[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] Compilation of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (81–90)
for all eternityKami wa saikoro o furanai
Eternal Future was selected as the ending theme for the second season of the sci-fi anime World Trigger, which depicts battles in another world.
The song is by the rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai.
The four-piece band from Fukuoka made their major debut in 2020 with Bubble Fireworks.
Their deep, genre-defying musicality has earned them strong support.
They have released many wonderful tracks, such as Yonagauta, which went viral on social media, so if you’re interested, be sure to check them out.
brand-newKANA-BOON
The opening theme of the 2019 anime Sarazanmai.
It’s an impressive track with a cool band sound that could be called the essence of KANA-BOON, a band that has worked on many anime songs—one listen and you’ll be hooked.
With practice, you’ll be able to sing it stylishly, so definitely give it a try.
Let’s have everyone join in for the chorus!
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.
Baton RoadKANA-BOON
This is a driving, four-on-the-floor guitar rock number.
It was released in 2017 as the 11th single by KANA-BOON, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture.
It might be good to sing it with clear enunciation of each word.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.
North WindSIX LOUNGE
SIX LOUNGE is a three-piece band active on the rock scene, performing at rock festivals across Japan.
Their 2023 release Kitakaze was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of season 6 of the anime My Hero Academia.
The lyrics overflow with hope and passion strong enough to blow away loneliness and anxiety.
The band’s groovy performance and the vocals by YAMAGUCHI Yuumori convey an energetic emotion.
It’s a song that celebrates the joy of meeting someone precious while depicting the moment of sprinting toward a new future.
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.
[Anisong × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (91–100)
GO! GO! MANIACHōkago Tī Taimu
The anime K-On! sparked a renewed boom of all-girl bands in Japan.
In the story, the characters form a light music club, and their band, Ho-kago Tea Time, released numerous songs that became big hits.
GO! GO! MANIAC, used as the opening theme for the second season, is a track that makes you feel great just by listening—capturing both their sparkling charm and the lively, carefree fun of their everyday lives.
The vocalist changes on some tracks, and there are songs with completely different vibes from this one, so if you’re interested, definitely check out their variety of songs!
