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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 Special on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (21–30)

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

The 0th Sense 10-FEET

This song is packed with fiery passion and the sparkle of youth.

It’s one of the tracks included on the album “COLLINS,” released in December 2022, and it was selected as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” 10-FEET powerfully expresses the challenge of pursuing dreams through the theme of basketball, perfectly matching the film’s worldview.

The song features lyrics that skillfully weave in basketball terminology and an energetic sound.

It’s a track that gives a push to anyone striving toward their dreams or facing hardships, so give it a listen when you’re feeling down or want to power up.

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We are!Hiroshi Kitadani

TV Anime “ONE PIECE” 1000th Episode Commemoration: We Are!

We Are! Kitadani Hiroshi

This is a song well known as the opening theme of the anime One Piece.

Its lyrics compellingly express a burning spirit of adventure and the bonds between friends, and its hope-filled melody resonates deeply.

Released in November 1999 as Hiroshi Kitadani’s debut single, it drew attention right as the anime began airing.

With its energetic rock sound, it’s one of the most popular anison tracks, giving you the courage to set off on an adventure.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to chase your dreams with your friends or take on something new.

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scabHidenori Chiwata

[Official] Anime “Konjiki no Gash Bell!!” Opening Video: Hidenori Chiwata - “Kasabuta” / Zatch Bell!!

Scab Chiwata Hidenori

Konjiki no Gash Bell!! is a TV anime based on Makoto Raiku’s manga Konjiki no Gash!!.

The opening theme for episodes 1–50 is Kasabuta, sung by Hidenori Chiwata, which reached No.

67 on the Oricon weekly chart.

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Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

Sugar Song and Bitter Step by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Maybe it’s the light, funky rhythm, but I can’t help hitting repeat.

It’s a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, released in May 2015 as their 10th single.

It became a huge hit when it was used as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

The ending sequence, featuring the characters dancing, boosted its popularity even more.

The razor-sharp performance and vocalist Kosuke Saito’s high-tone voice are irresistible.

The lyrics, which portray a life where sweetness and bitterness intersect, are also captivating.

If you’re looking to pump up your energy, give it a listen!

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Blue RequiemYuiko Tsubokura

Samurai deeper kyo ( OP )

Blue Requiem by Yuiko Tsubokura

Samurai Deeper Kyo is a manga by Akimine Kamijyo set in the early Edo period.

It was adapted into an anime and broadcast on the TV Tokyo network.

The opening theme is Blue Requiem, sung by Yuiko Tsubokura, which reached No.

69 on the Oricon weekly chart.

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Stick-and-Paste WonderlandTamaki Matsumoto

Stick-and-Paste Wonderland

Kuttzuke Hattsuke Wonderland Kanki Matsumoto

This is the ending theme of the TV anime Keroro Gunsou (Sgt.

Frog), released in June 2010.

Kanki Matsumoto’s cute and lively vocals are striking.

The upbeat, bright tune is paired with humor-filled lyrics that make it addictive.

It’s a catchy song that probably had many people humming it without even realizing.

Be sure to bring it up in anime chats with people from the same generation!

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Happy Go Lucky! Doki Doki! PrecureTomoyo Kurosawa

Happy Go Lucky! Doki Doki! Precure

Happy Go Lucky! Heart-Thumping! Precure Tomoyo Kurosawa

A song you’ll want to listen to now that you’re an adult.

It’s the opening theme of the TV anime DokiDoki! Precure, sung by Tomoyo Kurosawa when she was 17.

An upbeat, cheerful track about the importance of friendship and supporting one another.

When you revisit anime songs you listened to as a child, you often discover something new.

This is the kind of piece that gives you the courage to face forward, wrapped in nostalgia.

Give it a listen while reminiscing about the past.

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