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Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime theme songs.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
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.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Many of you probably still remember the theme songs from the anime you watched as children, even after becoming adults, right?

Even if you haven’t listened to them for decades, there are plenty of songs you can still hum along to today.

In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of nostalgic anime songs especially for those in their 50s!

We’ve gathered anime theme songs from the 1970s to the 1980s, so please take a look, and if you find something nostalgic, take your time and give it a good listen!

Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime tracks (1–10)

Hello, SadnessYuki Saito

Yuki Saito / Hello, Sadness ♪

Hello, Sadness — Yuki Saito

One of Yuki Saito’s signature songs, it is known as the first opening theme for the anime Maison Ikkoku.

The track is memorable for its clear, translucent vocals and its positive message of accepting sorrow as if it were a friend.

Released on March 21, 1986, it became a major hit, ranking high on the Oricon charts.

It is an important song in Saito’s career and helped cement her status in the 1980s idol scene.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to pursue new dreams after experiencing heartbreak or parting.

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Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP

Pegasus Fantasy – Make Up / YOYOKA’s 12th Birthday Session

Pegasus Fantasy MAKE-UP

As the opening theme for the anime Saint Seiya, this song captured the hearts of many fans with its fiery melody and powerful lyrics.

As one of MAKE-UP’s signature works, it has enjoyed enduring popularity over the years.

Released as a single on October 21, 1986, it is known as an emblematic piece for anime fans and 1980s Japanese pop culture.

Singing of the young Saints’ adventures and battles, as well as their dreams and hopes, this track inspires the courage to face adversity.

Its message, resonating with nostalgia, still sets the heart ablaze even today.

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Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki

Ichirou Mizuki “Mazinger Z / INFINITY Version” Music Video

Mazinger Z Mizuki Ichirō

The theme song of Mazinger Z, a TV anime based on an original work by Go Nagai and Dynamic Productions.

The vocalist, Ichiro Mizuki, is a heavyweight with an enormous repertoire of theme songs for hero anime and tokusatsu shows; his powerful, punchy voice—and his shout of “Z!” for Mazinger Z—became synonymous with Mizuki himself.

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Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s: classic and popular anime tracks (11–20)

Fly! GundamKo Ikeda, Feeling Free, Music Creation

Fly! Gundam

Fly! Gundam — Ko Ikeda, Feeling Free, Music Creation

The opening theme song of the first installment in the popular Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, the original Gundam.

The main vocalist, Ko Ikeda, is an actor who came from Shiki Theatre Company and Tokyo Kid Brothers, and his resonant, musical-theater-like singing voice is captivating.

Ikeda also sang the anime’s ending theme, “Forever Amuro.”

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Galaxy Express 999Godiego

Galaxy Express 999 – Godiego

Galaxy Express 999 Godiego

The theme song for the 1979 theatrical anime Galaxy Express 999, based on Leiji Matsumoto’s work.

The rock band Godiego, who were at the height of their popularity at the time, composed and performed it.

The composer was Yukihide Takekawa, who showcased his clear vocals, and the arrangement was by keyboardist Mickey Yoshino.

It reached No.

1 on The Best Ten, a popular Japanese music ranking TV show.

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Love me gentlyTakako Ota

Takako Ohta - Delicately In Love (Creamy Mami OP) Delicate ni Sukishite

Delicately Loving Takako Ohta

It’s widely known as a classic that represents 1980s idol pop.

It’s also famous as the theme song for the anime “Magical Angel Creamy Mami,” and I think it’s a track that has stayed in many people’s hearts.

Takako Ohta’s delicate yet powerful vocals are striking, brilliantly conveying the feelings of a girl in love.

Released on December 24, 2008, this work generated significant buzz, especially among anime fans of the time.

Since the lyrics depict the subtle emotions of a woman, it’s recommended for those who feel nostalgic about their youth.

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Full of memoriesH₂O

"Full of memories"—moved by a nostalgic melody

Memories Are Full H₂O

It’s a heartwarming song that gently embraces bittersweet memories of youth.

The lyrics, told from the perspective of a boy watching over a girl as she climbs the steps to adulthood, are striking and truly resonate with listeners.

Released on March 25, 1983 as the ending theme for the anime “Miyuki,” this track marked a major turning point for H2O.

It’s so well-loved that it’s even featured in middle and high school music classes, making it a perfect song for looking back on memories with someone special or indulging in a sense of nostalgia.

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