[Nostalgic] Classic and Popular Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s

A Night for OnePorno Graffitti

PORNOGRAPHTTI 'Hitori no Yoru (Short ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Hitori no Yoru (Short Ver.)'

The opening theme of the anime version of GTO, which was also adapted into a drama starring Takashi Sorimachi and EXILE’s AKIRA.

This was Porno Graffitti’s first song tied to an anime.

Starting with this track, NAOTO, the indispensable violinist for Porno Graffitti, joined in.

It’s a perfect fit for GTO, with that cool and slightly sexy vibe characteristic of Porno.

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Do As Infinity / Deep Forest (Fukai Mori)

From the opening guitar, this song draws you into its world.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Inuyasha and is counted among the band’s signature songs.

The husky vocals match the soaring chorus, evoking a sense of sorrow yet conveying strength.

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Catch You Catch Me

The 90s were full of classic anime, but for many women, Cardcaptor Sakura probably left an especially strong impression! From the main character Sakura to Tomoyo and Syaoran, plenty of people were captivated by the unique classmates and characters.

And when you think back on Cardcaptor Sakura, the song that naturally starts playing in your head is Catch You Catch Me.

It’s a timeless track that brings back the excitement of watching Sakura and her friends’ adventures in front of the TV.

Mischievous Kissday after tomorrow

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Set against the Sengoku period, the epic fantasy anime Inuyasha features many poignant ballads, but among them is a particularly standout pop-style ending theme.

Created by day after tomorrow, the track is marked by misono’s bright, soaring vocals and a bouncy beat.

Its lyrics, which straightforwardly express the thrill of falling in love, create a striking contrast with the anime’s weighty narrative.

Included on the 2003 single DAY STAR, it reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Used from Episode 109 to Episode 127, this song brought a refreshing breeze to the show’s endings.

It’s perfect for when you want to lift your spirits or reminisce about 2000s J-pop!

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[High Quality] Ojamajo Carnival 5-Person Ver.

It’s the opening theme of the anime Ojamajo Doremi.

The singers are three characters from the show: Doremi Harukaze, Hazuki Fujiwara, and Aiko Senoo.

The manga ran in Nakayoshi, and when it was adapted into an anime, it became a massive hit that aired across six series.

Back then, most girls watched it every Sunday without fail.

There were even parents who rushed out to buy toys related to the anime.

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Blue Bird – Ikimonogakari (Full)

The opening theme of Naruto Shippuden.

After this song, Ikimonogakari also did another Naruto opening with a track called Hotaru no Hikari.

The blues harp’s tone is incredibly cool and striking, making this a very memorable song.

Its sense of speed, which fits the word “Shippuden,” matches the series perfectly! The lyrics about charging straight toward your goal are wonderful, too.

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L’Arc～en～Ciel「READY STEADY GO」-Music Clip-

The opening theme of Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist.

It kicks off with a thrilling, heart-pounding guitar riff and Hyde’s English vocals.

The anime featured an original storyline different from the manga.

Under the tagline “Take it back, everything,” it depicts the Elric brothers’ journey to reclaim their true bodies.

It’s a cool L’Arc-en-Ciel track that feels like it’s cheering on their adventure.