[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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[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (161–170)
Fried Rice MUSICArukara
This is a playful, love-packed number crafted by Arukara, known as the “eccentric maestro of the rock world.” Released in November 2016 as the band’s first major-label single, the song colored the story as an ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
It’s a humorous track with bilingual phrases centered on fried rice, while showcasing advanced musicianship behind the scenes, such as slap bass.
It also brims with deep respect for the Dragon Ball series, including fan-pleasing tricks like a reverse-playback gimmick reminiscent of “Detekoi Tobikiri ZENKAI Power!” A perfect killer tune to lift your spirits.
Evil Angel and Righteous DemonZa Korekutāzu
A power rock tune by THE COLLECTORS that makes you think deeply about what justice really is.
Released in December 2016, it was used as an ending theme for Dragon Ball Super.
From the passionate intro riff, the hard-hitting guitar rock pulls you in all at once.
The song’s standout feature is its philosophical theme: using angels and demons as metaphors to express that good and evil are two sides of the same coin.
When you want to reflect on the path you believe in, it’s sure to resonate with your heart.
[Anisong × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (171–180)
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.
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.
patchwork patternnano.RIPE
Formed in 1998 by vocalist-guitarist Kimiko and guitarist Sasaki Jun, who were classmates in high school in Chiba, the band’s song “Tsugihagi Moyou” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Non Non Biyori Nonstop.
They have also performed theme songs for other TV anime such as Hanasaku Iroha, Bakuman, and Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma.
Their charming, pure vocals and energetic sound are captivating.
Give nano.RIPE’s music a listen—it’s sure to fill you with energy and courage!
FOREVERL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
A rock number with a thrilling, boundless sense of speed—perfect for the landmark 30th anniversary! Crafted by bassist tetsuya, this work hints at the beginning of a grand adventure leading into the future.
The journey walked alongside companions and the indomitable spirit that rises again and again resonate in the heart, carried by hyde’s expansive vocals and an exhilarating sound—a song that gives you courage.
Released as a single in September 2021, it also drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime EDENS ZERO.
A powerful song to listen to when you want to reaffirm your bond with precious friends.
GO!!!FLOW
FLOW is a five-member rock band that gained popularity in the 2000s.
Their bright and exhilarating musical style is striking, and GO!!! showcases the appeal of FLOW particularly well.
The song was used as the fourth opening theme for the popular anime NARUTO and became a hit.
Although it’s uptempo, the vocal range is relatively narrow—mid1 G# to mid2 G#—so it’s easy to sing.
It’s a big crowd-pleaser among Naruto fans, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
