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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs for Men – Classics and New Hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Anime is a culture that has continued to expand with the times.

Back in the day, labels like “hero stories,” “magical girl,” or “mecha” were enough to explain what kind of show it was, but now words alone just aren’t enough.

That’s how big a scene it has become.

In this article, we’re doing a special feature on anime songs recommended for men.

From nostalgic, heart-pounding tracks to relatively recent releases,

it’s a lineup packed with masterpieces.

It may undermine the premise a bit to say this, but although we’re calling them “recommended for men,” there are surely songs here that will resonate with women too.

Please take your time and enjoy it to the end.

Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New] (81–90)

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Senitimentaru “Kizuato” Music Video

Kizuato Sentimental

The song that’s been spreading by word of mouth as a real tearjerker is “Kizuato.” It’s a track by Centimillimental, the solo project of next-generation artist Atsushi, and it was selected as the opening theme for the anime Given.

The anime portrays human loneliness and sorrow through the lens of romance, and the lyrics capture that delicately.

Even if you don’t know the anime, you’ll surely find it relatable.

Give it a listen and pay attention to the catchy chorus phrases.

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scarlet skyMami Kawada

TV Anime “Shakugan no Shana” OP Video (Mami Kawada / Hishoku no Sora) [NBCUniversal Anime × Music 30th Anniversary OP/ED Daily Posting Project]

Scarlet Sky — Mami Kawada

Some people might say this work is what got them hooked on anime.

The anime Shakugan no Shana, based on a light novel by Yashichiro Takahashi, has “Hishoku no Sora” as its first opening theme, sung by Mami Kawada.

It was released in 2005 as her second single.

The series is especially beloved by anime fans from the 2000s and is counted among the classic anison tracks.

The rapid growth of internet culture at the time may have been one contributing factor.

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Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION – Winding Road

Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION

An ambitious work that portrays a powerful sprint through life’s twists and turns with lyrics that skillfully interweave English and Japanese.

MAN WITH A MISSION’s signature hard-hitting rap-rock sound blends seamlessly with a grand melody, gripping the listener’s heart.

The track was included on the single “Take Me Under / Winding Road,” released in April 2018, which reached No.

4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It was later featured on the album “Chasing the Horizon.” Around the same time, it was selected as the opening theme for Season 1 of the TV anime “Golden Kamuy,” garnering attention as a song perfectly suited to the sweeping story set in Hokkaido at the end of the Meiji era.

This is a song for everyone who keeps moving forward, believing in the dawn despite setbacks and hardships.

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The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata

Motohiro Hata – “The World That Was Transparent” Music Video

The World That Used to Be Transparent by Motohiro Hata

This is a heartwarming song crafted by Motohiro Hata as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

Released in August 2010, its sweeping message—reflecting on what has been lost and the resolve to move forward after parting—ties in with the story.

The pop-rock melody, centered on acoustic guitar, is layered with powerful vocals that harmonize beautifully with the anime’s world.

This work is Hata’s 10th single, released in three editions: First Press Limited, Limited Period, and Regular, and it reached No.

13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It’s a song that resonates deeply with those who have experienced parting from someone important or are trying to face events from their past.

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Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO / Vaundy: Music Video

Run, SAKAMOTO Vaundy

This is an anime tie-in song that stirs the heart with an exhilarating melody and powerful beat.

Packed with Vaundy’s love for anime, the track powerfully conveys the protagonist’s determination and courage to keep moving forward.

Its richly layered sound—recorded in London—vividly depicts the struggles the protagonist faces while trying to live a normal life despite a past as an assassin, along with the strength to press on regardless.

Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song’s dynamic energy pairs perfectly with the action-packed series, making you feel as if you’re sprinting alongside the hero.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to take a new step or need the courage to face challenges.

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HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution – HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~ | Official Music Video

HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~ T.M.Revolution

This is a gem of a song, known as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, that powerfully sings of loneliness and hope.

Set in the stillness before dawn, its strong will to believe in one’s own path and move forward is expressed through a forceful melody.

Its striking, tempestuous sound and emotionally rich vocals resonate together, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released as T.M.Revolution’s third single in November 1996, it was used twice as an ending theme during the anime’s broadcast run.

It has been included on numerous acclaimed records, such as the albums “restoration LEVEL→3” and “B★E★S★T.” When you feel lost in life or are facing an important decision, listening to this song is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.

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Let’s Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Hits] (91–100)

Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Theme -topsy-turvy

Obocchama-kun OP

Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Theme - Ingurimonguri

Obocchama-kun is a work with a fresh approach you don’t see in today’s anime, where the story moves along with the funny puns he drops at key moments.

It’s something you can watch with your mind switched off, which made it really enjoyable for our generation.

If this makes you feel nostalgic, why not get pumped up with this song?

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