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[Anison Singer] A roundup of popular anime song vocalists

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

[Anison Singer] Roundup of Popular Anime Song Singers (21–30)

Reasons why I must not fall in loveChiai Fujikawa

Reasons Why I Mustn’t Fall in Love / Chiai Fujikawa — TV Anime “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3” Ending Theme

Chiai Fujikawa — The Reason I Mustn’t Fall in Love

Chiai Fujikawa, who hails from Okayama Prefecture, pursued a solo career to “compete through song” after her time in an idol group.

Her music centers on J-pop and pop rock, marked by a style that captures everyday gloom and feelings of love in down-to-earth words.

She began her solo career in November 2018, and gained wider recognition in 2019 with her first album Laika and the ending theme for the popular anime The Rising of the Shield Hero.

The tie-in track was well received overseas and was even nominated for an Anime Trending Award.

Her voice is truly captivating, blending a firm, powerful chest tone with piercing high notes, and her straightforward delivery draws you in.

She also explores her rock side through band activities, showcasing her versatility.

She’s perfect for anyone looking for strong, emotionally resonant songs that hit home.

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L’oNMasayoshi Oishi

Masayoshi Oishi – L’oN [Official Video]

L’oN Oishi Masayoshi

A highly skilled singer-songwriter active across a wide range of genres including J-POP, rock, and anime songs.

After making his solo debut in 2008, he began to distinguish himself in the anime music field from 2014, performing theme songs for numerous popular anime series.

With a clear, transparent voice and strong guitar technique, he captivates many listeners through catchy melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics.

His talent is widely recognized—at the 2019 Heisei Anisong Grand Prize, he won both the Lyricist Award and the Composer Award.

Though slender at 170 cm, he commands an overwhelming presence on stage, and his performances are renowned for enthralling audiences.

Energetic yet delicate in vocal expression and possessing refined good looks, Masayoshi Oishi’s appeal is perfect not only for anime fans but also for listeners seeking high-quality music.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide range of popular anisong singers all at once.

We picked artists from various eras—did you find a favorite? If you did, be sure to check out their other songs too! It’s also a great idea to watch the anime that feature the songs you liked as theme songs.

We hope we’ve helped you discover new experiences in both music and anime.