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[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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 Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (71–80)

Boy's HeartHOME MADE Family

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Shonen Heart'

Boy's Heart HOME MADE Kazoku

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Eureka Seven, which still enjoys strong, enduring popularity.

With an upbeat, rap-like groove, the song moves forward as if playing, setting itself apart from what one typically imagines as an anime theme.

Yet, in contrast to its lighthearted feel, the lyrics take on weighty themes like “the future” and “oneself who has already become an adult from a child.” Please feel the passionate spirit imbued in the title “Shonen Heart.”

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Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc en Ciel_Driver’s High_20th L’Anniversary Live day2

Driver's HighL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

GTO is an anime based on Tohru Fujisawa’s manga that depicts the exploits of an unconventional teacher, Eikichi Onizuka, and it aired on the Fuji TV network.

The opening theme is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Driver’s High,” which reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

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futureHIRO-X

The Prince of Tennis OP1

futureHIRO-X

The Prince of Tennis is an anime based on the manga by Takeshi Konomi.

Its first season aired from October 2001 to March 2005.

The opening theme used through the second cour was “future,” sung by HIRO-X.

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Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc

Gekkouka by Janne Da Arc

Gekkouka Janne Da Arc

This is Janne Da Arc’s biggest hit song, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Black Jack.

With a profound musical backdrop, it weaves a bittersweet reflection on a past to which one can no longer return.

Though the theme is painful and distressing, the weighty music and powerful vocals convey the strength to overcome and move forward.

It’s a song widely known and loved even beyond Janne Da Arc’s fanbase.

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HemisophiaMaaya Sakamoto

RahXephon – Opening (OP) ver. 2

Hemisofia Maaya Sakamoto

RahXephon is a sci-fi mecha anime directed by Yutaka Izubuchi that aired in 2002.

The opening theme, Hemisphere, is sung by Maaya Sakamoto, who played Reika Mishima, and it reached No.

22 on the Oricon chart.

The sound conveys a grand, expansive worldview.

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Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans

[Anime] 'Hamtaro Tottoko Uta' (Sung by: Ham-Chans) [Official] Hamtaro opening theme song, Part 1

Hamtaro Tottoko Song Ham-Chans

I bet there are still people who find themselves humming it from time to time—the opening theme from the anime Hamtaro.

It’s just so cute! The melody, the lyrics—everything about it is soothing, and it has a charm that makes you want to sing along.

I’m sure it would go over well with kids today too, so it might be nice to listen to it together as a parent and child.

Of course, I also recommend the anime itself.

It’s a perfect pick as a fun karaoke song as well.

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peace signKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

Peace Sign Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu, who was highlighted as one of the most popular singers from the Heisei into the Reiwa era, delivers his smash hit “Peace Sign.” The song was used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia.

Just like the protagonist who grows while facing various obstacles, the track is a perfect fit.

Yonezu’s distinctive musical style and voice further elevate the anime.

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