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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.
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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 Huge Anime Song Special for People in Their 20s (101–110)

Love for youYamagata Kasumi (Mizuno Manami)

Love for you

Love for youYamagata Kasumi (Mizuno Manami)

Great Dangaioh (Haja Kyosei G Dangaioh) is a robot anime that aired in 2001 and serves as a sequel to the 1980s OVA Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh (Haja Taisei Dangaioh).

The ending theme, ‘Kimi no Tame ni Ai o’ (‘Love for You’), is sung by Manami Mizuno, who played Kasumi Yamagata.

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OtonokeCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts – Otonoke [Official MV] [Dandadan Opening]

OtonokeCreepy Nuts

Centered on Gen Z, the TV anime Dandadan became a social phenomenon, and its opening theme can be described as a new frontier in hip-hop woven by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga.

Its title is a coined word meaning “sound apparition,” expressing how music itself slips into people’s hearts like something supernatural.

The lyrics are sprinkled with references to horror icons like Sadako and Kayako, as well as phrases that evoke other Jump works, sublimating the daring theme of fusing the occult with hip-hop.

The breakneck beat, relentless flow, and intricately calculated rhymes have the power to pull listeners straight into the story’s world.

Released in October 2024, the track topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and earned high praise both at home and abroad.

It’s an anime song recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the anime’s worldview or experience a new form of hip-hop.

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Child of the devilHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / Devil's Child (Anime Special Ver.) | Ai Higuchi “Akuma no Ko” Anime Special Ver.

Child of the devilHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi, who began playing piano in childhood and has built a wide range of musical experience, wrote a digital single released in January 2022 as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.

Its lyrics, which question justice and sacrifice, freedom and contradiction, harmonize beautifully with the anime’s worldview.

Beginning with the timbre of piano and layered with strings, the lyrical sound and her powerful alto voice make for a moving track.

It became a global hit on Apple Music and Spotify, and was also included on her album Saiai Saiaku (Worst Best).

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PrismBAISER

Gokudou-kun OP Full Prism

PrismBAISER

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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Small Daysflumpool

Non-credit opening video of the TV anime “Kakushigoto”

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It’s a refreshing, upbeat rock number.

The song is by the rock band flumpool and is included on their fifth album, “Real,” released in 2020.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Kakushigoto and drew attention.

The warm, full band sound is striking and pairs well with vocalist Ryuta Yamamura’s clear, expansive singing.

The lyrics say, “I’m always thinking of you.” It’s very encouraging, so it might be good to listen to when you’re feeling down or anxious.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (111–120)

flame of lovesweet velvet

Ost Monster Rancher – Flame of Love – Sweet Velvet (Full)

flame of lovesweet velvet

“Monster Farm” is a game about raising monsters and was adapted into an anime on the TBS network.

The ending theme used for the first season was “flame of love,” the second single by sweet velvet.

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Wings of the Windloop

[Been looking for it] Wings of the Wind [that song]

Wings of the Windloop

Crash Gear Nitro is the successor to Crush Gear Turbo, but since there’s virtually no story connection between them, you can enjoy it on its own.

The opening theme is Kaze no Tsubasa by loop.

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