[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 (101–110)
Dreaming Love AngelFURIL
The opening theme of Wedding Peach, a series that ran in the shoujo manga magazine Ciao.
This song also served as FURIL’s debut single.
The coupling track, 21st-Century Juliet, was also used as the anime’s ending theme.
FURIL was a group formed by Kyoko Hikami, Yukana Nogami, and Yuko Miyamura, who voiced characters in the anime; later, Yuka Imai joined and the group was renamed FURIL’.
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
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.
Rondo – revolutionOkui Masami
Opening with a powerful beat, this song vividly conveys a message of self-transformation and growth, carried by Masami Okui’s resonant vocals.
The protagonist’s strong resolve to overcome a parting with someone dear and carve out their own path is embedded in the memorable melody.
Her commanding voice gives listeners the courage to take that first step forward.
Released in May 1997, the track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Revolutionary Girl Utena.
It was later included on the album Ma-KING and the acclaimed compilation S-mode #1.
Brimming with hope, this is a dependable song recommended for anyone feeling uncertain or ready to embark on a new beginning.
toi ei moiAmuro Namie
The ending theme of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of One.
The title “toi et moi” is French for “you and me.” When you think of “you and me” in Pokémon, the first pair that comes to mind is Ash and Pikachu.
Because that special someone exists, you can smile, you can shed tears—you can live those kinds of days.
This song also conveys how Pikachu is that kind of presence for Ash, and Ash is that kind of presence for Pikachu.
Future HeroNagasawa Hiro
Superconductive Robot Tetsujin 28 FX is a robot anime created as a sequel to Tetsujin 28, featuring Shotaro Kaneda—the protagonist of the previous series—now appearing as an adult.
The opening theme is Future Hero, sung by Hiro Nagasawa.
Starting from episode 25, a version sung by Satoko Shimizu was used.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anison masterpieces and popular songs for people in their 30s (111–120)
Endless DreamAikawa Nanase
A powerful rock number by Nanase Aikawa that added vibrant color as the opening theme for the anime’s third season.
Released in June 2002, the track is a fast-paced piece that showcases her husky, powerhouse vocals.
The lyrics, written by Aikawa herself, tell a story of two people chasing their future through motifs of journey, hope, and vows.
Composed by Hiroshi Shibasaki (formerly of al.ni.co) and arranged by KANAME, its melodic, uplifting sound blends perfectly with the world of Inuyasha.
After peaking at No.
14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, it was included on the best-of album ID:2 and continues to be celebrated as one of the series’ signature theme songs.
A highly recommended track for anyone eager to thrill to a Sengoku-era fantasy adventure.
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.
