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[Showa Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 70s Anime Songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Back in the 1970s, many iconic anime that represent Japan were broadcast.

Not only the anime themselves, but their theme songs have also captivated many people since those days.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of nostalgic anime songs from the ’70s for those who remember that era.

We’ve picked everything from timeless standards you still hear often today to unforgettable classics you might not have heard recently but can hum the moment they start playing.

As you look back on those times, take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy these nostalgic masterpieces.

[Showa Era Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 1970s Anime Songs (51–60)

Go for it, Dokaben!koorogi’73

Koorogi ’73 “Do Your Best, Dokaben”

Go for it, Dokaben!koorogi'73

Shinji Mizushima’s signature work, Dokaben, can be called a masterpiece that stands as a landmark in the history of Japanese baseball manga.

When Dokaben was adapted into an anime, this song served as the first opening theme, and it is often discussed together with the series itself.

Throughout the song, it conveys who the protagonist, Taro Yamada, is as a person.

The music has a gentle atmosphere that mirrors the hero’s character while also carrying a sense of strength, evoking the image of his earnest dedication and tireless effort as he faces baseball head-on.

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In conclusion

We introduced a whole lineup of anime songs that represent the 1970s.

From timeless staples still sung today to classic old favorites, there was quite a variety.

No matter which song you listen to, it evokes the atmosphere of the time and brings back a sense of nostalgia.

Take this opportunity to give them a careful listen.