Get Fired Up! Anime Songs for Men – Classics and New Hits
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.
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Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Releases] (111–120)
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
Known by the nickname “Shokotan,” Shoko Nakagawa is a singer who enjoys overwhelming support not only for her major activities like music and voice acting, but also from subculture fans.
This is her third single.
Featuring a dynamic rock sound, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and the music program Anison Academy.
Her cool vocals, a departure from her usual cute image, captivated many fans.
With its catchy and exhilarating melody, this anison is a feel-good track that boosts your energy.
Yamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Kunimasa
Yamazaki Ichiban! sung by the popular comedian Hōsei Tsukitei.
When I first watched the anime, it sent shockwaves through me even as a child.
I bet many of you felt the same way.
It’s a song with a mysterious charm that makes you want to listen to it from time to time.
If you haven’t heard it yet, definitely give it a try.
Rockman Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~Hashimoto Jin
The Mega Man Battle Network series became a hot topic as it expanded across media—games, manga, and anime.
The opening theme for the first season of the anime was “Rockman no Theme ~Kaze o Tsukinukete~,” sung by Jin Hashimoto, a singer from Hyogo Prefecture.
I bet there are some men out there who were glued to their TVs back then, right? Maybe even mimicking that line when diving into the online world.
It’s an anime song that brings back the innocence of childhood!
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.
over the topMiyamoto Hiroji
It’s a track filled with a driving rock sound and a passionate message that really hits home.
Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Trillion Game.
Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals leave a strong impression, giving you the courage to push past your limits and keep moving forward.
The punch of the chorus is insanely cool! It’s perfect for when you need the courage to face difficulties or when you’re ready to take on a new challenge.
A Roving Paper EffigySuda Masaki ✕ Tokyo Sukapara-daisu Okesutora
A collaborative track by Masaki Suda—active as both an actor and a singer—and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, “Rurou no Katashiro.” Chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, its luxurious brass ensemble sound really amps up the excitement.
The lyrics, which overlap with the anime’s narrative, truly feel like they fulfill the role of an opening theme.
It’s a cool number, with a rich, resonant vocal that stirs the heart.
Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI
It’s a work with a mysterious atmosphere that’s nostalgic yet fires you up.
It’s a track by MINMI, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, included as a coupling on the 2004 single “Ai no Mi.” It was the ending theme for Shinichirō Watanabe’s anime Samurai Champloo.
While the song’s fast-paced development is easy to groove to, the lyrics—evoking one of the protagonists, Fuu—are heartbreakingly bittersweet.
That striking contrast really gets me.
If you like reggae, soca, or lo-fi hip-hop, give it a listen.