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

*~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE ~Asterisk~

A song by the Okinawa-born mixture band ORANGE RANGE, which was used as an opening theme for the anime BLEACH.

It gives you an exciting sense of anticipation, like something is about to begin.

The rap lyrics—distinctive of ORANGE RANGE—are really cool.

Touch offUVERworld

TV anime The Promised Neverland non-credit opening

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.

ShuraDOES

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

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.

love at first sightband harassment

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

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.

Forever LoveX JAPAN

X Japan – Forever Love

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.

Kokoro-eRoad of Major

Road of Major / Kokoro-e

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.

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, 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!