[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 collection of legendary anime theme songs: Looking back at those classics (51–60)
Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka*
Like cherry blossoms swaying in the spring breeze, this heart-fluttering number hints at the start of a sweet-and-sour romance.
Yozuca*’s crystal-clear vocals intertwine with a wistful yet forward-looking melody to make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
The pop sound feels as if it captures a sparkling moment of youth.
Released as Yozuca*’s second single in July 2003, this track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime D.C.
~Da Capo~.
It might just make you want to listen—and rewatch—again.
Getchu! Love-love?!Gojō Mayumi
This is the ending theme of the anime Futari wa Pretty Cure, overflowing with cute charm.
Sung by Mayumi Gojo, it’s a single released in 2004 that beautifully captures the sparkle of teenage feelings.
Its positive, adorable message—choosing romance over stress and hugging over fighting—resonates over a lively pop sound.
Give it a listen when you want to feel happy.
Unforgivable SinKitaide Nana
The moment the intro starts, many of you might find the scenes from back then flooding back! Nana Kitade’s debut single, “Kesenai Tsumi” (Indelible Sin), is a track that portrays the strength to move forward, believing in the future while facing an inescapable fate and an unerasable past.
Riding on a fast, exhilarating rock sound, it delivers a passionate message that shakes the listener’s soul.
Released in October 2003, the song left a vivid impression as the ending theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist, reaching No.
14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
When you need the courage to confront difficulties, it will surely give you a push forward!
innocent starterMizuki Nana
It’s a classic song known for its dramatic development.
Used as the opening theme for the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, it’s performed by Nana Mizuki, who also appears in the series as a voice actor.
Released in October 2004 as her milestone 10th single, it became her first entry into the Oricon Weekly Chart’s top 10.
With lyrics penned by Nana Mizuki herself, the words resonate deeply with the story and are a must-listen.
Give it a try if you were hooked back then—or whenever you need a boost of courage.
[Nostalgic] A roundup of legendary anime theme songs: revisiting those classic tracks (61–70)
Fate of FlameTETSU
Armored Trooper VOTOMS is a sci-fi robot anime set in the Astragius Galaxy that depicts the extraordinary fate of the gifted Chirico Cuvie, and many OVAs have also been produced.
TETSU, who sang the theme song “Honoo no Sadame,” is actually the singer-songwriter Tetsuro Oda.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
This is the ending theme song from Slam Dunk.
Just hearing this song brings back the series’ famous scenes and makes me cry.
Both the manga and the anime were amazing, so if you haven’t seen them, please do so along with the song.
It’s truly moving.
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
Space Battleship Yamato is a sci-fi anime set in the year 2199 that depicts the voyage of the space battleship Yamato to Iscandar in order to save Earth.
Many sequels and remakes have also been produced.
The theme song was sung by Isao Sasaki, who is known as the king of anime songs.