[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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[Nostalgic & New] A Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (71–80)
Sunday SunTHE NEUTRAL
Narutaru is a manga by Mohiro Kitoh that was serialized in Monthly Afternoon and was adapted into a TV anime in 2003.
Some viewers refer to it as a “heartful-bokko anime.” The opening theme is The Neutral’s “Nichiyoubi no Taiyou” (Sunday Sun).
World Without LogosIshii Yasushi
HELLSING is a manga by Kouta Hirano, and there are two animated versions: a TV anime that differs from the original story, and an OVA version that faithfully follows the source material.
The opening theme used for the TV anime is Logos Naki World, sung by Yasushi Ishii.
Turn A TurnSaijō Hideki
Turn A Gundam is an anime series directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino as chief director, which drew attention for its mechanical designs by Syd Mead and for a storyline that encompasses all previous Gundam series.
The opening theme, Turn A Turn, is sung by Hideki Saijo.
[Nostalgic & New] A Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (81–90)
HemisophiaSakamoto Maaya
RahXephon is a sci-fi mecha anime directed by Yutaka Izubuchi that aired in 2002.
The opening theme, Hemisphere, is sung by Maaya Sakamoto, who played Reika Mishima, and it reached No.
22 on the Oricon chart.
The sound conveys a grand, expansive worldview.
ultramarineKamiyama Yagi
This is Yoh Kamiyama’s major-label debut single, which serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Drifting Dragons.
It’s a track distinguished by a driving band sound paired with a relaxed vocal vibe.
True to the titles Ultramarine and Drifting Dragons, the lyrics evoke the blue sky and a spirit of adventure that feels like heading beyond the horizon, filling our hearts with excitement.
It’s a wonderful song that brings fun and energy to our ordinary everyday lives.
Zankyo SankaAimer
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.
idolYOASOBI
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.