[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!

Playlist

[Nostalgic & Latest] A Special Feature on Anime Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	GO!!!FLOW		NARUTO theme song, an anthem of challenge and hope
2	Take It! Sailor FukuHirano Aya, Kato Emiri, Fukuhara Kaori, Endo Aya		Although it’s a denpa song, it’s unique and became a big hit.
3	Unprecedented; unparalleled; one-of-a-kind (Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go)Tanimoto Takayoshi		A powerful, soul-stirring song resonates in the heart.
4	Can DoGRANRODEO		An intense theme song from a basketball anime, with a message of moving forward.
5	The seasons die one after another.amazarashi		Amazarashi’s powerful songs that resonate with the heart
6	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s song from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is moving.
7	SPECIALZKing Gnu		King Gnu, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme, an energetic track
8	Stick-and-Paste WonderlandMatsumoto Tamaki		The ending theme of Sgt. Frog is fun.
9	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A masterpiece by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts the emotions of youth
10	scabChi-wata Hidenori		Gash Bell, opening theme up to episode 50
11	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Theme song of a basketball movie, passion for dreams
12	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Popular songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
13	Blue RequiemTsubokura Yui		The Edo-period manga “SAMURAI DEEPER KYO”
14	ImaginationSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s Haikyu!! theme songs cheer on youth
15	Happy Go Lucky! Doki Doki! Precurekurosawa tomoyo		Friendship and forward-looking courage reflected through anime songs
16	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		A classic song from Digimon Adventure
17	cloudy skyDOES		“Donten,” the iconic Gintama theme song by DOES
18	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		O-hige’s song is popular as an anime theme song.
19	God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)		The legendary in-story song from “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”
20	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Mashle OP song, a globally popular hype anthem
21	ConnectClariS		A famous song from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
22	oath signLiSA		The Fate theme songs are masterpieces that express the works’ worldviews.
23	Drawing daysSPLAY		A cheer song that sings of a strong will to move forward
24	We are!kitadani hiroshi		A classic song that sings of fiery adventurous spirit and the bonds of comrades
25	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A masterpiece from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist—an absolutely compelling listen.
26	only my railgunfripSide		Anime theme song 'only my railgun'
27	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The classic song “Blue Jay,” which portrays the poignancy of heartbreak.
28	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's moving masterpiece
29	* ~Asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		A classic from Bleach’s first opening theme—such a nostalgic track.
30	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		The fiery opening theme of the baseball anime 'Major'
31	Shine in a commonplace waykessoku bando		A youthful rock song by Kessoku Band that paints a picture of hope
32	BLOODY STREAMCoda		JoJo OP with a jazz taste that feels adventurous
33	Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko		Shoko Nakagawa’s masterpiece filled with love for anime
34	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		The theme song of Aquarion is gaining popularity.
35	Battle FrontierTakaya Akina		Courage to face difficulties with an upbeat singing voice
36	Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)Yokoyama Chisa & Teikoku Kagekidan		Sakura Wars is a popular bishoujo RPG game.
37	Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō		Classic anime songs with easy-to-remember lyrics
38	DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki		Love song by Masayuki Suzuki and Airi Suzuki
39	futureHIRO-X		The Prince of Tennis, animated adaptation
40	LionSheriru Nōmu starring May’n/Ranka Rī (Nakajima Ai)		A classic Macross song with an appealing duet
41	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		SD Gundam theme song, nobodyknows+ enters the Top 10 for the first time
42	voiceCLOUD		A classic rock band, a famous theme song from Yu-Gi-Oh!
43	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign” is popular.
44	INNOCENT SORROWabingdon boys school		Anime theme song, abingdon Takanori’s masterpiece
45	GO!!!FLOW		The famous song GO!!! from NARUTO’s FLOW
46	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		Attack on Titan, the famous song by Linked Horizon
47	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A moving masterpiece as a TV anime theme song
48	Flowers of Eviluchuujin		A dark song of 'The Flowers of Evil' that expresses the darkness of the heart.
49	MelissaPorunogurafiti		A famous song from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
50	The Biggest DreamerWada Kōji		New Developments and Music of Digimon Tamers
51	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Eikichi Onizuka’s passionate teacher story
52	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' 'Zenzenzense' is a popular song.
