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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)

dawn lightHalf time Old

Half time Old / Dawn Light Music Video

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Half time Old is a rock band that debuted in 2011.

They also drew attention for creating AU’s commercial song “Minna Jiyū da” (“Everyone’s Free”).

The track they wrote for the anime Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer is “Gyokō.” It’s a pop tune with a driving melody and powerful lyrics.

The lyrics are said to be inspired by the story of the series.

The music video that uses footage from the anime has also become a hot topic, so be sure to check it out as well.

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Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)Polysics

POLYSICS 'Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)'

Run! with Seiya Yamasaki (Kyuso Nekokami)Polysics

A song chosen as the theme for the anime Cells at Work! CODE BLACK.

POLYSICS is a new wave techno-pop rock band formed in 1997.

The group consists of three members: Hayashi on guitar and vocals, Fumi on bass and vocals, and Yano on drums.

In addition to their striking outfits—coveralls paired with visors modeled after censorship bars—their eccentric performances are unmissable.

They’ve garnered attention for their one-of-a-kind style, including a distinctive sound that fuses roaring guitars with computer music, and lyrics that incorporate so-called “space language,” words that are impossible to decipher.

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Farewellkinmokusei

Osmanthus fragrans 'Farewell'

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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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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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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.