[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)
Without putting it into wordsSIX LOUNGE
A new track has arrived from SIX LOUNGE, a Japanese rock band known for powerful guitars and soul-stirring grooves! You’ll be moved by lyrics that capture bonds that transcend words and a determination to change fate.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Conflict Arc, the song was released digitally in October 2024.
It’s packed with emotions—tough fronts and inner fragility, the struggle between loneliness and self-expression, and more.
It’s a must-listen not only for rock fans but also for anyone seeking a fiery message.
It’s sure to become a song etched into a page of your youth.
UNDER THE TREESiM
SiM is a punk band known for their heavy sound.
The piece they created as the theme song for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1) is UNDER THE TREE.
This song portrays the heroine’s regret and sorrow, and the shouting parts seem to express screams and laments.
There’s also a theory that the slow yet heavy sound represents the footsteps of the Titans that appear in the anime.
Give it a listen while pondering these interpretations.
XTCSaikikku Rabā
The opening theme of Witchblade by Psychic Lover, a rock band that represents the anison scene.
It’s an upbeat track with a strong beat, and the racing guitar work is a lot of fun.
Its melodious, visual-kei-like flavor is another highlight that appeals beyond just anime song fans! You might also enjoy trying to sing along by imitating YOFFY’s sexy vocals.
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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.
COLORSHanbureddāzu
Bands are great, aren’t they? That’s exactly the feeling Humbreaders’ 2021 release “COLORS” evokes.
Written as the ending theme for season two of the anime “True Cooking Master Boy,” it should resonate especially well with students right now.
The rhythm section dances freely within a solid yet warm band sound, making it irresistibly comfortable.
There’s a lovely blend of nostalgia and hope in the atmosphere.
Be sure to perform it with your friends at the school festival and etch it into your youthful memories!
YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
A poppy, catchy rock tune—many listeners will probably feel the same.
L’Arc-en-Ciel’s first new release in about three years has been chosen as the new opening theme for the anime BEYBLADE X.
Dropping digitally in October 2024, it stands out with its energetic performance and hyde’s soaring vocals.
The rush of the melody perfectly matches the anime’s battle scenes.
Centered on themes of challenge and determination, it conveys a powerful resolve to face adversity.
With L’Arc’s signature grand sound and a message full of hope, it’s sure to resonate anew.
A must-listen not only for longtime fans but also for anime lovers.
Wakaranai AIThe Brow Beat
Released in May 2024, this work is an anime tie-in song by The Brow Beat.
It portrays the desire to express love and the inner conflict of not knowing how to do so, capturing the fluttering heartbeat and emotional fluctuations of falling in love.
The song is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Demon Lord’s Favorite is a Slave Elf,” also known as “I, the Demon Lord, Took a Slave Elf as My Wife, but How Do I Love Her?” It’s a recommended track for those with limited experience in romance or anyone struggling to convey their feelings to someone they like.