[Nostalgic] A special feature on legendary anime theme songs: revisiting those classic tracks
Do you have any anime songs that suddenly start playing in your head? The theme songs from the shows you used to watch, glued to the TV and looking forward to every week—don’t you still find yourself humming them without thinking? Those nostalgic melodies that whisked you away into the world of anime… they vividly bring back the memories and emotions of that time, don’t they? In this article, we’ll be introducing lots of “nostalgic anime songs”! Be sure to read to the end!
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[Nostalgic] A special feature on legendary anime theme songs: revisiting those classic hits (81–90)
Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro

This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.
Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.
Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.
Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.
Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.
Genesis of AquarionAKINO

It’s the opening theme of Genesis of Aquarion.
Even people who haven’t seen the anime might know the song.
It’s also featured in pachinko machines.
It consistently ranks high in karaoke charts and is a crowd-pleaser.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

It’s the opening theme of Fullmetal Alchemist.
Isn’t this the song that catapulted Asian Kung-Fu Generation to fame? With its emotionally charged vocals, it presents a worldview different from bands up to that point.
I love it—it’s the kind of song you want to listen to over and over.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

It’s the theme song of the anime film “Brave Story.” It’s a great song in which the protagonist, who is burdened with various worries, comes into contact with the people around him and realizes it’s okay to be himself.
He decides to accept all his past mistakes and live proudly.
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is the theme song from the One Piece movie “The Dead End Adventure.” I imagine many people discovered BUMP OF CHICKEN through the film.
Despite rarely appearing on TV, they’re extremely popular.
Among their songs, this one in particular makes strength well up from deep within.
Grip!Every Little Thing

It’s the opening theme of Inuyasha.
Listening to it before school or work gets me fired up to do my best today.
Just hearing it lifts my spirits.
It’s a punchy, rhythmic song that blows away the blues.
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Super-duper strongest No.1FEEL SO BAD

It’s the opening theme of “Hell Teacher Nūbē.” I love feel so bad’s unique vocals.
Listening to this song really fires me up with energy, motivation, confidence, and courage.
It even makes me feel like I’ve gotten stronger—haha.


