[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 (71–80)
*~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE
This is a song that was used as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH, which is based on a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
It’s a track by ORANGE RANGE, a mixed-genre rock band from Okinawa, released as a single in 2005.
It’s a very cool number that evokes the image of stars twinkling in the night sky.
As you listen, it makes you want to sing along yourself, doesn’t it? Let yourself be carried away by the stylish sound arrangement!
LionMay’n / Megumi Nakajima
A duet sung by two women, released as the opening theme for Macross Frontier.
The song centers on a love triangle that grows more serious as the story progresses, and it’s one of the most popular tracks in the series.
It was a standout masterpiece when it came out in 2008 and remains beloved by anisong fans to this day.
The performance and chorus are top-notch, and it gives me chills every time I listen.
It’s a quintessential anisong, so I’d love for people beyond anime fans to give it a listen.
FOR REALHidenori Tokuyama
Some of you might remember trying to imitate the characters’ cool vibe.
This track was used as the opening theme for the anime “Gensomaden Saiyuki,” and it’s sung by Hidenori Tokuyama, who’s also active as an actor and voice actor.
The sharp guitar riffs really shine over the light, cool beat, and they match perfectly with Tokuyama’s straightforward vocals.
The lyrics are passionately uplifting, urging you to believe in the reality of living in the present.
It’s highly recommended for those moments when you’re feeling low on motivation!
Stay just the way you are.Yuko Nito
Mobile Police Patlabor is a mixed-media franchise set in a near-future Japan where multi-legged construction machines called “Labors” exist, depicting the exploits of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Vehicles Section 2.
The opening theme used in the TV anime version is Yuko Nito’s “Sono Mama no Kimi de Ite.”
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama
A song just as famous as “Makafushigi Adventure!” among Dragon Ball tracks! It was used as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball Z.
With lyrics that are easy for kids to remember and a catchy melody, it remains a beloved anime song today.
It has been covered by many artists, including FLOW, Momoiro Clover Z, and voice actor Toru Furuya.
Getter Robo GoIchirō Mizuki, Mori no Ki Children's Choir
Getter Robo Go was originally planned as an anime remake of Mazinger Z, and traces of that remain in its characters and other elements.
From episode 14 onward, the opening theme is sung by Ichiro Mizuki, and it’s a fiery anthem characteristic of robot anime.
Bacchi DancerDOES
The song by DOES, marked by an intense rock sound and energetic rhythm, was released in 2010 as the theme song for the film Gintama: The Movie – A New Retelling of Benizakura.
Its lyrics, which depict struggles in a chaotic real world and emphasize not only pursuing ideals but also the importance of taking action, resonate powerfully with listeners.
It is included on the album MODERN AGE.
This is a track I recommend when you need the courage to face your own life or want to look ahead and move forward.