[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 tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	far awayASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
2	Get OverDream		The famous song 'dream' from the anime Hikaru no Go
3	cloudy skyDOES		An energetic support song from the anime Gintama
4	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Anime opening theme song, a wistful rock ballad
5	~Asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		An inspiring rock number where stars and music merge
6	DANZEN! Pretty Cure (We Are Pretty Cure)Mayumi Gojo		Precure’s theme song, the magical singing voice
7	Monochrome KissSid		Cid’s Black Butler opening theme
8	the WORLDNightmare		Death Note theme song, a dark and fast-paced track
9	scabHidenori Chiwata		An inspiring song that gives courage and hope
10	Fluffy TimeAfter School Tea Time		A coming-of-age rock ballad from K-On!
11	DAYSFLOW		The moving opening song of “Eureka Seven”
12	Red fractionMELL	$Red fractionMELL$	Expressing their worldview through their major debut song
13	INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution		T.M.R’s Gundam SEED theme song
14	Kokoro-eRoad of Major		A youthful song of chasing dreams
15	Their core as a person is wavering.Kenji Ohtsuki and the Zetsubou Girls		A thrilling song that challenges society’s common sense
16	Pokémon Symphonic Medley		A grand medley of Pokémon theme songs from across the generations
17	Mega VYusuke		Yusuke's fiery Pokémon song, a tune brimming with a spirit of adventure
18	DIRTYNightmare		A fiery rock song that’s the opening theme of Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
19	Sakura KissChieko Kawabe		A song filled with the love woven into spring’s melody—one that makes the heart flutter.
20	Together with Don ChuckKumiko Osugi		An adorable theme song from a 1970s anime
21	Future ConnectionЯeal		A refreshing cheer song by ЯeaL, the Pokémon opening theme
22	TogetherFumie Akiyoshi		The emotion and energy of the Pokémon anime opening songs
23	Psycho Every Day!Fumie Akiyoshi		The powerful theme song of the Pokémon anime
24	A hill where summer begins to showDaisuke		Refreshing, heart-stirring music of summer
25	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
26	ChallengerRika Matsumoto		A powerful song by Rica Matsumoto that sings of a challenger’s spirit
27	Alola!!Rica Matsumoto/Ikue Ōtani		An iconic song whose powerful vocals give you energy
28	Ready Go!Naomi Tamura		A Powerful Departure Song from the Pokémon Anime
29	Battle FrontierAkina Takaya		Courage to face difficulties with an upbeat singing voice
30	Aim to Be a Pokémon Master – 20th Anniversary –Rika Matsumoto		The Pokémon theme song’s 20th anniversary was moving.
31	I’m a popular kid.Shinnosuke Nohara		Shin-chan’s signature song, bursting with brightness
32	Loosey-goosey DE-O!Shinnosuke Nohara		A song that brings smiles with Shin-chan's rap
33	AUTUMN DREAMReiko Omori		Anime theme song depicting the bittersweet feelings of autumn love
34	Jungle P5050		A theme song that sings of seafaring adventures and the bonds of comrades
35	Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
36	HopeNamie Amuro		A hopeful song about the bonds with friends, sung by Namie Amuro
37	Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
38	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love
39	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		Digimon opening theme, the song of hope and courage
40	Take It! Sailor FukuKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Kato), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)		The addictive denpa song from Lucky Star
41	Smile BombMasako Mawatari		Impressive songs from the anime Yu Yu Hakusho
42	dramaticBase Ball Bear		A classic that sings of youthful brilliance and fervent passion
43	riseOriga		Expressing hope for the future with a near-futuristic song
44	Broom NebulaRYTHEM		A gentle, uplifting song that stays close to the heart
45	Life is Like a BoatRie fu		An inspiring song that embraces hope and overcomes hardships
46	Shangri-Laangela		A moving story painted by majestic music
47	Cherry blossoms bloom: future, love, dreamyozuka*		Sakura and love: a heart-stirring youth song by yozuca*
48	Getchu! Love-love?!Mayumi Gojo		Precure ending theme song sings of hope and love
49	Unforgivable SinNana Kitade		A song of courage to face the past and believe in the future
50	innocent starterNana Mizuki		An emotional song used as a TV anime theme
51	Tetsujin 28-goDuke Aces		Robot Tetsujin 28-go fights against evil
52	BelieveFolder5		The fiery opening theme song of the anime One Piece
53	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		The fiery anime song from Attack on Titan
54	My First KissReassured Dad		Soothing anime opening song
55	Cutie HoneyKumi Koda		Android Honey Fights Evil
56	Song of Time BokanMasayuki Yamamoto / Sakamoto Children’s Choir		Tatsunoko Production’s classic “Time Bokan”
57	Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki		Mazinger Z is the monument of giant robots.
58	MelissaPorno Graffitti		The memorable opening of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
59	Fight! PolymerIsao Sasaki		A powerful theme song from a 1970s hero anime
60	Orphan HachiYuri Shimazaki		A heartwarming song that depicts love and hope for a mother, and courage
61	Song of Hakushon DaimaoYuri Shimazaki		A classic that delights families with the Demon King’s heartwarming song
62	The Star of the SeineColumbia Cradle Society		Theme song of a girls' anime set during the French Revolution
63	Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballYumi Chiba, Young Fresh, Korogi ’73		A classic song that sings of dreams and passion for baseball
64	Brave RaideenMasato Shimon		Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice
65	Oak Wood MocKumiko Onogi		The heartwarming appeal of songs that reach children
66	Song of Steel JeegIchiro Mizuki		The valiant spirit of robot anime theme songs
67	Gamba’s SongHiromasa Kawahara		A classic 1970s anime song that sings of adventure and friendship
68	Fly! GrendizerIsao Sasaki		A valiant hero theme that protects world peace
69	Dororon Enma-kunChinatsu Nakayama		The charm and nostalgia of yokai anime songs
70	Babel IIIchiro Mizuki		A fiery song about a psychic boy who protects world peace
71	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A song of fresh young love and youth
72	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
73	See, spring has come.Ushirogami Hikaretai		A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season
74	Come here, Perman.Katsue Miwa		Songs of friendship and energy conveyed by anime theme songs
75	Rondo – revolutionMasami Okui		A masterpiece that portrays the courage for self-transformation and growth
76	Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Hironobu Kageyama & BROADWAY		A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors
77	Blue waterMiho Morikawa		A classic that conveys hope and bonds with a refreshing singing voice
78	Unwavering WishNaomi Tamura		A song about the courage to overcome difficulties without giving up on your dreams
79	Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi		The ending theme of Yu Yu Hakusho expresses a bittersweet love.
