[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	Can DoGRANRODEO		An intense theme song from a basketball anime, with a message of moving forward.
3	Take It! Sailor FukuAya Hirano, Emiri Katō, Kaori Fukuhara, Aya Endo		Although it’s a denpa song, it’s unique and became a big hit.
4	Unprecedented; unparalleled; one-of-a-kind (Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go)Takayoshi Tanimoto		A powerful, soul-stirring song resonates in the heart.
5	SPECIALZKing Gnu		King Gnu, Jujutsu Kaisen opening theme, an energetic track
6	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s song from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is moving.
7	The seasons die one after another.amazarashi		Amazarashi’s powerful songs that resonate with the heart
8	Stick-and-Paste WonderlandTamaki Matsumoto		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	scabHidenori Chiwata		Gash Bell, opening theme up to episode 50
11	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Popular songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
12	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Theme song of a basketball movie, passion for dreams
13	Blue RequiemYuiko Tsubokura		The Edo-period manga “SAMURAI DEEPER KYO”
14	ImaginationSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s Haikyu!! theme songs cheer on youth
15	Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism		O-hige’s song is popular as an anime theme song.
16	Happy Go Lucky! Doki Doki! PrecureTomoyo Kurosawa		Friendship and forward-looking courage reflected through anime songs
17	cloudy skyDOES		“Donten,” the iconic Gintama theme song by DOES
18	Butter-FlyKoji Wada		A classic song from Digimon Adventure
19	ConnectClariS		A famous song from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
20	Battle FrontierAkina Takaya		Courage to face difficulties with an upbeat singing voice
21	only my railgunfripSide		Anime theme song 'only my railgun'
22	oath signLiSA		The Fate theme songs are masterpieces that express the works’ worldviews.
23	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's moving masterpiece
24	Drawing daysSPLAY		A cheer song that sings of a strong will to move forward
25	God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)		The legendary in-story song from “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”
26	Ao and KiramekiSpira Spica		Feel uplifted with exhilarating youth rock
27	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		The classic song “Blue Jay,” which portrays the poignancy of heartbreak.
28	We are!Hiroshi Kitadani		A classic song that sings of fiery adventurous spirit and the bonds of comrades
29	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Mashle OP song, a globally popular hype anthem
30	ODDTAXISkirt and PUNPEE		An emotional song that delicately portrays the underside of the city
31	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A masterpiece from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist—an absolutely compelling listen.
32	* ~Asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		A classic from Bleach’s first opening theme—such a nostalgic track.
33	Kokoro-eRoad of Major		The fiery opening theme of the baseball anime 'Major'
34	LionSheryl Nome starring May’n / Ranka Lee (Megumi Nakajima)		A classic Macross song with an appealing duet
35	Shine in a commonplace waycable tie		A youthful rock song by Kessoku Band that paints a picture of hope
36	BLOODY STREAMCoda		JoJo OP with a jazz taste that feels adventurous
37	Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa		Shoko Nakagawa’s masterpiece filled with love for anime
38	Gekitei (Exhortation! The Imperial Combat Revue)Chisa Yokoyama & the Imperial Revue		Sakura Wars is a popular bishoujo RPG game.
39	MelissaPorno Graffitti		A famous song from the anime Fullmetal Alchemist
40	Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki		A passionate collaboration track by Takanori Nishikawa and Nana Mizuki
41	Flowers of Evilalien		A dark song of 'The Flowers of Evil' that expresses the darkness of the heart.
42	Please let me pass.Nao Toyama		Theme song of the anime “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”
43	Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO-do		Classic anime songs with easy-to-remember lyrics
44	GO!!!FLOW		The famous song GO!!! from NARUTO’s FLOW
45	DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayuki Suzuki		Love song by Masayuki Suzuki and Airi Suzuki
46	futureHIRO-X		The Prince of Tennis, animated adaptation
47	Connect -season 03-ClariS		A new charm of the masterpiece by ClariS
48	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		The theme song of Aquarion is gaining popularity.
