[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s
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!
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- Anime songs that drew attention in 2022. [Popular Songs / Hit Songs]
- Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts
[Nostalgic & New] A Huge Anime Song Special for People in Their 20s (61–70)
Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Mizuki Nana
A dream collaboration by Takanori Nishikawa and Nana Mizuki, two leading figures in the anime song scene.
Released in May 2013 as the opening theme for Valvrave the Liberator, it debuted at No.
2 with 115,000 copies sold in its first week.
Composed by Daisuke Asakura, it features a distinctive sound that fuses the passionate rhythms of Argentine tango with electronic rock.
The lyrics liken emotions and memories sealed away for eternity to roses, mirroring the anime’s worldview while expressing the human inner self where fragility and strength coexist.
The moments when their overwhelming vocals intertwine are breathtaking, stirring a burning emotion in the listener’s heart.
It’s a highly recommended track for times when you want energizing music to lift your spirit and fire you up.
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu, who draws attention for his genre-blurring musicality from electronica to folk, released his 13th single in November 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man—a track that sonically paints protagonist Denji’s desires and inner turmoil.
Its lyrics, where a thirst for happiness collides with the emptiness of reality, resonate with the mindset of young people trying to claw their way up from rock bottom.
The fierce drum’n’bass-infused beat and dizzying key changes are an emotional roller coaster in themselves.
With dance videos spreading across social media, it also meshes perfectly with the digitally native Gen Z audience.
It’s an impulsive rock tune for anyone craving a jolt in their everyday life.
Ao and KiramekiSupira Supika
A youthful pop-rock song that combines a sense of speed and exhilaration, the kind that makes your heart rate rise just by listening.
Released in August 2025 as the 10th single, it serves as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling.” With lyrics that embrace the idea of “cherishing what you love” and a buoyant band sound, it fills listeners with positivity.
Whether you’re starting something new or wanting to believe in yourself and move forward, this track is sure to be the perfect anthem of encouragement.
When They Cry: HigurashiShimamiy a Eiko
This song is an astonishingly perfect match for the dark, terrifying, and grotesque work Higurashi When They Cry.
It’s full of subtle tricks—like the distinctive choral intro becoming meaningful words when played in reverse—making it a piece that would normally be fascinating to listen to.
However, faced with its eerie atmosphere and ghastly lyrics, I can’t think of anything to say but “scary.” It truly encapsulates what Higurashi When They Cry is all about in a single track.
CRUSH GEAR FIGHT!!JAM Project
The TV anime based on the toy “Crush Gear,” which was released by Bandai in the early 2000s, is “Bakusou! Crash Gear TURBO” (known as “Crush Gear Turbo”).
The opening theme, “CRUSH GEAR FIGHT!!,” sung by JAM Project, is an extremely fiery song.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
Ai Higuchi, who began playing piano in childhood and has built a wide range of musical experience, wrote a digital single released in January 2022 as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
Its lyrics, which question justice and sacrifice, freedom and contradiction, harmonize beautifully with the anime’s worldview.
Beginning with the timbre of piano and layered with strings, the lyrical sound and her powerful alto voice make for a moving track.
It became a global hit on Apple Music and Spotify, and was also included on her album Saiai Saiaku (Worst Best).
Haruka…PIERROT
Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne is an anime based on the manga by Arina Tanemura that aired on the TV Asahi network.
The ending theme for up to the second cour was Haruka… performed by the visual kei rock band PIERROT, and it reached a peak position of 10th on the Oricon chart.