Anime songs recommended for people in their 40s, from nostalgic classics to the latest hits.

Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue

Come here, Perman.

A theme song that captured the hearts of children who love anime based on Fujiko F.

Fujio’s works! Its bright, rhythmic melody and sincere lyrics fill you with a warm feeling, as if you can hear a friend calling from far away.

Katsu’e Miwa’s lively vocals gently convey the importance of friendship and helping one another, making it a wonderful track.

The single, released by Nippon Columbia in March 1983, was also used in the 2003 theatrical film, and since 2011 it has been adopted as the approaching-train melody at Noborito Station in Kawasaki.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart is tired, when you want to help someone, or when you wish to bask in nostalgic memories.

Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki

TV anime “Captain Tsubasa” non-credit ending sequence

A towering landmark of anime songs that sings of dreams and passion over samba rhythms and a catchy melody! This masterpiece briskly and humorously portrays the presence, skill, and influence of an ace player.

Hiroyuki Okita’s refreshing vocals brilliantly capture the allure of soccer and the throbbing energy of youth.

Released in 1983 as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Captain Tsubasa, it became a classic that helped spark the soccer boom.

In 2018, it was remade by Ryuhei Maruyama of Kanjani Eight.

It’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of everyone striving toward their dreams—not just soccer fans—and one we highly recommend you listen to.

Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki

Very!! Lucky Man OP Full 'The Song of Lucky Man'

Aki Yashiro’s “Lucky Man no Uta,” beloved as the opening theme for the anime “Totto! Luckyman,” has been a special, nostalgia-filled song for people in their 30s since its 1994 release.

The anime itself depicts the exploits of Luckyman, a hero blessed by the stars of fortune, and this song, with its catchy melody, gives listeners the energy to face each day with positivity.

Yashiro’s vocals—both powerful and relaxed—offer a perspective that helps us find small joys in everyday life and bring a refreshing breeze to the heart.

It’s an enduring classic that anyone will find themselves humming along to.

100% CourageHikaru GENJI

Courage 100% / NYC Cover [Tried a Solo Acoustic Performance]

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.

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Brave RaideenShimon Masato

Brave Raideen

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.