Anime songs recommended for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits

The Star of the SeineColumbia Cradle Society

The Star of the Seine / Arène Columbia Yurikago-kai

Set in Paris during the French Revolution, this work, which colors the story of a young girl, is marked by the beautiful vocals of Arène and the Columbia Yurikago-kai.

Carried by a brave yet wistful melody, it conveys the heroine’s steadfast will and solitude as she fights for freedom and love.

French phrases woven throughout further enhance the work’s distinctive world.

The LP record was released by Nippon Columbia in June 1975 and was used as the opening theme for the television anime of the same name.

One month after the anime began airing, Arène visited Japan and held six events mainly in the Kanto region.

With its moving, beautiful melody and crystalline vocals, this is a recommended track for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the story’s world along with nostalgic memories.

See, spring has come.Ushirogami Hikaretai

See, spring has come.

A refreshing song celebrating the arrival of spring has been delivered by Ushirogami Hikaretai.

It expresses the exhilaration and anticipation that come with the changing seasons, set to a bright and lively melody.

The lyrics leave a strong impression with their gentle sensitivity to the love and happiness overflowing in nature—spring’s buoyant warmth, the murmur of a brook, and the hope of new romance.

The track was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuideni Tonchinkan,” and after its release in February 1988, it reached No.

6 on the Oricon chart.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear at the start of a new season, a work that lingers in the heart along with fond memories.

First Human GiatrusThe Gyarutles

First Human Giatrus

A gag anime that humorously and playfully depicts the lives of cavemen.

I watched it in a video, and it was genuinely funny—I laughed a lot.

At the same time, it was also informative, giving a good understanding of Cro-Magnon life.

It convincingly conveyed the harsh reality that if you don’t make a kill while hunting, there’s nothing to eat.

It was later remade.

Lupin the Third

Lupin the Third Theme ’78 – Yuji Ohno

The manga Lupin the Third, originally created by Monkey Punch, began serialization in Weekly Manga Action in 1967, and the TV anime aired on the Nippon TV network starting in 1971.

Since the work was originally serialized in a seinen (young adult) manga magazine, the TV anime also gained support from college students at the time.

Adventure Gaboten IslandVocal Shop; Kazuko Sugiyama; Masako Nozawa; Yoshiko Ohta; Makiko Ito; Chieko Kitagawa; Yoshie Azuma; Sunao Nishio

Adventure Gaboten Island is a television anime that aired on the TBS network starting in 1967.

It depicts children who, after a submarine accidentally launches and they are aboard, drift to an uninhabited island and struggle to survive through various hardships.

The opening theme, which evokes jungles and the tropics, was written by Junichi Yoshinaga (lyrics) and composed and arranged by Takeo Yamashita.

Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballYumi Chiba, Young Fresh, Korogi '73

Let's do it in one go! The Way of Baseball

A heartwarming classic, brimming with humor and capturing the feelings of those devoted to baseball, was born in September 1977.

The lively back-and-forth by Yumi Chiba, Young Fresh, and Korogi ’73 creates a bright, powerful harmony that brilliantly conveys a burning passion for the sport.

Broadcast as the opening theme for the anime “Ippatsu Kanta-kun,” it was also included on the album “Tatsunoko Pro Daizenshū” in October of the same year.

The protagonist—struggling with the gap between ideals and reality yet refusing to give up on his dreams—leaves a lasting impression.

It’s recommended not only for baseball enthusiasts but also as a motivational song that gently encourages anyone striving toward their goals.

Defeat Galactor!Columbia Cradle Society

Defeat Galactor!

Set to a powerful, fast-paced melody, this work portrays the heroic exploits of the Science Ninja Team protecting the peace of Earth.

The clear voices of the Columbia Yurikago-kai further enhance the energetic feel of the piece.

Celebrating the brave figures who fight using the power of science and ninja techniques, the song brings dreams and hope to children.

Used as the ending theme for Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, which began airing in 1972, it captured the hearts of many viewers throughout its 105-episode run.

The lyrics were written by the Tatsunoko Production Literary Department, and the music was composed by Asei Kobayashi.

Evoking empathy for protagonists with a pure sense of justice, this is a perfect track for anyone seeking an inspiring anthem that resonates.

It’s recommended listening when you want to feel uplifted.