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

DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki15rank/position

[MV] Masayuki Suzuki “DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki” — TV Anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?” Opening Theme

A duet song that passionately sings of love and grips listeners’ hearts from start to finish.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?,” it was released in April 2020 and reached No.

15 on the Oricon charts.

The seamless harmonies between the King of Love Songs, Masayuki Suzuki, and Airi Suzuki are truly captivating.

Its exhilarating melody and refreshing rhythm perfectly match the anime’s sense of excitement.

It’s also great for hyping up a karaoke session or when you’re in the mood for a romantic drama.

Definitely give it a listen!

orionYonezu Kenshi16rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

A song imbued with an earnest wish to be united with someone precious, like constellations shining in the winter night sky.

The words, as if praying to God, convey the lover’s anxiety and pure heart, and feel like a gentle push for someone hesitating to confess.

Released as a single in February 2017, it was also included on the acclaimed album BOOTLEG.

It’s known as Kenshi Yonezu’s first song written specifically for an anime, and as the ending theme for March Comes in Like a Lion, it has been deeply cherished alongside the work’s worldview.

It’s a perfect song for a Valentine’s night when you want to express your feelings to someone you love but can’t find the courage.

When you’re thinking of someone beneath the cold winter sky, this piece will surely wrap you in warmth.

ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution17rank/position

T.M.Revolution – ignited -Ignited- | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY” Opening Theme Song)

A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.

Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.

The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.

Naked HeroVaundy18rank/position

Naked Hero / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy is a multi-artist with a wide range of talents.

Released in February 2022, this work was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Ranking of Kings.

The lyrics, where strength and fragility intersect, are striking, and the song weaves a richly narrative tale of love and inner conflict.

Showcasing Vaundy’s delicate sensibilities, the track surpassed 100 million streams on streaming platforms.

Its warm melody and deeply meaningful lyrics resonate with many listeners.

Depicting the courage to fight not for oneself but for others, this piece is recommended for everyone seeking to be moved—from the generation shining with youth yet burdened with worries, to all who yearn for emotional depth.

ImperfectŌishi Masayoshi19rank/position

[SSSS.DYNAZENON] Non-credit OP | Masayoshi Oishi “Imperfect” [Clean OP] Masayoshi Oishi

This is the sixth single released under the name Masayoshi Oishi—the anime song singer persona of Masayoshi Oishi, who is active as the vocalist and guitarist of the three-piece rock band Sound Schedule.

The track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime SSSS.DYNAZENON, and it’s a rock tune that ramps up your excitement with its powerful high-tone vocals.

Featuring a memorable piano phrase and strings that create a sense of expansiveness, the sound is brimming with the anticipation befitting an anime opening.

It’s a song that makes your heart race just by listening—and a great choice for karaoke as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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My First Kissanshin papa20rank/position

My First Kiss

A first love that everyone experiences at least once.

Released by Anshin Papa in May 1990, this theme song for the anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka expresses the sweet-and-sour feelings of young love with a uniquely cute singing voice.

It carefully portrays the pure emotions of a boy in love.

The song’s captivating vocals were created using a special technique: the vocals were recorded at half tape speed and then played back at normal speed.

Hi-STANDARD covered the song as My First Kiss on their album Love Is A Battlefield, and in 2016, Rasmus Faber’s cover was used in a Suzuki Baleno commercial.

Please enjoy this memorable track, where heartwarming melodies and lyrics intertwine.

summer evening skyNaka Kousuke21rank/position

summer evening sky

“Natsuyūzora,” which was used as the ending theme for the first season of the heartwarming yokai-themed anime Natsume’s Book of Friends.

Its gentle sound perfectly matches the series’ atmosphere and leaves a strong impression.

Because it’s a calm piece, it could also work well as background music for sleep.

It’s crafted with the natural mood characteristic of Kousuke Atari.

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Ryo

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