Anime songs recommended for men in their 40s to sing at karaoke

Tontin-kanchin Ikkyu-sanYoung & Fresh

Ikkyu the Monk OP

Was it around elementary school when we heard the theme song of Ikkyu-san? Many people were probably impressed, thinking Ikkyu-san was amazing for solving problems with clever wordplay.

There are those who reflect on it and those who don’t—there are many ways to look at it—but in any case, Ikkyu-san was very smart.

Cyborg 009Tokyo Meistersinger

Cyborg 009 (1979) OP 'For Whose Sake' & ED 'Someday'

A very serious cyborg anime.

I always felt it was more for adults than for children.

The theme song is stylish with a jazzy vibe, so now that I’m an adult, I can recommend it as an anime song that’s easy to sing without any trouble.

City HunterKahoru Kohiruimaki

Kohiruimaki Kahoru – City Hunter ~Don't Let Love Disappear~ (original ver)

It’s a very stylish, grown-up anime that features the hit artist Kahoru Kohiruimaki.

The song was also a big hit and fits the anime’s image perfectly, so it’s essentially inseparable from the work itself—you even get the anime visuals in karaoke.

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

GO!!! by FLOW, one of their signature songs and the opening theme for the anime NARUTO.

With its driving momentum, it’s a staple in their live shows and feels very band-oriented.

The song structure builds excitement—verse (A) to pre-chorus (B) to chorus—making it a very satisfying listen.

The vocal range, D#3 to B4, is accessible for the average male singer, but be cautious: the pitch rises slightly at the start of the B section, so avoid forcing your voice and straining your throat.

At a brisk tempo of 135 BPM, it’s highly rhythmic, and the chorus features FLOW’s signature rap.

Since FLOW has two vocalists, try trading lines with a partner or getting the crowd involved when you sing it!

Tsurikichi SanpeiMOJO

Fisherman Sanpei OP 'Young Traveler' Full Version

It was an anime with a very rare theme at the time: a story about a river-fishing prodigy who sparks all kinds of fishing techniques.

I bet a lot of people started collecting fishing gear after watching it.

With all the explanations it gave, I think many boys learned a lot from it.

dawn roadKumiko Osugi

World Masterpiece Theater – A Dog of Flanders OP: The Road at Dawn

This is the theme song of the classic A Dog of Flanders.

The contrast between the sadness of the story and the cheerful feel of the theme song makes the content even more heartrending, so you might find yourself in tears while singing it.

The image of Patrash and Nello walking together in harmony forever is very striking.

Dr. Slump Arale-chanAdo Mizumori

Wai Wai World (Dr Slump) | Ado MIZUMORI

The eternal gag anime, Arale-chan.

Every character is incredibly striking and funny, and it was an anime that made you laugh every week without fail.

The theme song is also enhanced by Ado Mizumori’s cute voice, which brings out the charm of the track.

I love Arale-chan.