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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] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (211–220)

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Osmanthus fragrans 'Farewell'

Farewell, fragrant olive

Released in 2002, “Saraba” was used as the first opening theme for the anime Atashin’chi.

Atashin’chi humorously depicts the everyday life of a family you might find anywhere in Japan.

The down-to-earth stories of a rough-around-the-edges, slightly scatterbrained mother, a taciturn father, and the rest of the family tend to end on a heartwarming note, which has made the series popular.

Kinmokusei is a five-member band from Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 1998.

Deeply devoted to the music of the 1970s, they incorporate its elements into their songs, giving their music a distinctly nostalgic feel.

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Fluffy TimeAfter School Tea Time

Fluffy Time

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K-On! sparked a band boom among anime fans and had a major influence on later series as well.

Its big appeal lies in the gentle, everyday lives of the girls in the light music club, and the genuine band sound that’s born within those days.

“Fuwa Fuwa Time” is a song that appears in the show, and it’s notable that there are two different vocal versions depending on the story.

It’s a hit classic that conveys cuteness while delivering a light, energetic band sound—a catchy vibe that makes you want to cover it.

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Starting Oversumika

"MIX 2nd SEASON" First Cour OP Non-Credit Video / "Starting Over" by sumika

Starting Oversumika

Even after guitarist Junnosuke Kuroda’s sudden passing in 2023, sumika announced they would continue their activities.

Their single “Starting Over,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime MIX MEISEI STORY: Summer’s Second Time, Beyond the Sky, delivers an exhilarating vibe that perfectly links with the anime’s worldview and lifts your spirits.

Its pop melody, carried by a headlong sense of speed, will likely remind many listeners of the reckless energy of their youth.

It’s a pleasantly catchy pop tune that heightens anticipation for the anime.

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cratermeringue

Meringue 'Crater' MV – Opening theme for the anime 'Space Brothers'

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Méringue is a two-piece guitar rock band.

Crater, which prominently showcases their signature fantastical musical style, was chosen as the theme song for the hugely popular anime Space Brothers.

It seems to match the content of Space Brothers perfectly, creating a synergistic effect.

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Hitsujibungaku – more than words (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Shibuya Incident Arc Ending Theme]

more than words Hitsujibungaku

This song by Hitsujibungaku was chosen as the ending theme for Season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Shibuya Incident arc.

It’s notable for Moeka Shiotsuka’s translucent vocals, Yurika Kasai’s soaring high harmonies, and Hiroa Fukuda’s delicate yet powerful drumming, which together create a soothing sound.

Released in September 2023, the track is portrayed as an anthem cheering on those who struggle to keep loving themselves.

As a song that offers support beyond words and conveys the importance of overcoming hardship, it’s one to listen to when you’re feeling down or need a boost of courage.

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In conclusion

I think the appeal of anime songs performed by bands lies in the synergistic effect where the band’s own character blends with the content of the anime.

It’s a relationship where they spur each other on, and that’s what fires up the hearts of viewers and listeners.

It’s great to get into a band through an anime, or to dive into an anime because of a band.

Let’s enjoy both anime and music to the fullest.