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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! Anime Songs Recommended for Men [Classics & Latest] (51–60)

IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE

MY FIRST STORY × HYDE – “MUGEN” (from Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”) Official Music Video

Mugen MY FIRST STORY × HYDE

A stunning collaborative track by MY FIRST STORY and HYDE that fuses a passionate rock sound with a grand, expansive worldview.

Released in June 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc.

The strengths of both artists meld beautifully, delivering a powerful portrayal of a heart wavering between weakness and strength over a solid alternative rock foundation.

With lyrics that voice a fighting spirit in search of answers and the resolve to face inescapable fate, the song offers encouragement to anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

It’s sure to resonate as the perfect soundtrack for forging your own path.

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cloudy skyDOES

DOES 'Cloudy Sky'

Overcast DOES

“Donten,” the theme song of the popular anime Gintama, captured the hearts of viewers with its cool guitar sound.

It’s especially beloved among fans and has become a karaoke staple.

With its blend of coolness and easy listenability, it’s a song you’ll want to play again and again.

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Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK / Get Wild（TM NETWORK FINAL MISSION -START investigation-）

Get WildTM NETWORK

Many people probably think of this song when they hear TM NETWORK—yes, Get Wild.

As the theme song of City Hunter, it incorporated cutting-edge digital instruments for its time and became a hot topic.

It’s an incredibly cool track, so you won’t regret giving it a listen.

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Fate of FlameTETSU

Fate of Flames / TETSU

Flame of Fate TETSU

It could be said that Armored Trooper Votoms takes the real robot anime trait of portraying robots as weapons to its absolute extreme.

The protagonist, Chirico, has no dedicated machine; he repeatedly abandons whatever unit he acquires at the time.

The theme song reflects Chirico’s way of life.

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Get Fired Up! Anime Songs Recommended for Men [Classics & Latest] (61–70)

lampSoshi Sakiyama

Soushi Sakiyama / Akari [Official Music Video]

Soshi Tomosakiyama

Starting with the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar and expanding into a majestic sound, Soushi Sakiyama’s song was released in July 2023 as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.

The piece weaves together the protagonist’s inner conflict, regrets, and longing for lost ideals with a tranquil melody, delicately portraying emotions swaying between ideal and reality.

In August 2023, it was also included on the album “i Fureru SAD UFO,” capturing the hearts of many listeners.

The intertwining of tenderness and poignancy in the vocals, along with the beautiful melodic lines, has the power to evoke deep emotion and empathy, making it a recommended choice to sing in a calm karaoke setting.

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Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima

Katsushika Rhapsody – Kohei Dojima (Aiemu acoustic cover)

Katsushika Rhapsody Doujima Kohei

It’s the third opening theme from the anime adaptation of the long-running manga “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo,” which concluded in 2016.

The song was also used in the 2016 special “THE FINAL: The Last Day of Kankichi Ryotsu,” and can be considered one of the signature tracks of ‘Kochikame.

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Go! Zambot 3Kojiro Hori, The Blessin Four, The Charps

Go! Zambot 3

Go! Zambot 3 Hori Koichiro, The Bresson Four, The Chirps

A song created by the same team behind the famous Mobile Suit Gundam theme.

With its upbeat rhythm and a roaring shout right at the start, it’s guaranteed to get you pumped.

Unlike today’s anime songs, those from the ’70s and ’80s have a slightly retro feel—but that’s part of their charm.

Whether you know it or not, be sure to give it a listen at least once.

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