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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Recommended anime songs for people in their 40s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (21–30)
Cat’s EyeAnri
A song by singer-songwriter Anri that served as the opening theme for the anime Cat’s Eye.
It’s a pop number with a mysterious vibe that perfectly fits a show about a beautiful phantom thief who hides her identity and targets works of art.
Sharing its title with the anime, the song is widely known across generations, and for many people, the anime and the track are inseparably linked in their memories.
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
When it comes to karaoke anime classics, this is the one! It’s the theme song from the anime Digimon Adventure.
It’s highly recommended for karaoke—everyone knows it, so you can sing it together, and the song itself is super cool, so it’s sure to get the crowd pumped.
Recommended anime songs for people in their 40s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (31–40)
When the cherries ripenKatō Tokiko
It was used in 1992 as an insert song in Porco Rosso.
The original piece is a song representative of French chanson.
In the film, it is sung by Tokiko Kato, who plays Madame Gina, and there is also a scene depicting it being performed in French.
Country RoadHon’na Yoko
It’s the ending theme of Whisper of the Heart, released in 1995.
Sung by voice actress Youko Honna, the song is a Japanese-language cover of the American popular song “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The original version itself is used as the film’s opening theme.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
It was featured in the anime film Five Centimeters per Second, which has a fantastic atmosphere.
The song, almost like a narration, skillfully expresses the hearts of a man and woman who grow apart as they become adults.
The acoustic guitar sounds incredibly soothing.
GHOST SWEEPERHarada Chie
There must be some of you who were glued to the TV watching anime.
This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime “GS Mikami.” It’s sung by Chie Harada and was released in 1993.
The energetic rhythm and light, breezy melody are wonderful! The arrangement conveys the protagonist’s dynamism, and it pairs beautifully with the clear, transparent vocals.
It portrays a strong woman facing challenges and delivers a positive message.
It’s an exciting track that sparks a sense of adventure.
Highly recommended when you want to recapture the feelings of your childhood.
Genesis of AquarionAKINO from bless4
The theme song of “Genesis of Aquarion” is a masterpiece that blends AKINO’s clear vocals with Yoko Kanno’s grand sound! No matter how many times I listen, the exhilarating melody and the expansive, larger-than-life lyrics leave a strong impression, and I think it’s a classic that perfectly ties into the anime’s world.
Released in April 2005 and used as the anime’s opening theme, it became a big hit.
Even just listening to the song lets you feel the show’s exciting atmosphere.
It’s a track that fires you up every time you hear it, so give it a listen when you’re taking on something new or chasing your dreams!