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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] (41–50)

riseOriga

[Creditless] Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG OP

riseOriga

Here’s a recommendation for men who love sci-fi worlds: the opening theme “rise” from the anime Ghost in the Shell: S.

A.

C.

2nd GIG.

It’s sung by the Russian singer-songwriter Origa, with composition by Yoko Kanno.

The cutting-edge sound design and ethereal vocals create an indescribable tension, making it an exceptionally sophisticated piece.

Its depth and tone perfectly match the world of the Ghost in the Shell series.

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Lucky Man's SongAki Yashiro

Very!! Lucky Man OP Full 'The Song of Lucky Man'

Aki Yashiro's 'Lucky Man' song

This is the theme song for Tottemo! Luckyman, which portrays a hero who fights relying solely on good luck.

The original manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump, where Aki Yashiro’s name was used as a gag.

Thanks to that connection, when it was adapted into an anime, Aki Yashiro also performed the theme song.

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Naked HeroVaundy

Naked Hero / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Naked Hero Vaundy

The more you listen, the more it moves your emotions! It’s a song by the popular singer-songwriter Vaundy, known for releases like “Flower Fortune-Telling” and “Odoriko,” unveiled in 2022.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.

The arrangement blends a sense of speed with an emotional atmosphere that really pierces the heart.

And the lyric “I ended up loving everything” carries a simple yet profound message.

If you know the story of Ranking of Kings, it hits even harder.

With Bojji, the protagonist, at the forefront, let your thoughts dwell on the lives of the characters—by all means, give it a listen.

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Prayer XKing Gnu

King Gnu – Prayer X

Prayer XKing Gnu

A song by the four-piece crossover band King Gnu that became a major topic in the music scene in 2019.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime BANANA FISH, its sense of floating and dark atmosphere perfectly matches the show’s war-themed ending.

Influences from various genres are fused into one through high-level performance, making it a track with a relaxed tempo yet plenty of substance.

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Until the World Ends…WANDS

Until the World Ends... / Tetsurō Oda & Noboru Uesugi [Animelo Summer Live 2012 -INFINITY∞- Day 2]

Until the World Ends… WANDS

A song that became a massive hit as the theme for the popular anime SLAM DUNK.

It’s the perfect track for a show that thrills viewers and even serves as a life bible for many fans.

Paired with this classic basketball manga, it’s a staple anime song etched in the memories of countless people.

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Kinnikuman Go Fight!Akira Kushida

KINNIKUMAN OP – Kinnikuman Go Fight! Vocal cover

Kinnikuman Go Fight! Akira Kushida

The opening theme of the legendary anime Kinnikuman, which enjoyed explosive popularity in the 1980s and sparked a social phenomenon with its merchandise.

Sung by Akira Kushida, a prominent anisong singer, the track is synonymous with the series; for the generation that was hooked on the show back then, just hearing the intro likely brings the visuals rushing back.

Although it served as the opening for the anime’s first season, it remains far more widely known than other songs.

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Birth of the King of Braves!Masaaki Endo

Masaaki Endoh - 'Birth of the King of Braves!!'

Birth of the King of Braves! Masaaki Endoh

When it comes to quintessential hot-blooded anime songs, it has to be “Yuusha-Oh Tanjou!” It’s the opening theme of Sunrise’s robot anime and the final entry in the Brave series, The King of Braves GaoGaiGar, and it’s also known for having an absurd number of “ga”s in the lyrics.

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