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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Anime songs recommended for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (31–40)
Gamba's SongHiromasa Kawahara
Hiroaki Kawahara delivers a powerful performance of a song that shines in the history of 1970s anime programs.
Riding an energetic melody, it’s a rousing anthem that calls for the courage to set off on an adventure and the importance of bonds with friends.
Its bright, cheerful rhythm conveys the excitement of an adventure that makes anyone’s heart leap.
Released as a single in January 1975, the song was used as the opening theme for a TV anime broadcast from April to September of the same year.
Like the anime’s story, it centers on friendship and bonds, expressing the determination to face hardships and a positive spirit.
It’s a track that gives you strength and courage when you’re feeling down or want to take on something new.
Together with Don ChuckKumiko Osugi
The charming theme song born from a beloved 1970s anime is full of appeal that captivates children’s hearts.
Its lively melody and cheerful calls joyfully portray the wonderful friendships among the forest animals.
Kumiko Ōsugi’s clear, transparent voice gently sings of the protagonist’s sense of adventure and bonds with friends.
Released by Canyon Records in June 1975, it was also included on the album “Time of Radiance: Songs of Kindness.” The song was cherished as the opening theme for the anime of the same name, which aired from April to September 1975.
It’s a bright, uplifting tune you can enjoy humming along to and moving your body with together with your children.
Come here, Perman.Katsue Miwa
A theme song that captured the hearts of children who love anime based on Fujiko F.
Fujio’s works! Its bright, rhythmic melody and sincere lyrics fill you with a warm feeling, as if you can hear a friend calling from far away.
Katsu’e Miwa’s lively vocals gently convey the importance of friendship and helping one another, making it a wonderful track.
The single, released by Nippon Columbia in March 1983, was also used in the 2003 theatrical film, and since 2011 it has been adopted as the approaching-train melody at Noborito Station in Kawasaki.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when your heart is tired, when you want to help someone, or when you wish to bask in nostalgic memories.
Go for it! Akado SuzunosukeTokyo Johoku Children’s Choir
It’s a classic story about a protagonist centered on kendo who trains and grows as a swordsman.
Various techniques appear, and of course most of them are impossible to pull off in real life—but haven’t you ever felt tempted to try them anyway?
Fly! GrendizerIsao Sasaki
This is a heroic anthem characterized by a powerful melody and a message that resonates with the heart.
Depicting the exploits of a protagonist and a robot who protect the peace of Earth, the work’s gallant tone vividly expresses a deep appreciation for the planet’s beauty and the preciousness of peace.
Isao Sasaki’s passionate vocals convey courage and hope in the face of invaders from space.
Released in 1975, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime UFO Robo Grendizer, which aired from that same year through 1977.
It was re-released in June 1998.
Highly recommended for those who want to thrill to the tale of a hero fighting for peace or draw energy from a fiery sense of justice.
Recommended anime songs for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits (41–50)
Genius BakabonIdol Four
Sung by Idol Four, the theme song of “Genius Bakabon” humorously portrays outrageous behavior and a unique worldview, with its fantastical lyrics and cheerful melody leaving a strong impression.
It was released as a single record by Asahi Sonorama in October 1971.
It’s a track that perfectly captures Bakabon’s world—one that’s sure to bring a smile to your face when you listen.
Theme of the NinjaHiroshi Mizuhara
This is the theme song of the anime The Koga Ninja Scrolls: Kamui Gaiden, which portrays the life of Kamui, a ninja who continues an endless journey while battling his pursuers.
Notably, the show was canceled due to low ratings stemming from its dark themes, and its successor was none other than Sazae-san.
The song conveys a sense of loneliness and tension as it depicts Kamui’s solitary travels, and the shakuhachi at the beginning evokes elements of a period drama.
While the sound has an expansive, grand atmosphere, the lyrics vividly portray the figure of a ninja and convey the inner conflict of having to live in hiding.