[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 (81–90)
fatesumika
This song captivates with its refreshing melody and weighty lyrics.
It was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Delicious in Dungeon” and is included on the single “Unmei e.p” released in April 2024.
The sound—an impressive fusion of sumika’s signature rock and indie pop—stands out.
The lyrics stir a sense of adventure, and the bright, soaring melody line is truly wonderful.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to face challenges, so give it a listen when you need a boost.
REACH OUTWada Akiko
Tetsuya: The Man Called the Mahjong Saint is a mahjong manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine.
It was adapted into an anime under the title Legendary Gambler Tetsuya and aired on TV Asahi.
The opening theme, REACH OUT, is sung by Akiko Wada.
Soul salvationHayashibara Megumi
Shaman King, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1998 to 2004.
For those who read it back then, it probably brings back memories.
The song I’m introducing is the opening theme of the 2021 anime SHAMAN KING.
It’s sung by Megumi Hayashibara, the voice actress who played the heroine, Anna Kyoyama.
It’s a classic, fiery anisong with a cool vibe! It might just take you back to your childhood.
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.
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.
Ready toKagemori Michiru (Morohoshi Sumire)
It’ll make you want to clap along to the beat.
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime BNA: Brand New Animal and is sung by Sumire Morohoshi, who voices the protagonist, Michiru Kagemori.
It’s an exhilarating uptempo track with razor-sharp guitar that’s a joy to listen to and really pumps you up.
The four-on-the-floor rhythm makes it easy to get into, too.
The lyrics carry a passionate message—We’re moving forward into the future!—that’s truly encouraging.
Perfect for when you want to lift your spirits.
[Nostalgic & New] A Major Anime Song Feature Recommended for People in Their 20s (91–100)
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.