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[2026] Recommended for men in their 40s! A roundup of anime songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke

Do you remember coming home from school, sitting in front of the TV, and getting completely absorbed in your favorite anime? The theme songs that set our hearts on fire back then still slip out of our mouths in unguarded moments, don’t they? When you’re not sure what to sing at karaoke, picking a nostalgic anime song is sure to spark lively conversation with friends from the same generation.

In this article, we’ve gathered anime songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke—focusing mainly on the 1990s to early 2000s—that will make people in their 40s today narrow their eyes and fondly reminisce about those days.

As you recall the passion you felt back then, be sure to read to the end!

[2026] Recommended for Men in Their 40s! A Roundup of Anime Songs to Sing at Karaoke (61–70)

Combattler VMizuki Ichirō

A story about combining robots and brave heroes, which was mainstream at the time.

Chogokin toys were hugely popular, weren’t they? Anison legend Ichiro Mizuki’s distinctive, fiery vocals made this song especially popular among boys and men.

The combination scene is a surefire highlight.

Manga Nihon Mukashibanashihanazukin

Hana Zukin: 1975: Theme of Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi
Manga Nihon Mukashibanashihanazukin

It’s a legendary anime that everyone, young and old, knows.

I’ve been hearing the song every week since I was a child, so it’s ingrained in my head.

How about giving it a try at karaoke when the moment calls for it? It’s sure to be a surprise hit and get everyone hyped.

Do You Remember Love?Iijima Mari

Mari Iijima – Do You Remember Love? (Music Video)
Do You Remember Love?Iijima Mari

Released in 1984, this song is known as the theme for the animated film The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?.

Mari Iijima’s clear, pure vocals are striking, and as a grand ballad it captured the hearts of many.

It was embraced not only by anime fans but by a wide range of music listeners as well, becoming a hit that reached No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

Expressing love, reunion, and a sense of nostalgia and deep affection, it offers an emotional depth that links beautifully with the world of the anime.

It’s great to listen to while reminiscing about the time you watched the film, and it’s also recommended to enjoy together with someone special.

Butter-FlyWada Kōji

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)
Butter-FlyWada Kōji

When it comes to karaoke anime classics, this is the one! It’s the theme song from the anime Digimon Adventure.

It’s highly recommended for karaoke—everyone knows it, so you can sing it together, and the song itself is super cool, so it’s sure to get the crowd pumped.

NostalgiaHasegawa Akiko

[THE iDOLM@STER] Nostalgia (M@STER VERSION) (Vocals: Miki Hoshii)
NostalgiaHasegawa Akiko

Even if you stumble over something and fall, stand up again and push forward—surpassing even the version of yourself who fell.

It’s an anime song brimming with hope for the future.

You’ll surely be captivated by its sense of speed and a melody that’s both refreshing and cool.

It’s an energetic track we especially want teens busy with club activities to hear.

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One Piece – Believe.mp4
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The beginning of the chorus is definitely the part you want to belt out at karaoke.

This is the early opening theme of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE.

ONE PIECE from that era is probably something many men in their twenties feel nostalgic about.

Fushigi na MelmoTakahashi Yoko

It’s a nostalgic song.

Listening to it again after a long time really makes me feel the years.

The vocals are amazing.

It brings back memories of those days.

I think it’s a classic that everyone around our age surely knows.

Even when you sing it at karaoke, the chorus is fun, so I think everyone will get into it.