[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 (111–120)
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.
pureyoshida takurou
Sakigake!! Cromartie High School is a laid-back gag manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, about an honor student named Takashi Kamiyama who enrolls at Cromartie High School, a den of delinquents.
When it was adapted into a TV anime, the theme song was performed by Takuro Yoshida.
Re:memberFLOW
FLOW’s anime tie-up song themed around hope for the future and rebirth features striking, powerful guitar riffs and energetic twin vocals.
The lyrics, born from the band members’ experiences overcoming trials, carry a determination to move forward without forgetting the past and a message about the importance of walking together with your companions.
Released in May 2006 and used as the eighth opening theme for the TV anime Naruto, the song reached No.
12 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the charts for eight consecutive weeks.
It is also included on the album FLOW ANIME BEST Kiwami and remains a staple at their live shows.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing nostalgic anime songs or cherish memories with friends.
How patheticYU-KI
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Honey and Clover II, which features art school students as its protagonists.
It’s a work by singer YUKI, known for her free and airy vocals, and was released in 2006 as her 14th single.
The piano rock-inspired, high-energy sound blends with YUKI’s light, nimble delivery—an atmosphere only she can create.
While the lyrics alone might feel a bit dark, riding on the melody they somehow produce a refreshing sense of exhilaration.
Swirly Kuro-chanLADY Q
Cyborg Kuro-chan, an anime based on a manga that ran in the monthly magazine Comic BomBom, is basically a gag comedy but is characterized by occasionally inserting serious storylines.
The opening theme was sung by reggae singer LADY Q.
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.
Take care and have a good day!Higuchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi grew up exposed to a variety of instruments from an early age, including piano, violin, choir, vocals, drums, and guitar.
Her digital-only single Itterasshai, released on November 5, 2023, was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 (Final Chapters Special 2).
Its lyrics, which wish for peace while gently giving a push forward, are sure to stir the heart.
With its ethereal sound and lyrical melody that lingers in the ear, it’s a sentimental number.