[2026] Classic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Cool Guitar

ZenBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Zen (Official Music Video) — Opening theme song for MAPPA’s anime “Zenshu.”

A powerful track that portrays the challenge of breaking new ground.

Composed by BAND-MAID and released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for MAPPA’s original TV anime “Zenshu.” Its energetic, aggressive rock sound is incredibly satisfying to listen to.

The lyrics, themed around “change,” “challenge,” and “self-discovery,” are deeply connected to the anime’s story and evoke the characters’ growth.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to discover a new version of themselves!

Shooting starWANDS

Detective Conan New Creditless Ending | WANDS “Shooting star” “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Ending Movie (2025)

WANDS’s new song is a track that evokes a sparkle like a shooting star.

The lyrics, as if making a wish upon the night sky, really resonate.

I hear it’s been used as the ending theme for Detective Conan since January 2025, and it seems like a great match for the anime’s world.

This is the kind of song that might be perfect to listen to while gazing at the stars.

How about looking up at the sky with someone special and picturing the wishes in your heart? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

It’s a striking song where wistfulness and passion blend together.

Created by Macaroni Enpitsu, it was released in January 2025 and chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Ao no Hako.” The youthful lyrics, vividly expressing powerful feelings about love, resonate deeply.

Its emotional guitar sound is another highlight, gripping your heart.

I think it’s a song that empathizes with those struggling in love and gives them the courage to move forward.

Baby Universe DayAya Uchida / Aya Goda

Kiddy girl-And full Opening

This very cool song is the opening theme for the TV anime Kiddy GiRL-AND, performed by the double-Aya duo of Aya Uchida and Aya Gōda, who both star as the protagonists in the series.

Additionally, the composer, Katsuhiko Kurosu, later contributed songs and served as a band member for Aya Uchida’s solo artist activities.

fantastic dreamerMachico

Machico / fantastic dreamer (TV anime 'KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!' opening theme)

The exhilarating melody of “fantastic dreamer” is striking; it’s the opening theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!”, which became a big hit and received a second season.

The artist, Machico, celebrates her 5th debut anniversary this year, has released a major-label album, and will be performing live across Japan in the summer of 2017, including in her hometown of Hiroshima.

As an opening theme, it heightens anticipation for the story better than anything else.

Resolution of the BeginningYuki Kanno

Yuki Kanno – Resolution of the Beginning (MUSIC VIDEO)

“Resolution of the Beginning,” the opening theme song for the TV anime Zettai Bouei Leviathan produced by GONZO, features a strikingly cool guitar solo in its intro.

The stylish opening sequence, contrasted with the main story, makes for a work where that disparity truly stands out.

Questions?Yuu Nakamura

[PV] Yū Nakamura – Questions? - HD ver -

“Questions?” is the opening theme song for the TV anime The Tower of DRUAGA: the Sword of URUK, produced by GONZO, and it marks Yuu Nakamura’s debut single.

The bright, pleasant guitar tones blend beautifully with her vocals, making it a track that heightens anticipation for the story.