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

Mobile Suit GundamKo Ikeda

[Karaoke] Fly! Gundam / Ko Ikeda, Feeling Free, Music Creation

Gundam is an eternally charismatic anime that continues to evolve even today.

As for the theme song of the original Gundam, I bet everyone can sing the full chorus, right? Gundam might be the only series where people can sing both the opening and the ending songs.

loadTHE Toraba-ryu

THE T-BOLAN “Road” PV

This song is a popular, heartrending classic that exudes melancholy.

It looks especially cool when sung by men around their forties.

It was such a big hit that I don’t think anyone from that generation doesn’t know it.

Many people probably listened to it often during their youth.

It’s an easy song for men to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it a great choice for karaoke, too.

If you can sing it solidly with a manly presence, it’s sure to get the crowd going.

Kinnikuman Go Fight!Akira Kushida

KINNIKUMAN OP – Kinnikuman Go Fight! Vocal cover

I think it’s a song that any man in his 40s would know—the first opening theme of the anime adaptation of the manga Kinnikuman, which dominated its era.

Since we got used to Akira Kushida’s soulful singing style when we were kids, people tend to imitate his way of singing at karaoke.

Aren’t there many men in their 40s who want to sing the anime theme songs from their own boyhood?

No more tears are neededMasayuki Suzuki

No more tears – Masayuki Suzuki

Songs that are easy to sing often end up with simple melodies, which can make them feel a bit lacking in allure.

I imagine many men in their 40s want to sing songs that are both easy to sing and have a sensual vibe.

That’s why I recommend “Mou Namida wa Iranai” (No More Tears).

It’s a pop ballad with an R&B flavor, and the melody maintains a seductive feel throughout.

That said, the vocal lines have a lot in common with Japanese kayōkyoku, so there are more singable parts than you might expect.

Men in their 40s with rich, full voices should definitely give it a try.

Fushigi na MelmoYoko Takahashi

Fushigi na Melmo [OP/ED]

It’s a nostalgic song.

Listening to it again after a long time really makes me feel the years.

The vocals are amazing.

It brings back memories of those days.

I think it’s a classic that everyone around our age surely knows.

Even when you sing it at karaoke, the chorus is fun, so I think everyone will get into it.

CAT’S EYEAnri

cat’s eyes (1983 Cat’s Eye) OP

This is the first opening theme of the TV anime “Cat’s Eye.” It was released on August 5, 1983 as Anri’s 13th single.

Anri’s fashion at the time was the so-called bubble-era style; those in their late 40s and older feel nostalgic for the bubble era, those in their 40s might think, “There really were adults like that,” and younger people would probably think of Nora Hirano.

Screw the PTANashimoto-P

[Hatsune Miku] Screw the PTA [Original Song]

It’s a Vocaloid song that relentlessly sings of resentment toward adults who, no matter what, create rules to bind minors—a track every kid is sure to relate to.

I think many people feel pushback against having everything they want to do restricted under the pretexts of danger or “it’s only for adults.” This is a song I want those people to hear—one that voices frustrations unique to being a child.