[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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[Anison × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (71–80)
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the fifth digital single by Official HIGE DANDism, a band that now leads the J-pop scene.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers, the track rides a shuffle beat with a rock sound that pumps up the energy.
Even with its thrilling structure that rapidly shifts keys, it never loses the band’s trademark pop sensibility and catchiness, showcasing their impeccable musical balance and taste.
With arrangements that superbly mirror the anime’s emotional temperature, this song reveals a new side of Official HIGE DANDism.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
This song is characterized by a melody line filled with passion and lyrics that resonate deeply.
It sings about the courage and importance of loving, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Released by Aqua Timez in November 2006, it was chosen as the theme song for the anime film “Bleach: Memories of Nobody,” earning support from a wide audience.
The lyrics, which depict feelings for a loved one and the process of personal growth, resonate not only with those troubled by romance but also with anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Give it a listen when you’re uncertain about an important relationship or when you need the courage to express your feelings.
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.
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
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.
beaming smileFujifaburikku
The rock band that performed the ending theme for the anime 3D Kanojo: Real Girl, based on Mao Nanami’s manga, is Fujifabric.
Their hallmark is high-quality musicianship that, while highly proficient, distills every element into a pop sensibility.
Their approachable, catchy sound captivates not only rock fans but the general public as well.
They have continued to create numerous classic songs, including Galaxy, Youth of Everyone, Tsurezure Monochrome, and Small World.
The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza
This is the tenth single by a Japan-inspired heavy metal band formed in Osaka in 1999, released in April 2005.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.
The sound fuses fierce guitar riffs with Japanese-style melodic phrasing, perfectly complementing Kuroneko’s soaring high-tone vocals! With imagery steeped in Japanese aesthetics—like a waning moon and gathering clouds—and a fate of ninjas depicted through the contrast of water and flowers, it’s a high-energy hard rock number that makes you want to belt it out at karaoke.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
This is a collaboration song by MAN WITH A MISSION, who are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, and milet, whose singing at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics also made waves.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, Kizuna no Kiseki became a hot topic as a track packed with the charms of both artists.
From its Japanese-inspired opening into a powerful rock sound, the arrangement alone is enough to get your adrenaline pumping.
With a catchy, fast-paced chorus that heightens anticipation for the anime, it’s a collaboration by accomplished artists that truly delivers.