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

OVER THE RAINBOWTO-MAS feat. Papika (CV. M A O) & Kokona (CV. Takahashi Minami)

｢AMV｣ Over the Wonderwall | Flip Flappers x Oasis

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.

While listening to Linear BlueUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Listening to Linear Blue” Short Ver.

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s 7th single, “Listening to Linear Blue,” with its distinctive worldview and captivating melody, serves as the theme song for the 2012 film “TIGER & BUNNY -The Beginning-,” released on September 22.

Tomoya Tabuchi, who wrote and composed the song, has said that he “packed important words into the music.”

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.

PlazmaYonezu Kenshi

Plazma

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.

InsightWHITE ASH

WHITE ASH – Insight (Short ver.) ［OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO］

“Insight” is a song by the Japanese rock band WHITE ASH, known for their highly distinctive lyrics, and serves as the opening theme for the Tatsunoko Production TV anime “GATCHAMAN CROWDS insight,” an ambitious work that revives Gatchaman for the modern era.

Both the track and the opening visuals are stylish and mesh extremely well with the series, which is a major part of their appeal.

ZenBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Zen (Official Music Video) — Opening theme song for MAPPA’s anime “Zenshu.”

A powerful track that portrays the challenge of breaking new ground.

Composed by BAND-MAID and released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for MAPPA’s original TV anime “Zenshu.” Its energetic, aggressive rock sound is incredibly satisfying to listen to.

The lyrics, themed around “change,” “challenge,” and “self-discovery,” are deeply connected to the anime’s story and evoke the characters’ growth.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to discover a new version of themselves!

Plan ADISH//

DISH// – Plan A [Official Video] | TV Anime “The Elusive Samurai” Opening Theme

This song blends elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics with rock, celebrating both the courage to face adversity and the importance of knowing when to run.

Its dramatic progression and powerful melody stand out, conveying that retreat can sometimes be a strategic choice for self-preservation.

Released by DISH// in September 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Elusive Samurai, garnering attention for its seamless synergy with the show’s world.

Whether you should push forward or take a step back, this uplifting anthem offers a supportive nudge at life’s crossroads and has resonated deeply with many listeners.