[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s
Do you have any anime you used to watch all the time? I think many people had anime close to their daily lives—like tossing down your school bag the moment you got home and waiting in front of the TV, or getting excited talking about shows with friends.
Just those 30 minutes could whisk us away to a world of dreams.
As adults, we sometimes suddenly remember, “Oh yeah, I used to watch that back then,” or find ourselves humming the theme song without thinking—there are many ways we look back.
In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of nostalgic works for people in their 30s, focusing mainly on anime songs from the 1990s to the 2010s.
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[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (61–70)
Kokoro-eRoad of Major
It’s a song that’s also popular as a sports cheering anthem! It’s a signature work by the rock band Road of Major, released in 2004 as their major-label debut single.
The lyrics convey a determination to push forward, even recklessly, and they really stir the emotions.
Combined with the powerful sound, it’s the kind of track that wells up from deep inside.
I bet there are people who used to listen to this on their way to school—especially those who were on the baseball team, since it was the opening theme for the baseball anime Major: 1st Season.
CHANGE THE WORLDV6
Wasn’t the Monday 7 p.m.
slot just getting started back then? This is the first opening theme for the anime Inuyasha, based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
The song is by V6, a popular idol group from Johnny’s, released in 2000 as their 17th single.
As the title suggests, it conveys a strong determination to “change the world!” and is a very uplifting piece.
Its grand, radiant sound seems to capture the anime’s worldview.
Incidentally, this was V6’s first song to serve as an anime theme.
Someday, reach the skyMegumi Shiina
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket is the first OVA in the Gundam series and a unique work featuring a non-combatant boy, rather than a mobile suit pilot, as the protagonist.
The opening theme, ‘Someday, to the Sky’ (Itsuka Sora ni Todoite), was sung by Megumi Shiina.
Take It! Sailor UniformKonata Izumi (CV: Aya Hirano), Kagami Hiiragi (CV: Emiri Katō), Tsukasa Hiiragi (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Miyuki Takara (CV: Aya Endo)
A hugely popular anime song from Lucky☆Star, it debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold over 200,000 copies.
If you’re an anime fan, it might bring back memories—this work sparked a major craze as a “denpa song.” Many people can probably picture the opening sequence with the characters dancing.
Lovely youRAZZ MA TAZZ
The opening theme for seasons 1 through 3 of the anime Azuki-chan, whose original story was by Yasushi Akimoto—famous as the producer of AKB48, Nogizaka46, and Onyanko Club.
The coupling track Dawn was also used as the ending theme for season 1 of Azuki-chan.
The back of the single features illustrations of characters from Azuki-chan.
voiceCLOUD
The trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG is enjoyed all around the world.
Are there any of you who still play it even in your 30s? Here’s the very first opening theme from the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters.
It’s a track by the visual kei rock band CLOUD, released as their debut single in 2000.
The way it moves from the opening vocals into a fast-paced intro is incredibly hype! Listening to it might just make you want to duel again.
Rival!Rika Matsumoto
It’s the second opening theme of the Pokémon anime, performed by Rika Matsumoto, who voices the main character, Ash.
The lyrics are memorable for listing move names, but the lines in between are actually a highlight too! They hint at a warm, friendly vibe, like: “Even though losing is frustrating, let’s shake hands after the battle and praise each other,” and “We may be rivals, but since we’re aiming for the same goal, we can’t help but chat.” You might find all sorts of new discoveries when you revisit the lyrics of anime songs you’ve only ever listened to casually.