[Anison Singer] A roundup of popular anime song vocalists
Anime, a pillar of Japan’s pop culture, has now secured its place as a cultural export Japan can proudly showcase to the world.
And it’s not just the anime works themselves—their opening themes and insert songs have also gained popularity across the globe.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of anisong singers who have performed many hit anime songs to date.
From long-standing veterans who have shaped the scene to up-and-coming singers making waves in recent years, we’ve curated picks across generations—so we hope you’ll discover your new favorite anisong singer.
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[Anison Singer] Popular Anime Song Vocalists (11–20)
We are!Hiroshi Kitadani
An anisong singer active in various bands and units such as Lapis Lazuli, JAM Project, and SV TRIBE.
Known by nicknames like “Dani,” they have a repertoire that includes “We Are!,” the famous theme song for the hit anime ONE PIECE.
Their distinctive and powerful voice radiates an energy that heightens excitement for anime works.
Although they faced setbacks such as being hospitalized in 2017 due to sudden hearing loss, they continue to perform at the forefront of the anisong scene today.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
A female singer who became widely known even among listeners unfamiliar with anime songs after performing the smash-hit themes Gurenge and Homura from the blockbuster anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Her exceptional vocal ability was highly regarded even in her school days, when she was nicknamed the “Avril Lavigne of Gifu.” From powerful vocals to cute, playful phrasing, her chameleon-like expressiveness across songs is a big part of her appeal.
Beyond anime music, she has also performed theme songs for TV dramas and films, making her an artist expected to transcend the boundaries of anison singers.
INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution
A solo project by Takanori Nishikawa, who debuted as the vocalist of the visual-kei band Luis-Mary.
The songs, which fuse Daisuke Asakura of the music unit access’s light, transparent sound with Nishikawa’s distinctive yet powerhouse vocals, radiate an unmatched presence.
Their atmosphere and impactful singing are a perfect fit for anime theme songs, and collaborations such as those with female singer Nana Mizuki have produced numerous hits.
Thanks to these achievements, he enjoys strong recognition as an anisong singer and continues to be at the forefront of the J-POP scene.
A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi
A singer-songwriter who grew up in a deeply musical environment: her older sister is a voice trainer, her younger brother a composer, and her father taught her piano from the age of two.
She sang in a choir during elementary school, and by the age of ten she was already showcasing her vocal ability and musical talent by contributing to an image album based on the manga of Osamu Tezuka—remarkable for someone so young.
She is a female singer with numerous hit songs, including her signature track “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the opening theme of the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and a beloved karaoke favorite across a wide audience.
Love CirculationKana Hanazawa
A female singer who began her career as a child actress, with a track record that includes regular appearances on variety shows such as “Yappari Sanma Daisensei.” She also enjoys immense popularity as a voice actress, and is known as a top-tier talent in both name and reality, having won Best Female Voice Actor at the 2010 Anime Grand Prix selected by listener votes.
Her beautifully clear tone—often described as an “ultra-soothing voice”—shines in her singing as well, and together with her cute looks, she has earned broad popularity beyond just anime song fans.
Armed with a one-of-a-kind voice, she is a promising young artist expected to excel both as a singer and a voice actress.
L’oNMasayoshi Oishi
A highly skilled singer-songwriter active across a wide range of genres including J-POP, rock, and anime songs.
After making his solo debut in 2008, he began to distinguish himself in the anime music field from 2014, performing theme songs for numerous popular anime series.
With a clear, transparent voice and strong guitar technique, he captivates many listeners through catchy melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics.
His talent is widely recognized—at the 2019 Heisei Anisong Grand Prize, he won both the Lyricist Award and the Composer Award.
Though slender at 170 cm, he commands an overwhelming presence on stage, and his performances are renowned for enthralling audiences.
Energetic yet delicate in vocal expression and possessing refined good looks, Masayoshi Oishi’s appeal is perfect not only for anime fans but also for listeners seeking high-quality music.
[Anison Singer] Roundup of Popular Anime Song Singers (21–30)
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama
A legendary singer in the anime song world, known as the “Prince of Anison” and even called the elder statesman within the anison singer group JAM Project.
He performed the theme songs for famous works like Dragon Ball Z and Saint Seiya, which enjoyed explosive popularity among children in the 1980s—making him a household name for that generation.
He originally debuted as the vocalist of the rock band Lazy alongside Akira Takasaki and Munetaka Higuchi of the metal band LOUDNESS, and that background explains his powerful, commanding voice.
With a voice you can never forget once you hear it, he shaped an era as a great anison singer.