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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 (51–60)

Flowers of Evilalien

Flowers of Evil / Alien

Alien of the Flowers of Evil

This is a dark track that sings of loneliness, despair, and inner darkness.

It’s a song by the band Uchujin, released in May 2013.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime “Flowers of Evil” (Aku no Hana).

With a somewhat eerie and original sound, it draws listeners in.

Its cutting-edge musicality and lyrics that reflect the story of Aku no Hana blend beautifully.

While depicting sin and despair, it also conveys a flower-like beauty that blooms within them—that’s its appeal.

Recommended for those who want to confront the complex emotions deep within their hearts!

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense [original ver.] [Official Music Video]

Zenzenzense RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS’s “Zenzenzense,” which achieved explosive popularity as the theme song for the anime film Your Name, is a bright, up-tempo track that lifts your spirits when you listen to it.

Its chorus melody is easy to remember, and the song has been loved for a long time.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so be sure to give it a try.

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nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Kokoro Odoru nobodyknows+

The theme song for SD Gundam Force, performed by nobodyknows+.

The first-press limited edition came with an exclusive Gundam plastic model kit.

It was also the group’s first song to enter the Oricon Top 10.

Although it’s a track from a while back, it’s still widely used to hype up venues and for everyone to sing together at karaoke.

The low tones in the rap parts sound cool and add an element of fun to the song.

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Yu-Gi-Oh 1st OP – Voice by Cloud FULL

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A straightforward band sound and catchy vocals—quintessential rock band fare—resonate throughout.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, the lyrics, true to Yu-Gi-Oh!, evoke a sense of gaming and a heart under pressure.

Among the many songs in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, this track remains a perennial favorite.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Huge Anime Song Special for People in Their 20s (61–70)

Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)Chisa Yokoyama & the Imperial Revue

Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)

Gekitei (Charge! Imperial Combat Revue) Chisa Yokoyama & Imperial Revue

“Sakura Wars” is a popular game series released by Sega Games, which was adapted into a TV anime in 2000 and broadcast on networks such as TBS and MBS.

The opening theme, also used in the game, is “Gekitei (Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan)” performed by Chisa Yokoyama & the Imperial Revue.

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Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon / Guren no Yumiya with lyrics

Crimson Bow and Arrow by Linked Horizon

This is the opening theme of the enormously popular series Attack on Titan, a work that needs no introduction.

Linked Horizon is a project created by Revo—originally famous for Sound Horizon—so that he could “link” with other works.

Infused with Attack on Titan’s worldview, the exhilarating yet weighty lyrics set to Revo’s characteristically massive, even awe-inspiring sound captured the hearts of many.

It can be called a signature masterpiece representing Linked Horizon.

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A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

When you hear “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” what probably comes to mind is the theme song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” sung by Yoko Takahashi.

Many years have passed since its release, yet it continues to be loved by countless people.

It’s a classic that consistently ranks near the top of karaoke song charts.

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