Anime songs recommended for people in their 40s, from nostalgic classics to the latest hits.
The music we loved as kids somehow sticks with us even after we grow up, doesn’t it?
In an unexpected moment, a song can start playing in your mind along with scenes from back then.
It brings on an indescribable feeling of nostalgia.
In this article, we’ve put together anime songs that people in their 40s will definitely want to check out.
Whether you were glued to the TV watching anime as a child, or you’re just getting into anime now, this is for you.
You might even find yourself time-traveling back to your childhood.
Anime songs recommended for people in their 40s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (1–10)
Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP
A song by the rock band MAKE-UP, led by Nobuo “NoB” Yamada.
Used as the opening theme for the anime Saint Seiya, it even includes the anime’s title in the lyrics, making it a quintessential “anisong.” Its catchy vocal phrases and cool sound have kept it beloved for years, and NoB himself has re-recorded it with the band—truly a timeless classic.
Get WildTM NETWORK
A song by the legendary music unit featuring Tetsuya Komuro, the producer who sparked the TK boom in the 1990s.
It became an explosive hit as the ending theme for the anime City Hunter and has been loved across generations for many years.
This catchy yet tension-filled classic evokes the anime’s hard-boiled vibe.
TouchYoshimi Iwasaki
This is the song used as the first-season theme for the hugely popular anime Touch.
Yoshimi Iwasaki’s lustrous vocals, sung over a rock sound, are beautiful.
It’s a track that makes you want to listen while recalling the anime’s iconic scenes, like the one where Minami Asakura bursts into tears or the moment when Tatsuya Uesugi confesses his feelings to her.
Take back the love!!Crystal King
A song by Crystal King used as the opening theme for the anime Fist of the North Star.
The exhilarating contrast between the piercing high vocals and the powerful low vocals brings a refreshing edge to a work known for its frequent violent and grotesque depictions.
Though it is an anime theme song, it has been covered by numerous artists, making it a true gem.
Smile BombMasako Mawatari
Yu Yu Hakusho is one of manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi’s signature works, and its anime adaptation was also a hit, with an average viewer rating of 17.6%.
The opening theme is Smile Bomb, sung by Matsuko Mawatari.
Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 45th.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
This song is characterized by its refreshing melody and lyrics that gradually intensify the feeling of being in love.
Captivated by the other person’s smile, it conveys a positive determination to break free from the darkness and the courage to embark on a new adventure.
Released in March 1996 by FIELD OF VIEW, the track features a powerful performance by the band and emotive vocals in perfect harmony, and it also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.
With heartwarming lyrics by Izumi Sakai and a memorable melodic line by Tetsurō Oda, this is a highly recommended song for those who want to relate to the feelings of being in love or look back on memories of their youth.
Love Song of LumYuko Matsuya
This is the song used for the opening of the anime Urusei Yatsura, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original work.
The anime was truly a wild, slapstick comedy, but it was the kind that becomes addictive.
How about reminiscing about those days while listening to a song that feels like it speaks for Lum’s feelings toward Ataru Moroboshi?