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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.

[Anisong × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands (141–150)

Wakaranai AIThe Brow Beat

The Brow Beat “Wakaranai Ai” [Official Music Video [Full Ver.]]

Wakaranai Ai The 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.

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The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari nagi 1080P

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

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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RaiseChilli Beans.

Chilli Beans. – Raise [TV animation “ONE PIECE” Ending Theme Song]

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Chilli Beans.

were chosen to perform the ending theme for the anime ONE PIECE in August 2023.

Selected in the band’s fourth year since forming, the song powerfully conveys the importance of moving toward your dreams together with your companions.

The three members’ interwoven vocals make for striking choral work that perfectly matches the anime’s world.

The track is included on their 4th EP, “for you.” They also embarked on a nationwide tour starting that August.

It’s a recommended listen when you want to look ahead and do your best, or when you’re aiming to accomplish something with your friends.

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HyperKroi

Kroi – Hyper [Official Video] #Under Ninja #UNDER NINJA

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“Hyper,” featured as the opening theme for the anime Under Ninja, was released in 2023 by Kroi, a band that delivers mixture rock incorporating a wide range of genres.

The track has a thrilling atmosphere that evokes the story’s depiction of ninjas living in modern society.

The band’s ever-shifting performance creates a one-of-a-kind soundscape.

Paired with lyrics that carry a subtly dark sense of infiltrating an unknown world, Reo Uchida’s versatile vocals convey the band’s rich musicality in this standout number.

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Don’t Wanna LieB’z

B’z / Don’t Wanna Lie

Don't Wanna LieB'z

A B’z song that passionately proclaims the strong resolve to never lie to oneself at life’s pivotal moments.

Released in June 2011 as their 49th single, it was used as the opening theme for the anime Detective Conan and as the theme song for the film Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence.

Koshi Inaba’s heartfelt lyrics and Tak Matsumoto’s dramatic melody—crafted to resonate on both television and in the theater—perfectly align with the protagonist’s pursuit of truth.

The track is also included on the album C’mon and the best-of compilation B’z The Best XXV 1999–2012.

When you’re wavering before a major decision and want to stay true to your convictions, this song will give you a powerful push forward.

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My WarShinsei Kamattechan

My War

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A rock band formed in 2008 from Chiba Prefecture.

The group consists of three members: vocalist-guitarist Noko, keyboardist mono, and drummer Misako.

They actively post self-produced music videos on YouTube and Niconico, and regularly stream on Niconico Live and TwitCasting.

Their song “My War” was used as the opening theme for Attack on Titan The Final Season.

Its rhythmical and distinctive melody is captivating and sticks in your head after just one listen.

In every track, their unique world comes through directly.

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Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster – Crow Song

Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster is the all-girl band featured in the anime Angel Beats!.

In the show, they also serve as a diversion unit, and their track Crow Song was released in 2010 and used as an insert song in episode 1.

While Masami Iwasawa’s voice actor is Miyuki Sawashiro, the singing is performed by singer-songwriter marina.

Fitting their role as a diversion unit, the song is a strikingly powerful and cool rock number that draws people in.

It’s a track that reaches out to those feeling down and becomes a guide toward the way out.

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