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 & Latest] (11–20)
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.
Flying DeityAyase×R-shitei
Hiten, a digital release chosen as the opening theme for the newly remade 2023 TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Created by R-Shitei—known from Creepy Nuts and Umeda Cypher—and Ayase, active as a Vocaloid producer and member of YOASOBI, the track’s breakneck back-and-forth generates a thrilling ensemble that really amps you up.
The lyrics, which link with the anime’s story, evoke a universal theme of having no choice but to keep moving forward despite uncertainty.
It’s a track that lingers in the ear with its striking contrast between aggressive rap and lyrical melody.
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!
HyperKroi
A track pre-released from the first single that the genre-blending band Kroi put out in 2023.
Chosen as the opening theme for the anime UNDER NINJA, it crafts a world that truly evokes ninjas.
The heavy, underground-sounding intro leaves a strong impression, and once you’re through it, a light, alluring band sound bursts forth.
The vocals, reminiscent of sing-rap, add to the rhythmic drive—your body can’t help but sway! With clever touches like brass parts and mid-to-late call-and-response sections, it’s a fun and stylish song with inventive development throughout.
SPECIALZKing Gnu
It might be considered one of King Gnu’s hidden gems.
“SPECIALZ” was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, specifically the Shibuya Incident arc.
Over a performance that carries a slightly eerie atmosphere, the sharp, striking vocals of Iguchi and Tsuneta resound.
The lyrics weave a message about never giving up, expressed through a unique choice of words, making it an uplifting song full of originality unlike anything in other artists’ repertoires.
Pay attention as well to the phrases that seem to link with the anime’s story—take a look at the lyrics and give it a listen.
Released on September 1, 2023, the track is included on their seventh CD single.
It’s highly recommended to listen while watching the anime!
Prayer XKing Gnu
A song by the four-piece crossover band King Gnu that became a major topic in the music scene in 2019.
Chosen as the ending theme for the anime BANANA FISH, its sense of floating and dark atmosphere perfectly matches the show’s war-themed ending.
Influences from various genres are fused into one through high-level performance, making it a track with a relaxed tempo yet plenty of substance.
Let’s Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Releases] (21–30)
Break OutJAM Project
Super Robot Wars, commonly known as SRW, is a game where robot anime from all eras come together.
The game that features only original characters who appeared in SRW is Super Robot Wars ORIGINAL GENERATION, and this song is the opening theme from when that was adapted into an anime.