[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)
Baka SurvivorUlfuls
Baka Survivor is an upbeat, irresistibly catchy track with a driving beat that appeals even to the child at heart.
Its lively melody and easy-to-remember lyrics leave a strong impression.
As the theme song that vividly reflects the humor-filled world of the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, it hasn’t lost any of its unique charm even today.
It brings back the flutter in your chest from days gone by and has a powerful energy that makes your body move on its own.
Packed with the bright, positive energy that’s a hallmark of Ulfuls, it’s a highly recommended song that lifts your spirits in any situation.
Whether for a quick breather or when you need a boost, it’s a track that lightens the heart.
ETERNAL BLAZENana Mizuki
A song sung by Nana Mizuki, who is also active as a voice actor and narrator.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, in which she herself voiced the character Fate Testarossa.
It was also selected for the Voice Actor Song Award in the 2000–2009 category of the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize.
Her talent is top-notch both as a voice actor and as a singer!
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (101–110)
Together with the WindSachiko Kobayashi
It became a hot topic as an unexpected collaboration between Sachiko Kobayashi, a leading figure in enka, and anime! This song was used as the theme for the 1998 film Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back.
In the 2019 release, Mewtwo Strikes Back: EVOLUTION, a remake of the song performed by Sachiko Kobayashi and Shoko Nakagawa was used as the ending theme more than 20 years later.
The warm melody and lyrics filled with kindness are truly memorable, aren’t they?
Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa
Shoko Nakagawa’s opening theme for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a masterpiece that truly resonates with listeners! Written by meg rock and composed/arranged by Shinya Saito, the song overflows with messages of courage and hope in the face of setbacks and hardships.
Released as a single in June 2007, it was a huge hit, even ranking high on the Oricon charts.
I imagine many people in their thirties felt encouraged by this song to keep going when they hit life’s obstacles.
It’s the perfect uplifting cheer-up anthem to listen to right now!
Winning Run! ~I Want to Be the Wind~Yamagata Yukio
Winning Run! ~I Want to Be the Wind~, the theme song of The Racing Brothers Let’s & Go!!, has a thrilling sense of speed that makes you want to start running as you listen.
It stirs up a feeling like you’ve time-traveled back to your childhood.
If you want to relive those nostalgic days, give it a listen.
Burn, Gulliver Boy!Kiyohiko Ozaki
“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.
When tomorrow comes...Donkey (Koichi Yamadera) & Diddy (Megumi Hayashibara)
“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.