[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)
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FLOW’s anime tie-up song themed around hope for the future and rebirth features striking, powerful guitar riffs and energetic twin vocals.
The lyrics, born from the band members’ experiences overcoming trials, carry a determination to move forward without forgetting the past and a message about the importance of walking together with your companions.
Released in May 2006 and used as the eighth opening theme for the TV anime Naruto, the song reached No.
12 on the Oricon charts and stayed on the charts for eight consecutive weeks.
It is also included on the album FLOW ANIME BEST Kiwami and remains a staple at their live shows.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing nostalgic anime songs or cherish memories with friends.
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A five-piece rock band, Miracle Chimpanzee, whose songs have drawn attention for their sound that incorporates a wide range of musical elements—funk, soul, and rock—and for the contrast with lyrics that evoke everyday life.
This track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Sasaki and Miyano,” and its refreshingly sophisticated pop sensibility makes the arrangement very pleasant.
The beat shifts rapidly, so it can sound complex, but the melody itself is simple, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
However, since there are sustained high notes, be sure to set the key so you can sing without your pitch becoming unstable partway through.
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This is a powerful track written by the hard rock band SiM, formed in Shonan, for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
It surpassed 10 million streams within seven days of its TV size digital release and became a global sensation, including among Attack on Titan fans.
Its appeal lies in the cool, heavy low-end metal sound that resonates right down to your core.
Be sure to check out the lyrics, which match the world of Attack on Titan.
It’s an invigorating song that steels your resolve, urging you not to look away even when faced with fear.
[Anisong × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands (151–160)
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A four-member band consisting of vocalist Arata, guitarist/programmer Reiji, bassist Ryusei, and drummer Ray.
Their song “Yusetsu” was selected as the ending theme for Season 3 of the anime Golden Kamuy.
“Hibana,” which was used as the ending theme for Season 1 of the same anime, reached No.
1 on the iTunes anime chart.
They have also created the opening theme for A Certain Scientific Accelerator.
Their signature style blends cutting-edge trends with a near-futuristic worldview, highlighted by Arata’s vocals that are both powerful and ephemeral.
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A five-piece rock band, coldrain, whose loud rock sound and melodic arrangements have earned them popularity overseas.
This track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-” and is included on their 7th album, “Nonnegative.” Its modern and aggressive ensemble conveys the creator’s love for hard rock and metal, perfectly linking with the work’s extreme worldview.
With its dramatic arrangement, it makes you forget it’s an anime song—a rock tune bound to raise the energy at live shows.
01Queen Bee
“01,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Undead Unluck, was released in 2023 by Queen Bee, a rock band drawing attention across music, dance, fashion, and more.
The song depicts the protagonists—who bear the traits of immortality and misfortune—struggling to live while confronting their own destinies.
It opens with tribal-tinged guitar and choral elements, unfolding into a fast-paced band performance.
Paired with Avu-chan’s passionate yet cool vocals, it’s a rock number that sparks anticipation for the start of new days.
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This is the song used as the opening theme for the sci-fi anime Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table.
Performed by BAND-MAID—a band that plays hard rock in stark contrast to their cute maid outfits—it was released in 2020.
From the intro onward, the rich, densely layered sound characteristic of hard rock draws you in.
It’s powerful and incredibly satisfying to listen to.
It also has a slightly different vibe from standard rock.
Highly recommended for those who want to fully experience rock.