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!
Playlist
| Anime songs recommended for people in their 60s: from nostalgic classics to the latest hits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Jungle EmperorHirano Tadahiko |  play_arrow | An Adventure Story of Leo Growing Up |
| 2east | 8 ManKatsumi Shigeru |  play_arrow | A robot detective solves the case. |
| 3east | Tetsujin 28-goDyūku Eisesu |  play_arrow | Robot anime piloted by boys is popular |
| 4east | Sally the WitchSuri Gureisesu, Sonoda Ken’ichi to Dekishī Kingusu |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Sally the Witch |
| 5east | Candy CandyHorie Mitsuko |  play_arrow | A smash hit of the famous Candy Candy song |
| 6east | Astro BoyKamitakada Shonen Gasshodan |  play_arrow | It’s a nostalgic anime theme song that continues to be loved across generations. |
| 7east | Song of Hakushon DaimaoShimazaki Yuri |  play_arrow | The characteristics and appeal of the opening theme song of Hakushon Daimaō |
| 8east | Daichan Counting SongYoshida Yoshimi |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Inakappe Taishō |
| 9east | Our PermanMiwa Katsue, Ishikawa Susumu |  play_arrow | Introduction to the opening theme song of Perman (1967 version) |
| 10east | Himitsu no Akko-chanOkada Kyoko |  play_arrow | Akko’s story of transforming with a magic mirror |
| 11east | I am Kaibutsu-kun.Shiraishi Fuyumi, Imanishi Masao, Ootake Hiroshi, Kanemoto Shingo |  play_arrow | A human story about Kaibutsu-kun growing through interactions with humans. |
| 12east | GeGeGe no KitaroKumakura Kazuo |  play_arrow | A representative Showa-era song depicting the fun life of a ghost |
| 13east | Go, Go, Hyūma!Ansanhburu Bokka |  play_arrow | The hot-blooded sports theme song of Star of the Giants |
| 14east | Super JetterKamitakada Shonen Gasshodan |  play_arrow | A sci-fi anime featuring time machines and superhumans |
| 15east | Space Boy SoranKamitakada Shonen Gasshodan |  play_arrow | The theme song of Space Boy Soran, a masterpiece of peace and friendship |
| 16east | Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Evolution of the Mazinger Z Theme Song |
| 17east | Attack No. 1Ōsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A guts-and-glory anime about a girls’ volleyball team |
| 18east | Ashita no JoeOzaki Isao |  play_arrow | The famous theme song of Ashita no Joe |
| 19east | Go! Tiger MaskNitta Hiroshi, Sukūrumaitsu |  play_arrow | A pro wrestling anime depicting the exploits of Tiger Mask |
| 20east | Obake no Q-TaroIshikawa Susumu |  play_arrow | Introduction to the famous theme song of a ghost anime |
| 21east | Princess Knightmaekawa yōko, runa arumoniko |  play_arrow | Opening theme of Princess Knight |
| 22east | Wacky RacesKēshī Asanuma |  play_arrow | An enka-style racing song with an anime theme |
| 23east | Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao |  play_arrow | The famous song of Space Battleship Yamato |
| 24east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Evangelion OP, a classic song beloved for singing |
| 25east | ThunderbirdRoiyaru Naitsu |  play_arrow | Japanese version theme song of Thunderbirds |
| 26east | Ken the Wolf Boybikutā shōnen gasshōdan |  play_arrow | Opening theme of Ken the Wolf Boy |
| 27east | Osomatsu-kun Songmutsugo |  play_arrow | Introduction of the theme song of Osomatsu-kun |
| 28east | Cyborg 009Tōkyō Maisutā Jingā |  play_arrow | A nostalgic TV show theme song is revived anew |
| 29east | Gatchaman SongShimon Masato |  play_arrow | A classic song from the Showa-era anime, singing of the courage to protect world peace. |
| 30east | Wonder ThreeShiraishi Fuyumi, Chikaishi Shinsuke, Kojima Yasuo |  play_arrow | The Galactic Patrol transforms into animals to protect Earth. |
| 31east | To the Rock RiverŌsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting the friendship between a boy and a raccoon |
| 32east | Gamba’s SongKawahara Hiromasa |  play_arrow | Express courage and bonds in a 1970s anime-style cheer song |
| 33east | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | Introduction to the theme songs of Kiteretsu Daihyakka |
