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

“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.
[2026] Iconic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Cool Guitar (51–60)
Dwelling of the Starsaobouzu

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.
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.
PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

It’s a work with a grand world-building and a profound message.
It’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu, released in January 2025 as the theme for the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
The lyrics center on challenge and hope, paired with energetic musicality.
It’s crafted to resonate with themes the Mobile Suit Gundam series has explored over the years—war and peace, and personal struggle.
If you’re striving to keep looking forward amid days of conflict, give it a listen.
No D&D codeDressingPafe

“No D&D code” is an insert song by the in-story unit DressingPafe from the TV anime PriPara, which aired on the TV Tokyo network.
Although it’s a children’s anime, the song features a very cool, rock-style guitar sound—it’s just plain awesome.
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.
OVER THE RAINBOWTO-MAS feat. Papika (CV. M A O) & Kokona (CV. Takahashi Minami)

Featuring a pleasantly catchy Motown beat, “OVER THE RAINBOW” is an insert song from the TV anime Flip Flappers that aired in October 2016.
Sung by the series’ two protagonists, its story-aligned lyrics and bright melody create a joyful, uplifting mood.


