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

THE GIFTHirai Dai36rank/position

Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)

A heartwarming story of friendship woven together with the gentle tones of the ukulele.

Dai Hirai’s music is filled with a tenderness that feels close to the listener’s heart.

This work was released in July 2019 and included on the album THE GIFT.

It was also used as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration, capturing the hearts of many.

Through this song, Dai Hirai conveys the miracle of encounters and the preciousness of cherished memories.

Its gentle vocals and soothing melody are perfect for deepening bonds with friends or expressing gratitude to someone special.

plazmaYonezu Kenshi37rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

As the theme song for ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-‘, it’s a track where the synthetic machine-like sounds really stand out! Kenshi Yonezu handled everything himself—lyrics, composition, arrangement, production, and even the artwork—making it one of his most dedicated works of 2025.

The vocal range is C3 to C5, which I think is a comfortable height for men to sing mainly in chest voice without strain.

There are falsetto parts here and there, but they’re used in those signature “this is the moment!” spots typical of Yonezu, so make sure to align precisely with the pitch bar.

For the fast sections, avoid mumbling and pronounce the vowels clearly.

Also be careful not to over-enunciate.

Approach it like a tongue twister: articulate the initial consonants cleanly and focus on locking in with the rhythm.

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Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi38rank/position

Super☆Ultra Dragon Soul

This is a song by Takayoshi Tanimoto, irresistible for its dynamic sound and powerful vocals.

Featured as an insert song in episode 41 of the anime Dragon Ball Kai, it serves as Son Goku’s theme song.

“Go beyond your limits and become stronger!”—it’s packed with a fiery message.

It ignites the listener’s fighting spirit and gives the courage to face any challenge.

It’s a motivational anthem that gives you a push when you need to take that one last step.

HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution39rank/position

T.M.Revolution – HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~ | Official Music Video

This gem of a song, known as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, passionately sings of solitude and hope.

Set in the stillness before dawn, it expresses a strong will to believe in one’s own path and move forward, carried by a powerful melody.

Its striking, storm-like sound and emotionally rich vocals resonate together, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released in November 1996 as T.M.Revolution’s third single, it was used twice as an ending theme during the anime’s broadcast run.

It has been included on numerous acclaimed albums, such as restoration LEVEL→3 and B★E★S★T.

When you feel lost in life or are facing an important decision, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.

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Vicke Blanka – Black Catcher / Vicke Blanka – Black Catcher

It’s a rock number with a distinctive atmosphere, highlighted by its striking piano tone.

Created by singer-songwriter Vickeblanka from Aichi Prefecture, it was released digitally in January 2020.

It serves as the opening theme for cour 10 of the anime Black Clover.

As you’d expect from a pianist, one of its charms is a musicality that blends style and coolness.

It’s highly addictive.

Carrying messages like “facing hardship” and “never giving up,” it’s a cool-feeling anime song that perfectly suits a fantasy battle series.

Goodbye to goodbyeKaientai41rank/position

Goodbye to Goodbye Kaientai [Doraemon: Nobita’s Diary on the Creation of the World theme song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

Parting may be sad, but this one song by the folk group Kaientai teaches us that it’s also something precious that leads to new beginnings.

The lyrics woven by Tetsuya Takeda are filled with hope, suggesting that even farewells spiral like a winding staircase and eventually lead to new encounters.

Many of you may know it as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Diary on the Creation of the World, released in March 1995.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, you can hear it on albums such as Namida, Mizukara Noguisa Reshi Toki (When Tears Wipe Themselves Away).

When you feel a touch of loneliness at life’s turning points, its warm message will fill your heart.

an insanely cute galŌishi Masayoshi42rank/position

MasaYoshi Oishi – Super Cute Gal [Official Video]

This is the 12th single by Masayoshi Oishi, written as the opening theme for the youth romantic comedy anime set in Hokkaido, “Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable.” Released in February 2024, it topped the USEN Hit Anime Ranking for two consecutive weeks.

The song stands out with lyrics that incorporate Hokkaido dialect and a bouncing, poppy melody.

Its bright, upbeat vibe makes it perfect for performances or party skits!