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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 Big Special on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (21–30)

Drawing daysSPLAY

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Drawing daysSPLAY

A song used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” Sung over a powerful band sound, it conveys a strong resolve to “keep moving forward no matter how tough it gets.” If you’re feeling weighed down by hardships or sadness and want to shut yourself away, please give this song a listen.

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oath signLiSA

LiSA 『oath sign』-MUSIC CLIP Short Ver.-

oath signLiSA

The hugely popular Fate series.

This song is the theme for the Fate/Zero series.

A hallmark of the Fate franchise is how perfectly the lyrics match the anime’s content every time.

This track also faithfully recreates the work’s worldview.

It also stirs an exciting sense that the battle is about to begin.

Who will emerge victorious, and can the protagonist perform a miracle? Just listening to it makes you want to watch the anime.

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Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

Is there still anything that love can do? RADWIMPS

This is a moving masterpiece born at the intersection of love and hope.

It’s a song RADWIMPS wrote specifically for the film Weathering with You and released alongside the movie in July 2019.

The lyrics embrace themes like the power of love and the courage to live, beautifully harmonizing with the film’s story.

Its grand sound, woven from piano and strings, stirs the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to relive the film’s emotions or express their feelings for someone special through music.

Be sure to listen and experience a lasting sense of wonder.

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God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)

God knows… “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” [Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu] Kadokawa-licensed MAD [Bass Performance]

God knows… Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)

Even people who aren’t into anime have probably heard the name The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya at least once.

This is a song performed within the show.

It features a powerful band sound—especially the guitar, which is incredibly cool.

Transcending the label of an anime song, it’s loved by many for the appeal of the track itself.

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The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED – The Story You Don’t Know

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

It’s a heartrending breakup song that brings back memories of a summer day when I couldn’t confess my feelings.

The track is by supercell, a unit formed by popular creators including Vocaloid producer ryo, and it was released in 2009 as their debut single.

It was featured as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari and became a hot topic.

Although the song has a driving tempo, the lyrics are so moving that it can easily make you cry.

It’s an anime song that leaves your chest in turmoil and your heart aching.

Incidentally, it’s also a very popular choice for karaoke.

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We are!Hiroshi Kitadani

TV Anime “ONE PIECE” 1000th Episode Commemoration: We Are!

We Are! Kitadani Hiroshi

This is a song well known as the opening theme of the anime One Piece.

Its lyrics compellingly express a burning spirit of adventure and the bonds between friends, and its hope-filled melody resonates deeply.

Released in November 1999 as Hiroshi Kitadani’s debut single, it drew attention right as the anime began airing.

With its energetic rock sound, it’s one of the most popular anison tracks, giving you the courage to set off on an adventure.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to chase your dreams with your friends or take on something new.

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Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

TV anime MASHLE: Magic and Muscles Season 2 Non-Credit Opening Movie | Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” #BBBB Dance

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts’ track “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” captivates with its energetic, addictive sound.

Chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” it became a massive hit, gaining popularity not only in Japan but around the world.

Its catchy melody is guaranteed to get stuck in your head, and the lyrics—celebrating self-affirmation and the spirit of challenge—give listeners courage.

It’s highly recommended when you want to fire yourself up or take a new step forward.

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