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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)

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[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8

That band, Kessoku Band

This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

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VENGEANCEcoldrain

coldrain – VENGEANCE (Official Music Video)

VENGEANCEcoldrain

Amid fierce guitar riffs and a thunderous rhythm, the epic soundscape is defined by the piercing cries of a soul consumed by vengeance.

Centered on a thirst for revenge born from deep pain and betrayal, it powerfully portrays a descent into darkness.

At the same time, it offers layered hints of salvation and hope beyond that abyss.

Released on February 11, 2024, this work was chosen as the opening theme for Adult Swim’s anime series “NINJA KAMUI,” where it perfectly matches the show’s worldview.

It’s a track that will resonate when you want to unleash the anger and anguish within.

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Evil Angel and Righteous DemonThe Collectors

The Collectors / Evil Angel and Righteous Devil

The evil angel and the righteous demon: The Collectors

A power rock tune by THE COLLECTORS that makes you think deeply about what justice really is.

Released in December 2016, it was used as an ending theme for Dragon Ball Super.

From the passionate intro riff, the hard-hitting guitar rock pulls you in all at once.

The song’s standout feature is its philosophical theme: using angels and demons as metaphors to express that good and evil are two sides of the same coin.

When you want to reflect on the path you believe in, it’s sure to resonate with your heart.

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[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (81–90)

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[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “Into the Light” / TV Anime “Bocchi the Rock!”

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The song stirring up buzz as a new track by the band Kessoku Band from the anime “Bocchi the Rock!” is “Into the Light.” It was first performed at an offline anime event and spread by word of mouth.

The lyrics capture the protagonist’s soaring feelings as she revels in music.

If you love music, you’ll likely relate to it.

And if you watch the series and learn about the band, you’ll enjoy it even more.

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Beautiful finSpitz

Spitz / Beautiful Fin

Beautiful fin Spitz

The theme song chosen for the movie Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine is Beautiful Fin by Spitz, a hugely popular band in Japan.

If you only listen to the chorus, the beauty of the vocals really stands out, but when you play it from the beginning, it also has a curious charm that lets you enjoy a fairly light, rock-pop feel.

The film focuses on Ai Haibara, one of the main characters in Detective Conan, and the lyrics that link to her are another highlight.

Plus, the music video features Moka Kamishiraishi, who openly says she’s a Spitz fan, making it a song packed with things to see and hear!

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love at first sightband harassment

Anime Chihayafuru 3 ending theme song — Band Harassment “Hitomebore” (Love at First Sight) [Music Video]

Love at First Sight Band Harassment

The ending theme ‘Hitomebore’ for the anime Chihayafuru 3, which centers on competitive karuta, was performed by the rock band Band Harassment.

The four-piece group from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, appeared at major domestic festivals almost immediately after forming, quickly joining the ranks of popular bands.

Their appeal lies in their diverse musicality, showing a different face with each song—sometimes loud, sometimes stylish.

It’s no exaggeration to say their expressive power is truly one of a kind.

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PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR

HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR – PRIDE

PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR

Known by the abbreviation “Haikara,” from which they uniquely derived their band name, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR is a six-member co-ed rock band whose major-label debut single this is.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

With dual male-female vocals, twin 7-string guitars, a 5-string bass, and double-bass drums, their heavy-duty setup unleashes a loud sound that really ramps up the energy.

Melodic yet fully charged with rock, the arrangement is a perfect fit for an opening theme that fuels the anime’s momentum and sense of anticipation.

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