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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 listenerkappamaki
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 Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (121–130)

V.I.PShido

Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic V.I.P by SID Japanese Ver.

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An up-tempo track by SID, a four-member visual kei band known for their beautiful, emotionally rich melodies.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Magi.

The refreshing sense of speed is very characteristic of SID! The vocalist Mao writes almost all the lyrics, while the three instrumentalists mainly handle composition, letting you enjoy a wide variety of musical styles—one of the band’s big attractions.

V.I.P was composed by the bassist, Aki.

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that bandkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8

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This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

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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)

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“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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[Anison × Rock] Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (131–140)

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari nagi 1080P

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Since it was chosen as the theme song for the 2009 anime Bakemonogatari, “Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari” has been beloved for years as a staple anisong.

It’s distinguished by vocalist nagi’s crystal-clear voice, which pairs perfectly with lyrics that evoke a star-filled sky.

The catchy melody throughout is another draw, and the chorus—where her vocals soar—sticks in your head after just one listen.

Arranged in classic guitar-rock style, it’s no surprise many bands have covered this track.

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Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Tracing Orion” LIVE MUSIC VIDEO

Trace OrionUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

This song was specially written by the technically skilled rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN as the first opening theme for the TV anime TIGER & BUNNY.

Its brisk, fast-paced sound is truly a compelling listen.

The lyrics also feel great to sing, making it a refreshing and exhilarating track.

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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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