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

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.

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.

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.

Innocent AlwaysAzusa Tadokoro

Azusa Tadokoro / Pure-hearted Always – MV Short Ver.

Released in 2017, Azusa Tadokoro’s third single “Junshin Always,” which she also performed on her nationwide tour, is the ending theme for the TV anime Myriad Colors Phantom World.

With a bright, rock-oriented sound marked by standout guitar work—foreshadowing her current “Tadokorock” style—the song plays a major role in her concerts as a set-closer.

Even if the world were to end tomorrowASCA

ASCA “Even If the World Ends Tomorrow” Music Video (TV Anime “Maou-sama, Retry! R” Opening Theme) Music Video

It’s a song marked by a resolute, core-strength vocal.

Released by ASCA in October 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Maou-sama, Retry! R.” The lyrics, centered on strong resolve and unconditional love, strike a deep chord.

The composition is said to reflect the characters’ inner struggles and affections from the anime.

This song may stay close to your heart and give you the courage to face difficulties.

My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Self-Schema” Digest Video

The TV anime Kemono Friends became a mega-hit thanks to its unique worldview and steady storytelling.

Its ending theme, “Boku no Friend,” is also wonderful—the imagery of an unused theme park brimming with atmosphere pairs perfectly with singer-songwriter Miyuhan’s beautiful vocals.

The guitar sound in the intro lingers in your heart and does a peerless job as an anime ending.

Bright Fantasyi☆Ris

i☆Ris / Bright Fantasy (Short Ver.)

i☆Ris, the hybrid voice actor/idol unit that successfully held their first Budokan concert in November 2016, released their 10th single, “Bright Fantasy,” which served as the opening theme for the third cour of season 2 of the TV anime PriPara, broadcast since July 2014.

Although it’s an opening theme for a children’s anime, it’s a very stylish track with a satisfying guitar sound.