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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] (31–40)

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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CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama

Hironobu Kageyama – CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA .Live.mp4

CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA Hironobu Kageyama

It’s the theme song of Dragon Ball Z and one of Hironobu Kageyama’s signature works.

In the original manga, ‘Z’ covers the story from the Saiyan Saga onward, where the style shifted decisively toward full-on battle action.

Many films were also produced, and it may have been the period when the Dragon Ball series was at its peak.

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Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima

Katsushika Rhapsody – Kohei Dojima (Aiemu acoustic cover)

Katsushika Rhapsody Doujima Kohei

It’s the third opening theme from the anime adaptation of the long-running manga “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo,” which concluded in 2016.

The song was also used in the 2016 special “THE FINAL: The Last Day of Kankichi Ryotsu,” and can be considered one of the signature tracks of ‘Kochikame.’

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Kinnikuman Go Fight!Akira Kushida

KINNIKUMAN OP – Kinnikuman Go Fight! Vocal cover

Kinnikuman Go Fight! Akira Kushida

The opening theme of the legendary anime Kinnikuman, which enjoyed explosive popularity in the 1980s and sparked a social phenomenon with its merchandise.

Sung by Akira Kushida, a prominent anisong singer, the track is synonymous with the series; for the generation that was hooked on the show back then, just hearing the intro likely brings the visuals rushing back.

Although it served as the opening for the anime’s first season, it remains far more widely known than other songs.

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Birth of the King of Braves!Masaaki Endo

Masaaki Endoh - 'Birth of the King of Braves!!'

Birth of the King of Braves! Masaaki Endoh

When it comes to quintessential hot-blooded anime songs, it has to be “Yuusha-Oh Tanjou!” It’s the opening theme of Sunrise’s robot anime and the final entry in the Brave series, The King of Braves GaoGaiGar, and it’s also known for having an absurd number of “ga”s in the lyrics.

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Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New] (41–50)

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“Donten,” the theme song of the popular anime Gintama, captured the hearts of viewers with its cool guitar sound.

It’s especially beloved among fans and has become a karaoke staple.

With its blend of coolness and easy listenability, it’s a song you’ll want to play again and again.

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Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

TVXQ / Share The World

Share The World Tohoshinki

A danceable track that perfectly matches the world of the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE! Its exhilarating, summer-ready electro sound and the powerful vocals of Tohoshinki vividly color Luffy and his crew’s grand adventure.

The theme of sharing the world with your friends and pushing ever forward evokes the passionate bonds portrayed in the story.

Released as a single in April 2009, this song was used as the opening theme for the anime’s 11th season.

It became the best-selling ONE PIECE theme song to date and was also included on the greatest hits album BEST SELECTION 2010.

It’s a courage-boosting number you’ll want to play when striving toward goals with your friends or when you need to lift your spirits.

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