[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 Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (31–40)
BLOODY STREAMCoda
This is the song that served as the opening theme for the second part, Battle Tendency, of the TV anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
It’s a fitting track to support the big title that is JoJo, incorporating a jazz flavor to create a piece that’s lively yet weighty.
Starting with an endlessly cool intro, this song conjures a sense of adventure—be sure to give it a listen.
DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki
How about an upbeat love song? It’s a funky number by Masayuki Suzuki, the king of love songs, released in 2020 as his 40th single.
Singer Airi Suzuki joins as a featured artist.
It serves as the opening theme for the anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War? (Season 2).
The mature vocals and lyrics about passionate love are a perfect match—absolutely irresistible.
You’ll want to play it on repeat.
The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji
Digimon Tamers is the third installment of the Digimon TV anime series and introduces new elements such as humans merging with Digimon.
The opening theme is The Biggest Dreamer, sung by Kouji Wada, which reached 59th on the Oricon charts.
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
The theme song of Gurren Lagann, “Sorairo Days.” Sung by Shoko Nakagawa, the track features exhilarating guitar sounds and striking high-note vocals.
As you’d expect from a singer who loves anime, you can really feel the affection for the medium.
Recommended for guitar lovers, too.
Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)Yokoyama Chisa & Teikoku Kagekidan
“Sakura Wars” is a popular game series released by Sega Games, which was adapted into a TV anime in 2000 and broadcast on networks such as TBS and MBS.
The opening theme, also used in the game, is “Gekitei (Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan)” performed by Chisa Yokoyama & the Imperial Revue.
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LionSheriru Nōmu starring May’n/Ranka Rī (Nakajima Ai)
This is a song performed by voice actresses Megumi Nakajima and May’n from the Macross series.
It was used as the series’ main theme.
Even if you’re not very familiar with anime, you might find yourself thinking, “I’ve heard this before!” It’s crafted in a very anime-song style, with a chorus that builds in a really satisfying way.
As a duet, it’s highly polished, and the harmonies are a pleasure to listen to.
GO!!!FLOW
The Jump anime series Naruto features a variety of popular theme songs, and FLOW’s “GO!!!” is one of them.
It’s a smash hit that carries a message about charging straight toward your dreams with single-minded determination.
Even people who haven’t watched the anime have likely heard it at least once.
It’s a quintessential anime song that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when sung out loud.