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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 Releases] (111–120)

A Roving Paper EffigyMasaki Suda × Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Masaki Suda × Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra “Rurou no Katashiro”

Masaki Suda, the Wandering Katashiro × Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

A collaborative track by Masaki Suda—active as both an actor and a singer—and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, “Rurou no Katashiro.” Chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, its luxurious brass ensemble sound really amps up the excitement.

The lyrics, which overlap with the anime’s narrative, truly feel like they fulfill the role of an opening theme.

It’s a cool number, with a rich, resonant vocal that stirs the heart.

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Parade of FanaticsOtoha

Parade of Fanatics -The Parade of Battlers / Otoha-

Parade of Fanatics Otoha

Otoha, an artist with a uniquely commanding presence, shakes listeners to their core with “Parade of Fanatics,” a song whose powerful lyrics and melody resonate deeply.

Released digitally in April 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Black Butler: Public School Arc.

The lyrics carry profound messages about loneliness, faith, and humanity, portraying the struggle between one’s inner world and the outer world, and the search for self-awareness and self-expression.

They convey the pain and sorrow of living, along with eruptions of emotion, reflecting a psyche swaying between chaos and order while reaching for a glimmer of hope.

The result is a work where grand, dramatic soundscapes synchronize beautifully with a mysterious atmosphere.

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Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI

Song of the Four Seasons

Shiki no Uta MINMI

It’s a work with a mysterious atmosphere that’s nostalgic yet fires you up.

It’s a track by MINMI, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, included as a coupling on the 2004 single “Ai no Mi.” It was the ending theme for Shinichirō Watanabe’s anime Samurai Champloo.

While the song’s fast-paced development is easy to groove to, the lyrics—evoking one of the protagonists, Fuu—are heartbreakingly bittersweet.

That striking contrast really gets me.

If you like reggae, soca, or lo-fi hip-hop, give it a listen.

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D-tecnoLifeUVERworld

UVERworld　『D-tecnoLife』

D-tecnoLifeUVERworld

It’s a rock tune that hits you in the chest, where emotions shimmer beneath a steady, understated melody line.

It’s a track by the mixture rock band UVERworld, released in 2005 as their debut single.

The song was the opening theme for the anime BLEACH, based on Tite Kubo’s manga.

Its cool soundscape fits perfectly with the world of BLEACH.

Built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm, it also has that straightforward, head-nodding drive.

A must-listen for rock fans!

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ImperfectMasayoshi Oishi

[SSSS.DYNAZENON] Non-credit OP | Masayoshi Oishi “Imperfect” [Clean OP] Masayoshi Oishi

Imperfect Oishi Masayoshi

This is the sixth single released under the name Masayoshi Oishi—the anime song singer persona of Masayoshi Oishi, who is active as the vocalist and guitarist of the three-piece rock band Sound Schedule.

The track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime SSSS.

DYNAZENON, and it’s a rock tune that ramps up your excitement with its powerful high-tone vocals.

Featuring a memorable piano phrase and strings that create a sense of expansiveness, the sound is brimming with the anticipation befitting an anime opening.

It’s a song that makes your heart race just by listening—and a great choice for karaoke as well.

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Curtain callYuri

My Hero Academia Season 7, Cour 2 OP Non-Credit Video / OP Theme: “Curtain Call” by Yuuri

Curtain Call Yuuri

This anime tie-in track is memorable for its passionate vocals and powerful melody.

Yuuri’s emotionally rich singing perfectly matches the anime’s world.

The lyrics convey a hero’s resolve and determination, as well as hope for the future, and are sure to give you courage.

Released in July 2024, the song was selected as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.

It’s a strong anthem that resonates with everyone facing daily hardships and trials.

I’m sure it’s a song that will energize you the more you listen to it!

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Winning run!Yamagata Yukio

Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!! OP1 Winning Run! / Yukio Yamagata

Winning Run! Yukio Yamagata

There must be plenty of people who watched this anime and ran straight to the toy store! It’s the opening theme of the anime Bakusō Kyōdai Let’s & Go!!, which ignited the second Mini 4WD boom, sung by Yukio Yamagata, who’s also active as an actor and voice actor.

It features a wonderfully uplifting melody that makes you want to say, “This is the quintessential anime song.” It might even bring you to tears as you remember the days you chased after Mini 4WD cars.

With its positive lyrics, it’s a truly refreshing number that gives you a boost.

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