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

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A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
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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 Major Anime Song Feature Recommended for People in Their 20s (91–100)

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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World Without LogosIshii Yasushi

TV anime HELLSING opening video (Yasushi Ishii / A World Without Logos) [NBCUniversal Anime × Music 30th Anniversary: Daily OP/ED Posting Project]

Yasushi Ishii, the Master of Ishii, in a World Without Logos

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.

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Turn A TurnHideki Saijo

Turn A Turn ∀ Gundam

Turn A Turn Hideki Saijo

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.

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dramaticBase Ball Bear

Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

Dramatic Base Ball Bear

It’s the theme song for the TV anime “Big Windup! (Ookiku Furikabutte).” Perfect for a baseball-themed work, it captures the feel of summer and youth with a sense of speed and freshness.

It has the kind of energy that really amps up the atmosphere when you just want to let loose and have fun.

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W-InfinityHitomi Mieno / Hironobu Kageyama

[Pretty Cure MAD] W Infinity

Hitomi Mieno / Hironobu Kageyama - W-Infinity

Gear Fighter Dendoh is a robot anime that aired on the TV Tokyo network, telling the story of the GEAR Fighter Dendoh piloted by Ginga Izumo and Hokuto Kusanagi as they battle the Machine Empire Galfa.

The opening theme, “W-Infinity,” won the Theme Song Award at the 6th Animation Kobe.

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PrismBAISER

Gokudou-kun OP Full Prism

Prism BAISER

Many anime fans probably read the iconic 90s light novel series Gokudo-kun Manyuuki.

It’s also a representative work by Usagi Nakamura, who was primarily active as a light novel author at the time.

It was adapted into an anime in 1999, and it’s nostalgic to remember that the protagonist, Gokudo, was voiced by Akira Ishida.

Alongside the anime, what also comes to mind is BAISER’s classic theme song Prism.

With lyrics by the famed Yukinojo Mori and composition by vocalist Purple, it’s a wonderfully melodic, pop-leaning visual-kei number that feels quintessentially late-90s.

As BAISER’s first major-label release, following their charismatic indie-era popularity, I personally feel it could have sold even better…

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Aim to Be a Pokémon Master - 20th Anniversary -Rika Matsumoto

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master - 20th Anniversary - Rica Matsumoto

This is the 20th-anniversary version of the original opening theme from the anime Pokémon.

It’s sung by Rica Matsumoto, who voices the protagonist Ash, and her powerful vocals are as strong as ever.

On top of the original’s momentum, the live-instrument performance gives the sound an extra boost that’s enough to get your heart racing just by listening.

The music vividly conveys the excitement of the beginning of an adventure chasing dreams with your friends, as depicted in the lyrics.

Marking twenty years since the original song’s 1997 release, this version was used as the theme song for the movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Incidentally, at a commemorative event in December 2017, about a thousand fans gathered and the venue was filled with a sense of unity.

It’s an uplifting track that I think gives a push to anyone taking on a challenge.

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