Anime songs recommended for men in their 40s to sing at karaoke

The Gutsy FrogSusumu Ishikawa

I tried singing “Dokonjo Gaeru” (Susumu Ishikawa / Arakawa Children’s Chorus)

It’s a lively anime with the vibe of a fun Showa-era classic.

Pyonkichi’s T-shirt is still so popular that it’s even sold today—maybe one day it’ll actually start talking.

I really love the brisk, high-spirited energy, with the word “guts” (konjo), which was trendy at the time, being repeated again and again.

ZendamanKen Fujii

Zendaman OP ED [HD]

Zendaman, part of the Tatsunoko anime series, features a lineup of cool, stylish characters.

It’s a comedic hero story where the champions of justice face off against a trio of villains.

Even among heroes from past entries in the series, these characters have a particularly sleek and refreshing vibe.

The songs are by Masayuki Yamamoto, who has handled the main themes for the series.

As expected, his music has a distinctive worldview and a dependable quality.

If you go to karaoke with people of the same generation, it’s sure to get the crowd going.

Galaxy Express 999Godiego

Godiego ♪Galaxy Express 999♪

This is the song used as the theme for the 1979 animated film Galaxy Express 999.

Even today, it’s so iconic that the title Galaxy Express 999 immediately brings this song to mind.

It’s a track that seems especially well-suited for men to sing at karaoke, adding a touch of gravitas and getting the crowd going.

The ghost is coming!Ikuzo Yoshi

GeGeGe no Kitaro ED: The Ghosts Are Coming!

This is a song that was used in the TV anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.

The singer, Ikuzo Yoshi, was born in 1952 and would be a contemporary for those in their 60s.

While he is best known for his work as an enka singer, this track has been crafted into an eerie piece that perfectly matches the anime’s worldview.

Just wait and see.Kumiko Ohsugi & Nelly Schwarz

Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974) OST 06 “Wait and See” (Mattete goran) Ending Theme

This is a song that was used as the ending theme for Heidi, Girl of the Alps.

It gently expresses the anime’s world, so when sung by a man it can have a cool, mature edge.

Its high recognition from being a famous anime is also one of its attractions when performing it at karaoke.

Genius DoronboNoriko Ohara, Jouji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe

Yatterman: Genius Doronbo 08

This is a song that was used as the ending theme for the TV anime ‘Yatterman.

‘ It’s performed by the voice actors who play characters in the anime, and the song strongly reflects the anime’s world, so it’s likely to stir up nostalgic excitement when sung at karaoke.

DANCING STARIzumi Kobayashi

[Urusei Yatsura] “Urusei Yatsura” ~ [Full Version Izumi Kobayashi] “Dancing Star” 🌟 ‘OST’

This song was used as the opening theme for the popular TV anime Urusei Yatsura for about half a year.

While Urusei Yatsura features many songs sung by female vocalists, you can change the key at karaoke, so men can enjoy singing it too.

It’s a track that evokes a sense of nostalgia.