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[Anison × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Bassist and radio listenercucumber roll (kappa maki)
A Kyoto-based bassist who loves radio and ska punk. I mostly inhabit the ani-radio scene, but I’m not a professional. I’m a bit unusual in that I’ve built up my anison knowledge through ani-radio. My love of ska punk centers on Japanese bands. I’ve also worked as a staffer at a music studio. I’m always running around in circles every day.

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.

[Anison × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (71–80)

Mosaic FragmentSun Set Swish

[Code Geass] Mosaic Kakera / SunSet Swish [LIVE] with Lyrics Subtitles

Mosaic Kakera Sun Set Swish

This is a 2007 song by SunSet Swish, a three-piece rock band known for having many anime tie-in tracks.

It served as the ending theme for the anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, with beautiful lyrics and vocals that enhance the show’s world.

SunSet Swish is currently active under the band name Swish!.

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ShuraDOES

DOES “Shura” (Gintama anime on TV Tokyo: Ending Theme)

SHURA DOES

This is the fourth single, released in 2007, and it served as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime Gintama.

It features a distinctive, jagged band sound.

The energy and fullness are remarkable for a three-piece band.

Recommended for men with lower vocal ranges.

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Eye’s SentryUVERworld

TV anime “Blue Exorcist: The Shimane Illuminati Saga” OP movie | UVERworld ‘Eye’s Sentry’

Eye's SentryUVERworld

This song from UVERworld is striking for its powerful rock sound.

It was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime Blue Exorcist: The Shimane Illuminati Saga, and it more than lives up to fans’ expectations.

TAKUYA∞’s vocals are memorable, delivering themes about the importance of accepting oneself and the bonds with loved ones.

When it premiered at the Aniplex 20th Anniversary event in January 2024, it reportedly drew a huge response.

Even if you don’t usually listen to rock, this is a track you should definitely give a try.

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GreyFOMARE

FOMARE 『Grey』Official Music Video

GreyFOMARE

FOMARE is a Japanese rock band from Takasaki, Gunma.

The trio consists of vocalist-bassist Shinsuke Amada, guitarist-vocalist Ryoga Kamata, and drummer-vocalist Yuta Ogura.

“Grey” is an original song written as the opening theme for Season 3 of the anime Golden Kamuy, and it also marks their major-label debut.

Its melody carries a sense of aching poignancy amid a driving pace that’s sure to stir your heart.

The song’s mood—where masculine coolness intersects with inner conflict—leaves a strong impression.

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Forever LoveX JAPAN

X Japan – Forever Love

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.

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Kokoro-eRoad of Major

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

Kokoro-e Road of Major

When it comes to the theme songs for the baseball-themed anime Major, their image is strongly associated with it, isn’t it? Among them, their major-label debut single Kokoroe is one of their most popular and representative songs.

They’re a band known for a punk-like sense of speed and a high-tone voice that leaves a catchy impression.

The band was active for only five years, from 2002 to 2007, and afterward, Kenichi Kitagawa, who served as the vocalist, has continued his solo career.

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Koi-kogaremilet×MAN WITH A MISSION

milet × MAN WITH A MISSION 'Koi Kogare' Music Video (TV anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' Swordsmith Village Arc ending theme)

Koikogare milet × MAN WITH A MISSION

Koikogare, an extraordinary collaboration that’s making waves, brings together milet—known for her powerful, beautiful vocals—and MAN WITH A MISSION, the band famous for their wolf heads and human bodies.

The track was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.

Their distinctive voices fuse to elevate the song even further, sparking a new kind of chemistry.

Be sure to listen closely to the lyrics and vocals, which tie in with the world of Demon Slayer.

They also handled the opening theme, so don’t miss that either!

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