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

ContinueNEE

Continue

“Continue” is a song left behind by NEE’s vocalist, Kuu, released in April 2025.

It was selected as the opening theme for the Japanese-style fantasy anime “Kijin Gento Sho.” With rhythmic sounds and a stirring melody, it colors the story of a protagonist who encounters a mysterious demon.

The fusion of diverse musical genres in this track is the very essence of NEE.

It’s a song that resonates with anyone facing doubts in life or struggles in the real world.

faceAve Mujica

Face (TV Anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica” Episode 13 Insert Song)

A majestic rock number with wave after wave of heavy sound.

Featured as an insert song in the final episode of the TV anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica,” it was released under the name Ave Mujica in April 2025.

Its grand soundscape masterfully weaves gothic metal and progressive elements, paired with lyrics that powerfully capture the struggle of facing oneself.

The tense sonic image will set your heart ablaze—an insanely cool anime song!

HeartacheUchida Yūma

Yuma Uchida “Heartache” Music Video

A rock track where exhilarating, fast-paced sound and delicate emotional expression blend beautifully.

It’s a song by Yuma Uchida, who is also active as a voice actor, and it served as the ending theme for the TV anime “#Compass 2.0,” which aired starting in April 2025.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Balloon, a Vocaloid producer.

The lyrics are captivating, conveying a strong will—despite carrying regret, the singer declares, “I won’t leave you alone.” An emotional and cool anisong.

Rock never dies22/7

22/7 14th single “Rock Will Never Die” dance video (Anime “The Unfavorable Job [Appraiser] Was Actually the Strongest” ending theme)

It’s a rock number that makes you want to bob your shoulders along and fills you with energy.

It’s a song by the idol group 22/7, released in January 2025.

Also serving as the ending theme for the anime “The Unfortunate Job: Appraiser Was Actually the Strongest,” the track features an energetic sound and a catchy melody line.

Just following the sound seems to make the haze clouding your heart disappear.

The message—“If you believe in yourself, you can change the future”—is really wonderful, too.

Highly recommended when you want to switch your mood.

YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「YOU GOTTA RUN」-Music Clip-

A heart-stirring track has arrived! This new song by L’Arc~en~Ciel is an up-tempo rock number themed around challenge and self-transcendence.

Its musicality fuses a catchy melody with a hard-edged sound that will set listeners’ hearts racing.

It’s also used as the opening theme for the anime BEYBLADE X, and its lyrics—mirroring the protagonists’ growth—are sure to encourage children’s dreams and hopes.

Scheduled for release in January 2025, this song delivers a powerful message that will push people forward as they face new challenges.

Stardust TearsACKO

Hoshikuzu Namida － ACKO

It’s the ending theme song of the original video animation “Diebuster (Aim for the Top 2!)” and is included on the series’ original soundtrack.

Composed by Rui Nagai, the track shows the influence of ELO; it’s grand and weighty without feeling too heavy, leaving you with a refreshing aftertaste, and it fits the anime’s ending perfectly.

LΛST RESOLUTIONEmblem of THE UNLIMITED

Emblem of THE UNLIMITED – LΛST RESOLUTION [Japanese Version] Full OP w/Lyrics

With exhilarating guitar tone, LΛST RESOLUTION is a spinoff of Zettai Karen Children and serves as the opening theme for the Manglobe-produced TV anime THE UNLIMITED Hyobu Kyosuke.

The song has both English and Japanese versions, and the Japanese version in particular features passionate lyrics that closely reflect the anime’s story.