[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 (91–100)
WAR WAR! STOP ITShitamachi Kyōdai
Shimomachi Brothers’ “WAR WAR! STOP IT” is a powerful song about the importance of peace, chosen as the theme for “Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers.” Its message—stop conflict and hatred, and stand up for love and justice—evokes the show’s exciting moments and is sure to resonate with those in their 30s.
Written and composed by BANANA ICE, the track aims to end strife and bring people together.
Rediscover the magic of music that ties nostalgia to hope.
true blueZONE
This song by the girls’ rock band ZONE blends a refreshing vibe with power.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom, a remake of Tetsuwan Atom, an important work in the history of Japanese anime.
The sound shifts from tones tinged with unease to a bright, open feeling toward the chorus, strongly emphasizing that refreshing atmosphere.
The lyrics express a wish to stay close and support someone precious, evoking the image of Astro Boy’s strength and kindness.
When the members of ZONE layer their voices, you can feel their smiles—another point that conveys the bonds between friends.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (101–110)
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
This song by supercell is a captivating love song that portrays a poignant, unrequited love.
A tale of impossible love and a love triangle unfolds against the backdrop of a summer night sky.
The protagonist’s feelings are mirrored in the stars, and the lyrics resonate like a snapshot of youth.
Released in August 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.
It captured many hearts, ranking within the top 20 of the Oricon singles chart for over two months.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the summer night sky—a heartwarming song that gently accompanies those in love.
Go-RoundItō Nao in FIX
The game itself that you could play on the Game Boy was fun too, wasn’t it? This is the opening theme of the anime ‘Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children,’ titled ‘Go-Round.’ It was the debut single of the music unit Nao Ito in FIX, released in 2000.
Its rhythmic, stylish sound carries a classic anison vibe.
The chorus, with a melody line that feels like heat bubbling up, is especially cool! Perfect for when you want to lift your spirits and pump up your energy.
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
This is a signature song by nobodyknows+, released in 2004, which was chosen as the ending theme for the anime SD Gundam Force.
At the time, the cool flow of the five MCs passing the mic and weaving their verses drew a great deal of attention.
Some of you might even have memorized the lyrics and sung it often at karaoke.
In 2022, it was also featured on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, and many people in their 30s were surely thrilled to see the live performance brought back across time.
Ore TarurutoTARAKO
This is the theme song for Magical Taluluto, created by Tatsuya Egawa, who is also active on TV.
The singer is TARAKO, best known as the voice of Maruko from Chibi Maruko-chan! She also voices the main character, Taluluto, in Magical Taluluto.
It’s a charming track that showcases a different side of TARAKO’s cute singing voice compared to when she’s voicing Maruko or Taluluto.
Hamtaro Tottoko SongHamuchanzu
In particular, it gained a lot of support from elementary school girls at the time.
This is the opening theme of the cute hamster story Hamtaro.
Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head—before you know it, you’ll catch yourself humming it without thinking.
Hamtaro was an anime series that aired for quite a long time, but if someone asks, “What’s the Hamtaro theme song?” this is definitely the one that comes to mind.
If you sing it at karaoke now with people from the same generation, it might be a hit.