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

Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

It’s the famous theme song from the anime Digimon.

Even people who haven’t watched the show have probably heard this track.

For men in their twenties, it’s likely a nostalgic song, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

Go for it, Dokaben!Koorogi ’73

I tried singing “Ganbare Dokaben” (by Korogi ’73)

One of the most popular baseball anime is “Dokaben.” Some people got into it through the serialized manga, while others became fans through the anime.

Its greatest appeal lies in the strong, distinctive characters and the excellent teamwork of the players.

Many viewers likely felt that baseball is fun thanks to this anime.

Tontin-kanchin Ikkyu-sanYoung & Fresh

Ikkyu the Monk OP

Was it around elementary school when we heard the theme song of Ikkyu-san? Many people were probably impressed, thinking Ikkyu-san was amazing for solving problems with clever wordplay.

There are those who reflect on it and those who don’t—there are many ways to look at it—but in any case, Ikkyu-san was very smart.

Sorrowful WarriorDaisuke Inoue

Sorrowful Warrior

A moving classic that portrays the sorrow and resolve of warriors who live on the battlefield.

Released in July 1981, this piece is also known as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow.

Daisuke Inoue’s powerful yet wistful vocals leave a strong impression, and the distinctive melody and passionate lyrics stir the listener’s heart.

Evoking memories of youthful days, it’s beloved not only by anime fans but by many music lovers as well.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke, so why not add it to your repertoire?

Cutie HoneyYoko Maekawa

Cutie Honey / Yoko Maekawa

An anime about a heroine who fights, featuring those slightly sexy transformation scenes boys love that set hearts racing.

Honey has been remade many times and even adapted into live action, and it continues to evolve today.

Its theme songs—from the original to various covers—are highly diverse, making it a work that has had many fans for years.

Poems of a Baseball FanaticKumiko Horie

Poetry of the Baseball Fanatic OP ED

It’s a baseball anime with a very fresh concept: a female player as the protagonist.

It became a hit that gained widespread popularity, attracting not only male fans but female fans as well.

Perhaps it was around this time that women’s baseball began to draw attention.

Even now, there are many players active in women’s baseball.

YattermanMasayuki Yamamoto

Yatterman Opening Theme

Yatterman, which should be considered a flagship Tatsunoko anime, continues to be remade even today and has won immense popularity across a wide range of generations.

Its theme song is also very unique and makes a strong impact, so it’s a great choice to sing when you want to get everyone excited.