Including global smash hits! Anime songs recommended for Gen Z
In the past, anime songs were often closely tied to the content of their shows and felt somewhat distinct from mainstream J-pop.
In the Heisei era, however, famous artists’ tracks began to be used, and songs written specifically for anime by those artists even became massive hits.
As a result, the nature and reputation of anime songs changed significantly.
This time, we’re introducing anime songs recommended for Gen Z—those who likely spent their childhood or teen years during that era.
From nostalgic tunes to global mega-hits, enjoy the selection!
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- [2026] Recommended Anisongs for Middle Schoolers: Theme Songs and Insert Songs from Popular Anime
- When you want to hype it up with your peers! Karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z
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- Anime songs that were hits in the 1990s. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
- Revival hits driven by social media! Classic Showa-era songs popular with Gen Z
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- Recommended anime songs for people in their 50s. Classic and popular anime theme songs.
- For those chasing dreams and goals! Support songs recommended for Gen Z
Including global mega-hits! Anime songs recommended for Gen Z (51–60)
I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei
Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating digital dance sound, it delivers a message that hits straight to the heart.
It’s a track by Suisei Hoshimachi, featured as an insert song in the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, released in February 2025.
Perfectly matching the world of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, the song brilliantly heightens the story’s excitement.
Pay attention to the lyrics, which evoke the courage to stay true to your beliefs and the strength to face adversity.
How about giving it a listen when you want to lift your spirits?
PlazmaYonezu Kenshi
It’s a work with a grand world-building and a profound message.
It’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu, released in January 2025 as the theme for the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
The lyrics center on challenge and hope, paired with energetic musicality.
It’s crafted to resonate with themes the Mobile Suit Gundam series has explored over the years—war and peace, and personal struggle.
If you’re striving to keep looking forward amid days of conflict, give it a listen.
Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi – SKYBREAKER –Nishikawa Takanori
The music that colors this sweeping tale is brought back to life by Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.
It’s a perfect fit for the world of wuxia fantasy, with powerful singing and a dynamic sound that grabs you from the start.
Released digitally in December 2024 as the opening theme for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, the song also features Nishikawa as a character voice in the series, reflecting his deep connection to the work.
Expressing the grand world and the characters’ inner conflicts through music, this track is highly recommended listening before you watch the drama or film.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song features a gentle, enveloping melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, capturing the sparkle of youth.
The page of adolescence depicted by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE carefully weaves together the anxiety, loneliness, and hope that everyone experiences.
Its sound balances nostalgia with freshness, giving you the courage to face bittersweet memories.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
This track is perfect for performing at school festivals or singing at karaoke.
Its catchy melody and refreshing vocals will help create lasting memories with your classmates.
In conclusion
This time we introduced anime songs recommended for Gen Z—how did you like them? Even if you don’t know the anime, many of these tracks are ones you’ve probably heard at least once.
They’re perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke with people your age, so be sure to check them out!