Male Singer-Songwriters’ Anime Songs: Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Start it right awayHyadain64rank/position

Start it right away [Hyadain]

The ending theme of the anime Kuroko’s Basketball, Hyadain’s “Start it right away.” With slightly cheesy-sounding tones and an up-tempo rhythm, it’s a song that lifts your spirits.

The lyrics, which student athletes can relate to, are wonderful too.

It’s a cheer song for people who want to try their best but just can’t!

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Lonely, lonely.Musshu Kamayatsu65rank/position

From the Ghibli anime Spirited Away, I tried singing “Samishii Samishii” with piano accompaniment in a full version.

It’s the theme song of that iconic character, “No-Face,” a vocal track included on the image album.

Composed by Monsieur Kamayatsu with lyrics by Hayao Miyazaki, it’s a collaboration between the two.

The melody is somehow charming and cheerful, yet it conveys No-Face’s feelings and his emotions toward Chihiro.

Whether it’s love or possessiveness, the song exudes a bizarre atmosphere that even hints at eeriness, making it a curious work overflowing with a mysterious worldview.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Super☆Dynamic!Yoshii Kazuya66rank/position

Super Dynamic! – Kazuya Yoshii

The vocalist Kazuya Yoshii, formerly of THE YELLOW MONKEY, is in charge of the opening theme for Dragon Ball Super.

His distinctive singing voice remains his signature, unchanged since his days with THE YELLOW MONKEY.

His influences include David Bowie and his late father, a former traveling performer.

Banana Parent and ChildSakata Osamu67rank/position

Kids Song | Banana Family 3D | Nursery Rhyme | Children's Song | Red Cat Reading

Lyrics and melodies that make children’s hearts skip a beat.

This song is an adorable piece depicting a banana parent and child living on a southern island.

The swaying bananas in the breeze are expressed through rhythmic lyrics.

Carried by Osamu Sakata’s gentle voice, the introduction of Papa Banana, Mama Banana, and Little Banana makes you want to hum along.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” it’s a hugely popular song among children.

Sing and dance together as a family, and you’re sure to have a wonderful time!

RubyŌhashi Chippoke68rank/position

Chippoke Ohashi “Ruby” Lyric Video (TV Anime “NAMUAMIDABUTSU!-Rendai UTENA-” Ending Theme)

It’s the ending theme of the anime based on the game, Namu Amida Butsu! -Rendai UTENA-.

True to its description of being created around the theme of “benevolence,” both the music and the vocals have a very gentle feel.

When you sing it, try addressing the listener directly and sing in a relaxed manner!

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SAKI

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Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)joōsama69rank/position

[Mikurele] Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)

The opening theme of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” It’s a song with lyrics added to “Diamond Head,” a track by the legendary American band The Ventures, and it is one piece in the medley “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama” (Queen of the Beach).

In the TV broadcast credits, it was listed as “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama,” not “Natsu ga Kita!”

Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Shimon Masato70rank/position

[MAD] Karakuri Kengōden Musashi Lord [Musashi! Bugei Chronicle!!]

It is the opening theme of Studio Pierrot’s TV anime “Karakuri Kengō-den Musashi Lord,” sung by Masato Shimon, who has performed many anime songs.

Many people may recognize the beginning of the song, as it is used on the variety show “Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan.”