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-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2025] (11–20)
Naked HeroVaundy15rank/position
Vaundy is a multi-artist with a wide range of talents.
Released in February 2022, this work was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Ranking of Kings.
The lyrics, where strength and fragility intersect, are striking, and the song weaves a richly narrative tale of love and inner conflict.
Showcasing Vaundy’s delicate sensibilities, the track surpassed 100 million streams on streaming platforms.
Its warm melody and deeply meaningful lyrics resonate with many listeners.
Depicting the courage to fight not for oneself but for others, this piece is recommended for everyone seeking to be moved—from the generation shining with youth yet burdened with worries, to all who yearn for emotional depth.
ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution16rank/position
A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.
Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.
The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.
orionKenshi Yonezu17rank/position
It is a classic song that portrays a heartrending love inspired by constellations.
Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate vocals beautifully express lost love and lingering regret.
Chosen as the ending theme for the second cour of the first season of the NHK General TV anime “March Comes in Like a Lion,” it was released in February 2017.
As Yonezu’s first anime tie-in, the song captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s also perfect for weddings and receptions.
Recommended for times when you want to look back on memories with someone special or create a moving moment.
IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu18rank/position
Kenshi Yonezu’s new song, written as the theme for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, is a standout track that’s perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
The world of Chainsaw Man—filled with devils and fiends—fits Halloween to a T.
Crafted as Yonezu kept gazing at the Reze chapters from the original manga, the song features a driving rock sound and powerful rhythms.
This marks their second collaboration after the TV anime theme KICK BACK.
Its dramatic structure, which heightens the battles and thrilling developments, makes it a great pick for anyone looking to amp up the energy at a Halloween party or in karaoke.
ImperfectMasayoshi Oishi19rank/position
This is the sixth single released under the name Masayoshi Oishi—the anime song singer persona of Masayoshi Oishi, who is active as the vocalist and guitarist of the three-piece rock band Sound Schedule.
The track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime SSSS.
DYNAZENON, and it’s a rock tune that ramps up your excitement with its powerful high-tone vocals.
Featuring a memorable piano phrase and strings that create a sense of expansiveness, the sound is brimming with the anticipation befitting an anime opening.
It’s a song that makes your heart race just by listening—and a great choice for karaoke as well.
My First KissReassured Dad20rank/position
A first love that everyone experiences at least once.
Released by Anshin Papa in May 1990, this theme song for the anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka expresses the sweet-and-sour feelings of young love with a uniquely cute singing voice.
It carefully portrays the pure emotions of a boy in love.
The song’s captivating vocals were created using a special technique: the vocals were recorded at half tape speed and then played back at normal speed.
Hi-STANDARD covered the song as My First Kiss on their album Love Is A Battlefield, and in 2016, Rasmus Faber’s cover was used in a Suzuki Baleno commercial.
Please enjoy this memorable track, where heartwarming melodies and lyrics intertwine.
Male Singer-Songwriters’ Anime Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2025] (21–30)
summer evening skyKousuke Atari21rank/position
“Natsuyūzora,” which was used as the ending theme for the first season of the heartwarming yokai-themed anime Natsume’s Book of Friends.
Its gentle sound perfectly matches the series’ atmosphere and leaves a strong impression.
Because it’s a calm piece, it could also work well as background music for sleep.
It’s crafted with the natural mood characteristic of Kousuke Atari.