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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Bassist and radio listenercucumber roll (kappa maki)
A Kyoto-based bassist who loves radio and ska punk. I mostly inhabit the ani-radio scene, but I’m not a professional. I’m a bit unusual in that I’ve built up my anison knowledge through ani-radio. My love of ska punk centers on Japanese bands. I’ve also worked as a staffer at a music studio. I’m always running around in circles every day.

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.

[Anison × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (111–120)

DAYBREAK’S BELLL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「DAYBREAK’S BELL」-Music Clip-

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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.

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voiceCLOUD

Yu-Gi-Oh 1st OP – Voice by Cloud FULL

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A straightforward band sound and catchy vocals—quintessential rock band fare—resonate throughout.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, the lyrics, true to Yu-Gi-Oh!, evoke a sense of gaming and a heart under pressure.

Among the many songs in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, this track remains a perennial favorite.

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Lovers7!!

Lovers 7!! (Nhạc phim NARUTO SHIPPUDEN)

Lovers 7!!

“Lovers,” which was used as an opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, is a song by 7!!, a mixed-gender rock band from Okinawa.

Since 2018, they’ve been active under the name seven oops.

If you live in Okinawa, there’s a good chance you’ve seen them in commercials.

NANAE’s vocals are wonderful—cute yet strong at the core.

They also share travel videos made by the members on YouTube, giving a glimpse of their close-knit chemistry.

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Can DoGRANRODEO

GRANRODEO / Can Do

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.

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The WarriorNovelbright

Novelbright – The Warrior [Official Music Video]

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This is the second major-label single by Novelbright, a five-member rock band that has gained popularity with a sound that evokes the exhilaration and wistfulness of classic rock music.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Salaryman’s Club,” the title track was created under the band’s concept of “pioneering and returning to roots.” The arrangement races to top speed right from the tight opening guitar riff, and paired with their trademark high-toned vocals, it really amps up the energy.

It’s a powerful, heartfelt number whose message resonates, tying together the anime’s storyline from both everyday life and sports perspectives.

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bad fool logicUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Ikkenai Fool Logic” MV

No-good fool logic UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a rock band known for creating numerous anime theme songs.

Their 2023 release “Ikenai fool logic” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective.

The song perfectly matches the story, which focuses on the relationship between a protagonist aspiring to be a detective and a police officer.

With a jazzy band sound enhanced by a dazzling brass section, Kosuke Saito’s versatile vocals unfold dynamically.

It’s a pop number overflowing with a worldview that depicts friends and companions joining forces and pushing forward toward the future.

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3 minutes 29 secondsHITORIE

HITORIE “3 minutes 29 seconds” / HITORIE – 3 min 29 sec

3 minutes 29 seconds Hitorie

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.

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