[Anison × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands
In recent years, it’s become the norm for popular rock bands to handle anime theme songs!
High-energy, fast-paced Japanese rock is a perfect fit for hyping up anime.
These days, many bands have gone nationwide thanks to anime tie-ins, and there are plenty of people who got into anime, fell in love with the theme song, and then became fans of the band.
So in this article, we’ll be showcasing a bunch of anime songs created by rock bands!
A must-read for rock band lovers and anime fans alike.
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[Anisong × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (61–70)
Forever LoveX JAPAN
Among the many songs created by X JAPAN, Japan’s world-renowned rock band, this is one of their finest ballads, as famous as ENDLESS RAIN.
When the song was used for the 1996 theatrical anime X, based on CLAMP’s work, many—including my 17-year-old self at the time—felt there couldn’t have been a more perfect pairing.
In fact, CLAMP and X JAPAN have a deep connection: in 1993, they released a promotional video titled X2 (Double X) as a collaboration.
Given that history, the worldview of the work and X JAPAN’s musical style were a perfect match.
I still vividly remember being stunned in the theater by the beauty of Forever Love as it played over the final scene, and by the shocking ending—a very nostalgic memory for me personally.
Touch offUVERworld
UVERworld, whose name means “to go beyond our own world,” continues to evolve just as their name suggests.
Their 34th single, “Touch off,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Promised Neverland, features UVERworld’s signature complex song structure and passionate saxophone tones that really elevate the energy.
The heavy, forward-driving beat and memorable choral work not only align with the anime’s worldview but also conjure up the excitement of a live performance.
It’s a loud, expansive rock tune that makes you want to raise your fist and sing along.
Good Morning [New] World!BURNOUT SYNDROMES
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This is the fifth digital-only single by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, a three-piece rock band whose worldview has gained popularity as heirs to the “literary rock” genre in the J-pop scene.
The track was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Dr.
STONE: Ryusui, and its classical arrangement featuring string sounds is particularly striking.
The melody conveys both a sense of speed and depth, evoking the beginning of a mysterious fantasy tale.
It’s an exhilarating rock tune that retains the tightness of a rock sound while overflowing with an epic sense of scale.
silhouetteKANA-BOON
KANA-BOON is a four-piece rock band that launched a new lineup in 2022 with Masami Endo joining on bass.
Their major 5th single “Silhouette,” KANA-BOON’s first-ever anime tie-in, was used as the 16th opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
The arrangement moves from an opening that features a catchy guitar riff into a driving rock ensemble, enhancing the sense of anticipation while aligning with the anime’s world.
It’s a rock tune with straightforward melodies and messages that feels exhilarating and gets you pumped just by listening.
Shout BabyRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai, affectionately known as Ryokushaka, has garnered wide popularity.
Their 2020 release “Shout Baby” was used as the ending theme for the anime My Hero Academia.
Vocalist Haruko Nagaya’s voice—combining delicacy with power—stands out, supported by a warm, pop-infused rock sound.
Even when you overcome one weakness, another anxiety comes crashing in, leaving you unsure what to do.
Still, for the future you’ve envisioned, you want to cry out with all your might and grow.
That strong resolve is woven into the song.
Girl SSCANDAL
This was SCANDAL’s first anime tie-in single, released in 2009.
It was used as the opening theme for BLEACH.
Formed in Osaka, the four-piece girls’ band has built up an impressive track record and now performs worldwide.
Bassist TOMOMI wrote the lyrics.
The raw, powerful rock sound with a touch of youthful freshness is irresistible!
Say My NameHEY-SMITH
Say My Name, released in 2023 by HEY-SMITH, a punk band from Osaka Prefecture, was featured as the ending theme for the Tenjiku Arc of the anime Tokyo Revengers.
It delivers a vibrant rock sound built on passionate punk and melodic hardcore, intertwined with a horn section.
The lyrics, which resonate with the story depicting characters’ emotions as they move between past and future, are also noteworthy.
It’s a fast-paced track that sings of a heroic figure who keeps fighting for their dear friends and for themselves.
