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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 listenerkappamaki
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.

[Anisong × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (221–230)

I’m not kidding.Nekura Tōkī

Necry Talkie MV “I’m Not Joking Around” / NECRY TALKIE – FUZAKETENAIZE

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.

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Fluffy TimeHōkago Tī Taimu

Fluffy Time

Fluffy TimeHōkago Tī Taimu

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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cratermerenge

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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The Lone Fox’s AspirationsRin to shite Shigure

Rin Toshite Shigure “Talent and Ambition of a Lonely Fox” Music Video (Opening Theme for the Netflix Series ‘Onmyoji’)

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.

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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.