Recommended male vocalists for anime songs
Even when we say “anisong” in a single breath, it’s not like the old days—now we can enjoy all sorts of genres.
It’s also become commonplace for bands and voice actors to perform the theme songs.
Of course, veteran anime singers are still going strong as well.
In this article, we’ve compiled male artists who have performed anime opening and ending themes.
You might find out who sings that song you’ve been curious about.
Be sure to read to the end!
Recommended male vocalists for anime songs (1–10)
Paradise CityŌishi Masayoshi
Oishi Masayoshi wrote, composed, and performs the opening theme for the TV anime Cop Craft.
The track, arranged by his mentor Kento Ogiya from Orquesta de la Luz, has an urban Latin jazz vibe with a touch of Showa-era flair, making it stand out a bit among anime songs.
We can’t take our eyes off his wide-ranging future activities, either.
HEATSKageyama Hironobu
Hironobu Kageyama, who sings this song, was originally the vocalist of a band called Lazy, but after performing the theme song for Dengeki Sentai Changeman, he went on to sing many anime songs.
When you hear ‘the singer of the opening theme CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA from Dragon Ball Z,’ many of you probably think, ‘Oh, that guy.’
The Road to Tomorrow ~Going My Way!!~Endō Masaaki
Masaaki Endoh, who sings the opening theme “The Road to Tomorrow ~Going my way!!~” for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, is a powerful singer with a high-tone voice, yet he has the astonishing background of never having taken voice training.
He is a long-standing anisong artist who made his solo debut as an anime song singer in 1995 at the invitation of a music producer.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
As you all know, Kenshi Yonezu, who sings this song used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia, is loved not only in the anime world but by a wide range of generations.
He originally aspired to be a manga artist, and his music videos—crafted with his own visuals—are captivating, showcasing his multifaceted talents.
He is undoubtedly one of today’s artists who exudes creativity across many fields.
TempestMiyano Mamoru
Mamoru Miyano, who sings Tempest, the theme song of the TV anime Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Legend Star, is also an actor and voice actor, and he wrote the lyrics himself.
It’s a song where you can fully appreciate the rich voice unique to a voice actor.
He continues to achieve remarkable success, starring in films as an actor and winning several awards as a voice actor.
Can DoGRANRODEO
This song, Can Do, is an upbeat track that served as the opening theme for the TV anime Kuroko’s Basketball.
GRANRODEO, the group that performs the song, is a musical duo consisting of KISHOW (Kishou Taniyama) and e-ZUKA (Masaaki Iizuka).
The vocalist, Kishou Taniyama, originally comes from a voice acting background and is sometimes referred to as an eccentric in the voice acting world.
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
An anime singer best known for songs from Digimon Adventure.
Even amid popularity, the way he faced many hardships—including two health-related hiatuses—moved many fans.
Sadly, he passed away in 2016, but his spirit surely remains strong among his followers.
His signature song, “Butterfly,” is still beloved as a karaoke staple today.