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.
Playlist
| Male Singer-Songwriters’ Anime Songs: Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Explanation of vocal techniques in anime opening theme songs |
| 2 | One More Time,One More ChanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A ballad that longs for loss and reunion |
| 3 | It seems like it has to be you.Ōishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Debut song of the anisong singer Masayoshi Oishi |
| 4 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s signature ballad that expresses gratitude to a loved one |
| 5 | KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s Chainsaw Man theme song becomes a global hit |
| 6 | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s rock song becomes a film’s theme song |
| 7 | BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s passionate melody echoes in my heart. |
| 8 | Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei |  play_arrow | An anime theme song that evokes nostalgia for everyday life |
| 9 | Getta BanbanSaka Tomohisa |  play_arrow | The bright opening theme of Pokémon XY |
| 10 | DoraemonHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Let’s have fun singing Gen Hoshino’s Doraemon theme song. |
| 11 | INVOKET.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A famous song from Gundam SEED, full of a sense of speed |
| 12 | Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | An anime opening theme: a mature love song |
| 13 | Crimson OathFukuyama Yoshiki |  play_arrow | The anime Buso Renkin has an iconic song with a blazing-hot chorus! |
| 14 | unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | The theme song of “Tokyo Ghoul,” an addictive and emotional track |
| 15 | DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, passionate duet track |
| 16 | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s love support song |
| 17 | ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve |
| 18 | Naked HeroVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s Ranking of Kings opening theme really resonates with me. |
| 19 | ImperfectŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The emotional opening theme song of the anime “DYNAZENON” |
| 20 | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | Introduction to the theme songs of Kiteretsu Daihyakka |
| 21 | summer evening skyNaka Kousuke |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Natsume's Book of Friends |
| 22 | WindAkeboshi |  play_arrow | A wistful NARUTO ending song, a song of hope |
| 23 | Hyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain |  play_arrow | The heart-fluttering feeling of first love and a captivating duet |
| 24 | From Me to YouTanizawa Tomofumi |  play_arrow | A song of courage to convey one’s feelings |
| 25 | Our Summer DreamYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown |
| 26 | Make my heartHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The moving ballad from the Doraemon movie sung by Ken Hirai |
| 27 | Love is an Explosion (feat. Yukari Tamura)Ōishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The leader of a sentai hero team and the head of an evil secret society... |
| 28 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Sakamoto Kyu’s classic song appears in From Up on Poppy Hill |
| 29 | To the skyYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Doraemon movie theme song 'Sodachi Ballad' |
| 30 | Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA’s anime song: a classic of dreams and courage |
| 31 | Gatchaman SongShimon Masato |  play_arrow | A classic song from the Showa-era anime, singing of the courage to protect world peace. |
| 32 | Indelible (unforgettable)Ishizaki Hyuui |  play_arrow | A song by Huwie Ishizaki that gives courage and hope |
| 33 | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | How to Master Movie Theme Songs in Karaoke |
| 34 | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy |  play_arrow | Theme song of the anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS” |
| 35 | Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song |
| 36 | THE GIFTHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Dai Hirai that portrays friendship and bonds |
| 37 | plazmaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A 2025 tour de force by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 38 | Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | Grandson Goku’s Theme Song: Transcending the Limit |
| 39 | HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of loneliness and hope |
| 40 | Black CatcherBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | An impressive piano-driven rock song about facing hardships |
| 41 | Goodbye to goodbyeKaientai |  play_arrow | Farewell is a hopeful step toward a new beginning. |
| 42 | an insanely cute galŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Dosanko Gal” |
| 43 | The world that was transparentHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song |
| 44 | Paradise CityŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The opening theme of the TV anime “Cop Craft” |
| 45 | Reckless fireIde Yasuaki |  play_arrow | s-CRY-ed opening song for a sports day |
| 46 | lampSakiyama Soshi |  play_arrow | Soshi Sakiyama’s Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme, a deeply moving masterpiece |
| 47 | ComedyHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | SPY×FAMILY Ending, Gen Hoshino’s Classic Song |
| 48 | One million years of happinessKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | A classic song by Keisuke Kuwata that wishes for a child's growth |
| 49 | road movieTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | Takahashi Yu’s life-portraying songs are perfect for weddings. |
| 50 | UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | An experimental track that fuses intensity with delicacy |
