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.
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Male Singer-Songwriters Anime Songs: Popular Song Ranking [2025] (61–70)
Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)Queen64rank/position
The opening theme of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.” It’s a song with lyrics added to “Diamond Head,” a track by the legendary American band The Ventures, and it is one piece in the medley “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama” (Queen of the Beach).
In the TV broadcast credits, it was listed as “Nagi-sa no Joō-sama,” not “Natsu ga Kita!”
Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Masato Shimon65rank/position
It is the opening theme of Studio Pierrot’s TV anime “Karakuri Kengō-den Musashi Lord,” sung by Masato Shimon, who has performed many anime songs.
Many people may recognize the beginning of the song, as it is used on the variety show “Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan.”
Brave RaideenMasato Shimon66rank/position
Set to a march-like midtempo that lifts the spirit, the song—paired with Masato Shimon’s expansive vocals—feels as if it portrays a radiant guardian of the skies soaring through the light.
Its friendly, accessible melody, beloved by children and adults alike, vividly depicts a righteous hero’s bravery, infused with a sense of duty to protect peace and a steadfast resolve to carry the hopes of the people.
Broadcast as the opening theme for a robot anime that began in April 1975, it earned high acclaim as a masterpiece that perfectly captured the show’s worldview.
In November 1980, a soundtrack album was released by Nippon Columbia, and it continues to captivate many fans.
It’s a track that, when played during your morning commute to work or school, makes you feel like the protagonist yourself and gives you the courage to face a brand-new day.
Glory DaysHiroya Ozaki67rank/position
This song was used as the opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1.
Hiroya Ozaki said that he felt his own situation was similar to that of the protagonist, Renton Thurston, and that he imagined Renton’s desire to meet his father when creating this song.
Because it’s a piece that resonates with family feelings, it’s recommended for wedding receptions and after-parties.
By the way, Hiroya Ozaki’s father is the famous Yutaka Ozaki.
Song of Time BokanMasayuki Yamamoto / Sakamoto Children's Choir68rank/position
The first installment of the Time Bokan series, a flagship anime series from Tatsunoko Production, is Time Bokan, which aired from 1975 to 1976.
The opening theme is Time Bokan no Uta, written and composed by Masayuki Yamamoto, who also performed the song himself.
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku69rank/position
This is the theme song for the anime Pokémon Sun & Moon by singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki.
It was used as the opening theme starting in October 2018, and Okazaki also performed the ending theme, which drew a lot of attention.
The classic, high-energy pop tune pairs perfectly with his familiar, easy-to-listen-to vocals.
The lyrics affirm that gaining experience—even getting sunburned or dirtying your clothes—becomes part of who you are, and they give you the courage to step into the unknown.
It’s a track brimming with positive energy that powerfully cheers on those who keep chasing their dreams, even if they’re clumsy or awkward.
It’s a hugely popular anime song that will surely give you a push when you’re starting a new challenge or feeling a bit down.
Believe in your dreamsHidemasa Tokunaga70rank/position
This song, written and composed by Hideaki Tokunaga, was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Dragon Quest.
Released on January 16, 1990, it peaked at No.
3 on the charts and achieved an impressive No.
18 in the year-end rankings for 1990.
The lyrics are characterized by a message full of challenge and hope, expressing a strong will to overcome life’s hardships and move forward while believing in one’s dreams.
Tokunaga’s husky yet clear, beautiful voice further enhances the song’s worldview.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear if you’re striving to make your dreams come true or standing at a crossroads in life.