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

Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End

Aina the End / On the Road of Revolution – On The Way [Official Music Video] (TV anime “Dandadan” Season 2 Opening Theme)

Revolutionary Journey - On The Way Aina The End

This song, created as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Dandadan, was written and composed by Aina the End.

It will be released digitally in July 2025, followed by physical releases in two formats—CD and Blu-ray—in September.

Its exhilarating sound layers with a mysterious melody, conveying the protagonists’ determination to fight to protect what’s precious to them in a straightforward way.

As Aina herself says, she “reduced the distortion in her voice and sang straightforwardly,” resulting in a clear and powerful vocal performance.

It perfectly matches the anime’s worldview, where the occult and youth intersect.

It’s a track we recommend when you want to keep moving forward or need a push on your back.

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kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

Sakanaction the Kaiju

This is Sakanaction’s first anime tie-in song, depicting the passion and struggles of those who pursue truth.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for NHK General’s “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.” Deeply connected to the anime’s worldview, which focuses on people attempting to prove the heliocentric theory, the lyrics convey a strong will to keep seeking the truth even in darkness.

Sakanaction’s unique sound—a fusion of electronica and rock—evokes curiosity and a forward-looking mindset.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience that sensation of having your own common sense overturned when you encounter new knowledge.

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I want to shout that I love you.BAAD

[Sung by a woman] I Want to Shout That I Love You / BAAD [Slam Dunk] Full Lyrics Included (Anime Theme Song) - cover (SLAMDUNK/kimigasukidatosakebitai) Tried Singing

I want to shout that I love you BAAD

The basketball anime SLAM DUNK, which continues to be loved to this day.

BAAD performed the first opening theme.

The song is “Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai” (I Want to Shout That I Love You).

It was used not only as the main theme, but also as an instrumental in the next-episode previews.

In the anime song popularity poll campaign held on March 1, 2019, it won the User’s Choice Award at the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize.

Listening to it will surely bring back memories of your youth.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (81–90)

SesameKroi

Kroi – Sesame [TV anime “Bucchigiri?!” opening theme]

SesameKroi

This song portrays self-discovery and inner exploration.

Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Bucchigiri?!,” it features a distinctive hybrid sound that blends elements of R&B, funk, and soul.

The music crafted by the five members of Kroi captivates listeners with unpredictable developments and innovative sounds.

It’s recommended for times when you’re feeling down or ready to take a new step forward.

When you want to listen to your inner self, give it a try.

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HemisophiaMaaya Sakamoto

RahXephon – Opening (OP) ver. 2

Hemisofia Maaya Sakamoto

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.

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IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – IRIS OUT

IRIS OUT Kenshi Yonezu

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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Theater of LifeKonomi Suzuki

TV anime “Deca-Dence” opening animation video — Konomi Suzuki “Theater of Life”

Theater of Life Konomi Suzuki

A track chosen as the opening theme for the anime Deca-Dence, performed by Konomi Suzuki—affectionately known as Konomin.

She won the Grand Prix at the Animax Anison Grand Prix as a teenager, and by the time she released this song in her twenties, she had already collaborated with numerous anime series.

For many people in their twenties who grew up with a wide range of anime genres, Konomi Suzuki is surely one artist you’ll want to keep on your radar.

This number she sings delivers a sense of speed and refreshing exhilaration, the kind of song that fires you up—truly a quintessential anime theme.

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