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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.

Playlist

Get Fired Up! Anime Songs for Men – Classics and New Hits
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1eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A catchy anime opening theme
2eastOrangeSPYAIR
OrangeSPYAIRplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that evokes dreams and hope
3eastabsolute zeronatori
absolute zeronatoriplay_arrow
Natori’s “Absolute Zero” is a song of hope.
4eastbudOmoinotake
budOmoinotakeplay_arrow
Omoinotake's ode to youth
5eastinnocent arroganceBiSH
innocent arroganceBiSHplay_arrow
A dark, hopeful opening theme sung by BiSH
6eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Creepy Nuts’ new song, with a positive message, and
7eastNext Episode PreviewKitanitatsuya
Next Episode PreviewKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Sentai theme songs are anthems that symbolize their times
8eastKICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
The exhilarating speed of the Chainsaw Man theme song
9eastMiracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletplay_arrow
The moving theme song from the anime Demon Slayer
10eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An energetic, emotionally resonant classic
11eastEye’s SentryUVERworld
Eye’s SentryUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld songs that sing about being yourself and love
12eastTime ParadoxVaundy
Time ParadoxVaundyplay_arrow
Nobita movie theme song, Vaundy’s Song of Hope
13eastSong Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu
Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An anthem of support depicting youthful setbacks and dreams
14eastSOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism
SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song of growth, cheering on life
15eastTed in Gifuwanuka
Ted in Gifuwanukaplay_arrow
An empathetic song portraying inferiority and envy toward talent
16eastFlying DeityAyase×R-shitei
Flying DeityAyase×R-shiteiplay_arrow
Rurouni Kenshin opening theme co-written by R-Shitei and Ayase
17eastBlue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
A heart-touching song filled with youthful emotions
18eastHyperKroi
HyperKroiplay_arrow
Kroi's ninja theme song
19eastSPECIALZKing Gnu
SPECIALZKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's 'SPECIALZ' is a powerful theme song for Jujutsu Kaisen.
20eastPrayer XKing Gnu
Prayer XKing Gnuplay_arrow
The moving ending theme song of the anime “BANANA FISH”
21eastBreak OutJAM Project
Break OutJAM Projectplay_arrow
The fiery opening theme of Super Robot Wars OG
22eastThe Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A moving rock song filled with passionate feelings
23eastFIRE GROUNDOfisharu Higedan Dism
FIRE GROUNDOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A searing rock number that shakes the soul, “FIRE GROUND”
24eastWanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO
Wanna beTeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYOplay_arrow
A shocking dance tune from an unexpected collaboration!
25eastLimit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi
Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
The opening theme song of Dragon Ball Super sung by Kiyoshi Hikawa
26eastREADY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
Anime theme songs by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
27eastDunbine, Fly!MIO
Dunbine, Fly!MIOplay_arrow
Dunbine, a robot anime set in another world
28eastNaked HeroVaundy
Naked HeroVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s “BOY” is a perfect match for Ranking of Kings.
29eastUntil the World Ends…WANDS
Until the World Ends…WANDSplay_arrow
An anime theme song for a basketball manga, passionate
30eastKinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akira
Kinnikuman Go Fight!Kushida Akiraplay_arrow
Kinnikuman OP, Akira Kushida’s legendary song
31eastBirth of the King of Braves!Endō Masaaki
Birth of the King of Braves!Endō Masaakiplay_arrow
The quintessential hot-blooded anison: 'Yuusha-Oh Tanjou!'
32eastSilver-gleaming WindSuzuki Konomi
Silver-gleaming WindSuzuki Konomiplay_arrow
Anime theme song, Konomi Suzuki’s masterpiece
33eastBetrayal at SunsetTHEATRE BROOK
Betrayal at SunsetTHEATRE BROOKplay_arrow
A powerful song brimming with a sense of the extraordinary
34eastRun, Makibao!F Map
Run, Makibao! F·MAPplay_arrow
A horse-racing manga with an animal protagonist; one of Tsubomaru’s signature works.
