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

Jarinko ChieChinatsu Nakayama

Jarinko Chie TV Version OP/ED

A heartwarming Kansai-style anime.

It’s an adaptation of a serialized manga that became an anime, and the bold personalities of Chie-chan from the horumon shop and her old man are hilarious.

I don’t think there’s any other anime that makes ordinary everyday life this entertaining.

If there were a horumon joint like this, I’d want to go every day!

City HunterKahoru Kohiruimaki

Kohiruimaki Kahoru – City Hunter ~Don't Let Love Disappear~ (original ver)

It’s a very stylish, grown-up anime that features the hit artist Kahoru Kohiruimaki.

The song was also a big hit and fits the anime’s image perfectly, so it’s essentially inseparable from the work itself—you even get the anime visuals in karaoke.

Sorry, cowboy.Ushirogami Hikaretai

Sorry, cowboy.

We present a classic idol pop masterpiece from the 1980s, sourced from rare recordings.

Set to a powerful yet beautiful melody line, the song richly expresses a yearning for and desire to understand a free-spirited transfer student.

Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics and Tsutomu Goto’s composition blend perfectly, resulting in a fresh and captivating track.

Released by Ushirogami Hikaretai in November 1987, the song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuide ni Tonchinkan” and is also included on the album BAB.

It’s the perfect tune for anyone wanting to indulge in a sense of nostalgia.

Take back the love!!Crystal King

Take back the love!!

Characterized by powerful sound and a strong, commanding vocal, this song portrays a man who fights to protect the one he loves and reclaim a lost future.

Even in a world shrouded in darkness, it celebrates belief in love and an unyielding spirit, and is widely known as a classic that resonates with many listeners.

Released in October 1984, the track gained major attention as the opening theme for the popular anime Fist of the North Star.

When you’re worn out by work or life, why not belt this one out and recharge? It will surely awaken the fiery passion sleeping in your heart.

Hello, SadnessYuki Saito

Yuki Saitō | “Hello, Sadness” (Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa) — Maison Ikkoku Opening (OP)

It’s a very friendly and catchy song by 80s idol Yuki Saito that was used as an anime theme and even ranked high on the charts.

Of course, I think it would really hype up the crowd even if a man sings it at karaoke, so why not give it a try?

Future Boy ConanNaozumi Kamata

Future Boy Conan OP ED

Even with Conan, there was Future Boy Conan—an anime produced by Nippon Animation that could be called a predecessor to Ghibli, and it evokes the feeling of today’s Laputa.

It truly had a futuristic vibe, and I felt it was a work that expanded the imagination and dreams.

Conan and the heroine are very cute, leaving an impression of freshness and innocence.

NostalgiaAkiko Hasegawa

[THE iDOLM@STER] Nostalgia (M@STER VERSION) (Vocals: Miki Hoshii)

Even if you stumble over something and fall, stand up again and push forward—surpassing even the version of yourself who fell.

It’s an anime song brimming with hope for the future.

You’ll surely be captivated by its sense of speed and a melody that’s both refreshing and cool.

It’s an energetic track we especially want teens busy with club activities to hear.