[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 Special on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (21–30)
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.
only my railgunfripSide
The opening theme for A Certain Scientific Railgun is fripSide’s “only my railgun.” A limited first edition was also released, and it drew attention because Shinji Maggie appeared in the music video.
On the Oricon singles chart, it reached No.
3 for the week.
With its catchy melody, many people have likely heard it somewhere before.
The combination of the cute vocal tone and the cool musical style creates a song with a distinctive world of its own.
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.
ConnectClariS
One of the most iconic anime songs of the 2000s, ClariS’s “Connect.” As the opening theme for Puella Magi Madoka Magica, it enjoyed a long run on the Oricon charts.
You can feel the anime’s dreamy atmosphere and bittersweet emotion even through the luxurious backing track.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Rewrite, which was used as the theme song for Fullmetal Alchemist, is one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature tracks that remains popular today.
Many people likely became fans after watching the anime back then.
The cool guitar sound and the powerful vocals in the chorus captivated many listeners.
While the chorus tends to get the spotlight, the song also knows when to pull back, giving it a strong sense of dynamics.
As a result, it’s a very engaging track—highly recommended for anyone looking to get into rock.
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.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
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.
