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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 you’ll want to sing at karaoke (41–50)

Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke

A moving classic that portrays the sorrow and resolve of warriors who live on the battlefield.

Released in July 1981, this piece is also known as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow.

Daisuke Inoue’s powerful yet wistful vocals leave a strong impression, and the distinctive melody and passionate lyrics stir the listener’s heart.

Evoking memories of youthful days, it’s beloved not only by anime fans but by many music lovers as well.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke, so why not add it to your repertoire?

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Cutie HoneyMaekawa Yōko

An anime about a heroine who fights, featuring those slightly sexy transformation scenes boys love that set hearts racing.

Honey has been remade many times and even adapted into live action, and it continues to evolve today.

Its theme songs—from the original to various covers—are highly diverse, making it a work that has had many fans for years.

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Poems of a Baseball FanaticHorie Kumiko

It’s a baseball anime with a very fresh concept: a female player as the protagonist.

It became a hit that gained widespread popularity, attracting not only male fans but female fans as well.

Perhaps it was around this time that women’s baseball began to draw attention.

Even now, there are many players active in women’s baseball.

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Brave RaideenShimon Masato

A boys’ dream: a hero-themed anime.

The opening theme is march-like, a very impactful song I can still sing from the beginning even now.

The climactic scene where the protagonist enters the combat robot is especially memorable, and it reminds me how excited I always felt.

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YattermanYamamoto Masayuki

Yatterman, which should be considered a flagship Tatsunoko anime, continues to be remade even today and has won immense popularity across a wide range of generations.

Its theme song is also very unique and makes a strong impact, so it’s a great choice to sing when you want to get everyone excited.

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Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki

Yuki Saitō | “Hello, Sadness” (Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa) — Maison Ikkoku Opening (OP)
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki

It’s a very friendly and catchy song by 80s idol Yuki Saito that was used as an anime theme and even ranked high on the charts.

Of course, I think it would really hype up the crowd even if a man sings it at karaoke, so why not give it a try?

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Farther Than Anyone (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)Kusaka Maron

This is the theme song from the anime The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Have you ever watched the anime and felt you wanted to be as free as Tom Sawyer? A boy with a free imagination and an unwavering heart was such a captivating character.

Sing this song and let it bring back images of the Mississippi River.

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