Anime songs recommended for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits
Do you remember what TV shows you watched when you were a child?
Variety shows, music programs, dramas—and some of you might say you watched a lot of anime.
In this article, we’ve put together a collection of theme songs from popular anime that will be nostalgic for people in their 60s!
Of course, many of these are old favorites, but there are also familiar songs that are loved across generations.
Be sure to check out the tracks listed here and take a trip down memory lane!
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Recommended anime songs for people in their 60s: From nostalgic classics to the latest hits (21–30)
Wacky RacesCasey Asanuma
This song, which invites listeners into the thrilling world of racing, is known as the theme for a popular anime.
Casey Asanuma’s powerful vocals and the unusual enka-style arrangement create a mysteriously catchy melody.
Released in June 1970, its B-side features a track sung by Shu Otsuka, who voiced Black Wamo.
The lyrics convey the heat and speed of the race, stirring the adventurous spirit of cars and drivers striving for victory.
As you listen, you feel drawn into that vibrant world of racing.
It will resonate not only with those in their 60s who feel nostalgic, but also with younger generations as a fresh sound.
Princess KnightYoko Maekawa, Luna Armonico
This is the opening theme of the anime that began airing in 1967, based on Osamu Tezuka’s shōjo manga Princess Knight.
The story features Princess Sapphire as both heroine and hero, and it’s often said to have been influenced by the Takarazuka Revue, particularly through the motif of a “beautiful woman in men’s attire.” Its European-style setting is a major part of the work’s appeal, and the fanfare at the beginning and the light, buoyant sound convey a glamorous atmosphere.
Yoko Maekawa’s vocals also reinforce the world of the story; her singing blends bravery and charm, creating a song that seems to portray the way Princess Sapphire lives her life.
ThunderbirdRoyal Knights
This is the theme song used in Japan for “Thunderbirds,” a work that depicts the exploits of the secret organization International Rescue, which uses super mecha to save people.
Originally a special-effects puppet show broadcast in the UK from 1965 to 1966, the highly popular series expanded to broadcasts and theatrical releases in Japan, as well as a live-action film in the United States.
For the Japanese version, Japanese lyrics were added to the main theme used in the original, and the Royal Knights performed it as the opening theme, clearly conveying the work’s valiant atmosphere.
It has also become a staple marching tune, and it’s likely a song many people have heard even if they don’t know the series.
Cyborg 009Tokyo Meistersinger
There’s a piece of music that awakens the melodies of those long-ago programs, slumbering deep in our memories.
Performed by the Tokyo Meister Singers, this work has been loved across generations, cherished as a special remembrance by those who knew the era and offering refined musicality to new fans.
The messages woven into the lyrics have not faded with time; even now, they inspire the courage to live.
Released in January 1968, the song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Cyborg 009, a testament to its popularity.
In the moments where past and present intersect, this melody resonates in the hearts of people of all ages.
To the Rock RiverKumiko Osugi
The 1977 anime theme song sung by Kumiko Osugi, known for her clear and beautiful voice, is a classic that refreshingly conveys a heartwarming tale of friendship.
Set against lush natural scenery, the encounters and adventures of a boy and a raccoon are portrayed alongside a rich melody.
The gentle lyrics, filled with gratitude to God and pure friendship, resonate deeply with listeners.
Released as a single by Nippon Columbia, the song won the Golden Hit Award in 1977 and ranked second in Oricon’s year-end chart (TV Anime/Children’s Songs category) the same year.
Beloved across generations, this is a warmly recommended track that families can enjoy together.
Space Battleship YamatoIsao Sasaki
Isn’t this a song everyone has heard before? The theme song of Space Battleship Yamato is one of the classic anime songs known across generations, young and old! It’s also used as a cheer song in high school baseball.
Its gallant melody stirs the fighting spirit!
TouchYoshimi Iwasaki
A gem of a masterpiece that beautifully captures the bittersweetness of youthful love.
Told from the perspective of a female protagonist, its lyrical story vividly conveys the feelings of a girl in love.
Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, luminous vocals make the emotions of pure love all the more enchanting.
Released in March 1985, the song achieved remarkable success as the theme for the anime Touch, reaching No.
12 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and No.
39 on the Year-End Ranking.
With its gentle melody and relaxed tempo, it’s a song that’s easy to sing calmly.
Share it at karaoke with close friends, and it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.