[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Recommended for men in their 40s! A roundup of anime songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Until the world endsWANDS |  | A masterpiece of loneliness by Sho Uesugi and of melancholy by Tetsuro Oda |
| 2east | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | SIAM SHADE’s popular song “1/3” |
| 3north_east | INVOKET.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A famous song from Gundam SEED, full of a sense of speed |
| 4south_east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A rock song with a fiery, heart-stirring intro |
| 5south_east | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s classic song stirs the heart |
| 6south_east | RomancePENICILLIN |  play_arrow | HAKUEI’s passionate vocals, PENICILLIN’s classic songs |
| 7south_east | Well then,SURFACE |  play_arrow | The famous song “Saa” from the anime Mamotte Shugogetten! |
| 8east | LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO's debut song is a youth anthem |
| 9east | Run, Honest OneSaijō Hideki |  play_arrow | Hideki Saijo’s classic song “Chotto Matta” |
| 10east | The sun rises again and again.Dragon Ash |  play_arrow | A youthful rock song by Dragon Ash |
| 11east | Assault Love HeartFire Bomber |  play_arrow | The blazing rock of FIRE BOMBER from Macross 7 |
| 12east | TacticsTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | The famous theme song from the anime Rurouni Kenshin |
| 13east | A Night for OnePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving masterpiece brimming with a sense of speed |
| 14east | We Were AngelsKageyama Hironobu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song introduction by Hironobu Kageyama |
| 15east | Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA’s anime song: a classic of dreams and courage |
| 16east | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | The refreshing and powerful classic song from the anime GT |
| 17east | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK |
| 18east | Get WildTM NETWORK |  play_arrow | Get Wild is the theme song of City Hunter |
| 19east | Give me an unbalanced kissTakahashi Hiro |  play_arrow | A beloved classic ending theme from Yu Yu Hakusho that transcends generations |
| 20east | HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul |
| 21east | scabChi-wata Hidenori |  play_arrow | Support song from the anime 'Zatch Bell!' |
| 22east | Protect the Lightsupittsu |  play_arrow | The opening theme song for SPY×FAMILY Season 3 is a track by Spitz. |
| 23east | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s hit song from the anime Chainsaw Man |
| 24east | Mystical, Mysterious Adventure!Takahashi Hiroki |  play_arrow | Boost the boys’ fighting spirit with an anime song |
| 25east | Burning HeroOkita Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams |
| 26east | Tsurikichi SanpeiMOJO |  play_arrow | Conveying the appeal of fishing through a river-fishing anime |
| 27east | Tontin-kanchin Ikkyu-sanYangu Furesshu |  play_arrow | Ikkyu, known for his clever problem-solving. |
| 28east | dawn roadŌsugi Kumiko |  play_arrow | The contrast between the sad story and the song resonates with the heart. |
| 29east | Cyborg 009Tōkyō Maisutā Jingā |  play_arrow | The deep worldbuilding and music of cyborg anime |
| 30east | Dr. Slump Arale-chanMizumori Ado |  play_arrow | Dr. Slump: Arale-chan is a funny and cute masterpiece. |
| 31east | Fist of the North Starkurisutaru kingu |  play_arrow | The era of anime theme songs and artists |
| 32east | Theme of Lupin the ThirdYū & Ekusupurōjon Bando |  play_arrow | Let's sing classic hit songs at karaoke |
| 33east | Jarinko ChieNakayama Chinatsu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Kansai-style anime where the everyday is entertaining |
| 34east | City HunterKohiruimaki Kahoru |  | Theme song of a stylish anime for adults |
| 35east | GO!!!FLOW |  play_arrow | NARUTO theme song, a thrilling, fast-paced classic |
| 36east | Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic hits—songs that get men hyped too |
| 37east | Farther Than Anyone (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)Kusaka Maron |  play_arrow | The appeal of Tom Sawyer’s free-spirited heart |
| 38east | Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece brimming with mature charm; an easy-to-sing classic. |
