[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 (31–40)
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
It’s the theme song of the hugely popular anime SLAM DUNK and the biggest hit by the rock band BAAD.
Its straightforward lyrics are cool no matter the era and really hit home.
Of course, those who were hooked on Slam Dunk at the time will know it, but it’s also widely recognized across generations and is a frequently sung anime song at karaoke.
Hare Hare YukaiAya Hirano, Minori Chihara, Yuko Goto
It’s the ending theme of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and one of the reasons the show became a massive hit.
The ending’s character dance sparked a huge craze—not just among fans but across anime enthusiasts—who learned and performed it.
Even years after the boom, it continues to be highly regarded and is still often sung at karaoke.
scabHidenori Chiwata
The opening theme of the anime Zatch Bell! For many people, this is the first song that comes to mind when they think of Zatch.
Its simple, energetic band sound and Hidenori Chi-wata’s clear, resonant vocals are major draws.
The lyrics, which depict human growth, are also memorable, and you can feel a strength that seems to give courage to listeners.
It’s a piece that teaches us that failure is necessary and that we become adults by overcoming hardship.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
It’s a signature song by the band that served as the opening theme for Dragon Ball GT.
Its refreshing melody and straightforward lyrics match the vocalist’s sweet voice.
The lyrics were written by ZARD’s Izumi Sakai, and there’s also a cover version performed by her.
Moonlight LegendDALI
This is the theme song of the hugely popular anime Sailor Moon, a track with extraordinarily high recognition across genders and generations.
Sailor Moon is beloved not only in Japan but around the world, and this song is supported by a wide range of listeners.
For those who grew up with it, it’s an irresistible classic.
[Nostalgic] Recommended Anime Song Masterpieces and Popular Tracks for People in Their 30s (41–50)
Don’t say “lazy”Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club
The ending theme of the anime K-On!.
It’s performed by the in-anime band Ho-kago Tea Time.
While Yui Hirasawa often serves as the lead vocalist, on this track Mio Akiyama, the bassist, takes the lead vocals.
Both the vocals and the song are just incredibly cool.
K-On! inspired many people to start bands, and a wave of fans even began performing songs from the show.
secret of my heartMai Kuraki
This was Mai Kuraki’s third single, and it sold over a million copies.
It was used as an ending theme for Detective Conan.
Some of you may remember the animation where the heroine, Ran Mouri, sings along to the song.
The poignant vocals and lyrics are heart-wrenching.