Male Singer-Songwriters’ Anime Songs: Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
You know how you sometimes think, “I’ve heard this song somewhere,” and it turns out it was an anime theme song? And often you only know the chorus.
Here’s a roundup of popular anime songs performed by male singer-songwriters.
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Male Singer-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)
Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi81rank/position
It’s no exaggeration to say there isn’t a single person in Japan who doesn’t know Dragon Ball.
This song was used as the opening theme for Dragon Ball Kai.
Many of you have probably heard it.
Its mid-tempo programmed sound and energetic, vitality-filled vocals will lift your spirits.
The shout in the chorus is guaranteed to make you want to yell along.
Yeah! Break! care! Break!Tanimoto Takayoshi82rank/position
Takayoshi Tanimoto, who performed the opening theme for Dragon Ball Kai, also handled the ending theme.
In the Dragon Ball series, only Hironobu Kageyama during Dragon Ball Z and Takayoshi Tanimoto have performed both the OP and ED themes.
He is from Hiroshima, and among his high school bandmates was YUJI, the former drummer of D-SHADE.
Unprecedented; unparalleled; one-of-a-kind (Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go)Tanimoto Takayoshi83rank/position
The passionate lyrics and energetic tempo resonate deeply.
Released in June 2014, this song was used as the opening theme for the Majin Buu arc of the anime Dragon Ball Kai.
Takayoshi Tanimoto’s powerful vocals further amplify the world of Dragon Ball.
The song carries soul-stirring messages about battling oneself and finding the courage to push past limits.
For those who keep challenging themselves or striving toward their dreams, it’s sure to ignite even greater passion.
VYūsuke84rank/position
This is the opening theme song for Pokémon XY, sung by Yusuke (Yusuke Kamiji), who is also active as an actor and TV personality.
The “V” in the title stands for “volt,” and the lyrics include words from the Pokémon series, making it a song crafted for the franchise.
Its fast-paced melody makes it an invigorating track.
Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayuki85rank/position
A duet by Masayuki Suzuki and voice actress Aoi Koga, released digitally in December 2025.
It serves as the opening theme for the special anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Steps to Adulthood.” This is the fifth main theme in the series following 2019’s “Love Dramatic feat.
Rikka Ihara,” with lyrics and composition by Yoshiki Mizuno and arrangement by Akimitsu Homma.
The sweet yet perilous back-and-forth set to a danceable sound is Suzuki’s true forte.
It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who loves mature love songs.