[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 iconic anime theme songs: Revisiting those legendary tracks (41–50)
Tetsujin 28-goDuke Aces
Tetsujin 28-go is a work in which the boy detective Shotaro Kaneda pilots Tetsujin 28, a robot left behind by his father, and has various adventures.
The opening of the first TV anime series, which began airing in 1963, is notable for its introductory ‘Glico Chorus.’
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
It’s the opening theme of Attack on Titan.
You could say it’s a classic, high-energy anime song that really gets you pumped up.
It was even performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
My First Kissanshin papa
It’s the opening theme of “Kiteretsu Daihyakka.” The voice is sweet and cute, and it’s soothing.
It puts you in a warm, mellow mood.
If you listen to it before going to bed, you’ll probably have pleasant dreams.
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi
Cutie Honey is a work about the android Honey Kisaragi who transforms into Cutie Honey and fights the criminal organization Panther Claw.
The theme song was sung by Yoko Maekawa.
In Re: Cutie Honey, it is sung by Kumi Koda.
Song of Time BokanYamamoto Masayuki / Sakamoto Jidō Gasshōdan
The first installment of the anime series that represents Tatsunoko Production is Time Bokan, which aired from 1975 to 1976.
The opening theme, “Time Bokan no Uta,” was written and composed by Masayuki Yamamoto, who also performed the song himself.
Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō
Go Nagai’s Mazinger Z is a landmark work that can truly be called a cornerstone of giant robot anime.
The story follows Koji Kabuto, who inherits Mazinger Z from his grandfather and battles Dr.
Hell’s army of Mechanical Beasts.
The opening theme was sung by the aniki himself, Ichiro Mizuki.
MelissaPorunogurafiti
It’s the opening theme of Fullmetal Alchemist.
The rhythm is great, and the lyrics are meaningful.
The intro is really cool and draws you into the song.
It’s a powerful track, very characteristic of Porno Graffitti, and I love it.