[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] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (111–120)
Can DoGRANRODEO
GRANRODEO is a unit consisting of Kishō Taniyama, a voice actor who has appeared in numerous works, and Masaaki Iizuka, a guitarist known for creating many anime and game tracks.
Their 2012 release “Can Do” was used as the opening theme for the anime Kuroko’s Basketball.
Incidentally, Kishō Taniyama also appears in the anime, playing the role of Tatsuya Himuro.
Set to a driving, high-speed rock melody, the song expresses the determination to do whatever it takes to win, no matter the situation.
Like the characters in Kuroko’s Basketball, it gives a powerful push to anyone throwing themselves wholeheartedly into something.
UNDER THE TREESiM
SiM is a rock band that could be called indispensable to Japan’s rock scene, known for hosting large-scale music festivals.
In 2023, they released UNDER THE TREE, a track chosen as the theme song for the anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1).
The lyrics, which evoke Mikasa’s feelings for Eren, connect closely with the story.
It’s a track where a rock sound resonates—thrilling strings intertwine with a weighty band performance.
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.
My WarShinsei Kamattechan
A rock band formed in 2008 from Chiba Prefecture.
The group consists of three members: vocalist-guitarist Noko, keyboardist mono, and drummer Misako.
They actively post self-produced music videos on YouTube and Niconico, and regularly stream on Niconico Live and TwitCasting.
Their song “My War” was used as the opening theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season.
Its rhythmical and distinctive melody is captivating and sticks in your head after just one listen.
In every track, their unique world comes through directly.
What’s wrong?kessoku bando
Kessoku Band, the in-anime band from the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!, has become very popular.
What’s Wrong with Me, included on their first album Kessoku Band, is a rock tune used as the anime’s ending theme.
With a complex melody and rhythm plus large interval jumps, it’s on the challenging side, so if you try it at karaoke, be sure to learn the song well and set the key to suit your voice.
It’s a catchy, poppy track—a cute anisong number that will make everyone want to sing along at karaoke.
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.
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.