Ichiro Mizuki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Wolf of the North, Tiger of the SouthMizuki Ichirō11rank/position

The Baseball Fanatic’s Poem Opening Theme – “Wolf of the North, Tiger of the South”

The manga The Poem of the Baseball Fanatics, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine in the 1970s, was also adapted into an anime, and the passionate portrayals of men intoxicated by baseball captivated living rooms across the country.

Kitano Okami, Minami no Tora (The Northern Wolf, The Southern Tiger), sung by anisong singer Ichiro Mizuki, was used as the opening theme for that anime.

The work focuses on the theme of two estranged brothers, Ken Hiura and Daisuke Oshima, known as the “Northern Wolf” and the “Southern Tiger.” Since this opening theme was used only for episodes 13 and 14 of the anime, which delve into the brothers’ story, be sure to listen to the song after checking out the anime or manga for context.

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Ryo

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I am impact.Mizuki Ichirō12rank/position

I am impact.

This is the theme song that plays when the giant mechanical doll Goemon Impact appears in the Nintendo 64 game “Goemon’s Great Adventure: The Dance of the Neo Momoyama Shogunate.” The powerful vocals of the legendary “Aniki,” Ichirou Mizuki, make the game even more exciting.

Chonmage MarchMizuki Ichirō13rank/position

Chonmage March

It’s the song that goes, “If I had a chonmage topknot, I’d end sentences with ‘gozaru’ and call my dad ‘chichi-ue.’” It has been passed down and sung by successive generations of the “Singing Big Brothers” since the time of Ichiro Mizuki, the second “Singing Big Brother.” As an aside, the nickname “Aniki” for Ichiro Mizuki is said to come from his role as the “Big Brother” on Okaasan to Issho.

Set up! Kamen Rider XMizuki Ichirō14rank/position

Kamen Rider X Opening Theme 'Set Up! Kamen Rider X' / Ichiro Mizuki

This is the theme song of Kamen Rider X, which aired in 1974.

The lyrics describe the features of Kamen Rider X.

With its fiery melody, recurring horn interjections, and strings weaving through the gaps, it’s a masterpiece that builds excitement whether you like it or not.

Tiger Mask IIMizuki Ichirō15rank/position

Tiger Mask II

It’s the theme song from the anime Tiger Mask II.

This isn’t a sequel to the anime version of Tiger Mask, but rather a sequel to the manga version, so it’s set up so that the original Tiger Mask, Naoto Date, is dead.

Because of that, you could say the second Tiger Mask comes as a kind of revenge in place of the original.

Mazinger Z INFINITYMizuki Ichirō16rank/position

Ichiro Mizuki – Mazinger Z INFINITY [AMV / MAD]

For people who aren’t confident singers, many Showa-era anime and tokusatsu songs make great karaoke picks.

They often meet all the criteria for easy singing—clear melodies, straightforward rhythms, and easy-to-remember lyrics—so they’re highly recommended.

This song, “Mazinger Z,” is no exception—in fact, it’s practically the quintessential Showa anime song.

It’s a tune anyone can sing and enjoy.

Give it your all and deliver a passionate performance that rivals the original!

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Kei Takahata

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Five people as oneMizuki Ichirō17rank/position

Voltron Hyakujuu Ou Golion Ending

It’s the ending theme of the robot anime Beast King GoLion.

The five members who pilot GoLion were all men at first, but in the ending sequence, for some reason, Princess Fala—a character who wasn’t initially a pilot—is shown riding one of the machines.

It’s basically a spoiler, yet they boldly showed it from episode 1.

Sure enough, one of the male pilots ends up being killed in action in a rather abrupt scene around episode 7, and Princess Fala takes his place.

Song of Kamen Rider StrongerMizuki Ichirō18rank/position

Song of Kamen Rider Stronger

This is the theme song of Kamen Rider Stronger, broadcast in 1975.

Ichiro Mizuki’s powerful vocals match the aura of Stronger, a warrior proclaimed to be the strongest.

It’s a well-known anecdote that although a different theme song was considered at first, it was changed to this more striking piece.

The man walks alone along the road.Mizuki Ichirō19rank/position

Damacy ED (A man walks his path alone)

A great song I can recommend to men working hard and feeling lonely as they job hunt on their own, sung by “Aniki,” Ichirou Mizuki.

It’s the theme song of the 1977 tokusatsu hero drama Kaiketsu Zubat.

The show itself is a masterpiece, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out.