| 51 | first deathTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | The ending theme of Chainsaw Man, by TK |
| 52 | Finishing Blow (feat. Cory Wong)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s “The Final Blow” chosen as the anime’s ending theme |
| 53 | Kagome KagomeŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Anime song from Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2 |
| 54 | Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōHyadain |  play_arrow | Slice-of-life anime OP, a song by Hyadain |
| 55 | Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | An anime theme song with a sense of speed |
| 56 | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai |  play_arrow | An anime theme song—a heartrending track about parting and hope |
| 57 | Odoru Pompoko RinOda Tetsurō |  play_arrow | Let's play 'Chibi Maruko-chan' songs on the piano |
| 58 | mellowSuda Keina |  play_arrow | Band songs to support a new life |
| 59 | SWORD SUMMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | The opening theme of Sengoku BASARA expresses the way the warlords live. |
| 60 | Meteor -Meteia-T.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | The famous song from the anime “Gundam SEED” |
| 61 | vestige – VestigeT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | A singe… known for their overwhelming vocal power and singing ability |
| 62 | CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy |  play_arrow | Chainsaw Man ED: Vaundy’s explosive track |
| 63 | ReunionVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy, a mystical song as an anime opening theme |
| 64 | Start it right awayHyadain |  play_arrow | An encouragement song for those who can't keep pushing themselves |
| 65 | Lonely, lonely.Musshu Kamayatsu |  play_arrow | No-Face's theme song is eerie and suspicious |
| 66 | Super☆Dynamic!Yoshii Kazuya |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi YoshiI to perform the opening theme song for Dragon Ball Super |
| 67 | Banana Parent and ChildSakata Osamu |  play_arrow | A Fun Song of a Banana Parent and Child |
| 68 | RubyŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | The anime based on the game “Namuamidabutsu! -Rend… |
| 69 | Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)joōsama |  play_arrow | The Queen of the Seashore, from a song by The Ventures |
| 70 | Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Shimon Masato |  play_arrow | The theme song of the anime Musashi Road |
| 71 | Brave RaideenShimon Masato |  play_arrow | Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice |
| 72 | Glory DaysOzaki Hiroya |  play_arrow | A song Hiroya Ozaki created while thinking of Renton’s father |
| 73 | YattermanYamamoto Masayuki |  play_arrow | Yatterman is a popular anime across generations. |
| 74 | Song of Time BokanYamamoto Masayuki / Sakamoto Jidō Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | Tatsunoko Production’s classic “Time Bokan” |
| 75 | GeGeGe no KitaroIzumiya Shigeru |  play_arrow | The anime’s fifth season leaves some foreshadowing unresolved, which is a shame. |
| 76 | ONE JUMP AHEADIshii Kazutaka |  play_arrow | In the Japanese translation, the title is “A Step Ahead”… |
| 77 | ONE JUMP AHEAD（REPRISE)Ishii Kazutaka |  play_arrow | I can’t help but want to cheer, “Go, Aladdin!” |
| 78 | I live, I will keep on living.Fukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | It’s a movie theme song that children can relate to. |
| 79 | RainHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A poignant song that seeps into the sound of rain, capturing the subtleties of the heart. |
| 80 | globeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s movie theme song is moving. |
| 81 | Dragon SoulTanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | Opening theme song of Dragon Ball Kai |
| 82 | Yeah! Break! care! Break!Tanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | Takayoshi Tanimoto also performs the opening theme song. |
| 83 | Unprecedented; unparalleled; one-of-a-kind (Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go)Tanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | A powerful, soul-stirring song resonates in the heart. |
| 84 | VYūsuke |  play_arrow | The OP of Pokémon XY, Yusuke’s refreshing song |
| 85 | Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga |
| 86 | Longed-for SummerPiēru Taki |  play_arrow | A snowman sings of longing for summer |
| 87 | ZipsT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | Depict space battles with fast-paced, energetic rock |
| 88 | Revolutionary DualismT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | Collaboration song with Nana Mizuki |
| 89 | Time ParadoxVaundy |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Doraemon movie, 'Song of Hope' |
| 90 | HomunculusVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s self-playing theme song |
| 91 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | A song to reclaim forgotten dreams and passion |
| 92 | GiftŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Oishi’s new song “Gift” is making waves |
| 93 | Reaching YouTanizawa Tomofumi |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age love song for you |
| 94 | Requiem of a TraitorHasegawa Daisuke |  play_arrow | Get hyped with iconic songs from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| 95 | To You Who Aren’t HereHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s moving song from the Doraemon movie |
| 96 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope |
| 97 | Zero -ZERO-Fukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Conan theme song, justice isn't just one |
| 98 | 1991Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu to produce the theme song for the live-action adaptation of 5 Centimeters per Second |
| 99 | PlasmaYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s new Gundam theme song |
| 100 | Mega VYūsuke |  play_arrow | Yusuke's fiery Pokémon song, a tune brimming with a spirit of adventure |