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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)

The heaven that gathers the dreams you envisionedGARNET CROW

Kimi no Omoi Egaita Yume Atsumeru HEAVEN – MAR Japanese Opening Full

The heaven that gathers the dreams you envisionedGARNET CROW

This is a song that was selected as a theme for the TV anime MÄR (MÄR Heaven).

Its content—supporting and watching over you in tough times—is very characteristic of GARNET CROW, woven into a lively band sound.

At the same time, it evokes a gently cool sense of fantasy, making it a track that can be said to symbolize the work MÄR Heaven.

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ODDTAXIsukaato to PUNPEE

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

ODDTAXIsukaato to 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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Please let me pass.Touyama Nao

Nao Toyama “Tōryanse” Music Video (TV anime Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 opening theme song)

Please let me pass.Touyama Nao

Sung by Nao Toyama, this is the opening theme for the TV anime Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi II.

Released in November 2025, the song was written and composed by Masayoshi Oishi.

It’s a fast-paced pop tune with a Japanese flair that musically depicts human connections and a sense of belonging, set in the otherworld of Kakuriyo.

A lively, celebratory anisong!

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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)

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

This is Sakanaction’s first anime tie-in song, depicting the passion and struggles of those who pursue truth.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for NHK General’s “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.” Deeply connected to the anime’s worldview, which focuses on people attempting to prove the heliocentric theory, the lyrics convey a strong will to keep seeking the truth even in darkness.

Sakanaction’s unique sound—a fusion of electronica and rock—evokes curiosity and a forward-looking mindset.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience that sensation of having your own common sense overturned when you encounter new knowledge.

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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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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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