[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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[Anisong × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (91–100)
A Roving Paper EffigySuda Masaki ✕ Tokyo Sukapara-daisu Okesutora
Rurou no Katachishiro was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Performed by Masaki Suda, who is active as both an actor and a singer, together with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, it was released in 2023.
The song depicts standing up to move toward a new world without yielding to the injustices of society.
The driving beat carries Suda’s vocals with palpable momentum.
It’s a rock number where passionate yet catchy brass-band and guitar performances intertwine.
A future without youDo As Infinity
This is the song “Kimi ga Inai Mirai” by Do As Infinity, a rock band known for its powerful female vocals.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Inuyasha: The Final Act, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s work.
In addition to this track, there are many other songs by the band featured in the Inuyasha series, such as “Fukai Mori” and “Shinjitsu no Uta,” to the point that Do As Infinity has become closely associated with Inuyasha.
The song is included on the album EIGHT.
ShuraDOES
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.
Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet
This song is a collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION—known for their distinctive visuals and numerous tie-ins with films, dramas, and anime—and milet.
It was released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc.
Fusing a loud rock sound with milet’s powerful vocals, it sings of the strength of bonds and hope.
The song conveys determination in the face of hardship and the importance of cherishing ties with loved ones, perfectly matching the anime’s world.
It’s a recommended track when you’re feeling down or need the courage to keep going.
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.
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.
3 minutes 29 secondsHitorie
Let’s get hyped with this sharp-edged rock number! It’s a track by HITORIE, a rock band acclaimed for their forward-looking, sophisticated musicality, released in 2021 as their fifth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime “86 – Eighty-Six.” The dynamic ebb-and-flow of the song’s structure is so characteristic of them, and it has a charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.
And with philosophical lyrics and a suggestive title, there’s plenty to delve into.
