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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)

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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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OLDROSEAqua Timez

『BLEACH』× Aqua Timez『OLDROSE』 | JUMP MV

OLDROSEAqua Timez

This is a gem of a number that sings about human connections and the meaning of life.

Created by Aqua Timez, the piece was written specifically for the anime BLEACH.

For the band—who have four previous tie-ins with the series, from “Sen no Yoru wo Koete” to “MASK”—this marks their fifth collaboration.

Their signature emotional vocals blend beautifully with melodic instrumentation.

While closely aligning with the anime’s world, the song delivers a universal message that anyone can relate to.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking music that resonates with the heart.

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more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – more than words (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Shibuya Incident Arc Ending Theme]

more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku

This song by Hitsujibungaku was chosen as the ending theme for Season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, the Shibuya Incident arc.

It’s notable for Moeka Shiotsuka’s translucent vocals, Yurika Kasai’s soaring high harmonies, and Hiroa Fukuda’s delicate yet powerful drumming, which together create a soothing sound.

Released in September 2023, the track is portrayed as an anthem cheering on those who struggle to keep loving themselves.

As a song that offers support beyond words and conveys the importance of overcoming hardship, it’s one to listen to when you’re feeling down or need a boost of courage.

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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.