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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.

Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New] (101–110)

Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches The Walls – Not Even Defeated by a Sudden Rain (Niwaka Ame ni mo Makezu)

Unfazed by a passing shower NICO Touches the Walls

This is the 13th single by the four-piece rock band NICO Touches the Walls, who, to much regret, ended their activities in 2019, 15 years after their formation.

In addition to being chosen as an opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden, it was also used as the ending theme for the music program Rock Kyoudai.

With the transparent tone of its clean guitar riding on a sense of speed and the powerful vocals, fans of the anime will likely feel a surge of energy that brings the visuals vividly back to life.

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Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE

Non-credit opening movie for the TV anime 'BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Conflict Arc'

Even without words, SIX LOUNGE

A new song has arrived from SIX LOUNGE, a Japanese rock band known for their powerful guitars and soul-stirring grooves! Its lyrics—filled with the desire to change fate and the bond that transcends words—are sure to hit you hard.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Arc, the track was released digitally in October 2024.

Brimming with emotions like bravado and inner fragility, loneliness and the struggle for self-expression, it’s a must-listen not only for rock fans but for anyone seeking a fiery message.

It’s bound to become a song etched into a page of your youth.

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GOLDPEOPLE 1

TV anime “Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage” PEOPLE 1 “GOLD” opening non-credit footage

GOLDPEOPLE 1

GOLD, performed by the rock band PEOPLE1, was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage.

Its lyrics, which feel like a gentle whisper, echo the story of the protagonist—who cannot hear or speak—setting off on an adventure after gaining a true friend.

The exhilarating melody is sure to spark your spirit of adventure! It’s a song that energizes you and moves you to tears—why not experience it together with the anime?

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machine; mechanical deviceTani Yuuki

machine; mechanical device

Mechanical Thing Tani Yuuki

Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, whose fifth single “W/X/Y” gained buzz primarily on social media and earned him a nomination for the Best New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2022.

His 17th digital-only single “Karakuri,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime EDENS ZERO, is a track with an arrangement brimming with anticipation from the very first vocal line that lifts your spirits.

The lyrics evoke the anime’s storyline while portraying inner conflicts that resonate with the real world.

It’s a cool, high-energy tune with a powerful rock ensemble that stirs the soul.

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Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa

Shoko Nakagawa “Sorairo Days” music video

Sorairo Days Shoko Nakagawa

Known by the nickname “Shokotan,” Shoko Nakagawa is a singer who enjoys overwhelming support not only for her major activities like music and voice acting, but also from subculture fans.

This is her third single.

Featuring a dynamic rock sound, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and the music program Anison Academy.

Her cool vocals, a departure from her usual cute image, captivated many fans.

With its catchy and exhilarating melody, this anison is a feel-good track that boosts your energy.

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Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Releases] (111–120)

Yamazaki is number one!Kunimasa Yamazaki

Class King Yamazaki Number One!

Yamazaki Number One! Kunimasa Yamazaki

Yamazaki Ichiban! sung by the popular comedian Hōsei Tsukitei.

When I first watched the anime, it sent shockwaves through me even as a child.

I bet many of you felt the same way.

It’s a song with a mysterious charm that makes you want to listen to it from time to time.

If you haven’t heard it yet, definitely give it a try.

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Rockman Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~Hitoshi Hashimoto

Mega Man Battle Network OP - Piercing Through the Wind

Rockman Theme ~Piercing Through the Wind~ by Jin Hashimoto

The Mega Man Battle Network series became a hot topic as it expanded across media—games, manga, and anime.

The opening theme for the first season of the anime was “Rockman no Theme ~Kaze o Tsukinukete~,” sung by Jin Hashimoto, a singer from Hyogo Prefecture.

I bet there are some men out there who were glued to their TVs back then, right? Maybe even mimicking that line when diving into the online world.

It’s an anime song that brings back the innocence of childhood!

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