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Ichiro Mizuki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

He is known as the Emperor of anime songs and is affectionately called “Aniki.” The nickname “Aniki” is said to come from his time as the second “Uta no Onii-san” (lead male singer) on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.

Many people likely grew up listening to anime songs sung by Mizuki during their childhood.

We’ve compiled a ranking of such popular tracks.

Ichirou Mizuki’s Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)

Zofie’s BalladMizuki Ichirō8rank/position

Zoffy’s Ballad – Song by Ichiro Mizuki
Zofie's BalladMizuki Ichirō

Zoffy’s Ballad is a song that appeared as an insert track in the popular tokusatsu series Ultraman Ace.

This piece is a version of Ultraman Zoffy’s original theme song with added lyrics.

Zoffy, of course, is considered a brother to Ultraman Ace.

While Zoffy often appears to rescue Ace in dire situations—such as when he was defeated by Alien Hipporit or Ace Killer—this song portrays Zoffy’s feelings for his younger brother.

It’s a must-listen for Ultraman fans, so be sure to check it out.

Song of Steel JeegMizuki Ichirō9rank/position

The 1975 robot anime theme song, woven from powerful vocals and melody, portrays an epic tale of a righteous hero battling an evil army.

With a valiant composition by Chuumei Watanabe and lyrics by Haruo Hayashi that stirringly express the protagonist’s sense of mission and responsibility, the piece is perfectly complemented by Ichirou Mizuki’s passionate singing.

Included on the album “Super Robot Spirits: Theme Song Best Collection 2,” this track has colored numerous iconic scenes of giant robots in combat.

It’s a recommended song for those who resonate with heroes of justice or are looking for an uplifting, courage-inspiring anthem.

CROSS FIGHT!Mizuki Ichirō, Horie Mitsuko10rank/position

This song, which powerfully sings of Gandaioh’s strength, was the theme song for the robot anime “Haja Taisei Dangaioh,” broadcast from 1987 to 1989.

It’s a wonderfully stable duet by Mitsuko Horie and Ichiro Mizuki, each known as one of the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ of anime songs.

Ichirou Mizuki’s Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)

Lupin the Third Love ThemeMizuki Ichirō11rank/position

Ichirō Mizuki - Lupin the Third Love Theme (LIVE)
Lupin the Third Love ThemeMizuki Ichirō

It’s no exaggeration to call Lupin the Third one of Japan’s national anime.

Its theme and songs have been performed by countless musicians.

This time, we’re featuring “Lupin the Third: Love Theme” by Ichiro Mizuki, a heavyweight in the anime song world.

Wolf of the North, Tiger of the SouthMizuki Ichirō12rank/position

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.

I am impact.Mizuki Ichirō13rank/position

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 Ichirō14rank/position

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.