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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 Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (21–30)

DaysFLOW

FLOW 『DAYS』(Music Video Short Ver.)

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A five-member rock band with numerous anime tie-in songs and massive popularity not only in Japan but also overseas, FLOW released this track as their 11th single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Eureka Seven, it became the band’s first single to break into the top three on the Oricon charts.

The opening, which begins with refreshing strings and brisk guitar cutting, heightens the anticipation for the anime.

With its contrast between a floating, airy melody and cool rap, it’s a refreshing rock tune that matches the anime’s worldview and is a standout track to listen to.

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Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN

This is the song “Hello, world!” by the band BUMP OF CHICKEN, who have performed numerous theme songs for anime and films.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

The one-of-a-kind voice of vocalist Motoo Fujiwara and the catchy melody stick in your head after just one listen.

It’s included on their 2016 album Butterflies.

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[Anison × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (31–40)

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

UVERworld 'Not My Words, These Are Our Words'

These are not my words; these are 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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Conton Candy – Normal / FUTSUU [Official Video] | Ending Theme to SAKAMOTO DAYS

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Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, SAKAMOTO DAYS is an action-comedy manga where the ordinary and the extraordinary intersect.

This song was chosen as the ending theme for its TV anime adaptation.

Conton Candy released it digitally in advance in January 2025, followed by a CD single in March of the same year.

The exhilarating band performance and lyrics that capture the preciousness of everyday life—closely tied to the characters—strike a chord.

The playful arrangements, including irregular time signatures and a bass solo, are also highlights.

Why not listen to it while thinking of someone dear to you?

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FanfareSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Fanfare” / Fanfare – Music Video

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This track, included on SCANDAL’s album LUMINOUS released in March 2024, was chosen as the ending theme for the anime HIGHSPEED Étoile.

The lyrics were written by TOMOMI and the music composed by MAMI.

Its exhilarating, high-speed sound, which aligns with the near-future racing world of the series, lifts the listener’s spirits.

It also strongly resonates as an anthem cheering on everyone who keeps striving toward their goals.

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TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” opening sequence / “Seishun Complex” #Kessoku Band

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The chorus that pushes in so hard is insanely cool! This is the opening theme of the anime “Bocchi the Rock!”, which depicts the youth of high school girls devoted to their band.

It’s released under the name of the protagonists’ band in the show, Kessoku Band.

The energetic sound that makes you want to call it “true band music” is the big draw, and the cool vocals shine brilliantly.

By all means, feel the world of the lyrics and sing it with passion!

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READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

【L`Arc~en~Ciel】READY STEADY GO

READY STEADY GOL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel, with hyde as the vocalist, also handled theme songs for anime, didn’t they? Among the many classics they provided themes for—like Rurouni Kenshin and GTO—the most famous is probably READY STEADY GO, which was used as the theme for Fullmetal Alchemist.

From exhilarating, fast-paced rock tunes like that song to tender ballads, they cover a wide range.

Still, across all their tracks, hyde’s sultry vocals always stand out.

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