80	true blueZONE		The theme song of 'Astro Boy' sung by ZONE
81	The Fateful Day ~Soul vs. Soul~Hironobu Kageyama		An inspiring masterpiece from Dragon Ball Z
82	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		Anime song “Sousei no Aquarion” is popular.
83	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Impressive for Asian Kung-Fu Generation’s emotionally charged masterpiece.
84	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A song about accepting the past and living positively
85	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		A powerful film theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
86	Grip!Every Little Thing		A feel-good song from the Inuyasha opening theme
87	Super-duper strongest No.1FEEL SO BAD		Cheerfully, to the theme of Hell Teacher Nūbē
88	Go!!!FLOW		The powerful opening theme song of the anime Naruto
89	Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO-dō, Masami Nakatsuka		The charm of the “Ojamajo Doremi” theme song
90	Fate of FlameTETSU		The Strange Fate of Kiriko, an ESP in a Sci‑Fi World
91	I feel kind of happy.The Oystars		The opening theme song of Flame of Recca with a memorable chorus
92	Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld		UVERworld’s moving 00 opening theme
93	Until the World Ends…WANDS		A moving masterpiece from a coming-of-age basketball anime
94	Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki		An epic tale of the Space Battleship Yamato saving Earth
95	Chargeman Ken!Hibari Children’s Chorus		An obscure anime gains popularity online
96	Go, Go, Hyūma!Ensemble Bocca		"Star of the Giants" is a milestone in baseball manga.
97	Theme of Sennin BurakuThree Graces		Pioneering anime “Sennin Buraku” aired late at night
98	Ken the Wolf BoyVictor Boys Choir		An adventure anime about a boy raised by wolves
99	March of the MeteorVocal Shop		Time Patrol Adventures from the Future
100	Magical MamboYoko Maekawa, Honey Knights		Sally the Witch is a pioneer of the magical girl anime genre.
101	Pāman is there.Yoshiaki Furuta		Pāman is a hero manga by Fujiko.
102	Daichan Counting SongYoshimi Yoshida		A manga depicting the success of a country bumpkin from Aomori
103	Fight! OsperTaro Yamada		An animated adventure about the psychic boy Osper
104	Theme of Jungle EmperorTadahiko Hirano		A Tezuka manga depicting Leo’s adventures
105	For whomSatoshi Narita, Korogi ’73		Cyborg 009, nine warriors in action
106	Go! Tiger MaskHiroshi Nitta, Schoolmates		Tiger Mask fights the assassins of the Tiger's Den.
107	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto		Pokemon anime OP, a hype/energetic song
108	I am Kaibutsu-kun.Fuyumi Shiraishi, Masao Imanishi, Hiroshi Ōtake, Shingo Kanemoto		Kaibutsu-kun causes a big commotion in the human world.
109	FutureJunko Minagawa, Ryo Hirohashi		A catchy hit song from The Prince of Tennis
110	Dororo SongYoshiko Fujita		A journey of a man and a boy whose body has been taken over by a yokai
111	Mach GoGoGo 1997Kentaro Hayami		Live-action film adaptation of Speed Racer
112	Ogon Bat Counting SongYasushi Suzuki, Columbia Yurikago-kai		Golden Bat is a legend of a black-caped hero.
113	COLORSFLOW		The captivating songs of the anime 'Code Geass'
114	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		The famous SIAM SHADE song from Rurouni Kenshin
115	Harris’s WhirlwindGachatrians		Sports manga “Harris no Kaze”
116	Theme of Lupin the ThirdPete Mack Jr.		Theme of Lupin the Third, a song loved throughout Japan
117	Rainbow Squadron RobinPuchi Bossa Family		The Battle Between the Rainbow Squadron and Emperor Paruta
118	Somewhere today, too, there’s a Devilman.Keizo Toda		A story about Devilman fighting the Demon Tribe.
119	Aim for the Ace!Kumiko Osugi		The sports-themed manga Aim for the Ace!
120	Ashita no JoeIsao Bito		The legend of the boxing manga Ashita no Joe
121	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA~Hironobu Kageyama		Nostalgic Dragon Ball theme song
122	Obake no Q-TaroSusumu Ishikawa		Obake Q-Taro is a gag manga by Fujiko Fujio.
123	I’ll Be The OneH∧L		The moving song from the anime “Hikaru no Go”
124	MOON PRIDEMomoiro Clover Z		I like the theme song of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.
125	A Night for OnePorno Graffitti		Pornograffitti's 'GTO' opening song
126	Astro BoyKamitakada Boys Choir		Astro Boy’s first TV anime aired in 1963.
127	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch” theme song is moving.
128	Fly! GundamKo Ikeda		A landmark robot anime depicting an interstellar war
129	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The famous theme song from the anime “Eva”
130	Get WildTM NETWORK		The iconic opening theme of “City Hunter”