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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)

SIGNALKELUN

Kelun – Signal Official Video (Ending 7 Gintama)

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.

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[Anison × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (121–130)

absolute zeroRed Park

Red Park 'Absolute Zero' Music Video

Absolute Zero Red Park

A must-listen for fans of girl bands! This four-piece is Akai Ko-en.

Their hallmark is a musical style that refuses to be confined to the “rock band” box.

Guitarist Yosaki Tuno’s remarkably broad musical roots shine through, and they’ve released many tracks with a distinctive worldview that can’t be summed up in a single word.

If you think “girl bands are just cute,” prepare to have that notion blown away.

Their song Zettai Reido was used as the ending theme for the fantasy anime Drifting Dragons.

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DuelPENGUIN RESEARCH

PENGUIN RESEARCH 'Duel' (Short Ver.)

Duel PENGUIN RESEARCH

This is a 2019 song by PENGUIN RESEARCH, featuring a heavy band sound topped with a cool, once-heard-you’ll-feel-the-heat kind of vocal.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of the model kit series Zoids, which has been on the market since the 1980s and enjoys worldwide popularity.

It’s a track that makes you want to belt out those high notes while fully absorbing the weighty beat.

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Baton RoadKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Baton Road” Music Video

Baton Road KANA-BOON

This is a driving, four-on-the-floor guitar rock number.

It was released in 2017 as the 11th single by KANA-BOON, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture.

It might be good to sing it with clear enunciation of each word.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

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What's wrong?cable tie

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” ending video / “What’s Wrong With That” #KessokuBand

What's so bad about cable ties?

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.

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UNDER THE TREESiM

SiM – UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.) Anime Special Ver.

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.

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ParadoxSurvive Said The Prophet

TV Anime “VINLAND SAGA” Season 2 Second Cour Trailer – Opening Theme Ver. / The 2nd Cour Trailer with Opening Song

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.

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