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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 writerAraki Jakkan
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 Grand Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (131–140)

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW

[Duet with the original artist] DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku / FIELD OF VIEW’s Yuya Asaoka & CHIAKI

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW

This song is characterized by its refreshing melody and lyrics that gradually intensify the feeling of being in love.

Captivated by the other person’s smile, it conveys a positive determination to break free from the darkness and the courage to embark on a new adventure.

Released in March 1996 by FIELD OF VIEW, the track features a powerful performance by the band and emotive vocals in perfect harmony, and it also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.

With heartwarming lyrics by Izumi Sakai and a memorable melodic line by Tetsurō Oda, this is a highly recommended song for those who want to relate to the feelings of being in love or look back on memories of their youth.

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BROKEN GAMESFZMZ

FZMZ – BROKEN GAMES (Anime Music Video) / TV anime “Shangri-La Frontier” opening theme

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.

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Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON

Midnight Reflection

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!

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STARSw.o.d.

This is w.o.d. / New song “STARS” — TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation” opening theme

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.

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Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro

Give me an unbalanced kiss

Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro

This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.

Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.

Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.

Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.

Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.

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