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

Now or Nevernano

Now or Never / Nano Music Video (short ver.)

Now or Never, a relentlessly cool track that bursts in with guitar from the very beginning, is the opening theme for the second season of the NHK-aired TV anime Phi Brain: Puzzle of God.

The singer, nano, is a bilingual artist born in New York, USA.

They came to Japan to pursue music, engaged in various activities, and that journey has led to the success they enjoy today.

Dwelling of the Starsaobouzu

Aobozu “Hoshi no Sumika” PV

Hoshi no Sumika, with its guitar tone that evokes a touch of wistfulness, serves as the ending theme for the first cour of the TV anime TIGER & BUNNY.

Although it’s the ending for the first cour, it’s a song that closely resonates with the work as a whole.

One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

“One more time, One more chance” is the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s earlier film “5 Centimeters per Second.” Shinkai later directed the mega-hit “Your Name,” which surpassed 20 billion yen at the box office.

The guitar’s timbre and Masayoshi Yamazaki’s vocals are deeply moving and, together with the film, leave a powerful impression.

To the Promised Sky ~The Place Where I Belonged~Ishida Yoko / Dai 501 Togo Sentō Kokudan / Hattori Shizuka

Strike Witches MAD: To the Promised Sky ~The Place Where I Was~

“To the Promised Sky ~The Place Where I Was~” is the theme song for the feature film Strike Witches: The Movie, which brings the popular TV series to the big screen.

Sung by Yoko Ishida, who has performed the TV series’ opening themes, together with the main voice cast, this track feels refreshingly uplifting and is a perfect fit for the film’s finale.

And above all, the guitar solo in the interlude is wonderful.

BLADEBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “BLADE” Music Video (TV Anime ‘True Samurai Legend YAIBA’ Opening Theme)

This track was produced as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shin Samuraden YAIBA.” Its exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound perfectly synchronizes with the theme of “cleaving through darkness with convictions as sharp as a blade.” When you’re feeling lost or anxious, listening to this piece will give you the strength to stay true to your beliefs and the courage to move forward.

It’s a song I want those who wish to hone their inner blade to hear.

Empty CapsuleUchida Maaya

Maaya Uchida 3rd single “Empty Capsule” MV Short Ver.

“Empty Capsule,” with its striking introductory guitar solo, is Maaya Uchida’s third single and also the ending theme for the web anime “Comical Psychosomatic Medicine.” Maaya Uchida’s vocals and the guitar sound are catchy and make it a highly appealing track.

Sky-Blue DaysNakagawa Shoko

Shoko Nakagawa “Sorairo Days” music video

With its striking intro guitar sound, Sorairo Days is a hard rock track that marks a sharp turn from Shoko Nakagawa’s previous work.

The song was selected as the opening theme for the GAINAX-produced TV anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.

The lyrics were written by meg rock, who has released numerous songs, while composition and arrangement were handled by Shinya Saito.

In later years, it has been covered many times.