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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.

[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (161–170)

faceAve Mujica

Face (TV Anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica” Episode 13 Insert Song)

Face Ave Mujica

A majestic rock number with wave after wave of heavy sound.

Featured as an insert song in the final episode of the TV anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica,” it was released under the name Ave Mujica in April 2025.

Its grand soundscape masterfully weaves gothic metal and progressive elements, paired with lyrics that powerfully capture the struggle of facing oneself.

The tense sonic image will set your heart ablaze—an insanely cool anime song!

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BURNyama✕WurtS

yama✕WurtS『BURN』Music Video

BURNyama✕WurtS

This is a fast-paced rock number that stirs the heart with fiery strength amid turbulent times.

A first-ever collaboration between the enigmatic artists yama and WurtS, the song was released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Upheaval.

As their distinct voices resonate with each other, the track expresses both the clash of competing ideals of justice and the feelings hidden deep within the heart.

Centered on the theme of inner passion, it portrays the complex emotions of the protagonist, Kenshin Himura, and his nemesis, Makoto Shishio, making it a song that stands beside anyone striving to believe in themselves and move forward.

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absolute zeroNatori

natori – Absolute Zero

Absolute Zero Bird

A song that stirs the heart with a youthful drama painted in a fast-paced rock sound.

It bursts with the passion of young people who, together with their cherished friends, face hardships and strive to carve out a future from scratch.

Riding energetic guitar riffs and rhythmic drums, Natori’s impassioned vocals resound powerfully.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER, which began airing in April 2024, the track enriches the world of the story.

It’s a supportive anthem that gently encourages anyone who keeps their burning resolve close to their heart and tries to keep moving forward.

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centimeterthe peggies

the peggies “Centimeter” Music Video

Centimeter the peggies

This is a song by the peggies, released in August 2020, that expresses a bittersweet crush and a slight sense of distance as if in an equation.

The intertwining of longing and anxiety for a destined person is brilliantly conveyed through an upbeat pop-rock sound and clear, airy vocals.

The track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend” and reached No.

34 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This love song, which celebrates the wonder of falling for someone, is a comforting tune not only for those in love but also for anyone hoping for a wonderful encounter ahead.

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Sharp ♯sleep-talking

negoto – Sharp ♯ [Official Music Video]

Sharp ♯Negoto

Negoto is a band known for its soft, synth-infused rock sound.

Their 2012 release “sharp ♯” was selected as the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam AGE.

The song gently envelops the epic story centered on a space war.

Melodious, dream pop–tinged synths blend beautifully with the band’s rhythmic performance.

Be sure to listen to Sachiko Aoyama’s clear, translucent vocals, which carry a subtly ambient atmosphere.

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PlanetariaFujifabric

TV anime “My New Boss Is Goofy” opening sequence | Fujifabric “Planetaria”

Planetaria Fujifabric

Fujifabric is a three-piece rock band that has overcome numerous challenges as a group and continues to be highly active today.

Their single Planetaria, released on October 25, 2023, was selected as the theme song for the TV anime My New Boss Is Goofy.

The lyrics, filled with kindness that resonates with the anime’s story, warm your heart just by listening.

It’s a pop tune that lifts your spirits with a refreshing piano-featured ensemble and a pleasant, breezy feel.

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frecklesJUDY AND MARY

3. Freckles – JUDY AND MARY – The Power Source – 1997 – JAM

Freckles JUDY AND MARY

Despite their relatively short run from 1992 to 2001, the four-piece rock band JUDY AND MARY etched their name into the J-POP scene, and fans still clamor for a reunion.

This is their ninth single.

It was used as the first opening theme for the hugely popular anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story—known to fans as “Ruroken” and later adapted into live-action films—so many listeners at the time must have been struck by its impact.

There’s an anecdote that, at the producer’s direction, the song was deliberately crafted to have nothing to do with the anime’s content; yet it has become the very track most people instantly associate with Ruroken, which only underscores the song’s undeniable power.

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