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

fatesumika

TV anime “Delicious in Dungeon” Non-Credit Opening (Season 2) | “Fate” by sumika

fate sumika

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.

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spiralLONGMAN

LONGMAN 'Spiral' Music Video (TV Anime 'Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation' Opening Theme)

spiralLONGMAN

LONGMAN is a three-piece band with male-and-female twin vocals that made their major-label debut in 2019.

They’ve provided numerous anime theme and tie-in songs, and their track “spiral” is used as the opening theme for the anime Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation.

Stories about once having a dream that ultimately didn’t come true are everywhere.

This song resonates like a declaration from one’s present, grown-up self to their past self: the dream didn’t come true, but here’s how I’ll live and move forward from now on.

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HOWLINGabingdon boys school

abingdon boys school　『HOWLING』

HOWLINGabingdon boys school

It’s the theme song for the TV anime Darker than Black: The Black Contractor.

abingdon boys school is a band formed around Takanori Nishikawa, known for T.M.Revolution, and their music resonates with a weight that reflects the members’ experience.

In keeping with the work, the song carries a slightly dark atmosphere while delivering a sense of exhilarating speed—it’s an unrelentingly cool track.

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ultramarineYoh Kamiyama

Yoh Kamiyama – Gunjō [Music Video] / Yoh Kamiyama – Ultramarine

Ultramarine Divine Goat

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.

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REACH OUTAkiko Wada

REACH OUT Akiko Wada

Akiko Wada - REACH OUT

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.

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

Soul salvationMegumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara “Soul salvation” MUSIC VIDEO

Soul salvation Megumi Hayashibara

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.

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Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong)Vaundy

Finishing Blow feat. Cory Wong (TV Anime 'SPY×FAMILY' Season 2 Ending Theme) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong) Vaundy

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, whose modern, urban musical sensibility continues to grow in popularity especially among younger listeners.

His track “Todome no Ichigeki (feat.

Cory Wong),” featuring American guitarist Cory Wong, was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

The ensemble, built around crisp, upbeat guitar comping, stylishly colors the airy, floating melody.

It’s a cool pop tune with a touch of melancholy that conjures up scenes from the anime.

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