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[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s

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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 Massive Selection of Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (41–50)

The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji

[With Lyrics] The Biggest Dreamer / Koji Wada [Digimon Tamers OP]

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.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (51–60)

Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc en Ciel_Driver’s High_20th L’Anniversary Live day2

Driver's HighL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

GTO is an anime based on Tohru Fujisawa’s manga that depicts the exploits of an unconventional teacher, Eikichi Onizuka, and it aired on the Fuji TV network.

The opening theme is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Driver’s High,” which reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense [original ver.] [Official Music Video]

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS’s “Zenzenzense,” which achieved explosive popularity as the theme song for the anime film Your Name, is a bright, up-tempo track that lifts your spirits when you listen to it.

Its chorus melody is easy to remember, and the song has been loved for a long time.

It’s also a karaoke staple, so be sure to give it a try.

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Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-ManYamamoto Masayuki & Pinku Piggīzu

Phantom Thief Kirameki Man OP/ED

Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-ManYamamoto Masayuki & Pinku Piggīzu

Time Bokan 2000: Kaito Kiramekiman is one of the works in the Time Bokan series, and unlike the previous entries in the franchise, its distinctive feature is that good and evil are reversed.

The opening theme, “Kaito Kiramekiman no Uta,” is sung by Masayuki Yamamoto.

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Sun Paradise ~Promised Land~Kōbe Miyuki

Sun Paradise ~ Promised Land

Sun Paradise ~Promised Land~Kōbe Miyuki

Miyuki Kanbe’s song Taiyou no Rakuen is the theme song of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch.

Incidentally, it was Miyuki Kanbe’s debut single.

Instead of the high, cute voice often heard in this kind of anime, her slightly husky voice gives it a cool edge.

Those in their late twenties might even find it nostalgic.

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unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

TK from Ling Tosite Sigure 'unravel (short version)'

unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

It’s a song that begins with vocalist TK singing in a whisper, and at that moment you can’t help but think, “Here it comes!!” It was used as the theme song for Tokyo Ghoul, and its emotional sound perfectly matches the series’ atmosphere.

It’s addictive—you’ll want to listen to it over and over again.

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A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko

When you hear “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” what probably comes to mind is the theme song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” sung by Yoko Takahashi.

Many years have passed since its release, yet it continues to be loved by countless people.

It’s a classic that consistently ranks near the top of karaoke song charts.

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