[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 (201–210)
freshly learnedkurokobu
The anime Shinobi no Ittoki aired in the fall of 2022.
Its ending theme is Oboetate.
The song was created by Kuroko no Kubi, a three-piece rock band.
It portrays the hardships and sorrows that befall a parent and child, while conveying that their bond remains unchanged.
It’s also worth noting the various contrasts used.
For example, the subdued singing in the first half accentuates the intense chorus, and the perspective shifts between the first and second verses.
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a three-piece rock band known for songs that feature a distinctive high-tone voice and for their intense live performances.
Their 14th single, “Haru ga Kite Bokura,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime March Comes in Like a Lion, offers a refreshing rock ensemble highlighted by string sounds that feels wonderfully pleasant.
The straightforward arrangement, free of their trademark tricky gimmicks, brings their high-quality melodies even more to the forefront.
It’s a track that showcases UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s appeal, with lyrics so evocative they paint vivid scenes.
I’m not kidding.Nekura Tōkī
NekratoKey is a rock band formed to recreate, with female vocals, the Vocaloid tracks that guitarist Asahi had released under the name Ishifuro.
Their major-label debut single, “Fuzaketenai ze,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend, delivers a powerful impact with its tricky guitar riffs and addictive melodies.
The contrast between the verse, which weaves in irregular beats, and the poppy chorus unmistakably evokes the feel of a Vocaloid track.
It’s a hook-filled pop tune packed with clever twists you can’t fully grasp on just one listen.
STARSw.o.d.
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is a three-piece rock band that delivered results in various contests and auditions since their amateur days, making their debut in 2018.
Their first single “STARS,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, kicks off with an unforgettable opening built around a striking guitar riff.
Its hysteric rock sound and hooky melody feel like a perfect fit for the anime’s dark themes.
It’s a powerful rock tune whose gritty vocals will get your adrenaline pumping.
The Lone Fox’s AspirationsRin to shite Shigure
Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece rock band whose hallmarks are a sound infused with influences from a variety of genres and a distinctive high-tone voice.
Their track “Kodoku no Saibou,” released digitally on November 8, 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix-exclusive anime Onmyoji.
The mysterious lyrics, which tie in with the anime’s worldview, heighten anticipation for the series as an opening theme.
It’s an eccentric rock tune with a whirlwind of melodic developments that ramp up the tension.
The place where the sun risesOmede-tai atama de nani yori
The ending theme of the anime Hinomaru Sumo.
This was the band’s first anime tie-in.
It’s got death growls, catchiness, beautiful melodies, and heavy low-end.
The impactful chants vividly evoke an anime about youth devoted to sumo.
The song “Kanpai Tomorrow,” released in August 2019, is also incredibly fun and highly recommended.
evening showerMemai SIREN
This is a 2019 single that was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Karakuri Circus.
Hailing from Fukuoka, the five-piece band Memai Siren showcases their signature blend of gently lustrous piano and guitar with a beat-driven sound that’s truly captivating.
The lyrics exude a sense of pathos, and the serious tone matches the anime perfectly.
If you’re into rock bands with beautiful melodies, be sure to check them out!