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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.

Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & Latest] (1–10)

Next Episode PreviewKitanitatsuya

Next Episode Preview / Tatsuya Kitani – Preview of Me / Tatsuya Kitani
Next Episode PreviewKitanitatsuya

The opening theme song for ‘Sentai Daishikkaku’ by Tatsuya Kitani is a powerful, message-driven track that feels emblematic of our times.

It reminds us that even within what seems like an ordinary day, there’s a part of us fighting for something.

But that’s not a negative thing at all.

It’s an anthem that gives us the courage to fight for the justice we believe in.

With its exhilarating band sound carrying Kitani’s burning passion, it fires us up.

It was digitally released in April 2024, with a CD release planned for May.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when you want to reexamine yourself or need a push forward.

FIRE GROUNDOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – FIRE GROUND [Official Video]
FIRE GROUNDOfisharu Higedan Dism

FIRE GROUND is a soul-stirring rock number powered by a pulsating groove and roaring, hard-edged guitars.

Official HIGE DANDism included it on their 2018 release Stand By You EP, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Hinomaru Sumo.

Fusing funk and rock, the track ignites a fighting spirit reminiscent of sumo wrestlers clashing fiercely in the ring.

Its large-scale music video, filmed in Los Angeles, also caused quite a stir at the time.

It’s the perfect song to play right before a make-or-break moment or whenever you need to fire yourself up.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Featured as the opening theme for “Oblivion Battery,” this song is striking for its energetic, refreshing rock sound—hallmarks of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE—brought boldly to the forefront.

Paired with its bright, catchy melody, it leaves you feeling uplifted just by listening.

The lyrics explore the fragility and beauty of everyday life, delivering a message that empathetically addresses the anxieties and struggles each of us carries.

It’s a masterpiece that resonates deeply and moves the listener.

Released as a digital single in April 2024, it quickly drew major attention, landing high on various music charts right after its debut.

It’s a perfect track for this season, and one we hope many people will give a listen.

Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & Latest] (11–20)

Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

MAN WITH A MISSION × milet “Kizuna no Kiseki” Music Video
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet

Kizuna no Kiseki, which has been drawing attention as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, is a collaboration between the rock band MAN WITH A MISSION and singer-songwriter milet.

While the song has a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound, it weaves in traditional Japanese elements to capture the series’ world.

The lyrics are also compelling; some interpret the different vocal parts as portraying the story from separate perspectives.

Give it a careful listen and explore your own interpretations!

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

This song is packed with beautiful fragments of youth that tug at the heart.

It brilliantly captures the fragility and poignancy unique to adolescence, as well as the subtle nuances of friendship and romance.

It’s like flipping through your own photo album of memories—the complex emotions you once felt come flooding back.

Released on January 10, 2024, it drew attention for being selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

If you’re a man looking for a song that brings back your youth and moves you every time you listen, this one is especially recommended.

Be sure to belt it out at karaoke, too!

Ted in Gifuwanuka

Ted in Gifu / Wa-nuka [Music Video]
Ted in Gifuwanuka

“Gifted,” a song that portrays feelings of inferiority and envy toward talented people.

With Wanuka’s masterful word choice, it vividly captures the small setbacks and helplessness lurking in everyday life, creating a track that listeners deeply relate to.

Released in April 2024, it’s also known as the theme song for the anime “A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics.” The lyrics resonate with the ache of unfulfilled effort and the jealousy of others’ talent—emotions everyone has felt.

It’s a masterpiece we want to deliver to anyone struggling to be themselves.

SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – SOULSOUP [Official Video]
SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism

A track whose soul-stirring power and groove will sweep you away! Released in December 2023 as the theme song for the film SPY×FAMILY CODE: White, this song likens the pains and setbacks of life to a bowl of soup, depicting the journey of facing oneself and growing by drinking it down.

Even the title, SOULSOUP, conveys a sense of strength that helps us savor small everyday joys and overcome hardships.

While aligning with the themes of its tie-in work, it also carries a universal message that listeners can map onto their own lives.

It’s a song guaranteed to lift you up when you’re feeling down or need a boost!