[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)
Friendswacci
Friends is a song written specifically for the anime Uchi Tama?! Uchi no Tama Shirimasen ka?.
While wacci is often associated with breakup songs like “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo,” this track is packed with a light, cute feel—like a cat out for a stroll.
The anime personifies Tama, a character you often see on stationery and miscellaneous goods.
Even if you mainly think of wacci for heartbreak songs, listening to this track might reveal a new side to them.
By the way, it seems most of wacci’s songs are written by the vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi.
It’s impressive how they deliver such high-quality work in any style!
Curewaterweed
Created as the opening theme for the anime “The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic,” this song celebrates the resolve to face difficulties and the determination to overcome them.
It features waterweed’s powerful melodies and emotionally charged vocals, resulting in a track that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in January 2024, the song also showcases the band’s musical evolution, highlighted by its diverse sound that incorporates elements of post-hardcore.
Its message about persevering through challenges and the importance of a smile makes it recommended listening for anyone seeking courage and hope in their daily life.
So many times until nowZa Masumisairu
The songs by The Mass Missile are characterized by raw, emotionally charged lyrics and a thick, straightforward sound.
This work portrays the determination to overcome setbacks and trials while striving toward one’s dreams, carrying a message that resonates with many.
Released in May 2004, the track was used as an ending theme for the TV anime Naruto and reached No.
22 on the Oricon charts.
The piece emphasizes the importance of not giving up in the face of hardship and fulfilling your role as the protagonist of your own life.
It’s a recommended song for those chasing their dreams or anyone wanting to reaffirm the value of continuing to take on challenges.
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.
Rapturepanorama panama taun
Formed only a year earlier, the three-piece rock band Panorama Panama Town won the RO69JACK Grand Prix and made their major-label debut in 2018.
Their first digital-only single, “Rapture,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime Juni Taisen, hooks you with its distinctive bassline.
The dense, noisy guitar sound and heavy beat create a powerful backdrop that brings the catchy melody even more to the forefront.
It’s an addictive rock tune, marked by a lingering sense of melancholy and refrains that leave a strong impression.
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
Heike Monogatari is an animated adaptation of a classic work of literature that every Japanese person knows.
Its opening theme is Hikarutoki, created by the three-piece rock band Hitsujibungaku.
The band’s signature ephemeral atmosphere fits the anime’s content perfectly.
The lyrics of the song, like the anime, are based on the real-life story of the Heike clan.
Because of that, if you listen after learning not only about the anime but also the actual history, you’re sure to make all kinds of new discoveries.
Ready to RockBAND-MAID
An irresistible track with a powerful hard rock sound! Released in April 2025 by BAND-MAID, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Refinement.” This energetic number fuses forceful guitar riffs with driving drum beats to create a stunning sonic experience.
You can also enjoy the synergy between the lyrics—centered on self-realization and passion—and the music.
In producing the anime, the band members themselves handled the motion capture, faithfully recreating realistic performance scenes, which became a hot topic.
Give it a listen when you want to recharge your energy or push forward toward a new goal!