piece featuring the anime theme song “Uninstall.”
152	HEART TO HEARTAyako		The famous song from the anime “J-Decker” that sings of hope for the future
153	POPEE the ClownTsuneo Aoyagi		The theme song of Poppy the Performer
154	Little DarlingEriko Tamura		The opening of Shonen Ashibe, Goma-chan’s popularity
155	Touch and Go!!Megumi Hayashibara		An anime work about Momiji Fujimiya fighting the Aragamii.
156	Someone at any timeShang Shang Typhoon		The Tale of the Tanuki of Tama New Town
157	The world is rock, paper, scissors.Takeda Tetsuya Troupe		Tetsuya Takeda’s theme song for the Doraemon movie
158	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Masterpieces of 2000s rock, anime theme songs
159	GatherwayHidemi Miura		Brave Exkaiser is a children's anime.
160	To All Tha DreamersSOUL’d OUT		The anime theme song, SOULd, is captivating.
161	I wishelectric combat		An ending theme that stirs the heart
162	againYUI		YUI's song is a moving masterpiece that makes me feel hopeful.
163	only my railgunfripSide		A song about the resolve to carve out the future by oneself
164	Princess MononokeYoshikazu Mera		The beautiful main theme song of the film Princess Mononoke is striking.
165	Hit in the USABEAT CRUSADERS		BECK's 'Hit in the USA' sets my heart dancing
166	Shangri-Laangela		The masterpiece quality of the anime theme song 'Shangri-La'
167	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		ONE PIECE, a manga series Japan is proud to share with the world
168	Fight! Red BaronShinichi Ishihara		Red Baron is a martial-arts robot anime.
169	Even though we were together so muchSee-Saw		A SEED ending song that depicts lost relationships and hope
170	Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI		The ending theme song of Samurai Champloo
171	ALONESAqua Timez		BLEACH theme song, a masterpiece about loneliness and hope
172	Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei		A song of youthful scenes and fleeting memories
173	scarlet skyMami Kawada		Mami Kawada’s theme song for Shakugan no Shana, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
174	Bomb A Head! Vm.c.A・T		The opening theme song of the TV anime Tenjho Tenge
175	a single flowerHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR		A song that looks forward and makes you feel your own worth
176	In the endlessly distant skyTHE STAND UP		A powerful youth punk song that paves the way for the future
177	Super ShooterRIP SLYME		'GALAXY' is a fast-paced song by RIP SLYME.
178	inner universeOriga		The opening theme of the anime Ghost in the Shell is brimming with a futuristic feel.
179	Mega Man Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~Hitoshi Hashimoto		An iconic song for people in their 30s who long for the digital world
180	As long as I have youDEEN		DEEN’s classic song that delivers love and courage
181	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		The emotion and nostalgia of anime songs
182	I’m an eternal child.Mew		Theme song of Crayon Shin-chan
183	Interstellar FlightRanka Lee		The passionate interstellar love song of Macross Frontier
184	HIT IN THE USABEAT CRUSADERS		A powerful presence in their 30s, with a driving sense of speed—a HIT song
185	PoetSaburō Kitajima		The Ojarumaru anime and Saburo Kitajima’s classic song