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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.

Let’s Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Releases] (21–30)

Dunbine, Fly!MIO

Aura Battler Dunbine OP

Dunbine Flies MIO

Aura Battler Dunbine is a mecha anime set in the otherworld of Byston Well (though the setting shifts to the surface world partway through), where insect-like machines called “Aura Battlers” take center stage.

Dunbine Flies is its theme song, and it’s cool right from the intro.

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Lucky Man's SongAki Yashiro

Very!! Lucky Man OP Full 'The Song of Lucky Man'

Aki Yashiro's 'Lucky Man' song

This is the theme song for Tottemo! Luckyman, which portrays a hero who fights relying solely on good luck.

The original manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump, where Aki Yashiro’s name was used as a gag.

Thanks to that connection, when it was adapted into an anime, Aki Yashiro also performed the theme song.

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Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & Latest] (31–40)

boyhoodTetsuya Takeda

Adolescence (with lyrics)

Takeya Tetsuya in his boyhood

The theme song of the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars.

The original author, Fujiko F.

Fujio, loved this song so much that he said, “The theme song has to be Tetsuya Takeda.” It evokes a sense of nostalgia and loneliness while reminding us of important things we had forgotten.

It was released in 1985.

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Limit-Break x SurvivorKiyoshi Hikawa

[Dragon Ball Super] New theme song “Limit-Break x Survivor” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)

Limit Break × Survivor Kiyoshi Hikawa

It’s the second opening theme of Dragon Ball Super.

Some people might be surprised that it’s sung by enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa, but in the past he also performed a theme song for Ultraman under the name KIYOSHI.

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Naked HeroVaundy

Naked Hero / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Naked Hero Vaundy

The more you listen, the more it moves your emotions! It’s a song by the popular singer-songwriter Vaundy, known for releases like “Flower Fortune-Telling” and “Odoriko,” unveiled in 2022.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.

The arrangement blends a sense of speed with an emotional atmosphere that really pierces the heart.

And the lyric “I ended up loving everything” carries a simple yet profound message.

If you know the story of Ranking of Kings, it hits even harder.

With Bojji, the protagonist, at the forefront, let your thoughts dwell on the lives of the characters—by all means, give it a listen.

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Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK / Get Wild（TM NETWORK FINAL MISSION -START investigation-）

Get WildTM NETWORK

Many people probably think of this song when they hear TM NETWORK—yes, Get Wild.

As the theme song of City Hunter, it incorporated cutting-edge digital instruments for its time and became a hot topic.

It’s an incredibly cool track, so you won’t regret giving it a listen.

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DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video

DREAMIN' ONDa-iCE

This is a fiery rock number chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE.

Released in August 2020 as the 18th single by the dance-vocal group Da-iCE, the song portrays the courage to believe in limitless possibilities and set out on an endless adventure with your companions.

The lyrics are packed with a strong resolve to stay true to yourself, never bow to hardship, and seize your dreams—just listening to it will set your heart ablaze.

The energetic sound and powerful, resonant vocals shine in this track, so be sure to give it a listen.

It will surely give you a push when you’re taking on a challenge or hesitating to take that next step.

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