[Showa Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 70s Anime Songs
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.
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[Showa Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 1970s Anime Songs (41–50)
Song of Steel JeegIchiro Mizuki
The 1975 robot anime theme song, woven from powerful vocals and melody, portrays an epic tale of a righteous hero battling an evil army.
With a valiant composition by Chuumei Watanabe and lyrics by Haruo Hayashi that stirringly express the protagonist’s sense of mission and responsibility, the piece is perfectly complemented by Ichirou Mizuki’s passionate singing.
Included on the album “Super Robot Spirits: Theme Song Best Collection 2,” this track has colored numerous iconic scenes of giant robots in combat.
It’s a recommended song for those who resonate with heroes of justice or are looking for an uplifting, courage-inspiring anthem.
[Showa Era Classics] A Collection of Nostalgic 1970s Anime Songs (51–60)
Oba-Q Drawing SongThe Green Peas
Shin Obake no Q-Tarō is a sequel to Obake no Q-Tarō and was broadcast from September 1971 to December 1972.
The ending theme was Oba-Q Ekaki-uta, sung by The Green Peas, and many children likely drew pictures of Q-chan while listening to this song.
Yawning GirlMitsuko Horie
Here is a song about Akubi-chan, a character from the anime Hakushon Daimaō.
Released in 1969, it shows the influence of Black music of the time alongside the theme song.
It was recorded by Mitsuko Horie—one of the so-called Four Queens of Anisong—when she was 12.
As expected of the Queen of Anisong, her singing has a commanding presence.
It was also released as a cheap, thin, colored disc known as a sonosheet back then, in addition to regular records.
It must have been popular with children.
Charge Man Ken!Hibari Children's Chorus
Chargeman Ken! is a TV anime produced by NAC.
It was originally a minor work, but a boom took off online in the 2000s, and it was even featured on Matsuko & Ariyoshi’s Angry New Party.
The opening theme is sung by the Hibari Children’s Choir.
Fight! AizenborgSunny Singers
Dinosaur War Aizenborg is one of Tsuburaya Productions’ Dinosaur Trilogy, depicting the battles between the D-Force and dinosaurs resurrected in the modern era.
As you can see in this video, its hallmark is the fusion of animation and tokusatsu (special effects).
The opening theme was sung by the Sunny Singers.
Song of Time BokanMasayuki Yamamoto
The very first installment in Tatsunoko Production’s Time Bokan series was Time Bokan, which became a hit with a peak viewership rating of 26.3%.
The opening theme, “Time Bokan no Uta,” is sung by Masayuki Yamamoto himself, who also wrote the lyrics and composed the music.
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.
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.