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[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Anime, a cornerstone of Japanese culture, is beloved not only by children but also by adults, and it’s highly regarded overseas too! Along with anime itself, the theme songs that play during openings and endings—known as anison—are appreciated not just in Japan but around the world.

So this time, we’ve gathered a wide selection of anison, from nostalgic tracks recommended for people in their 20s to the latest hits! You’ll find memorable songs you listened to as a child as well as popular new tracks, so be sure to read to the end! You might even find one of your favorite songs or a tune that brings back memories.

Now, let’s get started!

[Nostalgic & New] A Huge Anime Song Special for People in Their 20s (61–70)

Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-ManMasayuki Yamamoto & Pink Piggys

Phantom Thief Kirameki Man OP/ED

Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-Man by Masayuki Yamamoto & Pink Piggys

Time Bokan 2000: Kaito Kiramekiman is one of the works in the Time Bokan series, and unlike the previous entries in the franchise, its distinctive feature is that good and evil are reversed.

The opening theme, “Kaito Kiramekiman no Uta,” is sung by Masayuki Yamamoto.

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Boy's HeartHOME MADE Family

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Shonen Heart'

Boy's Heart HOME MADE Kazoku

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Eureka Seven, which still enjoys strong, enduring popularity.

With an upbeat, rap-like groove, the song moves forward as if playing, setting itself apart from what one typically imagines as an anime theme.

Yet, in contrast to its lighthearted feel, the lyrics take on weighty themes like “the future” and “oneself who has already become an adult from a child.” Please feel the passionate spirit imbued in the title “Shonen Heart.”

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Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc en Ciel_Driver’s High_20th L’Anniversary Live day2

Driver's HighL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

GTO is an anime based on Tohru Fujisawa’s manga that depicts the exploits of an unconventional teacher, Eikichi Onizuka, and it aired on the Fuji TV network.

The opening theme is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Driver’s High,” which reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

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DOGLANDPEOPLE 1

PEOPLE 1 “DOGLAND” （Official Video）

DOGLANDPEOPLE 1

Released in December 2022, this track mixes a slightly eerie atmosphere with poetic lyrics.

It drew attention as the ending theme for episode 10 of the anime Chainsaw Man, arriving at a milestone moment as PEOPLE 1’s first anime theme song.

The structure is striking: rap-like verses give way to a chorus where the band ensemble brings a catchy lift, and the lyrics—linking physicality with inner emotion—hit straight to the heart.

Later included on the album “Hoshimeguri, Kimi ni Kinsei,” the song shines with lyrics and composition by Deu and arrangement by Hajime Taguchi.

Its cool world, balancing ambiguity and intensity, is perfect for listeners seeking refined music in everyday life or those moved by the synchronicity of animation and music.

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A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

A Cruel Angel's Thesis by Yoko Takahashi

When you hear “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” what probably comes to mind is the theme song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” sung by Yoko Takahashi.

Many years have passed since its release, yet it continues to be loved by countless people.

It’s a classic that consistently ranks near the top of karaoke song charts.

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Brilliant road to tomorrowangela

angela “Brilliant Road to Tomorrow” (Live ver.)

Brilliant road to tomorrow angela

Uchuu no Stellvia (Stellvia of the Universe) is a science fiction anime directed and series composed by Tatsuo Sato, which aired in 2003 on the TV Tokyo network.

The opening theme is angela’s re-debut single, “Brilliant Road to Tomorrow.”

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Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans

[Anime] 'Hamtaro Tottoko Uta' (Sung by: Ham-Chans) [Official] Hamtaro opening theme song, Part 1

Hamtaro Tottoko Song Ham-Chans

I bet there are still people who find themselves humming it from time to time—the opening theme from the anime Hamtaro.

It’s just so cute! The melody, the lyrics—everything about it is soothing, and it has a charm that makes you want to sing along.

I’m sure it would go over well with kids today too, so it might be nice to listen to it together as a parent and child.

Of course, I also recommend the anime itself.

It’s a perfect pick as a fun karaoke song as well.

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