49	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		The opening theme song of Dandadan that Generation Z went crazy for
50	The heaven that gathers the dreams you envisionedGARNET CROW		MÄR Heaven theme song, a heartwarming cheer song
51	Sun Paradise ~Promised Land~Miyuki Kobe		Anime theme song 'Paradise of the Sun' by Miyuki Kobe
52	Wild FlowersRAMAR		The first Zoids TV anime is broadcast.
53	BlessingYOASOBI		Gundam Witch from Mercury OP, a powerful song
54	Child of the devilAi Higuchi		Higuchi Ai’s Attack on Titan ending theme becomes a smash hit.
55	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		SD Gundam theme song, nobodyknows+ enters the Top 10 for the first time
56	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		A moving masterpiece as a TV anime theme song
57	voiceCLOUD		A classic rock band, a famous theme song from Yu-Gi-Oh!
58	INNOCENT SORROWabingdon boys school		Anime theme song, abingdon Takanori’s masterpiece
59	Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon		Attack on Titan, the famous song by Linked Horizon
60	Zankyo SankaAimer		Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
61	KICKBACKKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu: a genre-crossing musicality
62	The Biggest DreamerKoji Wada		New Developments and Music of Digimon Tamers
63	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' 'Zenzenzense' is a popular song.
64	Song of Phantom Thief Kirameki-ManMasayuki Yamamoto & Pink Piggys		A phantom thief anime with morality flipped, theme song by Masayuki Yamamoto
65	Boy’s HeartHOME MADE Family		The passionate theme song of Eureka Seven that depicts youth
66	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Eikichi Onizuka’s passionate teacher story
67	DOGLANDPEOPLE 1		A unique worldview that captivates through anime theme songs
68	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The iconic song from the anime Evangelion remains popular even today.
69	Brilliant road to tomorrowangela		Space sci-fi, an anime directed by Tatsuo Sato
70	Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans		Hamtaro’s theme song, a tune still loved today
71	peace signKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Peace Sign” is popular.
72	When They Cry: HigurashiEiko Shimamiya		An eerie song that fits Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
73	CRUSH GEAR FIGHT!!JAM Project		The Crash Gear anime, a hot/burning track
74	unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure		The theme song of “Tokyo Ghoul,” an addictive and emotional track
75	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s masterpiece that turns novels into music
76	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End		Aina the End’s fiery anime theme song
77	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		A song that sings of the passion for pursuing truth
78	Psycho Every Day!Fumie Akiyoshi		The powerful theme song of the Pokémon anime
79	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN's iconic anime theme song
80	IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu enriches the story with a film theme song.
81	SesameKroi		A song that portrays self-exploration as an anime theme song
82	HemisophiaMaaya Sakamoto		The anime RahXephon has a grand, expansive worldbuilding.
83	Even hell’s judgment depends on you.Hell’s Verdict All-Stars		A song that sublimated the affairs of hell into pop
84	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The famous song from the basketball anime “SLAM DUNK”
85	Ready toMichiru Kagemori (Sumire Morohoshi)		Moved by the passionate message and the upbeat tune.
86	Sunday SunTHE NEUTRAL		Mohiro Kitoh's manga was adapted into an anime and became popular.
87	Haruka…PIERROT		Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, with PIERROT performing the theme song
88	Altern-ate-H-el-ical//		Kalafina member Hikaru’s anime theme song
89	ironyClariS		ClariS's 'irony' is an anthem of youthful empathy.
90	Crazy RainbowTackey & Tsubasa		ONE PIECE theme song, a tour de force by Tackey & Tsubasa
91	TogetherFumie Akiyoshi		The emotion and energy of the Pokémon anime opening songs
92	Theater of LifeKonomi Suzuki		Konomi Suzuki's theme song for Deca-Dence
93	World Without LogosIshii Yasushi		Hellsing, two versions: a TV anime and an OVA
94	Turn A TurnHideki Saijo		Turn A Gundam, a work by director Tomino
95	dramaticBase Ball Bear		A passionate theme song racing through youth and summer
