Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime theme songs.
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!
Playlist
| Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime theme songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | The TV anime City H… based on the original work by Tsukasa Hojo |
| 2 | Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s signature song, the theme of “Maison Ikkoku.” |
| 3 | Do You Remember Love?Iijima Mari |  play_arrow | The moving impact of the Macross theme song “Do You Remember Love?” |
| 4 | BEYOND THE TIME (Beyond the Möbius Universe)TM NETWORK |  | TM NE… released in March 1988 |
| 5 | Dunbine, fly!MIO |  play_arrow | The classic anime of the 80s, Aura Battler Dunbine... |
| 6 | Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Written and composed by Hideaki Tokunaga, Fuji Tele... |
| 7 | From the depths of the heart to the water planetMoriguchi Hiroko |  play_arrow | As Hiroko Moriguchi’s debut single in 19... |
| 8 | Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | A TV adaptation based on the original work by Go Nagai and Dynamic Productions... |
| 9 | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko |  play_arrow | The popular anime Urusei Yatsura, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original work… |
| 10 | Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the anime Saint Seiya… |
| 11 | Fly! GundamIkeda Kou, Fīringu Furī, Myūjikku Kurieishon |  play_arrow | The first installment of the popular anime 'Gundam' series, ... |
| 12 | Galaxy Express 999Godiego |  play_arrow | Based on Leiji Matsumoto’s original work, the 1979 theatrical release… |
| 13 | Love me gentlyOta Takako |  play_arrow | An iconic 1980s song that represents the era, used as an anime theme |
| 14 | Full of memoriesH₂O |  play_arrow | It will gently embrace those sweet-and-sour memories of youth... |
| 15 | CAT’S EYEAnri |  play_arrow | The signature work by Anri released in 1983… |
| 16 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | When it comes to Yoshimi Iwasaki’s signature songs, this track is the one… |
| 17 | City Hunter ~Don’t Let Love Fade~Kohiruimaki Kahoru |  play_arrow | One of Kahoru Kohiruimaki’s signature songs, and an ani... |
| 18 | Kinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akira |  play_arrow | The theme song of an anime that was popular in the 1980s… |
| 19 | Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu |  play_arrow | Released in 1984, the anime Fist of the North... |
| 20 | Lupin the Third Theme Song IIChārī Kōsei |  play_arrow | The e... of the first season of the popular anime Lupin the Third |
| 21 | Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao |  play_arrow | Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto was the director—was it 1974...? |
| 22 | The Song of DevilmanJūda Keizō, Bōkaru Shoppu |  play_arrow | The TV anime Devilman, based on the original work by Go Nagai... |
| 23 | Little Meg the Witch GirlMaekawa Yōko |  play_arrow | The anime produced by Hiromi Pro, “Witch Girl Meg Cha… |
| 24 | Carrying YouInoue Azumi |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from “Castle in the Sky” |
| 25 | Cutie HoneyMaekawa Yōko |  play_arrow | It’s going to get remade, and there will even be a live-action movie... |
| 26 | Daichan Counting SongYoshida Yoshimi |  play_arrow | An adaptation based on Noboru Kawasaki’s original work and produced by Tatsunoko Production... |
| 27 | Candy♥CandyHorie Mitsuko |  play_arrow | When a woman listens to it, she feels as if she’s back in her girlhood… |
| 28 | For whomNarita Ken with Koorogi ’73 |  play_arrow | The anime Cyborg, based on an original work by Shotaro Ishinomori… |
| 29 | Go! Go! TritonHide YukI, Suginami Jidō Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | They rose to fight the Poseidon clan that ruled the continent… |
| 30 | Obake no Q-TaroHori Ayako / Nyū Roiyaru |  play_arrow | It aired on the Nippon TV network from 1971 to 1972… |
| 31 | Please tell me.Ijū Kayoko, Nerī Shuwarutsu |  play_arrow | An anime adaptation based on Johanna Spyri’s novel… |
| 32 | Aim for the Ace!Ōsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | Rinko Yamamoto, serialized in Weekly Margaret… |
| 33 | Fushigi na MelmoIdehara Chikako, Yangu Furesshu |  play_arrow | Te… that aired from 1971 to 1972 |
| 34 | Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke |  play_arrow | A classic by Daisuke Inoue, known for Gundam movie theme songs |
| 35 | Ojamanga Yamada-kunkoorogi’73 |  play_arrow | Broadcast from 1980 to 1982, … |
| 36 | Blue waterMorikawa Miho |  play_arrow | A classic that conveys hope and bonds with a refreshing singing voice |
| 37 | Song of Sally the WitchSuri Gureisesu, Sonoda Ken’ichi to Dekishī Kingusu |  play_arrow | A girls’ television anime that aired in 1966... |
