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

NostalgiaHasegawa Akiko

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

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

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

Fushigi na Melmo [OP/ED]

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.

CAT’S EYEAnri

cat’s eyes (1983 Cat’s Eye) OP

This is the first opening theme of the TV anime “Cat’s Eye.” It was released on August 5, 1983 as Anri’s 13th single.

Anri’s fashion at the time was the so-called bubble-era style; those in their late 40s and older feel nostalgic for the bubble era, those in their 40s might think, “There really were adults like that,” and younger people would probably think of Nora Hirano.

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The Vocaloids just go tet-teh tereh-teh.

This is a Vocaloid track composed of a simple melody and chorus only, designed to work purely as background music.

Its rare charm lies in how you can listen without thinking, and you can’t help but laugh at the Vocaloids singing with comically expressive, humorous visuals.

Since there are no distinctive lyrics, it’s a song with the appeal of being accessible to anyone, regardless of age or gender.

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[Hatsune Miku] Screw the PTA [Original Song]

It’s a Vocaloid song that relentlessly sings of resentment toward adults who, no matter what, create rules to bind minors—a track every kid is sure to relate to.

I think many people feel pushback against having everything they want to do restricted under the pretexts of danger or “it’s only for adults.” This is a song I want those people to hear—one that voices frustrations unique to being a child.

Cat’s EyeAnri

cat’s eyes (1983 Cat’s Eye) OP

This is a song by Anri, who gained popularity with a style that showcases a refined disco-funk flavor anchored by a solid vocal approach.

For those in their 40s, it’s familiar as the theme song of the quintessential youth anime Cat’s Eye, making it a crowd-pleaser that simultaneously conveys a mature, sophisticated vibe.