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

Meteor DreamlinePlasmagica

SHOW BY ROCK!! Plasmagica “Meteor Dreamline”

It’s a heart-wrenching rock number that projects feelings for a loved one far away onto the glow of shooting stars.

A song from Sanrio’s mixed-media project “SHOW BY ROCK!!,” it was released as a single under the in-story band Plasmagica in 2015.

The guitar sound is a highlight, showing different faces—catchy in some parts, cool in others.

The track itself has a crisp, dynamic structure, making it very easy to listen to, and the members’ straightforward vocals shine throughout.

LET’S JUST CRASHMori Calliope

【MV】LET’S JUST CRASH – Mori Calliope (2nd Opening Theme of TV Anime GACHIAKUTA)

Mori Calliope, a VTuber from hololive English.

Selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Gachiakuta,” which began airing in October 2025, this track is a hybrid number that fuses rock and rap.

Its aggressive guitar riffs and tight beats, paired with provocative rap delivered in a mix of English and Japanese, are stunning.

You can clearly feel the strong will to push forward without fearing conflict that’s embedded in the lyrics.

It’s a piece that gives you strength when you want to break through the status quo.

Destin Histoireyoshiki*risa

[HD] Gosick Opening 1 [GOSICK Gothic OP] 'Destin Histoire'

With its pleasant guitar sound, yoshiki*lisa’s second single “Destin Histoire” is the opening theme for the TV anime GOSICK.

With lyrics by Shio Watanabe and composition/arrangement by Tsuyoshi Sakabe, the powerful songwriting team pairs perfectly with yoshiki*lisa’s vocals, resulting in a superb track that heightens immersion in the story that’s about to unfold.

initialsPoppin’party

[Official Live Video] Poppin’Party “Initial” [Limited Time]

The sharp guitar phrases that boost the lyrics—filled with a determination to move toward one’s dreams—really hit home.

It’s a Poppin’Party track, released in 2020 as their 15th single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime BanG Dream! 3rd Season.

The driving band sound from start to finish and the soul-stirring vocal work are truly moving.

I think it’s the kind of anison that gives you a push when you’re feeling timid!

Lover’s Path RomanesqueDespair Girls

[ED] Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei 'Koiji Romanesque'

A retro, slightly ennui-tinged anison that makes you want to sway side to side as you listen.

It’s the ending theme of the anime Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, based on Koji Kumeta’s manga, and was included as the B-side on the 2008 single Kuusou Rumba.

It’s a mid-tempo track marked by a somewhat sultry vocal performance.

It has that charm that makes you want to close your eyes while listening.

By the way, guitarist Susumu Nishikawa—also known as a music producer—participated in the recording.

Hello, World!!BUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN「Hello,world!」

“Hello, World!!” is the opening theme of the TV anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront,” provided by the renowned band BUMP OF CHICKEN.

Since one of the members is a fan of the original creator of the series, the song aligns closely with the work, and its compatibility with the visuals is exceptionally high, making it highly compelling.

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

With its irresistibly cool band sound, Rewrite is ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s 5th single and the opening theme for the fourth cour of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

The song is currently their best-selling single, but there’s an anecdote that it was originally written as a satire of CCCD (copy control CDs).