[Nostalgic] A roundup of anime songs and theme songs that were hits in the 1980s
The 1980s were a time when TV anime boosted both its quality and presence alongside advances in technology.
And when it comes to anime songs from that era, the mainstream was tracks that boldly put passion front and center, often with the series title right in the song name.
I bet you’ve got a few unforgettable classics that still stick with you.
In this article, we’ll be introducing hit anime songs from the ’80s one after another.
It’s a playlist that’s perfect for rekindling your childhood spirit—or making brand-new discoveries!
Playlist
| [Nostalgic] A roundup of anime songs and theme songs that were hits in the 1980s | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Like MelosChiba Shinya | play_arrow | The television anime that aired from 1985, Blue... |
| 2 | NIGHT OF SUMMERSIDEIkeda Masanori | play_arrow | The classic 80s anime song by NOBODY is captivating. |
| 3 | BEYOND THE TIMETM NETWORK | play_arrow | The final showdown movie of Char and Amuro |
| 4 | Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki | play_arrow | Maison Ikkoku is a landmark in romance anime. |
| 5 | Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP | play_arrow | Pioneering battle suits, a popular anime |
| 6 | CobraMaeno Yoko | play_arrow | The evolution of Shonen Jump told through the Psycho Gun |
| 7 | Aim for the Top! ~Fly High~Hidaka Noriko, Sakuma Rei | play_arrow | Classic sci-fi/robot OVA Gunbuster! |
| 8 | Mystical, Mysterious Adventure!Takahashi Hiroki | play_arrow | Dragon Ball’s famous song, a masterpiece by Hiroki Takahashi. |
| 9 | STEPa-chi a-chi | play_arrow | Anime theme song by the twin duo a・chi-a・chi |
| 10 | Dang Dang is on my mind.Nakamura Yuma | play_arrow | Yuma Nakamura's “Dang Dang Kininaru” |
| 11 | Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu | play_arrow | 'Ai o Torimodose!!' is a famous song from Fist of the North Star. |
| 12 | Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue, Koromubia Yurikago-kai | play_arrow | Fujiko F. Fujio’s anime “Perman” |
| 13 | Love me gentlyOta Takako | play_arrow | Memorable as the opening theme of Creamy Mami. |
| 14 | Gale ZabungulKushida Akira | play_arrow | A robot anime set on a desert Earth |
| 15 | Ganmō Doki!Sūjī Matsubara | play_arrow | Depicts the everyday life of Ganmo living in a human household. |
| 16 | You can do something.99Harmony | play_arrow | Captain main theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 17 | Ro-Ro-Ro-Russian RouletteNakahara Meiko | play_arrow | An anime about a beautiful duo active in a future world. |
| 18 | Ninja Hattori-kunHori Ayako | play_arrow | Ninja Hattori-kun, a hallmark of long-running anime |
| 19 | Fate of FlameTETSU | play_arrow | A milestone of realistic anime depicting robot weapons |
| 20 | Wai Wai WorldMizumori Ado | play_arrow | Arale-chan, a smash hit in a popular anime. |
| 21 | Glory Covered in Scarsobotakeshi | play_arrow | Tomorrow's Joe 1980s theme song, Take Shi Obo |
| 22 | Dunbine, Fly!MIO | play_arrow | Dunbine, an anime theme song sung by MIO |
| 23 | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko | play_arrow | Anime theme song of Urusei Yatsura |
| 24 | The magic spell of love is ‘Sukitokimekitokisu.’Itō Sayaka | play_arrow | A comedy set at a ninja high school |
| 25 | CAT’S EYEAnri | play_arrow | The anime “Cat’s Eye” is Anri’s smash-hit song. |
| 26 | My boyfriend is a pilot.Rin Minmei (CV:Iijima Mari) | play_arrow | A masterpiece that marks the beginning of the Macross series |
| 27 | The Back-Finger-Pointed Groupushiroyubi-sasaregumi | play_arrow | An anime in which the five members of the Kimen-gumi are the main characters. |
| 28 | From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko | play_arrow | A popular entry in the Gundam series: war and love |
| 29 | It’s not an anime — oh ancient Earthlings who have forgotten your dreams —Arai Masato | play_arrow | Gundam ZZ: a shift from comedy to serious drama |
| 30 | Full of memoriesH₂O | play_arrow | Miyuki, a youth romantic comedy anime |
| 31 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR | play_arrow | Rats & Star’s hit song “Megumi no Hito” |
| 32 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi | play_arrow | Touch is a landmark of youth anime. |
| 33 | Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki | play_arrow | In the 1980s, the fiery theme song of Captain Tsubasa |
| 34 | Glass MaskAshibe Mariko | play_arrow | Glass Mask anime OP, a masterpiece overflowing with emotion |
| 35 | Champion of the Universe! God MarsHiura Kazuho | play_arrow | Human drama and protagonists in robot anime |
| 36 | Bright EyesTAKU | play_arrow | Features of the robot anime Giant Gorg |
| 37 | ABAYO FLY BYEYamagata Yukio | play_arrow | A work in the vein of the ‘special attack’ series of robot anime |
| 38 | Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke | play_arrow | A classic by Daisuke Inoue, known for Gundam movie theme songs |
| 39 | Messenger of the Sun: Tetsujin 28-gogimikku | play_arrow | The second Tetsujin 28-go anime series is broadcast |
| 40 | See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai | play_arrow | A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season |
| 41 | Orphan Hachishimazaki yuri | play_arrow | The heartwarming theme song of Orphaned Bee Hutch |
| 42 | I am Machiko.Imada Yuko | play_arrow | A gag anime with lewd content |
| 43 | I want to see what I want to see.KiKi | play_arrow | A coming-of-age story about a boy taking on basketball. |
| 44 | Summer MirageWada Kanako | play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love melody from the '80s |
| 45 | Farewell, gentle daysAsada Mamoru | play_arrow | Masterpiece of real robot anime, War of Independence |
| 46 | Toward the Future ~New Mighty Atom~ANKH | play_arrow | Atom anime, a story heading toward the future |
| 47 | The Ideon: Be Invokedtairaisao | play_arrow | Masterpieces of robot anime: works by Tomino |
| 48 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW | play_arrow | A refreshing song filled with young love and courage |
| 49 | I’m Sanpei the fishing fanatic.MOJO | play_arrow | A popular manga and anime about a boy who loves fishing |
| 50 | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri | play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |


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