| 39east | CAT’S EYEAnri |  play_arrow | The opening theme for the first half of the TV anime “Cat’s Eye”… |
| 40east | Cat’s EyeAnri | play_arrow | It carries a refined disco-funk flavor and… |
| 41east | YAWARAMariko Nagai |  play_arrow | At the time, Ms. Mariko Nagai, a top singer... |
| 42east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Tips for singing Zenszenzense and ways to score higher |
| 43east | Song of Hakushon Daimaoshimazaki yuri |  play_arrow | A comical tale emerging from the Demon King’s magic jar |
| 44east | Fly! Grendizersasaki isao |  play_arrow | A valiant hero theme that protects world peace |
| 45east | Dororon Enma-kunNakayama Chinatsu |  | A 1973 anime theme song depicting yokai |
| 46east | Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip |
| 47east | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | The famous song from the anime “Kiteretsu Daihyakka” |
| 48east | Go for it, Dokaben!koorogi’73 |  play_arrow | Dokaben is a captivating baseball anime. |
| 49east | Sorrowful WarriorInoue Daisuke |  play_arrow | Gundam theme song, a moving masterpiece that stirs the heart |
| 50east | Cutie HoneyMaekawa Yōko |  play_arrow | Honey's anime is captivating with its sexy transformation. |
| 51east | Poems of a Baseball FanaticHorie Kumiko |  play_arrow | An innovative baseball anime where girls’ baseball takes center stage |
| 52east | Brave RaideenShimon Masato |  play_arrow | Memories of getting pumped up over the hero anime’s theme song |
| 53east | YattermanYamamoto Masayuki |  play_arrow | Yatterman is a popular anime across generations. |
| 54east | Mobile Suit GundamIkeda Ko |  play_arrow | Gundam, the eternal anime that keeps evolving |
| 55east | I am Teppei.Fujimoto Fusako |  play_arrow | Kendo anime “Meshibana” is popular. |
| 56east | Ranma 1/2nishio etsuko |  play_arrow | Ranma 1/2 is an anime where the transformations are interesting. |
| 57east | Future Boy ConanKamata Naozumi |  play_arrow | Future Boy Conan, an anime of dreams and adventure |
| 58east | Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō |  play_arrow | Classic anime songs with easy-to-remember lyrics |
| 59east | Kinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akira |  play_arrow | Nostalgic “Kinnikuman” anime theme song |
| 60east | Lucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki |  play_arrow | Aki Yashiro’s song “Lucky Man” |
| 61east | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | A classic hit from the ’90s: Maki Ohguro’s Passion |
| 62east | Doraemon SongYamano Satoko |  play_arrow | Changes and Memories of the Doraemon Theme Songs |
| 63east | CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu |  play_arrow | 'CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA' is the best anime song! |
| 64east | Combattler VMizuki Ichirō |  | A fiery tale of a combining robot and a brave hero |
| 65east | Manga Nihon Mukashibanashihanazukin |  play_arrow | Legendary anime theme songs at karaoke |
| 66east | Do You Remember Love?Iijima Mari |  play_arrow | The moving impact of the Macross theme song “Do You Remember Love?” |
| 67east | Butter-FlyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | The Digimon theme song is hype! |
| 68east | NostalgiaHasegawa Akiko |  play_arrow | Even if you stumble over something and fall, stand up again… |
| 69east | BelieveFolder5 |  play_arrow | I wanted to scream the opening of the chorus at the top of my lungs at karaoke... |
| 70east | Fushigi na MelmoTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | What a nostalgic song. Listening to it again after a long time makes me feel really old... |
| 71east | The Vocaloids just go te-teh-te-reh-teh.kokoa shigarettop |  play_arrow | Composed of a simple melody and only a chorus... |
| 72east | Screw the PTANashimoto P |  play_arrow | No matter what, they make rules to tie down minors... |
| 73east | Astro BoyKamitakada Shonen Gasshodan |  play_arrow | Theme song of Astro Boy, a coming-of-age anime for people in their 40s… |
| 74east | Neo-Human Casshernsasaki isao |  play_arrow | It’s an animated series about a cyborg hero. Back then... |
| 75east | KinnikumanKushida Akira |  play_arrow | Already, a charismatic anime that has boys totally hooked... |
| 76east | Heidi, Girl of the AlpsIju Kayoko |  play_arrow | It’s a girls’ anime, but the theme song is, well… varied. |
