[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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- Anime songs that drew attention in 2022. [Popular Songs / Hit Songs]
- Popular anime songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts
[Nostalgic & New] A Grand Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (131–140)
BROKEN GAMESFZMZ
For those who love deep, heavy bass, “BROKEN GAMES” is also highly recommended.
The track was produced by FZMZ, which operates as a “masked avatar band.” It serves as the opening theme for the anime Shangri-La Frontier.
With a heavy-metal-like vibe, the lyrics portray the anime’s protagonist.
It’s great how the character’s traits and appeal come through so directly.
If you watch the anime and get to know the protagonist’s appearance and gear, you’ll enjoy the lyrics even more.
Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON
This pop tune paints a vast, cosmos-themed world of outer space and starry skies.
Created by NOMELON NOLEMON, the track was released in January 2025.
It drew attention as an insert song for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Its catchy melody line and sophisticated arrangement are a perfect match.
The lyrics, which sing of powerful feelings for someone far away, are compelling and hit home.
Listening while gazing up at the night sky may immerse you even deeper in its world.
Be sure to take your time and savor it!
STARSw.o.d.
The three-piece rock band w.o.d., which has achieved results in various contests and auditions since their amateur days and made their debut in 2018.
Their first single “STARS,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, sticks in your ears with an opening that starts from a striking guitar riff.
The hysteric rock sound and catchy melody seem like a perfect fit for the anime’s dark themes.
It’s a powerful rock tune whose gritty vocals will get your adrenaline pumping.
All My SoulNAWNAW
Based on a novel by Hideaki Ibuki, Angel Links is a science-fiction anime set in a Chinese-inspired world.
All 13 episodes aired on WOWOW.
The opening theme, All My Soul, is performed by NAWNAW.
dizzyAdo
Singer Ado, who is drawing global attention as a new-era diva in the J-POP scene, has released her 20th digital-only single, “Kura Kura,” which was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
Her expressive vocals, carried by a light, upbeat rhythm and a glamorous ensemble, connect with the anime’s atmosphere and heighten anticipation.
It’s a pop, high-energy track that’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei
Hiten, a digital release chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cypher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck back-and-forth generates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.
The lyrics, which link with the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme of having no choice but to keep moving forward despite uncertainty.
It’s a track that lingers in the ear with its striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.
LIES GOES ONMay’n
May’n is a singer who made her major-label debut in 2005 and also works as a voice actor and musical theater performer.
Her 21st single, “LIES GOES ON,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Liar Liar, features a driving synth sound that heightens anticipation.
Her powerful yet clear high tones stand out even within the intensely shifting ensemble.
It’s a refreshing pop tune with a cool arrangement that lingers in your ears.