[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 |
| 1east | Like MelosShinya Chiba | play_arrow | The television anime that aired from 1985, Blue... |
| 2east | CobraYoko Maeno | play_arrow | The evolution of Shonen Jump told through the Psycho Gun |
| 3east | Hello, SadnessYuki Saito | play_arrow | Maison Ikkoku is a landmark in romance anime. |
| 4east | BEYOND THE TIMETM NETWORK | play_arrow | The final showdown movie of Char and Amuro |
| 5east | NIGHT OF SUMMERSIDEMasanori Ikeda | play_arrow | The classic 80s anime song by NOBODY is captivating. |
| 6east | Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP | play_arrow | Pioneering battle suits, a popular anime |
| 7east | Aim for the Top! ~Fly High~Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma | play_arrow | Classic sci-fi/robot OVA Gunbuster! |
| 8east | Mystical, Mysterious Adventure!Hiroki Takahashi | play_arrow | Dragon Ball’s famous song, a masterpiece by Hiroki Takahashi. |
| 9east | Dang Dang is on my mind.Yuma Nakamura | play_arrow | Yuma Nakamura's “Dang Dang Kininaru” |
| 10east | Gale ZabungulAkira Kushida | play_arrow | A robot anime set on a desert Earth |
| 11east | Love me gentlyTakako Ota | play_arrow | Memorable as the opening theme of Creamy Mami. |
| 12east | Come here, Perman.Katsue Miwa, Columbia Yurikago-kai | play_arrow | Fujiko F. Fujio’s anime “Perman” |
| 13east | Fate of FlameTETSU | play_arrow | A milestone of realistic anime depicting robot weapons |
| 14east | Take back the love!!Crystal King | play_arrow | 'Ai o Torimodose!!' is a famous song from Fist of the North Star. |
| 15east | Ninja Hattori-kunJunko Hori | play_arrow | Ninja Hattori-kun, a hallmark of long-running anime |
| 16east | You can do something.99Harmony | play_arrow | Captain main theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 17east | Ganmō Doki!Suzy Matsubara | play_arrow | Depicts the everyday life of Ganmo living in a human household. |
| 18east | STEPa-chi a-chi | play_arrow | Anime theme song by the twin duo a・chi-a・chi |
| 19east | Ro-Ro-Ro-Russian RouletteMeiko Nakahara | play_arrow | An anime about a beautiful duo active in a future world. |
| 20east | Dunbine, Fly!MIO | play_arrow | Dunbine, an anime theme song sung by MIO |
| 21east | It’s not an anime — oh ancient Earthlings who have forgotten your dreams —Masato Arai | play_arrow | Gundam ZZ: a shift from comedy to serious drama |
| 22east | Wai Wai WorldAdo Mizumori | play_arrow | Arale-chan, a smash hit in a popular anime. |
| 23east | Glory Covered in ScarsObo Takeshi | play_arrow | Tomorrow's Joe 1980s theme song, Take Shi Obo |
| 24east | The magic spell of love is ‘Sukitokimekitokisu.’Sayaka Ito | play_arrow | A comedy set at a ninja high school |
| 25east | From the depths of the heart to the water planetHiroko Moriguchi | play_arrow | A popular entry in the Gundam series: war and love |
| 26east | Love Song of LumYuko Matsuya | play_arrow | Anime theme song of Urusei Yatsura |
| 27east | CAT’S EYEAnri | play_arrow | The anime “Cat’s Eye” is Anri’s smash-hit song. |
| 28east | Burning HeroHiroyuki Okita | play_arrow | In the 1980s, the fiery theme song of Captain Tsubasa |
| 29east | My boyfriend is a pilot.Lynn Minmay (CV: Mari Iijima) | play_arrow | A masterpiece that marks the beginning of the Macross series |
| 30east | TouchYoshimi Iwasaki | play_arrow | Touch is a landmark of youth anime. |
| 31east | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR | play_arrow | Rats & Star’s hit song “Megumi no Hito” |
| 32east | Full of memoriesH₂O | play_arrow | Miyuki, a youth romantic comedy anime |
| 33east | Champion of the Universe! God MarsKazuho Hiura | play_arrow | Human drama and protagonists in robot anime |
| 34east | The Back-Finger-Pointed GroupThe Back-Finger-Pointed Group | play_arrow | An anime in which the five members of the Kimen-gumi are the main characters. |
| 35east | Bright EyesTAKU | play_arrow | Features of the robot anime Giant Gorg |
| 36east | Sorrowful WarriorDaisuke Inoue | play_arrow | A classic by Daisuke Inoue, known for Gundam movie theme songs |
| 37east | I am Machiko.Yuko Imada | play_arrow | A gag anime with lewd content |
| 38east | ABAYO FLY BYEYamagata Yukio | play_arrow | A work in the vein of the ‘special attack’ series of robot anime |
| 39east | Farewell, gentle daysMamoru Asada | play_arrow | Masterpiece of real robot anime, War of Independence |
| 40east | Summer MirageKanako Wada | play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love melody from the '80s |
| 41east | Glass MaskMariko Ashibe | play_arrow | Glass Mask anime OP, a masterpiece overflowing with emotion |
| 42east | Orphan HachiYuri Shimazaki | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts love and hope for a mother, and courage |
| 43east | The Ideon: Be InvokedIsao Taira | play_arrow | Masterpieces of robot anime: works by Tomino |
| 44east | Messenger of the Sun: Tetsujin 28-gogimmick | play_arrow | The second Tetsujin 28-go anime series is broadcast |
| 45east | See, spring has come.Ushirogami Hikaretai | play_arrow | A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season |
| 46east | I want to see what I want to see.KiKi | play_arrow | A coming-of-age story about a boy taking on basketball. |
| 47east | Toward the Future ~New Mighty Atom~ANKH | play_arrow | Atom anime, a story heading toward the future |
| 48east | I’m Sanpei the fishing fanatic.MOJO | play_arrow | A popular manga and anime about a boy who loves fishing |
| 49east | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW | play_arrow | A song of fresh young love and youth |
| 50east | Song of Hakushon DaimaoYuri Shimazaki | play_arrow | A classic that delights families with the Demon King’s heartwarming song |





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