[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)
The RumblingSiM
This is a powerful track written by the hard rock band SiM, formed in Shonan, for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
It surpassed 10 million streams within seven days of its TV size digital release and became a global sensation, including among Attack on Titan fans.
Its appeal lies in the cool, heavy low-end metal sound that resonates right down to your core.
Be sure to check out the lyrics, which match the world of Attack on Titan.
It’s an invigorating song that steels your resolve, urging you not to look away even when faced with fear.
I want to shout that I love you.BAAD
I think there are many people who started playing basketball because of this work.
This is the opening theme of the anime SLAM DUNK, based on a Jump manga.
The song is by the rock band BAAD and was released as a single in 1993.
Even now, many years after its release, it still ranks high on anime karaoke charts—a hugely popular track.
Remember to sing it with your left hand supporting, okay?
HappinessOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band whose vocalist, Reo Fujii, delivers an emotional voice that tugs at your heart.
Their song “Shiawase” (Happiness) lives up to its title, overflowing with euphoria, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Horimiya -piece-.
Fujii’s vocals and the synthesizer tones are soothing to the ear, sweet-and-sour and youthful, stirring up a deeply emotional mood in this love song.
You can feel the full force of that straightforward yet aching “I love you.”
RAISE INSIGHTWANDS
The nationally beloved anime Detective Conan.
Its opening theme is RAISE INSIGHT, a track by the rock band WANDS.
The lyrics liken painful events and sad pasts to rain, then suggest a wonderful future as the skies eventually clear.
The guitar’s driving sound matches the mood of the anime.
Listen for the story-like turns of phrase as well.
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.
Eternity -Tokoshie-HYDE × MY FIRST STORY
This is the theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc, released in May 2024.
It’s a collaboration between HYDE and MY FIRST STORY, a hot topic that packs in the appeal of both rock and anime.
The powerful guitar riffs and emotionally rich vocals are striking, singing of the fragility of life and a longing for eternity.
The lyrics contrast darkness and light, loss and hope, offering courage for many moments in life.
It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for rock enthusiasts.
With its exhilarating sound and profound message, be sure to check it out.
trapThe Back Horn
The anime Mobile Suit Gundam has released numerous series over the years and is popular across a wide range of generations.
For one of its entries, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, THE BACK HORN’s “Wana” was chosen as the ending theme.
Released in 2007, this song marked the band’s first tie-in with an anime.
Its distinctive lyrics draw you into a worldview that feels like scenes from a different, unreal world.
The rock sound that darkens and deepens that world carries a heavy weight you can feel in your gut.
Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in an otherworldly experience!
