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.

Playlist

Male Singer-Songwriter Anime Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	peace signKenshi Yonezu		The anime theme song “Hero” fires up the heart.
2	One More Time,One More ChanceMasayoshi Yamazaki		A gem-like song that passionately expresses loss and a fervent longing for reunion...
3	It seems like it has to be you.Masayoshi Oishi		Debut song of the anisong singer Masayoshi Oishi
4	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A moving theme song that portrays bonds and love
5	KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu		Chainsaw Man OP, Yonezu's electrifying song
6	Katsushika RhapsodyKohei Dojima		An anime theme song that evokes nostalgia for everyday life
7	DoraemonGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s moving theme song for a beloved national anime
8	Getta BanbanTomohisa Sako		The bright opening theme of Pokémon XY
9	INVOKE -Invoke-T.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution’s powerful classic paints a picture of hope
10	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
11	Love Dramatic feat. Rikka IharaMasayuki Suzuki		An enchanting love song by Masayuki Suzuki and Rikka Ihara
12	DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayuki Suzuki		Anime theme song, passionate duet track
13	unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure		The theme song of “Tokyo Ghoul,” an addictive and emotional track
14	Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama		The anime Buso Renkin has an iconic song with a blazing-hot chorus!
15	Naked HeroVaundy		Vaundy’s Ranking of Kings opening theme really resonates with me.
16	ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution		A powerful song depicting the fate of battle and unwavering resolve
17	orionKenshi Yonezu		A masterpiece that portrays a bittersweet love inspired by constellations...
18	IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu		Chainsaw Man theme song, a fast-paced rock track
19	ImperfectMasayoshi Oishi		The emotional opening theme song of the anime “DYNAZENON”
20	My First KissReassured Dad		A song about a first love and its bittersweet feelings
21	summer evening skyKousuke Atari		Ending theme song of Natsume's Book of Friends
22	Hyadain’s Kakakata☆Kataomoi-CHyadain		The heart-fluttering feeling of first love and a captivating duet
23	WindAkeboshi		A wistful NARUTO ending song, a song of hope
24	From Me to YouTomofumi Tanizawa		Let’s be honest with our feelings—what I want to say…
25	Our Summer DreamTatsuro Yamashita		A classic song that vividly captures the emotions of summer in one's hometown
26	Make my heartKen Hirai		A ballad portraying a warm bond makes a wedding especially...
27	Love is an Explosion (feat. Yukari Tamura)Masayoshi Oishi		The leader of a sentai hero team and the head of an evil secret society...
28	To the skyMasayoshi Yamazaki		Anime film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's New...
29	Indelible (unforgettable)Huwie Ishizaki		Huwie Ishizaki’s song “Wasuregataki” is…
30	Ghost of the SeaKenshi Yonezu		Sing the theme song of Children of the Sea with your own individuality.
31	THE GIFTHirai Dai		A heartwarming song by Dai Hirai that portrays friendship and bonds
32	plazmaKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s original work “GQuuuuuuX” features a theme song characterized by distinctive synth sounds.
33	Ultra☆Super Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto		Takayoshi Tanimoto’s fiery cheer song, Toward Breaking the Limits
34	Black CatcherVickeblanka		An impressive piano-driven rock song about facing hardships
35	Gatchaman SongMasato Shimon		Showa-era hero song, a tune of speed and courage
36	Goodbye to goodbyeKaientai		Farewell is a hopeful step toward a new beginning.
37	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Theme song of the anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS”
38	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
39	an insanely cute galMasayoshi Oishi		A coming-of-age love song set in Hokkaido, depicting the stirrings of first love.
40	Paradise CityMasayoshi Oishi		The opening theme of the TV anime “Cop Craft”
41	Reckless fireYasuaki Ide		“Reckless fire” is an anime…
42	One million years of happinessKeisuke Kuwata		A classic song by Keisuke Kuwata that wishes for a child's growth
43	The world that was transparentMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming NARUTO theme song
44	road movieYu Takahashi		Takahashi Yu’s song that beautifully portrays the journey of life…
45	first deathTK from Ling tosite sigure		The ending theme of Chainsaw Man, by TK
46	Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōHyadain		An ultra high-energy, super upbeat tune...
47	I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto		Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Ue o Muite Arukō” becomes a Studio Ghibli film
48	Knock OutOkazaki Taiiku		An anime theme song with a sense of speed
49	lampSoshi Sakiyama		Soshi Sakiyama’s Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme, a deeply moving masterpiece
50	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		Hirai Dai's gentle singing voice enhances the charm of the anime.
51	ComedyGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s song is a masterpiece that sings of family love and hope.
