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Male Singer-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2025]
You know how you sometimes think, “I’ve heard this song somewhere,” and it turns out it was an anime theme song? And often you only know the chorus.
Here’s a roundup of popular anime songs performed by male singer-songwriters.
Male Singer-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Tracks Ranking [2025] (1–10)
peace signKenshi Yonezu1rank/position
It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “My Hero Academia.” Thanks to the anime’s popularity, the song is well-known and easy to sing along with right from the start.
The overall vocal range is D#3–G#4, and I think the key part is the sustained “ni” in the chorus.
When pronouncing the vowel “i,” people tend to pull the mouth sideways, which can tense the throat.
That makes high notes harder to hit, so you need to create space inside the mouth and carry the sound with your breath.
Try to match the timing and imagine projecting your voice diagonally upward from your eyebrows.
If you avoid over-enunciating the “ni” and aim for a humming-like sensation, it should be easier to sing!
One More Time,One More ChanceMasayoshi Yamazaki2rank/position
This is a gem of a ballad that passionately sings of loss and a deep longing for reunion.
Feelings of wistfulness and regret seep into the heart through Masayoshi Yamazaki’s clear vocals and the timbre of his acoustic guitar.
Since its release in January 1997, it has remained a beloved classic as the theme song of the film “Moon and Cabbage.” In 2007, it was also chosen as the theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second,” capturing the hearts of a new generation.
The lyrics, which trace the lingering image of a cherished person glimpsed within everyday scenes, and the simple yet richly expressive melody gently embrace the bittersweet love that everyone has experienced.
It is a song that quietly stays by the side of those who continue to think of someone dear, and those who hold memories of a precious person close to their hearts.
It seems like it has to be you.Masayoshi Oishi3rank/position
This is the song that marked Masayoshi Oishi’s beginning as an anisong singer.
Drawing on his many years of experience as Masayoshi Oishi of Sound Schedule, the track features a technical guitar tone and a bright, soaring vocal that leave a strong impression.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun, and the music conveys a strong sense of fun and exhilaration.
With a light rhythm that evokes a marching feel and a structure that seems to invite audience calls, it also feels imbued with a wish to create a joyful space that brings everyone along.
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata4rank/position
Hata Motohiro’s song, which became widely known as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon, is a moving ballad that portrays friendship and bonds.
It carries the message that hearts can connect even when apart, and it essentially sings about the very relationship between Doraemon and Nobita.
His crystalline voice—often described as being made of “steel and glass”—resonates gently, wrapping farewells and the hope of reunion in warmth, delivering heartfelt emotion to listeners.
Released as a single in August 2014, it was a massive hit, certified for one million downloads by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
The song is also included on the album “Ao no Koukei” (Blue Scenery).
Sing it at a year-end or New Year’s party and the venue will be enveloped in a serene atmosphere, making it a memorable number.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a touching performance.
KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu5rank/position
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu released in November 2022 as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
It portrays the protagonist Denji’s ruinous desires and inner conflict through a roller-coaster-like progression of pounding beats and repeated key changes.
The lyrics blend a thirst for happiness with a sense of emptiness when it can’t be attained, depicting impulses that run out of control like the recoil of a chainsaw.
Certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, this track is recommended for fans of dark worlds and for those who want to create an eerie Halloween atmosphere with music.
Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima6rank/position
Kohei Dojima’s song, released in May 1997, was chosen as the third opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” Its lyrics gently portray everyday life in Katsushika, leaving a deep impression on the heart.
Combined with a nostalgic melody, it’s a track that stirs listeners’ sense of longing.
This work was Dojima’s first tie-in song and became a turning point that led to writing for other artists.
In 2022, he recorded a self-cover version that was featured in a Suntory commercial.
Performed as entertainment, it’s sure to captivate the audience instantly and ignite a lively atmosphere.
Perfect for sing-alongs, it’s a song that beautifully enlivens any celebration!
BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu7rank/position
A melody as sharp as a blade gliding over ice, yet burning with passion, resonates in the heart.
Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW,” released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist, likens the bond between the figure-skating protagonist and their coach to a “bow and arrow,” brilliantly capturing the single-minded drive to push toward a goal.
Try listening to it at that decisive moment of competition to fire yourself up.