96	W-InfinityHitomi Mieno / Hironobu Kageyama		A mecha anime where GEAR warriors fight the Machine Empire.
97	PrismBAISER		The 1990s hit series “Gokudo-kun Manyuuki”
98	Aim to Be a Pokémon Master – 20th Anniversary –Rika Matsumoto		The Pokémon theme song’s 20th anniversary was moving.
99	grayscale dorminatorOxT		A fiery rock song by the anisong unit OxT
100	in case…BiSH		The passionate songs of the punk idol group BiSH
101	Angel’s RestMasami Okui		An animated adaptation of a science fiction novel, with a popular theme song
102	Love for youKasumi Yamagata (Manami Mizuno)		Robot anime “Haja Kyosei G Dangaioh”
103	Small Daysflumpool		A positive, encouraging song by flumpool
104	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Demon Slayer theme song: LiSA’s explosive track
105	Wings of the Windloop		Crash Gear Nitro, enjoyable solo
106	fatesumika		The opening theme of the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” cheers on the spirit of adventure.
107	spiralLONGMAN		An anime theme song, a piece that resonates with the heart with dreams and determination.
108	HOWLINGabingdon boys school		The dark theme song by abingdon boys school
109	ultramarineYoh Kamiyama		Opening theme by Yoh Kamiyama for 'Drifting Dragons'
110	REACH OUTAkiko Wada		The mahjong manga Tetsuya has been adapted into an anime and has become popular.
111	Soul salvationMegumi Hayashibara		Masterpiece songs from Shaman King and nostalgic youth
112	Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong)Vaundy		A modern and cool music star
113	Swirly Kuro-chanLADY Q		Cyborg Kuro-chan is a gag anime.
114	Easy Breezychelmico		TV anime opening theme with an overwhelming sense of speed
115	Re:memberFLOW		A powerful anime tie-in song by FLOW
116	Take care and have a good day!Ai Higuchi		A moving song by Ai Higuchi, born from her diverse musical experiences
117	flame of lovesweet velvet		A game and anime about raising monsters
118	pureTakuro Yoshida		Enrolled as an honor student at Chromati High School
119	How patheticYU-KI		Songs from the anime Honey and Clover II
120	Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON		A moving insert song with a space theme
121	3 minutes 29 secondsHITORIE		Hitorie’s sharp-edged rock track
122	reverse dreamKing Gnu		A poignant love song from the Jujutsu Kaisen movie—moving and emotional
123	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		The moving theme song collaboration from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
124	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani to perform the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
125	far; distant; by farRyuji Kiyoshi		Anime theme song, a grand worldview and moving emotions
126	Fighting! Going! My soul!!Dynamite SHU		Digimon Savers is an anime in the style of a new work.
127	At the mercy of the windAkemi Misawa		Period drama anime “Kazamakse: Tsukikage Ran”
128	IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE		The moving theme song of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
129	STARSw.o.d.		The rock band from the anime BLEACH is doing the opening theme
130	SPARK-AGAINAimer		Aimer’s opening theme song for Fire Force
131	All My SoulNAWNAW		A Chinese-style sci-fi anime series in 13 episodes
132	LIES GOES ONMay’n		Active with the theme song of the anime “Liar Liar”
133	BROKEN GAMESFZMZ		Anime 'Shangri-La Frontier' Opening (OP)
134	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A song of fresh young love and youth
135	Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi		The ending theme of Yu Yu Hakusho expresses a bittersweet love.
136	Shanghai HoneyJotaro Aragaki (Daisuke Namikawa), Leonardo (Kensho Ono), Tetsuo Minamino (Yuki Kaji)		I feel both nostalgia and freshness in anime songs.
137	A bird in a cageYourness		Anime theme song with soothing tones and vocals
138	Indelible (unforgettable)Huwie Ishizaki		The new opening theme of the anime Dr. STONE is impressive.
139	Next Episode PreviewTatsuya Kitani		TV anime theme song, a powerful track by Tatsuya Kitani
140	dizzyAdo		Anime theme song “Clash” by J-pop rising star Ado
141	Flying DeityAyase × R-Shitei		Rurouni Kenshin opening theme co-written by R-Shitei and Ayase
142	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI Captivates the World with Anime Theme Songs
143	Fragments of a DreamUyontana		Betterman is an anime directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani.
144	fatalGEMN		GEM&NO's anime theme song is rich in emotion.