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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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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 Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (111–120)

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

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-

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

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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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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How patheticYU-KI

YUKI “Fugainaiya”

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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.

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