52	Odoru Pompoko RinTetsuro Oda		Ending theme song of the Maruko anime
53	SWORD SUMMITT.M.Revolution		The opening theme of Sengoku BASARA expresses the way the warlords live.
54	Meteor -Meteia-T.M.Revolution		T... released on March 26, 2003
55	vestige – VestigeT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution Popular Anime Theme Songs
56	UN-APEXTK from Ling tosite sigure		An experimental track that fuses intensity with delicacy
57	CHAINSAW BLOODVaundy		Chainsaw Man ED: Vaundy’s explosive track
58	A hill where summer begins to showDaisuke		Refreshing, heart-stirring music of summer
59	Start it right awayHyadain		An encouragement song for those who can't keep pushing themselves
60	Lonely, lonely.Monsieur Kamayatsu		The theme so… of that famous character, “No-Face”
61	Super☆Dynamic!Kazuya Yoshii		Dragon Ball Super opening theme sung by Kazuya Yoshii
62	Banana Parent and ChildOsamu Sakata		A Fun Song of a Banana Parent and Child
63	RubyChippoke Ohashi		A gentle-feeling ending theme
64	Summer Has Come! (Diamond Head)Queen		The Queen of the Seashore, from a song by The Ventures
65	Musashi! Bugei Legend!!Masato Shimon		The theme song of the anime Musashi Road
66	Brave RaideenMasato Shimon		Guardian of the great sky, the song of a hero of justice
67	Glory DaysHiroya Ozaki		Anime “Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven Hi-Evo…
68	Song of Time BokanMasayuki Yamamoto / Sakamoto Children’s Choir		Time Bokan is a 1970s anime.
69	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s Pokémon anime theme song
70	Believe in your dreamsHidemasa Tokunaga		Written and composed by Hideaki Tokunaga, Fuji Tele...
71	GeGeGe no KitaroShigeru Izumiya		The anime’s fifth season leaves some foreshadowing unresolved, which is a shame.
72	ONE JUMP AHEADKazutaka Ishii		Aladdin’s kindness and how he escapes from the guards
73	ONE JUMP AHEAD（REPRISE)Kazutaka Ishii		Aladdin’s bittersweet song of dreams and hope
74	I live, I will keep on living.Masaharu Fukuyama		It’s a movie theme song that children can relate to.
75	RainMotohiro Hata		A poignant song that seeps into the sound of rain, capturing the subtleties of the heart.
76	Dragon SoulTakayoshi Tanimoto		You could almost say there isn’t a single person in Japan who doesn’t know it…
77	Yeah! Break! care! Break!Takayoshi Tanimoto		Dragon Ball Kai, Tani Motoyoshi’s OP/ED
78	Unprecedented; unparalleled; one-of-a-kind (Kuu-Zen-Zetsu-Go)Takayoshi Tanimoto		A powerful, soul-stirring song resonates in the heart.
79	VYusuke		The OP of Pokémon XY, Yusuke’s refreshing song
80	mellowKeina Suda		Known for delicate emotional expression and distinctive lyrics…
81	Longed-for SummerPierre Taki		Olaf the snowman, who has never experienced summer, ...
82	ZipsT.M.Revolution		Depict space battles with fast-paced, energetic rock
83	Revolutionary DualismT.M.Revolution		Powerful vocals in the collaboration song for the anime Valvrave.
84	Time ParadoxVaundy		The theme song of the Doraemon movie, 'Song of Hope'
85	Finishing Blow feat. Cory WongVaundy		A song by Vaundy that portrays life's struggles and hope
86	HomunculusVaundy		The theme song of Vaundy’s self-renewal and transformation
87	ReunionVaundy		The opening of The Summer Hikaru Died: feelings of anxiety and reunion
88	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A song to reclaim forgotten dreams and passion
89	GiftMasayoshi Oishi		Oishi, who is active as a singer-songwriter...
90	Reaching YouTomofumi Tanizawa		A coming-of-age love song for you
91	Requiem of a TraitorHasegawa Daisuke		An iconic JoJo track—instant hype!
92	Song of YattermanMasayuki Yamamoto, Lake Children’s Choir		It was broadcast from 1977 to 1979...
93	poseOkazaki Taiiku		A masterpiece that captures children's hearts through anime music
94	To You Who Aren’t HereGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s moving song from the Doraemon movie
95	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		A Song of Heartbreak’s Pain and New Hope
96	Zero -ZERO-Masaharu Fukuyama		A masterpiece theme from Detective Conan that makes you reflect on justice
97	KotonohaMotohiro Hata		Hata Motohiro’s bittersweet love song from The Garden of Words
98	PlasmaKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s space-themed main theme song depicts the spirit of challenge.
99	globeKenshi Yonezu		A moving piece that depicts the growth and meaning of life
100	Mega VYusuke		Yusuke's fiery Pokémon song, a tune brimming with a spirit of adventure