53	Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-ManYamamoto Masayuki & Pinku Piggīzu		A phantom thief anime with morality flipped, theme song by Masayuki Yamamoto
54	Sun Paradise ~Promised Land~Kōbe Miyuki		Anime theme song 'Paradise of the Sun' by Miyuki Kobe
55	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		The theme song of “Tokyo Ghoul,” an addictive and emotional track
56	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		The iconic song from the anime Evangelion remains popular even today.
57	The heaven that gathers the dreams you envisionedGARNET CROW		MÄR Heaven theme song, a heartwarming cheer song
58	ODDTAXIsukaato to PUNPEE		An emotional song that delicately portrays the underside of the city
59	Please let me pass.Touyama Nao		Theme song of the anime “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”
60	Hamtaro Tottoko SongHamuchanzu		Hamtaro’s theme song, a tune still loved today
61	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon		A song that sings of the passion for pursuing truth
62	Wild FlowersRAMAR		The first Zoids TV anime is broadcast.
63	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN's iconic anime theme song
64	Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Mizuki Nana		A passionate collaboration track by Takanori Nishikawa and Nana Mizuki
65	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu: a genre-crossing musicality
66	Ao and KiramekiSupira Supika		Feel uplifted with exhilarating youth rock
67	When They Cry: HigurashiShimamiy a Eiko		An eerie song that fits Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
68	CRUSH GEAR FIGHT!!JAM Project		The Crash Gear anime, a hot/burning track
69	Child of the devilHiguchi Ai		Higuchi Ai’s Attack on Titan ending theme becomes a smash hit.
70	Haruka…PIERROT		Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, with PIERROT performing the theme song
71	Boy’s HeartHOME MADE kazoku		The passionate theme song of Eureka Seven that depicts youth
72	dramaticBase Ball Bear		A passionate theme song racing through youth and summer
73	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		The opening theme song of Dandadan that Generation Z went crazy for
74	Brilliant road to tomorrowangela		Space sci-fi, an anime directed by Tatsuo Sato
75	Even hell’s judgment depends on you.Jigoku no Sata Ōruzutāzu		A song that sublimated the affairs of hell into pop
76	REACH OUTWada Akiko		The mahjong manga Tetsuya has been adapted into an anime and has become popular.
77	Connect -season 03-ClariS		A new charm of the masterpiece by ClariS
78	Sunday SunTHE NEUTRAL		Mohiro Kitoh's manga was adapted into an anime and became popular.
79	World Without LogosIshii Yasushi		Hellsing, two versions: a TV anime and an OVA
80	Turn A TurnSaijō Hideki		Turn A Gundam, a work by director Tomino
81	HemisophiaSakamoto Maaya		The anime RahXephon has a grand, expansive worldbuilding.
82	ultramarineKamiyama Yagi		Opening theme by Yoh Kamiyama for 'Drifting Dragons'
83	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
84	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that turns novels into music
85	BlessingYOASOBI		Gundam Witch from Mercury OP, a powerful song
86	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
87	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The famous song from the basketball anime “SLAM DUNK”
88	SesameKroi		A song that portrays self-exploration as an anime theme song
89	Ready toKagemori Michiru (Morohoshi Sumire)		Moved by the passionate message and the upbeat tune.
90	DOGLANDPEOPLE 1		A unique worldview that captivates through anime theme songs
91	IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu enriches the story with a film theme song.
92	Altern-ate-H-el-ical//		Kalafina member Hikaru’s anime theme song
93	ironyClariS		ClariS's 'irony' is an anthem of youthful empathy.
94	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Demon Slayer theme song: LiSA’s explosive track
95	grayscale dorminatorOxT		OxT's new song: a fiery rock track with a chess-themed world
96	in case…BiSH		The passionate songs of the punk idol group BiSH
97	fatesumika		The opening theme of the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” cheers on the spirit of adventure.
