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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 Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (31–40)

MelissaPorno Graffitti

PORNO GRAFFITTI 'Melissa' (ROMANCE PORNO ’08 ~10 YEARS GIFT~) / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Live Ver.)'

Melissa Porno Graffitti

Just the bass phrase in the intro gets me hyped! It’s the first opening theme of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

The song is by the rock band Porno Graffitti and was released in 2003 as their 12th single.

It was created with the series in mind, resulting in a slightly bittersweet yet undeniably cool track that matches the anime’s world.

The high notes in the chorus are truly incredible.

It’s also one of the most popular anime songs at karaoke.

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ODDTAXISkirt and PUNPEE

Skirt and PUNPEE “ODDTAXI” Official Music Video (Opening Theme of the TV Anime ‘ODDTAXI’)

ODDTAXI skirt and PUNPEE

This track has a captivating, floating sensation—like gazing at the underside of the city through a taxi window.

It carefully paints often-overlooked scenery with delicate melodies and rap.

Released in April 2021 as the opening theme for the anime Oddtaxi, it drew attention for its specially illustrated cover art and music video by the anime’s director, Baku Kinoshita.

It’s an emotional city-pop tune that gently accompanies you on commutes, late-night drives, or whenever you want to cherish some time alone.

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BLOODY STREAMCoda

BLOODY STREAM

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.

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Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)Chisa Yokoyama & the Imperial Revue

Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)

Gekitei (Charge! Imperial Combat Revue) Chisa Yokoyama & Imperial Revue

“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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DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayuki Suzuki

TV anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?” opening sequence ♪ Masayuki Suzuki ‘DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki’

DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki Masayuki Suzuki

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.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Massive Selection of Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (41–50)

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW 'GO!!! ~15th Anniversary ver.~' (Music Video Full Ver. with Commentary)

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.

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Genesis of AquarionAKINO

Sousei no Aquarion / AKINO [Genesis of Aquarion] Anime Theme Song / OP / Full Lyrics Included - Cover (Sousei no Aquarion / Genesis of Aquarion) Tried Singing

Genesis of Aquarion AKINO

Aquarion began airing in 2005.

It’s the now-unusual case where the theme song and the anime’s title are the same.

The vocalist is AKINO.

The song stayed on the Oricon charts within the top 200 for over five months.

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