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

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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 writerAraki Jakkan
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 Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (71–80)

Brilliant road to tomorrowangela

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

Brilliant road to tomorrowangela

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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Ao and KiramekiSupira Supika

TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2 | Spira Spica “Ao to Kirameki” Opening Video

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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.

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spiralLONGMAN

LONGMAN 'Spiral' Music Video (TV Anime 'Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation' Opening Theme)

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LONGMAN is a three-piece band with male-and-female twin vocals that made their major-label debut in 2019.

They’ve provided numerous anime theme and tie-in songs, and their track “spiral” is used as the opening theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation.

Stories about once having a dream that ultimately didn’t come true are everywhere.

This song resonates like a declaration from one’s present, grown-up self to their past self: the dream didn’t come true, but here’s how I’ll live and move forward from now on.

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IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – IRIS OUT

IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi

This is a track whose overwhelming sense of speed and dramatic development will hit you right in the heart.

Written by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme song for the film “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,” it will be released to coincide with the movie’s premiere in September 2025.

It marks their second collaboration, following the anime’s theme song “KICK BACK.” Yonezu has shared in production anecdotes that he composed while constantly looking at the manga pages featuring Reze, which really conveys his deep affection for the character.

The powerful rhythms that color the intense battle scenes and the sound that heightens the thrilling story are especially striking.

Highly recommended for those who want to get hyped before watching the movie or for fans of anime songs.

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grayscale dorminatorOxT

OxT「grayscale dominator」Music Video Full Size

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OxT, the digital rock unit formed by anisong singer Masayoshi Oishi—who’s been expanding his range of activities—and creator Tom-H@ck, also known as a composer for K-ON!, released this track in October 2023.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime The Eminence in Shadow 2nd season, depicting mind games that evoke a chess-like worldview.

The ensemble, where band sounds intertwine nicely with piano, really lifts your spirits! The piano and guitar in the interlude are also incredibly cool and a must-hear.

As the song progresses, the growing sense of speed makes it an ultra-cool, fiery rock tune!

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Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

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Released in January 2022 as Aimer’s 20th single, this song was selected as the opening theme for the popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.

It topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, surpassed 200 million streams, and received a Special Award at the Japan Record Awards.

Masahiro Tobinai’s bold arrangement features resplendent brass and strings that brilliantly capture both the opulence of the red-light district and the tension of battle.

The lyrics, imbued with a powerful resolve to overcome past pain and resound into the future, embody the very determination of characters who confront their fate.

Performed even in cheering scenes at Koshien, it’s a song cherished not only by anime fans but also by many listeners running through their youth.

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idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

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YOASOBI, who has captured global attention with their unique stance of “turning novels into music.” Their 19th digital single, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, was produced based on an original short story written by the manga’s author, Aka Akasaka.

Released in April 2023, the song became the first Japanese-language track to reach No.

1 on the Billboard Global chart and skillfully portrays both the glittering facade and the conflict-laden underside of idol life.

The lyrics, where lies and truth intersect, pierce the heart as they lay bare the inner world of an idol performing perfection.

Its shape-shifting arrangement—fusing pop, hip-hop, and rock—reveals something new with every listen.

It’s a song that every member of Gen Z in Japan knows.

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