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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.

[Anisong × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (21–30)

PolarisBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Polaris” Music Video [Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 4 Opening Theme]

Polaris BLUE ENCOUNT

The band that performed the opening theme for My Hero Academia Season 4 is BLUE ENCOUNT with their song “Polaris.” It feels like every song that becomes a My Hero Academia theme turns into a hit, doesn’t it? Of course, BLUE ENCOUNT is also a very popular band.

In addition to having many songs with striking, aggressive, and cool guitar riffs, vocalist Shunichi Tanabe’s rich, full-bodied voice is extremely pleasant to listen to.

I’m sure many fans are captivated by his vocal prowess.

They’ve handled numerous anime theme songs and are an indispensable band in the anison scene.

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Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『Re:Re:』(Short Ver.)

Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This is a song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a rock band emblematic of the 2000s.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Erased.

The track was originally included on their 2004 album Sol-fa, but it was re-recorded when the anime tie-in was decided.

It’s a track with a very cool band sound!

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Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Dash Through the Memories

Racing through memories — My Hair is Bad

This song by My Hair is Bad starts with a soft, gentle tone and unfolds into a grand rock ballad.

It was released digitally in June 2024 and was written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki,” which premiered in August of the same year.

The lyrics tenderly embrace precious time with family and friends, meetings and farewells, and new departures.

The track is also included on the album “ghosts,” My Hair is Bad’s sixth full-length album.

It enhances the emotional scenes of the movie and is a perfect song for looking back on memories with loved ones or finding the courage to take a new step forward.

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DESTINYsleep-talking

Negoto – DESTINY [Official Music Video]

DESTINY Sleep-Talk

Negoto, a four-piece rock band that had been energetically active since their high school days, unfortunately disbanded in 2019.

Their ninth single, “DESTINY,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama°, crafts a unique atmosphere with its memorable synth sounds and clear, translucent vocals.

The exhilarating melody and ensemble in the chorus have a distinctive comfort that makes you want to listen again and again.

It’s an emotional pop tune where a sense of weightless drift is balanced by the tightness of its rock sound.

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A Night for OnePorno Graffitti

GTO Opening 2 : Hitori no Yoru (full version)

Hitorino Yoru Porno Graffitti

A track by PornoGraffitti, a band that could be called a national rock act without exaggeration.

It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime GTO, based on a popular manga, and gained popularity alongside the anime.

Some of you might even sing it often at karaoke.

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These are not my words; these are our words.UVERworld

UVERworld 'Not My Words, These Are Our Words'

These aren’t my words; they’re our words. —UVERworld

UVERworld’s hit song “Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba” was provided as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

TAKUYA∞’s expansive, powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a captivating track featuring lyrics that pose direct, UVERworld-style questions.

Give it a listen!

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poiSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “poi” Music Video / NHK anime “The Crow Does Not Choose Its Lord” Opening Theme

poiSaucy Dog

Set to a fast-paced rock sound, this song portrays a yearning for freedom and an escape from reality.

While delicately expressing everyday struggles and inner turmoil, its lyrics also convey a vague sense of hope that leaves a lasting impression.

Released as a digital single in April 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master.” Showcasing the wide range of Saucy Dog’s musicality, this track is recommended for those who resonate with the desire to escape reality or who are on a journey of self-discovery.

With its comforting message and melodic sound, it offers listeners a fresh musical experience.

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