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

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

This song features a gentle, enveloping melody and lyrics that resonate deeply, capturing the sparkle of youth.

The page of adolescence depicted by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE carefully weaves together the anxiety, loneliness, and hope that everyone experiences.

Its sound balances nostalgia with freshness, giving you the courage to face bittersweet memories.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

This track is perfect for performing at school festivals or singing at karaoke.

Its catchy melody and refreshing vocals will help create lasting memories with your classmates.

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.

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.

LET’S JUST CRASHMori Calliope

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

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.

What is justice?BAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / What is justice? (Official Music Video) TV anime “Togen Anki” ending theme song

A BAND-MAID track that shakes the listener’s heart with its hard-hitting sound.

Released in July 2025, it was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Togen Anki.” The sharp guitar riff that explodes from the start and the heavy, intense loud rock sound that stokes a sense of battle match the anime’s world perfectly.

The soaring high-tone vocals are also captivating, embodying the universal theme woven into the lyrics: “What is true justice?” It’s the perfect song for moments when you feel uncertain about the path you believe in or need the courage to face hardship.

Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL

Get No Satisfied !

A collaboration between a titan of the anison world and the trailblazers of kawaii metal.

It’s the opening theme for the third season of the anime One-Punch Man, which aired from October 2025.

Written and composed by Hironobu Kageyama, the song powerfully captures the spirit of a hero who never knows satisfaction and keeps fighting on.

Fusing JAM Project’s hot-blooded anison flair with BABYMETAL’s metal idol melodies, it boldly transcends genre boundaries.

When you need the courage to face hardships, give this track a listen.

Ready to RockBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Music Video) TV Anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Refinement” Opening Theme Song

An irresistible track with a powerful hard rock sound! Released in April 2025 by BAND-MAID, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Refinement.” This energetic number fuses forceful guitar riffs with driving drum beats to create a stunning sonic experience.

You can also enjoy the synergy between the lyrics—centered on self-realization and passion—and the music.

In producing the anime, the band members themselves handled the motion capture, faithfully recreating realistic performance scenes, which became a hot topic.

Give it a listen when you want to recharge your energy or push forward toward a new goal!