[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] A Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (101–110)
ParadoxSurvive Said The Prophet
Survive Said The Prophet—known by the nickname “Sabapuro”—is a four-piece rock band popular for their dramatic melodies and powerful rock ensembles.
Their first single of 2023, Paradox, was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Vinland Saga Season 2.
The poignant ensemble, which highlights the anime’s world, intertwines with a heavy, loud sound that draws you in.
It’s a rock tune packed with Sabapuro’s appeal, showcasing a range of expressions within a single track.
Betrayal at SunsetTHEATRE BROOK
It’s the opening song for the anime Durarara!!.
It’s also the comeback single from THEATRE BROOK, who had been on hiatus since 2007.
The contrast between the floating, swaying sound and the sudden burst of speed is striking.
Though they’re a rock band, they incorporate funk elements and convey a distinct Black music vibe.
You could call it danceable rock.
Savor the unique expressiveness centered around vocalist-guitarist Taiji Sato.
A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE
This is the ending theme of Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, released in November 1997.
It’s a song whose hard rock style contrasted with its purely Japanese lyrics in a way that became irresistibly catchy.
The melody was such a massive hit that everyone could hum along, and SIAM SHADE’s popularity suddenly spread nationwide.
It’s still hugely popular at karaoke today! Be sure to give it a listen!
DAYBREAK’S BELLL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
With its grand melody and profound message, this song is a gem of rock that leaves a deep impression on listeners.
It masterfully fuses L’Arc~en~Ciel’s distinctive sound with lyrics themed around anti-war sentiment and love for humanity.
The intricate drum and guitar rhythm patterns, along with a youthful arrangement reminiscent of their indie days, are also striking.
Released in October 2007, the track was chosen as the opening theme for Season 1 of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was also included on the album KISS, capturing the hearts of a wide audience from rock fans to anime enthusiasts.
For those who grew up loving anime and the Gundam series, it is surely a song that resonates even more deeply.
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.
[Anison × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (111–120)
SIGNALKELUN
This song, released in 2007 by the rock band KELUN, was the ending theme for season 6 of the anime Gintama.
It gives this gag-heavy series a solidly cool and genuinely dramatic touch.
Although the band was active for only four years and disbanded in 2009, they likely became unforgettable to Gintama fans.
The Great Pyramid TurnaboutSupira Supika
This is the opening theme song “Pyramid Great Reversal” from the slightly unusual fantasy anime “The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter.” It was released in 2021.
SPIRA SPICA is a rock band with a female vocalist, known in part for their pop appeal.
“Pyramid Great Reversal” is packed with pop elements as well.
It’s got a groove that makes you want to dance—so good, right? If you’re not yet used to the high-speed feel of rock, this might be a great entry point.
