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

scabHidenori Chiwata

Zatch Bell!! OP Scab AI 4K Chinese-Japanese Subtitles (MAD/AMV) (Memory Series #112)

A motivational song known as the first opening theme of the anime Zatch Bell! (Konjiki no Gash Bell!!).

It features a rock sound with a relatively fast tempo—be sure to lock into the beat with your body to keep up! The overall vocal range is narrow, from F3 to F#4, mostly in the mid range.

Once you find the groove, your timing will fall into place, so stepping your feet forward and back can make it easier to sing.

A key point for this comfortable range is to avoid overusing your throat.

Aim your voice outward as if projecting into the distance; your vocal cords will resonate and you’ll get a satisfying tone.

Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW

FIELD OF VIEW – Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku (QHD Remastered Video)

With its refreshing and powerful melody—and being the opening theme of the anime Dragon Ball GT—the lyrics evoke youth and adventure.

The fact that ZARD’s Izumi Sakai provided the lyrics is also a big hit with fans! The song’s overall vocal range spans from G#2 to A4, extending into the lower register.

The chorus consistently gives a high-register impression.

Since karaoke scoring focuses mainly on pitch, make sure to lock in both the low and high notes.

When singing, keep your eyebrows and facial muscles lifted to prevent the pitch from dropping into your throat.

Generally, imagine projecting your voice “in front of your eyebrows”: for low notes, release a steady mass of breath slowly; for high notes, use quick, explosive power to produce the sound.

This approach should make it easier to stay on pitch!

IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – IRIS OUT

Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “IRIS OUT.” Known as a theme song for the anime Chainsaw Man, this track has been crafted with a rather unusual tone to match the show’s atmosphere.

While it carries an overall rock flavor, you can glimpse gothic elements here and there—likely to align with the series’ world, where devils appear.

It has a somewhat matter-of-fact delivery yet interweaves shouts, making it thoroughly engaging to listen to.

Be sure to check it out.

Protect the LightSpitz

Spitz / Protect the Light

It has been selected as the opening theme song for the anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3.

Spitz doesn’t usually have the image of doing anime themes, and it seems this is their first anime.

The gentle tone and melody line slip right into your heart.

Since vocalist Kusano’s voice has a transparent mixed voice quality, you might feel the song is high when you listen, but the actual range is D#3 to A#4, so it’s not excessively high.

However, it can be challenging if you try to force the sound out.

It’s easier if you aim for a light, head-resonant approach.

The ending sits around G#4… I recommend singing it with a humming-like feel without pushing yourself.

Mystical, Mysterious Adventure!Hiroki Takahashi

[Female Vocals] Dragon Ball OP: Makafushigi Adventure / Hiroki Takahashi – Cover [Nanao]

The theme song from Dragon Ball was probably the absolute classic among boys back then.

Even now, when you want to hype up a karaoke session with anime songs, it’s always one that comes up.

So let’s all get fired up and sing this one with everything we’ve got.

Burning HeroHiroyuki Okita

TV anime “Captain Tsubasa” non-credit ending sequence

A towering landmark of anime songs that sings of dreams and passion over samba rhythms and a catchy melody! This masterpiece briskly and humorously portrays the presence, skill, and influence of an ace player.

Hiroyuki Okita’s refreshing vocals brilliantly capture the allure of soccer and the throbbing energy of youth.

Released in 1983 as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Captain Tsubasa, it became a classic that helped spark the soccer boom.

In 2018, it was remade by Ryuhei Maruyama of Kanjani Eight.

It’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of everyone striving toward their dreams—not just soccer fans—and one we highly recommend you listen to.

to youMONGOL800

To You by MONGOL800

Among people in their 40s, those in the early half may be more familiar with Japanese rock.

In particular, I think many were fans of MONGOL800.

With that in mind, I recommend their song “Anata ni.” The vocal range for this track is quite narrow, from mid1 D to mid2 G.

While mid1 D is slightly low and doesn’t leave much room to lower the key, men with naturally low voices will likely find the original key comfortably singable, so it shouldn’t be a major issue.

The pitch stays fairly consistent, so consider adding it to your repertoire.