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

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

A classic that became one of the most famous anime songs of the 1990s—and arguably a national hit that transcends the anime-song category—A Cruel Angel’s Thesis boasts widespread recognition.

As everyone knows, it’s the theme song for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion and was released in 1995 as Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single.

It’s an iconic piece for the Evangelion series and, as mentioned above, has a popularity that goes beyond being a mere anime song, leading many artists to cover it.

Many of us still vividly remember Takahashi’s powerful performance of A Cruel Angel’s Thesis as part of a special segment in the 72nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Precisely because it’s such a celebrated song, it’s sure to hype up any party with a wide range of age groups.

That said, it’s a challenging track for men to sing in the original key.

You could drop it an octave, but if you push through and sing it in the original key all the way, you can expect the crowd to get even more fired up!

flash[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Flash (MV)

This is a song by [Alexandros] that stands out for its grand worldbuilding and exhilarating sound.

The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s growth, struggles, and resolve for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.

You can feel a strong will to overcome past traumas and fears and move forward into a new world, conveyed through powerful vocals and a memorable guitar riff.

Released in May 2021 as their 19th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the feature anime Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.

The music video, filmed at Nippon Steel’s East Japan Works (Kashima area), brilliantly expresses the song’s worldview.

It’s a reassuring anthem that gently supports those trying to take a new step or move forward beyond past experiences.

PlazmaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

Kenshi Yonezu has written an original song—its swiftly shifting tension and energy being its greatest appeal—as the theme for the feature film Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.

Carrying a message of “challenging beyond oneself” and “the energy to expand possibility,” its grand sound is sure to gently push forward those who feel impatient or anxious.

Released to the world alongside the film in January 2025, this work marks Yonezu’s first collaboration with the Gundam series.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you feel restless or when you want to believe in your own potential.

Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi - SKYBREAKER -Takanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa – Ama-no-Murakumo Sword -SKYBREAKER- | Official Music Video (Opening Theme for “Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4”)

The music that colors this sweeping tale is brought back to life by Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals.

It’s a perfect fit for the world of wuxia fantasy, with powerful singing and a dynamic sound that grabs you from the start.

Released digitally in December 2024 as the opening theme for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, the song also features Nishikawa as a character voice in the series, reflecting his deep connection to the work.

Expressing the grand world and the characters’ inner conflicts through music, this track is highly recommended listening before you watch the drama or film.

Hypnosis Microphone -Rhyme Anima-Division All Stars

“Hypnosis Mic -Rhyme Anima-” MV

Of course, voice acting is their main line of work, but these voice actors also engage in a wide range of artistic activities—and now they even rap, which is pretty surprising.

Widely known by the nickname “HypMic,” Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- is a hugely popular multimedia project where the characters engage in rap battles.

With well-known hip-hop artists contributing to the lyrics and tracks, HypMic has drawn attention beyond just voice actor fans.

The TV anime that aired in 2020, Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima, features the opening theme Hypnosis Mic -Rhyme Anima-, a song that would absolutely hype up any party if you performed it as a fun number.

Since it’s meant to be performed by multiple people, even those who feel hesitant about rapping could probably power through on momentum.

If possible, practice well and show off rap skills impressive enough to surprise everyone at the party!

Anpanman's MarchDreaming

Anpanman March

There’s no doubt that anyone can hum this, as it’s the opening theme song for the Nippon TV series “Let’s Go! Anpanman.” As a song praising Anpanman—whose only friend is courage—it draws attention at any moment, whether at the start or end of a party.

KAMIGAMI - Divine Bite -Maximum the Hormone

Anime “Record of Ragnarok” Non-credit Opening Video [With Lyrics] / Maximum the Hormone “KAMIGAMI - God Bite -”

If it’s a party full of members who love loud rock, pretty much any song by Maximum the Hormone is bound to get the crowd going.

Since the theme this time is anime songs, let me introduce “KAMIGAMI-Kamigami-,” the theme song for Record of Ragnarok, which aired as a web anime in 2021, among the tracks Maximum the Hormone has tied up with anime works.

Just seeing the title alone will make fans grin at the quintessentially Hormone-esque word choice, and the song itself has that classic Hormone vibe.

If you can pull off their merciless, Hormone-style heavy rock, you’ll definitely be the hero of the night.

You’re supposed to sing with three different vocal types, including the female vocal part by drummer Nao, but it could be fun to challenge yourself by doing all the parts solo!