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 Newest Hits (11–20)
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Neon Genesis Evangelion is an anime that sparked a social phenomenon and remains highly popular today.
Its theme song, A Cruel Angel’s Thesis, sung by Yoko Takahashi, peaked at No.
27 on the Oricon charts and became a hit, selling over 500,000 copies.
I’m sure many of you often sing it at karaoke.
I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki
The moving 1993 hit “Anata Dake Mitsumeteru” is a classic that deeply resonates with people in their 30s who remember that era.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK, the song continues to be loved by many fans today.
Maki Ohguro’s passionate vocals and lyrics that vividly express a woman in love deliver an undying sense of emotion.
The way she portrays romance is sprinkled with the trends and culture of the time, conveying the spirit of the ’90s to the present.
Why not listen again and relive those unforgettable, fiery feelings?
Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY
It’s a landmark anime song that unfolds a dramatic, grand-scale worldview.
Featuring Hironobu Kageyama’s powerful vocals and BROADWAY’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound, it’s an irresistibly compelling track.
The lyrics, depicting the mission and friendship of warriors who fight with their lives shining, and their hope for the future, are sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Released in May 1988, it gained popularity as the opening theme for a TV Asahi anime.
In May 2019, a male contestant who performed this song on NHK Nodo Jiman was crowned the first Reiwa-era anime song champion.
Highly recommended not only for those who enjoyed anime in their youth, but for anyone with a fiery spirit.
Love is thrill, shock, and suspenseAiuChi Rina
This is Rina Aiuchi’s signature song and the one that brought her widespread recognition.
It was used as a Detective Conan opening theme, and the animation of Conan doing the para-para dance became a hot topic at the time.
Her powerful vocals are really cool—it makes me want to rewatch the anime.
TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Many people might feel nostalgic about it as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
It’s a rock number marked by the glamour of glam rock and a danceable beat that makes you want to move.
Kazuya Yoshii’s sultry vocals blend perfectly with the band’s distinctive sensual vibe, captivating listeners.
Released in February 1996 as a double A-side single, this track was a recut from the classic album FOUR SEASONS.
There’s even an anecdote that Yoshii strongly pushed to release it as a single at the time, making it a song that captures the band’s upward momentum.
The chorus has a wonderful sense of openness, making it perfect for getting fired up with friends of the same generation.
Don’t turn me into a wild filly.nishio etsuko
It was chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime Ranma 1/2, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s work.
The playful wordplay and the lyrics that reflect the anime’s content make it really fun to listen to, don’t they? Doesn’t it bring back memories of being engrossed in the slightly goofy battles and storylines of Ranma, the high school boy who turns into a girl when splashed with hot water?
Recommended anime songs for people in their 40s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (21–30)
Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai
We present a classic idol pop masterpiece from the 1980s, sourced from rare recordings.
Set to a powerful yet beautiful melody line, the song richly expresses a yearning for and desire to understand a free-spirited transfer student.
Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Tsutomu Goto’s composition blend perfectly, resulting in a fresh and captivating track.
Released by Ushirogami Hikaretai in November 1987, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuide ni Tonchinkan” and is also included on the album BAB.
It’s the perfect tune for anyone wanting to indulge in a sense of nostalgia.