35eastonly my railgunfripSide
only my railgunfripSideplay_arrow
A classic by fripSide that carries on digital J-pop
36eastriseOriga
riseOrigaplay_arrow
The singing voice of “rise” that resonates with an SF worldview
37eastLucky Man’s SongYashiro Aki
Lucky Man's SongYashiro Akiplay_arrow
Theme song of Luck Hero, sung by Aki Yashiro.
38eastboyhoodTakeda Tetsuya
boyhoodTakeda Tetsuyaplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Theme Song from Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars
39eastMazinger ZMizuki Ichirō
Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirōplay_arrow
The Theme Song of Mazinger Z and Ichiro Mizuki
40eastcloudy skyDOES
cloudy skyDOESplay_arrow
Gintama theme song Don’ten, with its striking musical style
41eastGet WildTM NETWORK
Get WildTM NETWORKplay_arrow
“Get Wild,” a signature song by TM NETWORK
42eastCHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobuplay_arrow
An iconic theme song from Dragon Ball Z
43eastKatsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei
Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōheiplay_arrow
Opening theme of the classic Kochikame
44eastGo! Zambot 3Hori Ko Ichiro, Za Buressun Fo, Za Chāpusu
Go! Zambot 3Hori Ko Ichiro, Za Buressun Fo, Za Chāpusuplay_arrow
A single song that captures the charm of anime music, evoking both nostalgia and excitement.
45eastInvisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Invisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
Perfect for a rock tune that pumps you up!
46eastFate of FlameTETSU
Fate of FlameTETSUplay_arrow
A pinnacle of real robot anime
47eastIndelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuui
Indelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuuiplay_arrow
The new opening theme of the anime Dr. STONE is impressive.
48eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
The opening theme song of Dandadan that Generation Z went crazy for
49eastDAYSFLOW
DAYSFLOWplay_arrow
The opening theme of Eureka Seven, “DAYS”
50eastScarSenchimirimentaru
ScarSenchimirimentaruplay_arrow
A tear-jerking song, Kizuato, composed by Centimillimental
51eastTetsujin 28-goDuke Aces
Tetsujin 28-goDuke Acesplay_arrow
The origin of robot anime, Tetsujin 28-go
52eastThe RumblingSiM
The RumblingSiMplay_arrow
SiM’s Attack on Titan opening theme is absolutely powerful and thrilling!
53eastYour AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
54eastFly! GundamIkeda Ko
Fly! GundamIkeda Koplay_arrow
Gundam opening theme, the classic song by Ko Ikeda
55eastkaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon
kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushonplay_arrow
A song that sings of the passion for pursuing truth
56east3 minutes 29 secondsHitorie
3 minutes 29 secondsHitorieplay_arrow
An anime theme song depicting war and the struggles of youth
57eastGeGeGe no KitaroYoshi Ikuzo
GeGeGe no KitaroYoshi Ikuzoplay_arrow
Nostalgic 'GeGeGe no Kitaro,' a captivating anime
58eastGetter Robo!sasaki isao
Getter Robo!sasaki isaoplay_arrow
Anison is characterized by older-style arrangements.
59eastGAIKINGSaikikku Rabā
GAIKINGSaikikku Rabāplay_arrow
Gaiking, a popular anime through its remake
60eastOre TarurutoTARAKO
Ore TarurutoTARAKOplay_arrow
The gag manga Magical Taluluto
61eastAim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rikaplay_arrow
Pokémon theme song, singing about Satoshi’s dream
62eastNO FUTUREAikawa Nanase
NO FUTUREAikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
Anime theme song, Nanase Aikawa’s passionate hit
63eastCrimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizonplay_arrow
Linked Horizon songs from Attack on Titan
64eastWinners Forever ~O Victors~infix
Winners Forever ~O Victors~infixplay_arrow
The ending theme of Gundam V is just too much of a masterpiece.
