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[For Men] The Ultimate and Newest Anime Songs That Hype Up Any Party or Performance [2025]

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Anime songs now feel far more recognized not just among anime fans, but in living rooms across the country.

For many people, there are at least one or two favorite anime tracks, right?

When it comes to choosing a song for a performance or party act, plenty of folks probably go with anison.

This time, under the theme “Anime Songs That Hype Up Performances and Party Acts for Men,” we researched tracks spanning from the Showa and Heisei eras all the way to Reiwa.

We’re bringing you a wide lineup—from timeless classics that everyone will inevitably sing along to, to killer joke tunes that go all-in on the gag.

We’ve basically chosen songs performed by male vocalists, but there are a few sung by women as well—so if you’re confident in your voice, definitely give them a try!

[For Men] Definitive and Latest Anime Songs That Hype Up Parties and Performances [2025] (61–70)

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

This is the fourth single by SEKAI NO OWARI, affectionately known as “SekaOwa,” released in May 2013.

Also serving as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!, the track is included on the highly acclaimed album Tree.

Its friendly melody and sound make you want to set off on an adventure and are sure to boost kids’ excitement.

The grand, parade-like atmosphere will make the climax of the “dancing tamaire” even more exhilarating! The lyrics, which also depict bonds with friends, are filled with a mood that celebrates time spent with new companions and the world that’s about to begin.

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Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master Rika Matsumoto

Used as the opening theme for a TV anime, this song was released in 1997, and a new version was unveiled to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

It has continued to be loved for many years, even being selected as the theme song for the film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.

Rica Matsumoto’s clear, powerful vocals vividly express a longing for adventure and dreams.

The lyrics convey a determination to overcome hardships and achieve one’s dreams, giving courage to those who listen.

If you sing it as a performance or at an event, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

It’s a captivating track that resonates across generations.

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TouchYoshimi Iwasaki

Yoshimi Iwasaki ~ Touch ~

Touch Iwasaki Yoshimi

The theme song of Touch, which aired on the Fuji TV network from March 1985 to March 1987.

The original work is a manga by Mitsuru Adachi that ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday for five years starting in 1981.

The anime’s theme song, sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki, became a hit.

It’s still sung across generations and by people of all genders, but you can bet it especially fires up the middle-aged men who spent their youth at the end of the Showa era.

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Be AffectedTakanori Nishikawa x Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

[Subtitles] Gakuen BASARA ED / Be Affected – Takanori Nishikawa × Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

Be Affected Takanori Nishikawa x Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

This is a collaboration song by Takanori Nishikawa and Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, affectionately known as “Vegas.” The track was used as the theme song for the anime Gakuen BASARA, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement handled by Vegas.

The sound is striking for its hallmark Vegas heft and speed, evoking power and exhilaration that well up from deep within.

Its two-step-inspiring rhythm and the exhilarating energy that fills the entire space make it a highly appealing song.

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SLAM DUNK

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

In December 2022, a new film in the legendary basketball manga series SLAM DUNK was released.

The series is also famous for the opening and ending themes used in its 1990s TV anime adaptation, all of which are beloved by many as classic J-pop and anime songs.

These tracks are guaranteed hits not only for those who watched in real time, but also among younger generations, making them perfect choices for performances and sing-alongs.

This time, let’s spotlight “Till the World Ends…” (Sekai ga Owaru Made wa…), arguably the most famous song associated with SLAM DUNK.

Released in 1994 by WANDS—a band currently active in the 2020s with their powerful vocalist Daishi Uehara as part of the fifth lineup—the single was a massive hit and served as the ending theme for the anime’s second season.

With lyrics by the original vocalist Sho Uesugi, composition by Tetsuro Oda, and arrangement by Takeshi Hayama, this golden team produced a masterpiece.

Uesugi’s soul-stirring, passionate vocals continue to fire up listeners in any era.

The chorus practically demands a sing-along, so be sure to have everyone join in!

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Please, MuscleHibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)

Please, Muscle

Onegai Muscle Hibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Machio Naruzo (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)

Watch “Onegai Muscle” Hibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa) on YouTube

The overwhelming impact of “Onegai Muscle,” released as the theme song when the popular muscle-training-themed manga How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? was adapted into a TV anime in 2019, became a huge talking point.

It’s a quintessential Reiwa-era anime song, with popular voice actress Ai Fairouz—who made her debut and landed her first leading role with this work—taking the lead melody, and Kaito Ishikawa delivering perfectly timed call-and-response lines that elevate their chemistry.

The interplay between the protagonist working hard at training and the trainer cheering her on with actual bodybuilding-style chants is genuinely entertaining, and many people likely became interested in fitness after discovering this song and series.

Musically, it’s danceable and incredibly catchy; its unforgettable impact after just one listen and its high addictiveness have been widely praised, earning it numerous awards.

Although the main melody is sung by a woman, it absolutely works with two men as well—so take on the “female” parts as if you’re tackling a tough workout, and really make it your own!

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In conclusion

Listening back through anime songs from the Showa era to Reiwa—the ones guaranteed to get everyone hyped—many of you, especially younger listeners, may have felt that even the older tracks sounded somehow familiar.

Anime songs that continue to be loved across generations can, when used well, absolutely set the stage for a great time—whether as entertainment or at karaoke.

I hope this article proves helpful to you all!