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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs for Men – Classics and New Hits

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.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Anime is a culture that has continued to expand with the times.

Back in the day, labels like “hero stories,” “magical girl,” or “mecha” were enough to explain what kind of show it was, but now words alone just aren’t enough.

That’s how big a scene it has become.

In this article, we’re doing a special feature on anime songs recommended for men.

From nostalgic, heart-pounding tracks to relatively recent releases,

it’s a lineup packed with masterpieces.

It may undermine the premise a bit to say this, but although we’re calling them “recommended for men,” there are surely songs here that will resonate with women too.

Please take your time and enjoy it to the end.

Let’s Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Hits] (91–100)

HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution

T.M.Revolution 'HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~'

HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~ T.M.Revolution

This is a gem of a song, known as the ending theme of the anime Rurouni Kenshin, that powerfully sings of loneliness and hope.

Set in the stillness before dawn, its strong will to believe in one’s own path and move forward is expressed through a forceful melody.

Its striking, tempestuous sound and emotionally rich vocals resonate together, piercing deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released as T.

M.

Revolution’s third single in November 1996, it was used twice as an ending theme during the anime’s broadcast run.

It has been included on numerous acclaimed records, such as the albums “restoration LEVEL→3” and “B★E★S★T.” When you feel lost in life or are facing an important decision, listening to this song is sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.

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Burning HeroHiroyuki Okita

TV anime “Captain Tsubasa” non-credit ending sequence

Moete Hero Okita Hiroyuki

A towering landmark of anime songs that sings of dreams and passion over samba rhythms and a catchy melody! This masterpiece briskly and humorously portrays the presence, skill, and influence of an ace player.

Hiroyuki Okita’s refreshing vocals brilliantly capture the allure of soccer and the throbbing energy of youth.

Released in 1983 as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Captain Tsubasa, it became a classic that helped spark the soccer boom.

In 2018, it was remade by Ryuhei Maruyama of Kanjani Eight.

It’s a song that powerfully pushes the backs of everyone striving toward their dreams—not just soccer fans—and one we highly recommend you listen to.

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Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION – Winding Road

Winding RoadMAN WITH A MISSION

An ambitious work that portrays a powerful sprint through life’s twists and turns with lyrics that skillfully interweave English and Japanese.

MAN WITH A MISSION’s signature hard-hitting rap-rock sound blends seamlessly with a grand melody, gripping the listener’s heart.

The track was included on the single “Take Me Under / Winding Road,” released in April 2018, which reached No.

4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It was later featured on the album “Chasing the Horizon.” Around the same time, it was selected as the opening theme for Season 1 of the TV anime “Golden Kamuy,” garnering attention as a song perfectly suited to the sweeping story set in Hokkaido at the end of the Meiji era.

This is a song for everyone who keeps moving forward, believing in the dawn despite setbacks and hardships.

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Cry BabyOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]

Cry Baby Official HIGE DANDism

The opening theme song of the TV anime Tokyo Revengers captivates with its powerful rhythm and skillful key changes.

Just as the protagonist repeatedly travels back in time and keeps fighting to save those he cares about, the song expresses a strong will to keep moving forward despite setbacks throughout.

Released by Official HIGE DANDism in May 2021, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams and winning Best Video at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.

Starting in August 2022, it was also featured in a collaborative commercial for DyDo Drinco’s DyDo Blend.

It’s a song that powerfully pushes people forward as they face hardship without giving up.

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Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Theme -topsy-turvy

Obocchama-kun OP

Buai Yai Yai - Obocchama-kun Theme - Ingurimonguri

Obocchama-kun is a work with a fresh approach you don’t see in today’s anime, where the story moves along with the funny puns he drops at key moments.

It’s something you can watch with your mind switched off, which made it really enjoyable for our generation.

If this makes you feel nostalgic, why not get pumped up with this song?

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3 minutes 29 secondsHITORIE

TV anime “86—Eighty-Six—” opening video / Hitorie “3 Minutes 29 Seconds”

3 minutes 29 seconds Hitorie

This is the opening theme chosen for the anime “86 -Eighty Six-,” which portrays the stories of young people who throw themselves into war.

It’s a track by the rock band Hitorie, released digitally in 2021.

True to their style, the high-speed development of the song is stylish and cool.

However, considering the anime’s storyline, the message embedded in the lyrics pierces the heart.

Give it a listen when you want to stoke your fighting spirit or renew your resolve!

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NO FUTURENanae Aikawa

NO FUTURE

NO FUTURE Nanase Aikawa

It’s a mixture rock number used as the opening theme for the anime Zoids: New Century/Zero! Sung by Nanase Aikawa, who’s delivered numerous hits like “Koisokomi” and “Yume Miru Shoujo ja Irarenai,” the track was released in 2001 as her 18th single.

The crisp, punchy band sound is insanely cool! Aikawa’s vocal work has real backbone, and as you listen, you can feel a natural surge of passion welling up from deep inside your chest.

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