[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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[Anisong × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands (141–150)
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!
mayflyЯeal
Even before their major-label debut, ЯeaL had been gaining attention as a next-generation girls’ band.
Their third single, “Kagerou,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama°, is a track whose contrast between cute vocals and an aggressive sound creates a powerful impact.
The ensemble, featuring catchy yet tight guitar phrases, blends exquisitely with the hook-laden melody.
It’s an eccentric rock tune that also ties in with the anime’s worldview.
Betrayal at SunsetTHEATRE BROOK
It’s the opening song for the anime Durarara!!.
It’s also the comeback single from THEATRE BROOK, who had been on hiatus since 2007.
The contrast between the floating, swaying sound and the sudden burst of speed is striking.
Though they’re a rock band, they incorporate funk elements and convey a distinct Black music vibe.
You could call it danceable rock.
Savor the unique expressiveness centered around vocalist-guitarist Taiji Sato.
MaybeBrian the Sun
This is the second major-label single by the four-piece rock band Brian the Sun, who finally made their major debut after many twists and turns and were even dubbed a “long-awaited powerhouse rookie.” Used as the ending theme for the TV anime Sweetness & Lightning, the song features an ear-catching intro with an impressive guitar riff over a lively beat.
The overall melody is relaxed without large leaps in pitch, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
Catchy and fun to sing, it’s an emotional rock tune recommended when you want to perform an anime song at karaoke.
orangeChatto Monchī
Daidai, which was used as the ending theme for the anime BLEACH—where characters in traditional Japanese attire engage in fierce battles—was released by Chatmonchy in 2007, delivering a simple yet deeply affecting rock sound.
The song’s lyrics, written by vocalist Eriko Hashimoto during her high school years, align beautifully with the series’ world, where high school students, including the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, take center stage.
The poignant vocals set against a weighty band sound make for a stirring track.
Be sure to listen to this rock ballad that portrays the heart of love in a true-to-life way.
great escapecinema staff
This is the song “great scape” by cinema staff, a math rock band from Gifu Prefecture.
It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Attack on Titan, which gained popularity both in Japan and overseas.
The intense rock sound and emotional vocal delivery are really cool—the word “passion” fits this track perfectly.
It’s included on the album Drums, Bass, 2(to)Guitars.
SpiceSaucy Dog
This is a song written as the theme for the 2025 film Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Blazing Kasukabe Dancers.
The track was created by Saucy Dog, a rock band hugely popular among young listeners.
The piece features a refreshing, nostalgic sound that evokes a free-spirited heart unafraid of childhood mistakes, and brings back the scenery you saw while taking the long way around.
It gently affirms that even the hardships of life are precious spices that color who you are.
Vocalist Shinya Ishihara reportedly read the film’s script and drew on his own childhood while creating the song, and that straightforward sincerity really comes through.
It’s sure to resonate with every adult doing their best each day.