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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 & Latest] (1–10)

KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

KICK BACK Kenshi Yonezu

Released as the theme song for Chainsaw Man, Kenshi Yonezu’s track is captivating above all for its exhilarating drive.

The dynamic sound and irresistibly catchy melody will have your spirits soaring, and it’s amazing how faithfully it captures the original work’s worldview through sound.

It was released digitally on October 12, 2022, with the CD following on November 23, and it immediately became a hot topic everywhere.

You, too, will surely be overwhelmed by the energy this song radiates.

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Next Episode PreviewTatsuya Kitani

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

Next Episode Preview: Tatsuya Kitani

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.

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Lilac - Mrs. 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.

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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

Kizuna no Kiseki MAN 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!

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SOULSOUPOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – SOULSOUP [Official Video]

SOULSOUP Official HIGE DANdism

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!

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Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Aono Sumika by Tatsuya Kitani

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!

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Eye’s SentryUVERworld

UVERworld『Eye’s Sentry』

Eye’s SentryUVERworld

Set to a powerful rock sound, TAKUYA∞’s emotionally charged vocals resonate throughout “Eye’s Sentry.” While it sings that you don’t have to stay with someone who won’t accept your true self, it also emphasizes the importance of changing for the sake of someone you love—an inspiring message that many listeners are sure to appreciate.

The track was released as the opening theme for the anime Blue Exorcist: The Pacific Chimera Chapter.

It’s a song full of UVERworld’s signature speed and energy, celebrating the beauty of living true to yourself!

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