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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.

[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (191–200)

absolute zeronatori

natori – Absolute Zero

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A song that stirs the heart with a youthful drama painted in a fast-paced rock sound.

It bursts with the passion of young people who, together with their cherished friends, face hardships and strive to carve out a future from scratch.

Riding energetic guitar riffs and rhythmic drums, Natori’s impassioned vocals resound powerfully.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER, which began airing in April 2024, the track enriches the world of the story.

It’s a supportive anthem that gently encourages anyone who keeps their burning resolve close to their heart and tries to keep moving forward.

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prayHakubi

pray

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The song crafted by the Kyoto-based rock band Hakubi is a captivating track where power and delicacy coexist.

It portrays the inner world of a protagonist who keeps moving forward despite facing failure and hardship, giving listeners courage and hope.

It is used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Until I, Who Became the Strongest With the Failure Frame [Status Abnormality Skill], Trample Everything.” Showcasing Hakubi’s musicality to the fullest, this work can be considered a significant piece in their career.

It’s recommended for times when you want the courage to face difficulties or when you need to rouse yourself.

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NarakaHalo at yojōhan

Halo at Four-and-a-Half Tatami “Naraka” (Official Music Video)

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For Halo at Yojohan, who made their major debut in 2018, their first anime tie-in was Naraku, released in 2020.

It was chosen as the theme song for the anime Radiant.

Halo at Yojohan is known for their impressionistic flowing, pleasant melodic lines.

This song combines a brisk sense of speed with a refreshing feel that fits perfectly as an anime opening.

Among guitar rock bands with captivating vocals, it’s especially recommended for those who love a straightforward, cool sound!

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Azaleanano.RIPE

nano.RIPE / Azalea – Music Video

Azaleanano.RIPE

nano.RIPE is a rock band known for creating numerous anime theme songs.

Their 2018 release Azalea was used as the opening theme for the anime citrus.

The song is themed around a flower that blooms in May, unfolding a bittersweet yet warm story that seems to embody the flower’s language, “the joy of love.” Its passionate band performance, enhanced with classical arrangements, conveys both fervor and hope.

It’s a rock number that evokes the love story of two people overcoming every hardship.

Why not listen while picturing the beautiful azalea, with its overlapping petals?

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trajectoryrakkuraifu

Kiseki

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The ending theme song for Season 5 of the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.

It’s a powerful up-tempo track from the band that has handled the ending themes since Season 1’s “Namae wo Yobu yo.” Packed with elements from the series’ history, it’s a song that deepens the love of both Luck Life fans and anime fans alike.

From the intro onward, the beautiful tone of the electric guitar leaves a strong impression.

Along with Luck Life’s signature band ensemble, this emotional number lets you feel the path walked and the undeniable proof it’s left behind.

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