98	W-InfinityMiemono Hitomi / Kageyama Hironobu		A mecha anime where GEAR warriors fight the Machine Empire.
99	Soul salvationHayashibara Megumi		Masterpiece songs from Shaman King and nostalgic youth
100	Theater of LifeSuzuki Konomi		Konomi Suzuki's theme song for Deca-Dence
101	Easy Breezychelmico		TV anime opening theme with an overwhelming sense of speed
102	spiralLONGMAN		A declaration-of-determination song by a twin-vocal band
103	HOWLINGabingdon boys school		The dark theme song by abingdon boys school
104	Angel’s RestOkui Masami		An animated adaptation of a science fiction novel, with a popular theme song
105	Love for youYamagata Kasumi (Mizuno Manami)		Robot anime “Haja Kyosei G Dangaioh”
106	Togetherakiyoshi fumie		The emotion and energy of the Pokémon anime opening songs
107	Psycho Every Day!akiyoshi fumie		The powerful theme song of the Pokémon anime
108	Aim to Be a Pokémon Master – 20th Anniversary –Matsumoto Rika		The Pokémon theme song’s 20th anniversary was moving.
109	PrismBAISER		The 1990s hit series “Gokudo-kun Manyuuki”
110	Small Daysflumpool		A positive, encouraging song by flumpool
111	flame of lovesweet velvet		A game and anime about raising monsters
112	Crazy RainbowTakkī & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
113	Wings of the Windloop		Crash Gear Nitro, enjoyable solo
114	pureyoshida takurou		Enrolled as an honor student at Chromati High School
115	Re:memberFLOW		A powerful anime tie-in song by FLOW
116	How patheticYU-KI		Songs from the anime Honey and Clover II
117	Swirly Kuro-chanLADY Q		Cyborg Kuro-chan is a gag anime.
118	Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong)Vaundy		A modern and cool music star
119	Take care and have a good day!Higuchi Ai		A moving song by Ai Higuchi, born from her diverse musical experiences
120	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		A collaboration song by MAN WITH A MISSION and milet
121	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani to perform the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
122	far; distant; by farKiyoshi Ryujin		An epic ballad by Ryonen Seiryu
123	Fighting! Going! My soul!!dainamaito SHU		Digimon Savers is an anime in the style of a new work.
124	At the mercy of the windMisawa Akemi		Period drama anime “Kazamakse: Tsukikage Ran”
125	IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE		The moving theme song of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
126	SPARK-AGAINAimer		Aimer’s opening theme song for Fire Force
127	3 minutes 29 secondsHitorie		Hitorie’s sharp-edged rock track
128	Next Episode PreviewKitanitatsuya		TV anime theme song, a powerful track by Tatsuya Kitani
129	reverse dreamKing Gnu		A poignant love song from the Jujutsu Kaisen movie—moving and emotional
130	Indelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuui		The new opening theme of the anime Dr. STONE is impressive.
131	fatalGEMN		GEM&NO's anime theme song is rich in emotion.
132	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A refreshing song filled with young love and courage
133	Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro		A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations
134	BROKEN GAMESFZMZ		Anime 'Shangri-La Frontier' Opening (OP)
135	Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON		A space-themed pop tune. An insert song for Gundam.
136	STARSw.o.d.		The rock band from the anime BLEACH is doing the opening theme
137	All My SoulNAWNAW		A Chinese-style sci-fi anime series in 13 episodes
138	dizzyAdo		Ado is in charge of the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY
139	Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei		Rurouni Kenshin opening theme co-written by R-Shitei and Ayase
140	LIES GOES ONMay’n		Introducing May’n’s new song “LIES GOES ON”
141	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI Captivates the World with Anime Theme Songs
142	Fragments of a DreamUyontana		Betterman is an anime directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani.
143	Shanghai HoneyAragaki Jōtarō (Namikawa Daisuke) Reonarudo (Ono Kenshō) Minamino Tetsuo (Kaji Yūki)		I feel both nostalgia and freshness in anime songs.
144	A bird in a cageYu-anesu		Anime theme song with soothing tones and vocals