| 34east | Genius BakabonAidoru Fō |  play_arrow | A unique worldview in the Genius Bakabon theme song |
| 35east | First Human GiatrusZa Gyātoruzu |  play_arrow | Depicting the life of cavemen in a gag anime |
| 36east | Lupin the Third |  play_arrow | Lupin the Third gains popularity through manga and anime |
| 37east | Theme of the NinjaMizuhara Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Depicting the lonely journey of Ninja Kamui |
| 38east | Go for it! Akado SuzunosukeToukyou Jouhoku Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan |  play_arrow | A story about a protagonist who grows through kendo training and longs for an impossible technique. |
| 39east | Fly! Grendizersasaki isao |  | A valiant hero theme that protects world peace |
| 40east | Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue |  play_arrow | Songs of friendship and energy conveyed by anime theme songs |
| 41east | Brave RaideenShimon Masato |  play_arrow | Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice |
| 42east | Oak Wood MocOnogi Kumiko |  play_arrow | A heartwarming, nostalgic classic for children |
| 43east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | Bittersweet youthful love, a classic song by Yoshimi Iwasaki |
| 44east | Together with Don ChuckŌsugi Kumiko |  | An adorable theme song from a 1970s anime |
| 45east | Adventure Gaboten IslandBōkaru Shoppu, Sugiyama Kazuko, Nozawa Masako, Ōta Toshiko, Itō Makiko, Kitagawa Chieko, Azuma Yoshie, Nishio Satoshi |  | Children survive on a deserted island by overcoming hardships |
| 46east | Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip |
| 47east | Moonlight MaskBonī Jakkusu, Hibari Jidō Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | An anime where a white-clad hero fights against evil |
| 48east | The Song of DevilmanJuda Keizō |  play_arrow | A popular anime song about a protagonist who fights for justice using demonic powers |
| 49east | Babel IIMizuki Ichirō |  | An anime theme song notable for Ichiro Mizuki’s powerful vocals |
| 50east | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |
| 51east | Blue waterMorikawa Miho |  play_arrow | A classic that conveys hope and bonds with a refreshing singing voice |
| 52east | Song of YattermanYamamoto Masayuki |  play_arrow | Yatterman opening theme |
| 53east | Mach GoGoGoBōkaru Shoppu |  play_arrow | Sports car anime creates a trend |
| 54east | Yokai Human Bemhanī naitsu |  play_arrow | An anime where yokai punish bad humans |
| 55east | The Casebook of Sabu and IchiSakanashi Noboru |  play_arrow | A period drama mystery where Sabu and Ichi solve cases |
| 56east | See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates the arrival of spring and the exhilaration of the season |
| 57east | Fight! Polymersasaki isao |  play_arrow | Powerful songs from 70s hero anime |
| 58east | The Star of the SeineKoromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | A Girl’s Tale from the French Revolution: A Beautiful Singing Voice |
| 59east | Defeat Galactor!Koromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | Gatchaman ending theme song |
| 60east | Song of Steel JeegMizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | The valiant spirit of robot anime theme songs |
| 61east | Make way for Lord Kunimatsu!Yamamoto Kiyoko |  play_arrow | A delinquent leader protagonist resolves the school's problems |
| 62east | Sazae-sanUno Yuuko |  play_arrow | A beloved, long-running national anime that has continued since 1969 |
| 63east | Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song |
| 64east | Let’s do it with a bang! The Way of BaseballChiba Yumi, Yangu Furesshu, Koorogi ’73 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that expresses a passionate love for baseball |
| 65east | Song of Ōgon BatBōkaru Shoppu |  play_arrow | A bizarre hero adapted from kamishibai into anime |
| 66east | Karate Master: One Man’s Pathtai an ren |  play_arrow | Anime adaptation of Karate Baka Ichidai and its theme song |
| 67east | Moretsu AtaroKatsura Kyoko |  play_arrow | Anime adaptations of Fujio Akatsuka's gag manga |
| 68east | I’m Doraemon.Ooyama Nobuyo |  play_arrow | I feel affection in the lyrics of Doraemon. |