[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 (181–190)
O2ORANGE RANGE
As the first opening theme for the anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, a powerful track was born that weaves mixture rock into a J-pop foundation.
Even among ORANGE RANGE’s works, YAMATO’s striking high-range vocals stand out, and the contrast with RYO’s low vocals gives the piece a sense of breaking new ground.
With a message layered over the chemical formula for oxygen and themes that synchronize with the protagonist’s rebellion and pursuit of freedom, the song reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart after its release in May 2008.
It was included on the albums PANIC FANCY and ALL the SINGLES, and has continued to be loved through diverse arrangements, including covers in games such as THE iDOLM@STER and World Dai Star.
In karaoke, its energetic progression and memorable chorus make it a song that greatly lifts the singer’s spirits.
centimeterthe 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.
faceAve 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!
TroublemakerKANIKAPILA
“Troublemaker,” chosen as the ending theme for the globally beloved anime Naruto Shippuden, was released in 2015 by the girls’ band KANIKAPILA, known for their charming smiles.
The track delivers a passionate band sound that matches the anime’s worldview, with an up-tempo rhythm that gets your body moving.
It’s a punk-tinged song that cheers on the protagonist as they face any challenge.
Why not let their colorful choral work soothe you?
Azaleanano.RIPE
nano.RIPE is a rock band known for creating numerous anime theme songs.
Their 2018 release Azalea was used as the opening theme for the anime citrus.
The song is themed around a flower that blooms in May, unfolding a bittersweet yet warm story that seems to embody the flower’s language, “the joy of love.” Its passionate band performance, enhanced with classical arrangements, conveys both fervor and hope.
It’s a rock number that evokes the love story of two people overcoming every hardship.
Why not listen while picturing the beautiful azalea, with its overlapping petals?
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.
absolute zeronatori
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.