| 77east | DevilmanJuda Keizō |  play_arrow | Go Nagai’s cool anime work: Devilman... |
| 78east | Ladybug SongHorie Mitsuko |  play_arrow | The bond among the seven siblings helps them overcome hardships and difficulties. |
| 79east | GeGeGe no KitaroKumakura Kazuo |  play_arrow | Speaking of the all-time classics of anime songs, “GeGeGe no Ki… |
| 80east | Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu |  play_arrow | The nationally beloved anime that began airing in 1990, “… |
| 81east | Galaxy Express 999Godiego |  play_arrow | The animated film Galaxy Express..., released in 1979 |
| 82east | Genius DoronboKohara Noriko, Yanami Joji, Tatekabe Kazuya |  play_arrow | The ending of the TV anime “Yatterman”… |
| 83east | DANCING STARKobayashi Izumi |  play_arrow | For about half a year, the popular TV anime Urusei Yatsura... |
| 84east | Himitsu no Akko-chanOkada Kyoko |  play_arrow | It was broadcast in 1969 and has had both a TV series and live-action films... |
| 85east | Tonkinkan Chin Ikkyo-sanAiuchi Megumi, Yangu Furesshu | play_arrow | A TV series that aired from 1975 to 1982... |
| 86east | Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko |  play_arrow | The hugely popular anime Chibi Maruko-chan, which is still on the air, |
| 87east | Dunbine, fly!MIO |  play_arrow | If you're a man in your 40s, I suppose you'd be from the Gundam generation… |
| 88east | Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu |  play_arrow | People in their 40s grew up watching the anime Fist of the North Star… |
| 89east | We arekitadani hiroshi |  play_arrow | Among the generations, the one with the most viewers was people in their 30s... |
| 90east | Aim for No. 1!!Kusao Takeshi |  play_arrow | Voice actors who play protagonists, like Megumi Hayashibara, sing... |
| 91east | Invisible Power ~INVISIBLE ONE~B’z |  play_arrow | The ending theme of the TV anime Hell Teacher Nūbē… |
| 92east | Full of memoriesH₂O |  play_arrow | The ending the… of the TV anime “Miyuki” |
| 93east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | The TV anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion... |
| 94east | Close up the ranks!satsuki ga tenkomori |  play_arrow | Sung by Miku and Len in a cute art style, … |
| 95east | watching like a tiger for the chance; biding one’s time with a predatory eye (waiting for the perfect moment to strike)Umetora |  play_arrow | Even among Vocaloid songs, it has an exceptional sensuality and se— |
| 96east | Nintama RantarōHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | A nationally beloved anime that has been airing on NHK for many years. The pro… |
| 97east | Galaxy Express 999sasaki isao |  play_arrow | The original version of the popular TV anime Galaxy Express 999… |
| 98east | Please tell me.Ijū Kayoko, Nerī Shuwarutsu |  play_arrow | The anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps,” which aired in 1974... |
| 99east | I’m Doraemon.Ōyama Nobuyo, Kōrogi ’73 |  play_arrow | A signature song representing the popular anime Doraemon... |
| 100east | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko |  play_arrow | Because numerous artists have covered it… |
| 101east | Fly! GundamIkeda Ko |  play_arrow | The hugely popular anime that began airing in 1979, 'Mobile Suit Gundam'... |
| 102east | Sorry, cowboy.ushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | Ushirogami Hikaretai’s 1987 release song |
| 103east | Saint Seiya Myth ~Soldier Dream~Kageyama Hironobu & BROADWAY |  play_arrow | A monumental anime song, the fiery anthem of warriors |
| 104east | Tari-rari-ran no KonyanyachiwaKoromubia Yurikago-kai |  play_arrow | The theme song of Tensai Bakabon with a space motif |
| 105east | Come here, Perman.Miwa Katsue |  play_arrow | Perman theme song, I want a Copy Robot. |
| 106east | Space Battleship YamatoSasaki Isao |  play_arrow | A moving anime set in space |
| 107east | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | The theme song of Touch is an eternal hit |
| 108east | Love Song of Lum (Urusei Yatsura)Matsutani Yūko |  play_arrow | The theme song of Lum-chan, popular among men |
| 109east | Captain TsubasaOkita Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | Captain Tsubasa, the gold standard of soccer boys' manga |
| 110east | Genius BakabonAidoru Fō |  play_arrow | The TV anime that was broadcast in 1971, “... |