[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)
Burn, Gulliver Boy!Ozaki Kiyohiko
“Fantastical Science World Gulliver Boy” is a cross-media project by Shueisha, Red Company, and Hudson, and a TV anime aired in 1995.
The opening theme, “Burn! Gulliver Boy,” is sung by Kiyohiko Ozaki.
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.
When tomorrow comes…Donkī (Yamazaki Kōichi) & Didī (Hayashibara Megumi)
“When Tomorrow Comes…” is a heartwarming theme song sung by Donkey and Diddy, released on March 18, 2000.
Celebrating the joy of living in nature, the song adds color to the TV anime Donkey Kong and has become a treasured memory for many children.
Featuring the playful and charming back-and-forth between Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hayashibara, it carries a bright, uplifting energy.
It expresses reverence for nature and harmony among people with a melody that is strong yet gentle, offering both longtime fans and first-time listeners fresh discoveries and a warm sense of nostalgia.
glow-upHysteric Blue
Hysteric Blue’s “Grow Up” is a moving song released in 2000.
As the opening theme for the anime Ghost Stories, it became a familiar part of many people’s daily lives.
Its lyrics, which convey a strong will to discover a new self and grow even while running into walls, are sure to bring back special memories for those in their thirties.
The band’s sound feels refreshing, offering a warm yet forward-looking energy that makes you want to return to those days.
It’s a perfect song for adults, giving you the courage to take a step toward the future.
Love, Far AwayFujiwara Rie
Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God is a work that incorporates features of both super robot and real robot anime.
Although the TV series was canceled, a sequel was later produced as an OVA.
The opening theme is sung by Rie Fujiwara, who was a member of C.C.
Girls.
Stay just the way you are.Nitō Yūko
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.”
Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko
The first opening number of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.
Many of you probably remember the opening visuals that start with a view of Mitsuya, the mom-and-pop candy shop that appears in Maruko’s world.
In addition to being used on TV, the song was also chosen as the ending theme for the film released in 1990.
It’s a truly dream-filled song that adds a sparkling splash of color to the Showa-era world where Maruko lives.
