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.
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OtonokeNEW!Creepy Nuts
Centered on Gen Z, the TV anime Dandadan became a social phenomenon, and its opening theme can be described as a new frontier in hip-hop woven by R-Shitei and DJ Matsunaga.
Its title is a coined word meaning “sound apparition,” expressing how music itself slips into people’s hearts like something supernatural.
The lyrics are sprinkled with references to horror icons like Sadako and Kayako, as well as phrases that evoke other Jump works, sublimating the daring theme of fusing the occult with hip-hop.
The breakneck beat, relentless flow, and intricately calculated rhymes have the power to pull listeners straight into the story’s world.
Released in October 2024, the track topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and earned high praise both at home and abroad.
It’s an anime song recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the anime’s worldview or experience a new form of hip-hop.
kaiju (giant monster)NEW!Sakanaction
This is Sakanaction’s first anime tie-in song, depicting the passion and struggles of those who pursue truth.
Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the opening theme for NHK General’s “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.” Deeply connected to the anime’s worldview, which focuses on people attempting to prove the heliocentric theory, the lyrics convey a strong will to keep seeking the truth even in darkness.
Sakanaction’s unique sound—a fusion of electronica and rock—evokes curiosity and a forward-looking mindset.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience that sensation of having your own common sense overturned when you encounter new knowledge.
budOmoinotake
Omoinotake’s track is one that’s packed with the band’s signature shimmering sound and lifestyle, as showcased on albums like “Ammolite” and “So far.” Also serving as the ending theme for Season 7 of the anime “My Hero Academia,” the song uses the metaphor of a bud to express the importance of overcoming differences in values with others.
The members are reportedly fans of the anime as well, and you can feel that passion woven into the lyrics.
It’s a refreshing song that will make you want to listen to it on a nighttime drive.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to cherish their connections with others.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
A song by the five-member co-ed band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, featured in the anime Fire Force.
Its dynamic arrangement highlights a catchy chorus, delivering an exhilarating pace punctuated by sudden breaks that take your breath away, making it a track that never gets dull.
It’s a perfect opening theme that vividly conjures scenes from the anime.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
A track by the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts that showcases an unprecedented burst of energy.
The lyrics brim with self-affirmation and a spirit of challenge, delivering an encouraging, positive message to listeners.
Its uniquely patterned rhythms create a danceable groove that spread widely through video posts on social media, further boosting its popularity.
Released in January 2024, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES and has garnered high praise both in Japan and abroad.
It marks the arrival of a new signature song from Creepy Nuts—one that’s easy to recommend even to those unfamiliar with hip-hop.
innocent arroganceBiSH
BiSH, the girl group that disbanded in 2023 to much regret, performed the opening theme for the anime Heavenly Delusion, titled “innocent arrogance.” The song pairs an intense, heavy bass sound with lyrics about hope and courage.
You might feel there’s a gap between the music and the words.
It makes sense if you think of the fierce sound as expressing the anime’s dark world, while the lyrics represent the protagonist who refuses to lose hope within it.
Next Episode PreviewTatsuya Kitani
The opening theme song for ‘Sentai Daishikkaku’ by Tatsuya Kitani is a powerful, message-driven track that feels emblematic of our times.
It reminds us that even within what seems like an ordinary day, there’s a part of us fighting for something.
But that’s not a negative thing at all.
It’s an anthem that gives us the courage to fight for the justice we believe in.
With its exhilarating band sound carrying Kitani’s burning passion, it fires us up.
It was digitally released in April 2024, with a CD release planned for May.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to when you want to reexamine yourself or need a push forward.