[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 Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (121–130)
Evil Angel and Righteous DemonZa Korekutāzu
A power rock tune by THE COLLECTORS that makes you think deeply about what justice really is.
Released in December 2016, it was used as an ending theme for Dragon Ball Super.
From the passionate intro riff, the hard-hitting guitar rock pulls you in all at once.
The song’s standout feature is its philosophical theme: using angels and demons as metaphors to express that good and evil are two sides of the same coin.
When you want to reflect on the path you believe in, it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
GOLDPEOPLE 1
GOLD, performed by the rock band PEOPLE1, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako (Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage).
The lyrics, which seem to gently speak to you, connect with the story of a protagonist who cannot hear or speak but sets off on an adventure after gaining a best friend.
Its exciting melody is sure to spark your sense of adventure! This song will lift your spirits and move you to tears—why not experience it together with the anime?
to do living / to perform livingmakaroni enpitsu
Ikiru wo Suru was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, which features elements of fantasy and battle.
It’s performed by Macaroni Enpitsu, a rock band with a male vocalist.
Hattori’s simple, refreshing voice as the vocalist weaves a gentle kind of rock.
The music has a driving feel yet retains a certain softness, making it very easy on the ears.
Ikiru wo Suru is also fun to listen to because the tone of the song shifts dramatically at times.
Be ready to ride those dynamic changes.
no heart rate[Alexandros]
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A four-piece rock band, [Alexandros], has gained popularity with their sophisticated rock sound and soaring high-tone vocals.
This track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Aoashi, for which vocalist Yohei Kawakami has openly declared himself a fan of the original work.
It was released as an advance digital single from their 8th album, “But wait.
Cats?”.
The exhilarating, driving beat is perfect for energizing an anime centered on soccer.
It’s a fast-paced rock tune that makes you want to sing along with the uplifting chorus.
[Anison × Rock] Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (131–140)
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.
CASANOVA POSSEAli
It’s a groove-driven track that blends a variety of elements—rock, funk, hip-hop, and Latin.
It’s a song by the band ALI, slated for release in January 2025, and it’s been selected as the opening theme for the anime Dr.
STONE.
The song carries a message of having the courage to break free from the past and forge your future, and listening to it really sets your heart on fire.
Why not give it a listen and recharge your energy for tomorrow?
HarukaLACCO TOWER
This is a grand, heartwarming rock ballad by LACCO TOWER, a five-member rock band from Gunma Prefecture.
The band’s signature Japanese-language lyrics and emotional sound blend beautifully with arrangements by producer Seiji Kameda, resulting in a gentle sonic texture.
The lyrics’ message of wishing for a reunion also truly resonates.
This song is the title track of their August 2017 album “Haruka,” and it served as the ending theme for the TV anime Dragon Ball Super.
It’s perfect for moments when you’re thinking of someone precious far away or when you want to reflect on the importance of your friends.