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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 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 Big Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s (51–60)

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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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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Hamtaro Tottoko SongHamuchanzu

[Anime] 'Hamtaro Tottoko Uta' (Sung by: Ham-Chans) [Official] Hamtaro opening theme song, Part 1

Hamtaro Tottoko SongHamuchanzu

I bet there are still people who find themselves humming it from time to time—the opening theme from the anime Hamtaro.

It’s just so cute! The melody, the lyrics—everything about it is soothing, and it has a charm that makes you want to sing along.

I’m sure it would go over well with kids today too, so it might be nice to listen to it together as a parent and child.

Of course, I also recommend the anime itself.

It’s a perfect pick as a fun karaoke song as well.

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[Nostalgic & New] A Huge Anime Song Special for People in Their 20s (61–70)

Wild FlowersRAMAR

Zoids Wild Flowers

Wild FlowersRAMAR

The first TV anime inspired by Takara Tomy’s ZOIDS toys aired on the TBS network as “Zoids -ZOIDS-.” The opening theme is “Wild Flowers” sung by RAMAR, which peaked at No.

84 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The brisk, lively guitar tones are particularly memorable.

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Boy’s HeartHOME MADE kazoku

HOME MADE Kazoku 'Shonen Heart'

Boy's HeartHOME MADE kazoku

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Eureka Seven, which still enjoys strong, enduring popularity.

With an upbeat, rap-like groove, the song moves forward as if playing, setting itself apart from what one typically imagines as an anime theme.

Yet, in contrast to its lighthearted feel, the lyrics take on weighty themes like “the future” and “oneself who has already become an adult from a child.” Please feel the passionate spirit imbued in the title “Shonen Heart.”

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Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

It’s one of the signature songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, a rock band hugely popular with younger generations.

It was the theme song for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront and is a staple among anime songs.

The real charm of this track lies in its technically intricate composition, backed by the band’s superb musicianship.

Every phrase sounds cool, and it’s a song you’ll want to listen to over and over again.

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