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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 (31–40)

Fushigi na MelmoChikako Idehara, Young Fresh

Fushigi na Melmo [OP/ED]

Fushigina Melmo, Chikako Idehara, Young Fresh

The theme song of the TV anime Fushigi na Melmo, based on Osamu Tezuka’s work, which aired from 1971 to 1972.

Its sound is reminiscent of a musical film soundtrack, paired with a melody evocative of French girl pop—an enchanting combination.

The vocals by child-actor-turned-singer Chikako Idehara add a certain sense of precariousness to the performance.

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Song of Sally the WitchThe Three Graces, Kenichi Sonoda and the Dixie Kings

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Song of Sally the Witch - Three Graces, Kenichi Sonoda and the Dixie Kings

The theme song of Sally the Witch, the pioneering girls’ TV anime that aired in 1966 and is based on a work by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.

Its light, Dixieland jazz-style sound is performed by the Dixieland Kings led by trombonist Kenichi Sonoda.

The tight harmonies are provided by the Three Graces, a female vocal trio who achieved a million-seller with Yama no Rosaria (Rosalia of the Mountain).

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Tom and JerryMari Umeki, The Four Coins

[Nostalgic Anime] Tom and Jerry Theme Song [Uncut Version]

Tom and Jerry Umeki Mari, The Four Coins

The theme song for the popular American cartoon Tom and Jerry.

It was created specifically for broadcasts in Japan, with lyrics and composition by Toriro Miki, who was a master of commercial jingles at the time.

Lead vocalist Mari Umeki sings with rich expression.

Its jazzy musical style and subtly philosophical lyrics are part of its charm.

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Go, Go, Hyūma!Ensemble Bocca

Giant's Star OP [Go, Go, Hyūma!]

Go, Go, Hyūma Ensemble Bocca

The theme song of the anime “Star of the Giants,” based on an original story by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Noboru Kawasaki.

Its appeal lies in a powerful, march-like melody.

The same song is used for both the opening and ending.

The “Hyūma” in the title refers to the protagonist, Hyūma Hoshi, from Star of the Giants.

The performing group, Ensemble Bocca, was a vocal group whose main repertoire consisted of locally commissioned theme songs.

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Ashita no JoeIsao Bito

Opening Collection: Ashita no Joe

Tomorrow's Joe Bito Isao

The theme song of the TV anime Ashita no Joe, based on an original story by Asao Takamori with artwork by Tetsuya Chiba.

The lyrics were written by Shuji Terayama, a poet and playwright.

The vocalist, Isao Bito, debuted as a child acrobat and later became active as a rock singer.

His punchy vocals match the character of Joe Yabuki.

The scat singing by Bito that appears in the middle of the theme song sparked various speculations—some say “Bito forgot the lyrics,” others that “Terayama’s lyrics weren’t finished in time”—but the truth remains unknown.

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Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s: classic and popular anime tracks (41–50)

Now the Earth awakensNaosumi Kamata, Yuko Yamaji

“Mirai Shounen Conan” intro.

Naosumi Kamata and Yuko Yamaji: The Earth Awakens Now

The theme song of the TV anime Future Boy Conan, which aired on NHK in 1978.

It is also known as Hayao Miyazaki’s directorial debut.

The soaring vocals of Naosumi Kamata and the clear, pure voice of Yuko Yamaji create a gentle, positive tone that evokes a sense of the future.

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Wacky RacesCasey Asanuma

Chiki Chiki Machine Fierce Race Japanese Version Opening

Chiki Chiki Machine: Wild Race Casey Asanuma

The theme song for the American animated series Wacky Races, which aired in 1970.

When it was broadcast in Japan as a dubbed version, a Japanese TV network created its own original theme.

It’s a kitschy song featuring Casey Asanuma’s wild vocals and, for some reason, bursts of enka style.

The direction where children’s voices express the inner thoughts of Dick Dastardly is also quite peculiar.

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