[For Men] A Definitive and Up-to-Date Collection of Anime Songs That Hype Up Parties and Performances [2026]

It seems like it has to be you.Masayoshi Oishi

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun OP FULL

This is the song that marked Masayoshi Oishi’s beginning as an anisong singer.

Drawing on his many years of experience as Masayoshi Oishi of Sound Schedule, the track features a technical guitar tone and a bright, soaring vocal that leave a strong impression.

It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun, and the music conveys a strong sense of fun and exhilaration.

With a light rhythm that evokes a marching feel and a structure that seems to invite audience calls, it also feels imbued with a wish to create a joyful space that brings everyone along.

Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butterfly Full Version-Digimon Adventure Opening

It’s the opening theme of the anime Digimon Adventure and a song that represents the entire series.

It powerfully conveys the courage to take off into the unknown—a theme that aligns with the story itself.

The straightforward band sound and Koji Wada’s clear, powerful vocals make it feel like a call to move forward as your true self.

As a renowned classic in the history of Japanese anime with high recognition, a full-venue sing-along could generate tremendous energy.

There are also various versions of the song, so it might be fun to appreciate the differences among them.

BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.

It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.

From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.

Hotel AlienBRADIO

HOTEL Alien [Peeping Life TV Season 1 ?? OP] BRADIO went all out and tried it in live action

The opening theme song for the anime “Peeping Life TV Season 1 ??.” The anime itself is surreal, but it has a dedicated core fanbase—those who like it really like it.

This song is quite upbeat and bursting with energy, so it’s a good one to sing boldly.

In the anime’s OP they’re dancing, so singing while dancing might be fun too.

BLOODY STREAMCoda

BLOODY STREAM

The opening theme song from the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

It comes from the earlier part of the JoJo series, which has a devoted fanbase, and it’s the OP for a particularly popular arc.

It might help you connect with people who became JoJo fans through the anime as well as those who’ve been fans from the very beginning.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

This is one of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s signature songs, written specifically as the ending theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

Its fiercely undulating rhythm is striking, conveying a sense of exhilaration and power, as if the sheer joy is welling up from deep within.

The band has said they drew on the work’s worldview, incorporating a sense of disjointedness and discomfort; that very lack of cohesion seems to create a lively, bustling atmosphere.

It’s a song that makes you conscious of a rhythm that stirs happiness from the core of your body, and it’s one you’ll want to sing with the energy to sweep everyone around you into the moment.

IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

A standout track that brings a fresh breeze to the anisong world has arrived.

Born from a collaboration between MY FIRST STORY and HYDE, this song is characterized by its grand worldview and energetic sound.

Powerful vocals and a dramatic progression vividly express the story’s tension and the characters’ growth.

Released in May 2024 as the opening theme for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc, it quickly became a hot topic among fans.

Hiro from MY FIRST STORY commented, “It’s an honor to contribute to the work alongside a great senior.” It’s a perfect song for performances or skits by a male group.

If you sing it with passion, it’s sure to unite the entire venue and bring the energy to a fever pitch!