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[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s
Anime, a cornerstone of Japanese culture, is beloved not only by children but also by adults, and it’s highly regarded overseas too! Along with anime itself, the theme songs that play during openings and endings—known as anison—are appreciated not just in Japan but around the world.
So this time, we’ve gathered a wide selection of anison, from nostalgic tracks recommended for people in their 20s to the latest hits! You’ll find memorable songs you listened to as a child as well as popular new tracks, so be sure to read to the end! You might even find one of your favorite songs or a tune that brings back memories.
Now, let’s get started!
[Nostalgic & New] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (1–10)
GO!!!FLOW
This song captivates with its energetic sound and uplifting lyrics.
Released in April 2004, it was chosen as the fourth opening theme for the popular anime NARUTO.
Loved by fans as one of FLOW’s signature tracks, it strongly serves as an anthem for challengers, emphasizing the importance of forging your own path.
It debuted at No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed in the top 10 for three consecutive weeks.
For people in their twenties, it’s a track that resonates with childhood memories.
Among anime songs, it remains especially popular.
Give it a listen when you need a boost of energy or when you’re ready to take on something new.
Can DoGRANRODEO
Its refreshing, fast-paced sound fits perfectly with the high school basketball coming-of-age anime Kuroko’s Basketball.
The song by GRANRODEO was released in 2012 as their 16th single.
Created by the musical duo of Kishou Taniyama, who is also active as a voice actor, and composer Masaaki Iizuka, this track delivers a passionate message to just keep pushing forward.
It peaked at No.
14 on the Oricon chart and stayed ranked for 20 weeks.
It might be the perfect song to listen to before an important game.
idolNEW!YOASOBI
YOASOBI, who has captured global attention with their unique stance of “turning novels into music.” Their 19th digital single, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, was produced based on an original short story written by the manga’s author, Aka Akasaka.
Released in April 2023, the song became the first Japanese-language track to reach No.
1 on the Billboard Global chart and skillfully portrays both the glittering facade and the conflict-laden underside of idol life.
The lyrics, where lies and truth intersect, pierce the heart as they lay bare the inner world of an idol performing perfection.
Its shape-shifting arrangement—fusing pop, hip-hop, and rock—reveals something new with every listen.
It’s a song that every member of Gen Z in Japan knows.
child of the devilNEW!Ai Higuchi
Ai Higuchi, who began playing piano in childhood and has built a wide range of musical experience, wrote a digital single released in January 2022 as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
Its lyrics, which question justice and sacrifice, freedom and contradiction, harmonize beautifully with the anime’s worldview.
Beginning with the timbre of piano and layered with strings, the lyrical sound and her powerful alto voice make for a moving track.
It became a global hit on Apple Music and Spotify, and was also included on her album Saiai Saiaku (Worst Best).
SPECIALZKing Gnu
An energetic track that races through a maze-like life.
Released in September 2023 as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen by King Gnu, it features a sound that fuses rock, pop, and hip-hop.
Its memorable phrases repeat, expressing a strong desire to find something special amid a chaotic world.
With lyrics that embrace living true to one’s emotions, it’s a song that will resonate with today’s youth.
It’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for those drawn to King Gnu’s musical style.
Take It! Sailor FukuAya Hirano, Emiri Katō, Kaori Fukuhara, Aya Endo
It’s a song whose lyrics and melody are so unique that it can’t be summed up in a single word.
It was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Lucky☆Star, a so-called “denpa song” made with the anime in mind.
Even so, it became an enormous hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
As I’ve said, both the lyrics and the music are extremely distinctive.
And yet, each of those elements has a tremendous appeal.
It’s fair to say this is a one-of-a-kind track, unlike anything before or since.
Connect -season 03-NEW!ClariS
That legendary song, long celebrated as a classic of anime music, has been performed by ClariS in their new three-member formation.
It’s a self-cover of the track originally released in 2011 as the opening theme for the TV anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
The three-part harmonies preserve the original’s clarity while adding richer color and depth.
The lyrics, which sing of promises, hope, and resolve, perfectly match the timing of the unit’s fresh start.
I highly recommend it not only to those who were once moved by this song, but also to anyone who hasn’t heard it yet.