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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)

Getta BanbanTomohisa Sako8rank/position

Pocket Monsters OP20 / XY OP3 – “Getta Banban” (Creditless V1) [SD]
Getta Banban Sako Tomohisa

This is the opening theme of the TV anime Pokémon XY, sung by Tomohisa Sako, who was hailed online as the “god of soothing voices.” Just listening to its irresistibly bright sound gives you energy, doesn’t it? The song carries a positive message of “Go out and grab your goals and dreams one after another!”—it feels like a powerful push to take action before overthinking.

Released in April 2015 as his 10th single, it was later included on the album “Boku kara Kimi e.” By the way, the coupling track was reportedly created at the director’s request with the theme “A letter from Clemont to Ash.” The love for the series really shines through! It’s a track packed with heart-stirring elements that we want everyone striving toward their dreams to hear!

INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution9rank/position

T.M.Revolution 'INVOKE' (TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED opening theme song)
INVOKE - Invoke - T.M.Revolution

Characterized by powerful vocals and energetic music, this T.

M.

Revolution work is a masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.

The lyrics, filled with hopes and wishes for the future, portray people who strive to move forward despite loneliness and pain.

Released in October 2002, the song was used as the first opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and garnered significant attention.

Paired with the epic story, it captured the hearts of many fans.

It’s also perfect for karaoke—belt it out with friends from the same generation, and you’re sure to spark excitement along with a wave of nostalgia.

BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu10rank/position

The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.

It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.

From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.

Male Singer-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2025] (11–20)

Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki11rank/position

TV anime “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” opening sequence ♪ Masayuki Suzuki “Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara”
Love Dramatic feat. Rikka Ihara Masayuki Suzuki

This is a captivating number featuring the interplay between Masayuki Suzuki, known as the “King of Love Songs,” and Rikka Ihara.

The track sets the thrills and highs of romantic mind games to a sound infused with jazz and soul.

The contrast between Suzuki’s mature vocals and Ihara’s transparent voice vividly paints a dramatic love story.

Released in February 2019 as Suzuki’s 39th single, it served as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing it as a duet at karaoke!

DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayuki Suzuki12rank/position

[MV] Masayuki Suzuki “DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki” — TV Anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?” Opening Theme
DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki Masayuki Suzuki

A duet song that passionately sings of love and grips listeners’ hearts from start to finish.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War?,” it was released in April 2020 and reached No.

15 on the Oricon charts.

The seamless harmonies between the King of Love Songs, Masayuki Suzuki, and Airi Suzuki are truly captivating.

Its exhilarating melody and refreshing rhythm perfectly match the anime’s sense of excitement.

It’s also great for hyping up a karaoke session or when you’re in the mood for a romantic drama.

Definitely give it a listen!

unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure13rank/position

TK from Ling Tosite Sigure 'unravel (short version)'
unravelTK by Ling tosite sigure

It’s a song that begins with vocalist TK singing in a whisper, and at that moment you can’t help but think, “Here it comes!!” It was used as the theme song for Tokyo Ghoul, and its emotional sound perfectly matches the series’ atmosphere.

It’s addictive—you’ll want to listen to it over and over again.

Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama14rank/position

Many people probably know the shouted phrase at the end of the chorus.

The song, composed by Yoshiki Fukuyama from Kanagawa Prefecture, was released as his second single in 2006.

It’s the opening theme for the anime Buso Renkin, based on a Jump manga.

The development is intense right from the intro, and it really fires you up! Fukuyama’s earnest vocals match the song’s style perfectly.

And of course, the chorus! This is exactly what it means for your heart to ignite.

It feels incredible to sing at karaoke, so definitely give it a try.