| 38 | Go, Go, Hyūma!Ansanhburu Bokka |  play_arrow | Originally written by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Noboru Kawasaki… |
| 39 | Ashita no JoeBito Isao |  play_arrow | Based on an original story by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba... |
| 40 | Wacky RacesKēshī Asanuma |  play_arrow | The American animated series broadcast in 1970, “... |
| 41 | Genius BakabonAidoru Fō |  play_arrow | The anime adaptation of Fujio Akatsuka’s original work “Genius Bakabon” (Tensai Bakabon) is... |
| 42 | Gutsy FrogIshikawa Susumu, Arakawa Shounen Shoujo Gasshoutai |  play_arrow | I can tell what song it is just from the opening “biyo~n.” |
| 43 | The Song of Karan KoronKato Midori, Misuzu Jido Gasshodan |  play_arrow | Broadcast from 1971 to 1972, … |
| 44 | Tom and JerryUmeki Mari, Fō Koinzu |  play_arrow | The popular American cartoon “Tom and Jerry”... |
| 45 | Babel IIMizuki Ichirō |  | A fiery song about a psychic boy who protects world peace |
| 46 | Now the Earth awakensNaosumi Kamata, Yuko Yamaji |  play_arrow | The television ani… that was broadcast on NHK in 1978 |
| 47 | Gamba’s SongKawahara Hiromasa |  play_arrow | Express courage and bonds in a 1970s anime-style cheer song |
| 48 | Make way for Lord Kunimatsu!Yamamoto Kiyoko |  play_arrow | An anime by Tetsuya Chiba that aired in the early 1970s… |
| 49 | Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip |
| 50 | To the Rock RiverŌsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting the friendship between a boy and a raccoon |
| 51 | Song of Time BokanYamamoto Masayuki, Sakamoto Jidō Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | The ta… that aired from 1975 to 1976 |
| 52 | Go, Skeleton!Roiyaru Naitsu |  play_arrow | A popular gag anime produced by Tatsunoko Production, 19… |
| 53 | Oak Wood MocOnogi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A heartwarming, nostalgic classic for children |
| 54 | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | A woman's bittersweet feelings as she changes herself for love |
| 55 | Dororon Enma-kunNakayama Chinatsu |  | It aired on the Fuji TV network from 1973 to 1974… |
| 56 | Champion Samurai GiantsRoiyaru Naitsu |  play_arrow | Broadcast from 1973 to 1974, ... |
| 57 | Orphan HachiShimazaki Yuri |  play_arrow | The TV anime Orphan ... produced by Tatsunoko Production |
| 58 | Yattodetaman Boogie-Woogie LadySuzuki Hiromitsu |  play_arrow | The fifth installment in the popular anime series 'Time Bokan'... |
| 59 | Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballChiba Yumi, Yangu Furesshu, Koorogi ’73 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that expresses a passionate love for baseball |
| 60 | Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams |
| 61 | Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro |  play_arrow | A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations |
| 62 | Brave RaideenShimon Masato |  play_arrow | Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice |
| 63 | Fly! Grendizersasaki isao |  play_arrow | A valiant hero theme that protects world peace |
| 64 | Together with Don ChuckŌsugi Kumiko |  | An adorable theme song from a 1970s anime |
| 65 | See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season |
| 66 | Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue |  play_arrow | Songs of friendship and energy conveyed by anime theme songs |
| 67 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindYasuda Narumi |  play_arrow | Narumi Yasuda passionately sang the theme song of the Valley of the Wind. |
| 68 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi's Evangelion theme song transcends generations. |
| 69 | Defeat Galactor!Koromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | Gatchaman ending theme song |
| 70 | HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul |
| 71 | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | Introduction to the theme songs of Kiteretsu Daihyakka |
| 72 | The Song of DevilmanJuda Keizō |  play_arrow | A popular anime song about a protagonist who fights for justice using demonic powers |
| 73 | Fight! Polymersasaki isao |  play_arrow | Powerful songs from 70s hero anime |
| 74 | Orphan Hachishimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | The heartwarming theme song of Orphaned Bee Hutch |
| 75 | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |
| 76 | The Star of the SeineKoromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | A Girl’s Tale from the French Revolution: A Beautiful Singing Voice |
| 77 | Song of Steel JeegMizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | The valiant spirit of robot anime theme songs |
| 78 | Turn the roulette of fateZARD |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece that brings the courage to live |
| 79 | Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song |