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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 & Latest] (11–20)

Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani

Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Aono Sumika by Tatsuya Kitani

This song is packed with beautiful fragments of youth that tug at the heart.

It brilliantly captures the fragility and poignancy unique to adolescence, as well as the subtle nuances of friendship and romance.

It’s like flipping through your own photo album of memories—the complex emotions you once felt come flooding back.

Released on January 10, 2024, it drew attention for being selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

If you’re a man looking for a song that brings back your youth and moves you every time you listen, this one is especially recommended.

Be sure to belt it out at karaoke, too!

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Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

Your Adventure

Your Adventure Okazaki Taiiku

This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.

It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.

The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.

The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.

It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.

It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.

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Song Not to ForgetMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu 'Wasurena Uta' MV

Wasurenauta Macaroni Enpitsu

This song by Macaroni Empitsu, the ending theme of the anime “Oblivion Battery,” was a surprise release on the same day the anime began airing—one to watch! With a melody and lyrics brimming with youthful energy, it movingly portrays the value of failure, challenge, and pursuing one’s dreams.

It’s also included on the EP “Bokura no Namida nara Sora ni Umeyou,” released on May 29, 2024, accompanied by various promotional activities at the time.

Capturing the struggles and growth along the path to your dreams, this work serves as an empowering message song that gives you the courage to overcome setbacks.

It’s a stirring anthem not only for young people but for anyone who doesn’t want to forget their passion for their dreams.

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Time ParadoxVaundy

Time Paradox (Theme Song of the Movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Time Paradox Vaundy

This is a song by Vaundy that serves as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony.

It’s also a track that drew attention for its cover art, which Vaundy designed himself! Filled with a positive message that looks toward the future with hope and encourages mutual support, the song beautifully fuses Vaundy’s unique sensibilities with the film’s theme.

Listening to it will surely give you the courage to keep moving forward.

Vaundy is a hugely popular artist known for tracks like Tokyo Flash (2019) and Fukakouryoku (2020), and this song, released on January 7, 2024, is another wonderful piece that’s quintessentially Vaundy.

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DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video

DREAMIN' ONDa-iCE

This is a fiery rock number chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE.

Released in August 2020 as the 18th single by the dance-vocal group Da-iCE, the song portrays the courage to believe in limitless possibilities and set out on an endless adventure with your companions.

The lyrics are packed with a strong resolve to stay true to yourself, never bow to hardship, and seize your dreams—just listening to it will set your heart ablaze.

The energetic sound and powerful, resonant vocals shine in this track, so be sure to give it a listen.

It will surely give you a push when you’re taking on a challenge or hesitating to take that next step.

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DREAMIN’ ONDa-iCE

Da-iCE / <TV Anime “ONE PIECE” Theme Song> “DREAMIN’ ON” Music Video

DREAMIN' ONDa-iCE

This is a fiery rock number chosen as the opening theme for the hugely popular anime ONE PIECE.

Released in August 2020 as the 18th single by the dance-vocal group Da-iCE, the song portrays the courage to believe in limitless possibilities and set out on an endless adventure with your companions.

The lyrics are packed with a strong resolve to stay true to yourself, never bow to hardship, and seize your dreams—just listening to it will set your heart ablaze.

The energetic sound and powerful, resonant vocals shine in this track, so be sure to give it a listen.

It will surely give you a push when you’re taking on a challenge or hesitating to take that next step.

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Let’s Get Fired Up! Recommended Anime Songs for Men [Classics & New Releases] (21–30)

Ted in GifuJapanese rice bran

Ted in Gifu / Wa-nuka [Music Video]

Gifu ni Teddo wanuka

“Gifted,” a song that portrays feelings of inferiority and envy toward talented people.

With Wanuka’s masterful word choice, it vividly captures the small setbacks and helplessness lurking in everyday life, creating a track that listeners deeply relate to.

Released in April 2024, it’s also known as the theme song for the anime “A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics.” The lyrics resonate with the ache of unfulfilled effort and the jealousy of others’ talent—emotions everyone has felt.

It’s a masterpiece we want to deliver to anyone struggling to be themselves.

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