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[2025] A Compilation of Anisong Duets [Male-Female / Same-Gender]

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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Anime is now one of the cultural phenomena Japan can proudly share with the world as part of its pop culture.

The anime songs that color these scenes are no longer just for anime fans! Chances are, your favorite artist or band has also done a theme song for an anime at some point.

In this article, we’ll focus specifically on duet songs among popular anime tracks.

While duets traditionally mean a male-female pair, this time we’ll also include songs by two men and two women.

Feel free to use this as a guide when you’re looking for songs to sing at karaoke!

Anison/Character Song Duets (61–70)

Ponyo on the CliffFujioaka Fujimaki & Nozomi Ohashi

Ponyo: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea — Fujimaki Fujioka & Nozomi Ohashi

Watch 'Gake no Ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) by Fujioka Fujimaki & Nozomi Ohashi' on YouTube

This song, known as the ending theme of Studio Ghibli’s film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a duet between an adult and a child.

Listening to it makes you feel warm and gentle.

It’s an easy tune to remember, so you might find yourself humming along after just one listen! How about choosing it for a parent-child karaoke session?

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HOLLOW HUNGEROxT

TV Anime “Overlord IV” Non-Credit OP Video [OxT “HOLLOW HUNGER”]

HOLLOW HUNGEROxT

HOLLOW HUNGER is a song that captures the grand world and dark atmosphere of the popular anime Overlord IV.

It’s performed by the male unit OxT, known for creating numerous anime theme songs.

While there are challenging sections—such as the chorus that uses high notes—mastering them could bring the two of you closer together.

The non-credit opening sequence posted on YouTube has also been getting attention, so be sure to watch it as well.

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GIRI GIRIMasayuki Suzuki feat. Suu

[MV] Masayuki Suzuki feat. Sue “GIRI GIRI” TV anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- opening theme song

GIRI GIRI Masayuki Suzuki feat. Sue

The opening theme of the anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- is the third duet by Masayuki Suzuki—the breakout star of the anison scene who rose alongside the Kaguya-sama series.

His partner on this track is Suu, the guitar-vocalist of the band SILENT SIREN.

Her sweet, charming voice overlaps with Suzuki’s dandy baritone to create a distinctive resonance.

It’s a song with moody vocals and a funky sound that expresses an overflowing, unstoppable love, while also evoking the history the series has walked through.

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Bright FutureMay J with Daichi Miura

May J. / A Shining Future with Daichi Miura (from “May J. sings Disney” [released 2015.11.04])

Shining Future May J with Daichi Miura

This is an overwhelming duet number by two of Japan’s leading vocalists, May J.

and Daichi Miura.

Their dreamy voices perfectly match the beautiful melody and really bring the world of the song to life.

It’s such a luxurious collaboration.

Perhaps because it’s an insert song from the Disney film Tangled, it feels as if a real princess and prince are singing.

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ALIVEClariS

ClariS “ALIVE” Music Video [TV Anime “Lycoris Recoil” Opening Theme]

ALIVEClariS

The song that drew attention as the opening theme for the anime Lycoris Recoil is ALIVE.

It’s performed by the female duo ClariS.

The track features a driving melody inspired by the anime’s story and captivating, beautiful harmonies.

They also performed it on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, so many people may have discovered it there.

Since there are many alternating vocal parts, try singing it with a close friend.

It’s also recommended to use the ALIVE LycoReco Version, which was featured in the anime’s final episode, as a reference.

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ABC gymnasticsCool Big Brother (VO: Mamoru Miyano), Song Big Sister (VO: Nana Mizuki)

TV anime “Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan” opening theme ‘ABC Taiso’ non-credit ver.

ABC Exercises: Cool Big Brother (CV: Mamoru Miyano), Singing Big Sister (CV: Nana Mizuki)

Watch “ABC Exercises with the Cool Big Brother (VO: Mamoru Miyano) and the Singing Big Sister (VO: Nana Mizuki)” on YouTube

This is the opening theme of the anime “Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan,” which uses educational TV shows as a motif to depict the raw, everyday lives of adults with a comedic twist.

It’s a duet by Mamoru Miyano, who plays the cool onii-san in the series, and Nana Mizuki, who plays the singing onee-san.

One of the fun points is how their vocal prowess is so impressive that you’d hardly believe it’s the theme song of a gag anime.

While the sound has a cheerful vibe reminiscent of a kids’ program, the lyrics weave in words that hint at the darker sides of adulthood, creating a deliberate contrast that makes the piece especially compelling.

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Recommendation of School ChaosHiro Shimono, Emiri Kato

Recommendation of School Chaos Full

Recommendation of School Chaos — Hiro Shimono, Emiri Kato

This is the song “Recommendation of School Chaos” from the anime Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts Ni!.

It’s a wonderful track featuring male–female vocal harmonies and a lively, piano-driven arrangement.

It’s a somewhat nostalgic number that evokes 80s pop.

Just listening to it is sure to lift your spirits!

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