Recommended male vocalists for anime songs

Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Spring Has Come, We” Short ver.

I was surprised to learn that UNISON SQUARE GARDEN sings anime songs.

But hearing that it’s the opening theme for March Comes in Like a Lion made sense.

It’s their signature medium-tempo 16-beat—upbeat rhythm with high-tone vocals, a bright, invigorating sound that makes you excited to see what kind of interesting yet bittersweet story is about to begin.

I think it’s really good—what do you all think?

HOWLINGabingdon boys school

abingdon boys school　『HOWLING』

In fact, this band was planned by T.

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Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa, who is also the lead vocalist.

All the members are active professional musicians, and their performance skills are outstanding.

Since the band was formed to play anime and game music, it has a hard rock feel, unlike T.

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Revolution.

I’ve always felt that Nishikawa’s voice naturally suits anime songs—what do you all think?

Hyadain's Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain

[PV] Hyadain’s Kakakat☆Kataomoi-C [Hyadain]

Kenichi Maeyamada, also known as Hyadain, is a multi-talented artist who not only performs as a singer but also works as a producer, lyricist, composer, and arranger.

He has contributed so many songs to anime that it’s hard to list them all.

With his background in video game music production, his lively anison style and Hyadain’s upbeat voice are truly wonderful.

As expected, is his name derived from “Hyado,” “Hyadain,” and “Hyadaruko?”

Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon

Linked Horizon Live Tour 2017 “Shingeki no Kiseki” 7/8 Live Footage

Linked Horizon might sound like a band name, but it’s actually a unit where Revo sings, composes, and produces everything by himself.

The unit originally started with the concept of linking with other works.

Many people might recognize them as “RinHori.” They’re well known for handling the sound for Attack on Titan.

That may be what made them famous.

Their brave, fierce, and powerful beats are exciting and full of anticipation.

Sorrowful WarriorDaisuke Inoue

Sorrowful Warrior

Daisuke Inoue, a musician who also thrived as the lead vocalist of Jackie Yoshikawa and The Blue Comets, sadly passed away in 2000.

“Ai Senshi,” chosen as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, is memorable for its opening, which begins with a soulful vocal over a sprightly piano.

For those familiar with the film, just hearing it is enough to make your heart swell.

While its melody is challenging to sing at karaoke, it’s an undeniable upper tune that’s sure to hype up the crowd if you can pull it off.

SpeechlessYuma Uchida

Yuma Uchida “Speechless” MUSIC VIDEO (Short ver.)

Speaking of Yuma Uchida, he’s a voice actor who’s really hot right now.

He tends to play supporting roles rather than leads, but that uniquely smoky voice of his often elevates the work and brings out the best in the roles he takes on.

For me, when I think of Yuma Uchida, it’s the tear-jerking scenes in Iron-Blooded Orphans that come to mind—but what scenes do you associate with his voice?

Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki

Ichiro Mizuki – Mazinger Z INFINITY [AMV / MAD]

A giant in the voice acting world, affectionately called “Aniki” by young voice actors and anime fans.

I’m in my 50s, but he was already active before I was born—a true heavyweight of the industry.

Even if you don’t know Mazinger Z, you probably recognize “Pilder On!” or the elongated “Zeeeeeeeeet!!!!,” or that oddly wide, red scarf.

Mizuki’s singing voice—carrying anime songs through the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras—is a must-hear.