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.
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Anime songs recommended for people in their 40s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (71–80)
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu
Once the intro starts playing, your excitement shoots through the roof—what a classic, “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA.” All the Dragon Ball tracks are amazing, but this one is absolutely essential.
The lyrics and vocals are so thrilling you can’t help but think, “Now this is an anime song!” For those of that generation, it’s an irresistible tune.
And now that we’re adults, this song can still give us a real boost of energy!
God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)
Even people who aren’t into anime have probably heard the name The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya at least once.
This is a song performed within the show.
It features a powerful band sound—especially the guitar, which is incredibly cool.
Transcending the label of an anime song, it’s loved by many for the appeal of the track itself.
100% CourageHikaru GENJI
This song was used as the theme for the anime Nintama Rantarō.
It has been passed down and sung by many idol groups from Johnny & Associates, and continues to be featured as the opening theme.
With its refreshing, lively pop sound, it’s a track that gives you courage, energy, and motivation.
Brave RaideenShimon Masato
Set to a march-like midtempo that lifts the spirit, the song—paired with Masato Shimon’s expansive vocals—feels as if it portrays a radiant guardian of the skies soaring through the light.
Its friendly, accessible melody, beloved by children and adults alike, vividly depicts a righteous hero’s bravery, infused with a sense of duty to protect peace and a steadfast resolve to carry the hopes of the people.
Broadcast as the opening theme for a robot anime that began in April 1975, it earned high acclaim as a masterpiece that perfectly captured the show’s worldview.
In November 1980, a soundtrack album was released by Nippon Columbia, and it continues to captivate many fans.
It’s a track that, when played during your morning commute to work or school, makes you feel like the protagonist yourself and gives you the courage to face a brand-new day.
See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai
A refreshing song celebrating the arrival of spring has been delivered by Ushirogami Hikaretai.
It expresses the exhilaration and anticipation that come with the changing seasons, set to a bright and lively melody.
The lyrics leave a strong impression with their gentle sensitivity to the love and happiness overflowing in nature—spring’s buoyant warmth, the murmur of a brook, and the hope of new romance.
The track was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuideni Tonchinkan,” and after its release in February 1988, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear at the start of a new season, a work that lingers in the heart along with fond memories.
Doraemon SongYamano Satoko
It’s the theme song of the national anime Doraemon.
For those in their 30s, when you think of Doraemon, this song comes to mind more than the theme that came after the voice cast changed.
Depending on the era, various voice actors, artists, and celebrities have performed it.
Part of the fun is looking for the version you like best.
Full of memoriesH₂O
It’s a heartwarming song that gently wraps sweet-and-sour memories of youth.
Told from the perspective of a boy watching over a girl as she climbs the steps toward adulthood, the lyrics are striking and truly resonate with listeners.
Released on March 25, 1983 as the ending theme for the anime “Miyuki,” the song marked a major turning point for H2O.
So beloved that it’s even covered in middle and high school music classes, it’s the perfect track for looking back on memories with someone special or indulging in a wave of nostalgia.