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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 performed by rock bands (201–210)

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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The place where the sun risesOmede-tai atama de nani yori

Omedetai Atama de Naniyori – “The Land of Sunrise” Music Video | “The Land of Sunrise”

The place where the sun risesOmede-tai atama de nani yori

The ending theme of the anime Hinomaru Sumo.

This was the band’s first anime tie-in.

It’s got death growls, catchiness, beautiful melodies, and heavy low-end.

The impactful chants vividly evoke an anime about youth devoted to sumo.

The song “Kanpai Tomorrow,” released in August 2019, is also incredibly fun and highly recommended.

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evening showerMemai SIREN

Vertigo SIREN 'Evening Shower' Music Video (Exclusive Cut)

evening showerMemai SIREN

This is a 2019 single that was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Karakuri Circus.

Hailing from Fukuoka, the five-piece band Memai Siren showcases their signature blend of gently lustrous piano and guitar with a beat-driven sound that’s truly captivating.

The lyrics exude a sense of pathos, and the serious tone matches the anime perfectly.

If you’re into rock bands with beautiful melodies, be sure to check them out!

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dawn lightHalf time Old

Half time Old / Dawn Light Music Video

dawn lightHalf time Old

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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