[Anison Singer] A roundup of popular anime song vocalists
Anime, a pillar of Japan’s pop culture, has now secured its place as a cultural export Japan can proudly showcase to the world.
And it’s not just the anime works themselves—their opening themes and insert songs have also gained popularity across the globe.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of anisong singers who have performed many hit anime songs to date.
From long-standing veterans who have shaped the scene to up-and-coming singers making waves in recent years, we’ve curated picks across generations—so we hope you’ll discover your new favorite anisong singer.
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[Anison Singer] Popular Anime Song Vocalists (11–20)
We are!Hiroshi Kitadani
An anisong singer active in various bands and units such as Lapis Lazuli, JAM Project, and SV TRIBE.
Known by nicknames like “Dani,” they have a repertoire that includes “We Are!,” the famous theme song for the hit anime ONE PIECE.
Their distinctive and powerful voice radiates an energy that heightens excitement for anime works.
Although they faced setbacks such as being hospitalized in 2017 due to sudden hearing loss, they continue to perform at the forefront of the anisong scene today.
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A solo project by Takanori Nishikawa, who debuted as the vocalist of the visual-kei band Luis-Mary.
The songs, which fuse Daisuke Asakura of the music unit access’s light, transparent sound with Nishikawa’s distinctive yet powerhouse vocals, radiate an unmatched presence.
Their atmosphere and impactful singing are a perfect fit for anime theme songs, and collaborations such as those with female singer Nana Mizuki have produced numerous hits.
Thanks to these achievements, he enjoys strong recognition as an anisong singer and continues to be at the forefront of the J-POP scene.
Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki
A singer known in the anime song world by nicknames like “the Emperor” and “Aniki,” who also excels as a voice actor and narrator.
He is renowned for performing many theme songs for famous anime such as Mazinger Z and Babel II.
In fact, during his first four years as an anisong singer, he released around 150 theme songs for children’s programs—an achievement worthy of the title “Emperor.” In parallel with his anisong career, he also served as the “older brother” lead singer on NHK’s children’s program Okaasan to Issho, making his résumé truly one of a kind.
Even today, his commanding performances on television radiate an overwhelming presence—he is a legendary anisong singer Japan can be proud of.
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A female singer who became widely known even among listeners unfamiliar with anime songs after performing the smash-hit themes Gurenge and Homura from the blockbuster anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Her exceptional vocal ability was highly regarded even in her school days, when she was nicknamed the “Avril Lavigne of Gifu.” From powerful vocals to cute, playful phrasing, her chameleon-like expressiveness across songs is a big part of her appeal.
Beyond anime music, she has also performed theme songs for TV dramas and films, making her an artist expected to transcend the boundaries of anison singers.
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A solo project by female singer Asuka Okura, who was selected as a finalist in the 5th All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix in 2011.
Since launching in 2017, she has been active with releases such as her first original song “RUST” from the anime music magazine LisAni! and “KOE,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Fate/Apocrypha.
Her clear, spacious vocals are a perfect fit for theme songs with strong storytelling.
With many tie-ins to TV anime and smartphone app games, she’s an artist you’re likely to encounter in various contexts if you’re familiar with those cultures.
Love CirculationKana Hanazawa
A female singer who began her career as a child actress, with a track record that includes regular appearances on variety shows such as “Yappari Sanma Daisensei.” She also enjoys immense popularity as a voice actress, and is known as a top-tier talent in both name and reality, having won Best Female Voice Actor at the 2010 Anime Grand Prix selected by listener votes.
Her beautifully clear tone—often described as an “ultra-soothing voice”—shines in her singing as well, and together with her cute looks, she has earned broad popularity beyond just anime song fans.
Armed with a one-of-a-kind voice, she is a promising young artist expected to excel both as a singer and a voice actress.
[Anison Singer] Roundup of Popular Anime Song Singers (21–30)
scabHidenori Chiwata
A male singer who made his major solo debut in 1998 and, after launching his own label and taking a hiatus, continues to be highly active today.
He is best known for the smash hit “Kasabuta,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Zatch Bell!, and he is also recognized as a singer-songwriter who writes and composes his own songs.
His voice, which has a piercing core yet carries a certain fragility, resonates with protagonists in anime who are more than just strong.
Since 2008, he has also organized the charity concert HOME in his hometown of Saga City, making him an artist brimming with local pride who seeks to energize his community through music.