[2026] Classic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Cool Guitar
Even when we say “anisong,” there are many different musical styles—from kid-oriented tracks that feel quintessentially like anime songs to a wide variety of masterpieces provided by popular artists and bands.
In this article, under the theme “anime songs with awesome guitar,” we’ve compiled classic tracks whose guitar phrases—especially from the intro—will grab your attention.
From the latest hits to timeless classics, please enjoy these popular anime songs that we’d love to see guitarists try covering!
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[2026] Iconic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Cool Guitar (41–50)
Dead Or AliveGLAY
A rock number released in December 2025 as GLAY’s 63rd single.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, the track resounds with a fierce yet weighty sound befitting a grand tale where gods and humanity wager their lives in battle.
TAKURO, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, commented that he created the piece while staying close to a world where winners live and losers fall, and the melody conveys anguish that cannot be resolved by justice alone.
The sound arrangement also captivates with the incorporation of the hard-edged beat sensibilities of Rotterdam techno.
TERU’s powerful vocals ring out triumphantly, making this song every bit worthy of being called an anthem.
High Free SpiritsTrySail
The opening theme song for the TV anime, formerly Haifuri and now High School Fleet, sung by TrySail—who also succeeded in their nationwide tour—is one of the coolest tracks in TrySail’s catalog.
The powerful instrumentation, including a guitar solo, and vocals that stand up to it leave a strong impression.
Shooting starWANDS
WANDS’s new song is a track that evokes a sparkle like a shooting star.
The lyrics, as if making a wish upon the night sky, really resonate.
I hear it’s been used as the ending theme for Detective Conan since January 2025, and it seems like a great match for the anime’s world.
This is the kind of song that might be perfect to listen to while gazing at the stars.
How about looking up at the sky with someone special and picturing the wishes in your heart? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.
Where Do We Go?OKAMOTO’S
The OKAMOTO’S track that kicks off with a sense-of-speed guitar solo drew attention as the ending theme for Dr.
STONE NEW WORLD.
Its lyrics praise bonds of love and trust, and the passionate message beneath its cool sound leaves a strong impression.
Released in April 2023, the song contemplates life’s journey and destination with depth.
The emotional, edgy melody is sure to leave a lasting mark on listeners.
It’s a recommended track not only for anime fans but also for anyone feeling lost in life.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
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.
athletic coreOver The Rainbow（Kakihara Tetsuya, Maeno Tomoaki, Masuda Toshiki）
Athletic Core, with its striking guitar intro, is an insert song performed by the in-story unit Over The Rainbow from the TV anime Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live.
It’s a track that brightens the climax of the year-long story, and when it was performed in the show, the emotion was truly profound.
THE REVOPorunogurafiti
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song marks the band’s first time handling a series theme in about nine years since “THE DAY” for Season 1 in 2016.
The lyrics, built around the keyword “revolution in the mind,” depict a resolve to overturn one’s values, conveying a level of intensity befitting the story’s final chapter.
With powerful vocals and a solid, driving melody that pushes you forward, it’s a rock number that symbolizes change and hope.