65eastFried Rice MUSICArukara
Fried Rice MUSICArukaraplay_arrow
Arukara’s Dragon Ball Super ending theme
66eastThe Ultimate Holy WarKushida Akira
The Ultimate Holy WarKushida Akiraplay_arrow
Coloring Dragon Ball Super’s battle scenes with Akira Kushida’s powerful vocals
67eastUltra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi
Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshiplay_arrow
Grandson Goku’s Theme Song: Transcending the Limit
68eastQuiet explosionMiyano Mamoru
Quiet explosionMiyano Mamoruplay_arrow
Mamoru Miyano’s captivating vocals shine in anime theme songs
69eastscarlet skykawada mami
scarlet skykawada mamiplay_arrow
The signature song of the anime Shakugan no Shana
70eastAi Just On My LoveSha ran Q
Ai Just On My LoveSha ran Qplay_arrow
Popular fantasy work(s) from Dragon Magazine
71eastMysterious AdventureTakahashi Hiroki
Mysterious AdventureTakahashi Hirokiplay_arrow
Dragon Ball theme song, a hot classic!
72eastJungle P5050
Jungle P5050play_arrow
A theme song that sings of seafaring adventures and the bonds of comrades
73eastDREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN' ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
74south_eastDREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE
DREAMIN' ONDa-iCEplay_arrow
Theme song of ONE PIECE: a song of courage and challenge
75eastShare The WorldTōhōshinki
Share The WorldTōhōshinkiplay_arrow
The theme song of One Piece is exhilarating and moving.
76eastIllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE
IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDEplay_arrow
A collaboration song by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE
77eastBuai Yai Yai – Obocchama-kun Theme –ingurimonguri
Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Theme -ingurimonguriplay_arrow
Talking about the fun of anime and the nostalgia of different generations
78eastRewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Popular anime songs from the anime 'Fullmetal Alchemist'
79eastHeart shapeB∀G
Heart shapeB∀Gplay_arrow
The Story of a Feral Child Who Lived with Chimpanzees
80eastBallad of the Iida LineYamamoto Masayuki
Ballad of the Iida LineYamamoto Masayukiplay_arrow
A rare manga that portrays cultural club activities.
81eastTa-da☆Zeddo feat. C&K
Ta-da☆Zeddo feat. C&Kplay_arrow
Opening theme song of Dragon Ball DAIMA
82eastJust a Freezing Elegy ~ The Theme of FREEZERDēmon Kakka
Just a Freezing Elegy ~ The Theme of FREEZERDēmon Kakkaplay_arrow
Insert song for Frieza’s entrance scene
83eastSaiyan BloodBejīta (Horikawa Ryō)
Saiyan BloodBejīta (Horikawa Ryō)play_arrow
A legendary song that embodies the spirit of a warrior
84eastWe have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yo
We have arrived!! The Ginyu Force!!Yamazaki Yoplay_arrow
The challenging music of Dragon Ball Kai
85eastWithout putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE
Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGEplay_arrow
SIX LOUNGE’s new song becomes the theme song for BLEACH
86eastignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution
ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
87eastGO!!!FLOW
GO!!!FLOWplay_arrow
It’s a thrilling, fiery rock sound that gives you courage!
88eastsingle-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVER
single-minded; earnest; wholehearted; dedicatedSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Keep looking forward without giving up, and keep believing in yourself.
89eastCASANOVA POSSEAli
CASANOVA POSSEAliplay_arrow
ALI, the opening theme song of Dr. STONE
90eastmachine; mechanical deviceTani Yuuki
machine; mechanical deviceTani Yuukiplay_arrow
Tani Yuuki’s new song “Kaimono” is the anime’s opening theme
91eastunnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natori
unnecessary thingsKitanitatsuya ✕ Natoriplay_arrow
Expressing the suffering of parting and firm resolve through rock vocals
92eastSky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko
Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shokoplay_arrow
Shoko Nakagawa’s Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann opening song
93eastDon’t Wanna LieB’z
Don't Wanna LieB'zplay_arrow
A song of resolve to not lie to myself
94eastSame BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism
Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A rousing anthem for the youth anime Blue Box
95eastParade of Fanaticsotoha
Parade of Fanaticsotohaplay_arrow
Otowa’s anime opening theme, with its intense lyrics, is deeply moving.
96eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s anime opening theme is an encouraging song that resonates with the heart.
97eastWinning run!Yamagata Yukio
Winning run!Yamagata Yukioplay_arrow
Anisongs from Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!
98eastPlan ADISH//
Plan ADISH//play_arrow
Running away can also be a strategy—an encouraging song to move forward with courage
99eastmixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
An upper tune perfect for the morning commute
100eastBURNyama✕WurtS
BURNyama✕WurtSplay_arrow
Music of the soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect
101eastZipsT.M.Revolution
ZipsT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
Depict space battles with fast-paced, energetic rock
102eastlampSakiyama Soshi
lampSakiyama Soshiplay_arrow
Soshi Sakiyama’s Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme, a deeply moving masterpiece
103eastSmile BombMawatari Matsuko
Smile BombMawatari Matsukoplay_arrow
The classic theme song from the anime Yu Yu Hakusho
104eastWinding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION
Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSIONplay_arrow
A passionate message forging ahead powerfully through the twists and turns
105eastover the topMiyamoto Hiroji
over the topMiyamoto Hirojiplay_arrow
A rock song that gives you courage and the strength to move forward
106eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays people living amid chaos
107eastLong Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki
Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Keep your hope and move forward
108eastDan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEWplay_arrow
A refreshing song filled with young love and courage
109eastGOLDPEOPLE 1
GOLDPEOPLE 1play_arrow
The moving theme song of the anime “Ranking of Kings”
110eastHEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution
HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
111eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
The powerful melody and courage of anime theme songs
112eastBurning HeroOkita Hiroyuki
Burning HeroOkita Hiroyukiplay_arrow
A classic theme song from a soccer anime, singing of fiery dreams
113eastKinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaakiplay_arrow
Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
114eastNot even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls
Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Wallsplay_arrow
Anime theme songs by NICO Touches the Walls
115eastYamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Kunimasa
Yamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Kunimasaplay_arrow
The anime “Yamazaki Ichiban!” is striking.
116eastRockman Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~Hashimoto Jin
Rockman Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~Hashimoto Jinplay_arrow
Mega Man Battle Network, popular through cross-media (media mix) adaptations
117eastINVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution
INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
The opening theme of Gundam SEED, a classic hit by T.M.Revolution
118eastCry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
The Tokyo Revengers theme song gives your heart a push
119eastThe world that was transparentHata Motohiro
The world that was transparentHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
120eastA Roving Paper EffigySuda Masaki ✕ Tokyo Sukapara-daisu Okesutora
A Roving Paper EffigySuda Masaki ✕ Tokyo Sukapara-daisu Okesutoraplay_arrow
Collaboration song by Masaki Suda and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
121eastSong of the Four SeasonsMINMI
Song of the Four SeasonsMINMIplay_arrow
Nostalgic and bittersweet music
122eastD-tecnoLifeUVERworld
D-tecnoLifeUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld’s BLEACH opening theme song
123eastImperfectŌishi Masayoshi
ImperfectŌishi Masayoshiplay_arrow
The emotional opening theme song of the anime “DYNAZENON”
124eastMononoke DanceDenki Groove
Mononoke Dance Denki Grooveplay_arrow
The original Kitaro rental comics are being adapted into an anime.
125eastThe☆UltramanYamato Rin
The☆UltramanYamato Rinplay_arrow
The only animated Ultraman work.
126eastTrust You ForeverUjima Yoshifumi
Trust You ForeverUjima Yoshifumiplay_arrow
An innovative work in the Gundam series