[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Classic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Cool Guitar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano) | play_arrow | The iconic song “God knows…” from the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |
| 2east | Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie | play_arrow | An emotional in-story song scene by a high school girls' band |
| 3east | Kaikai KitanEVE | play_arrow | An inspiring song for Jujutsu Kaisen produced by Eve |
| 4east | GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time | play_arrow | An iconic song from the light music anime K-On! makes its appearance |
| 5east | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | The rhythm is awesome! A song popular as an anime ending theme. |
| 6east | Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)Dreaming | play_arrow | The guitar performance in the Anpanman theme song is amazing. |
| 7east | Tower of FlowersSayuri | play_arrow | Anime theme song: Sayuri’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 8east | Shouted SerenadeLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s new song, the anime theme, is powerful. |
| 9east | What is the ideal paradox?Ant with spines but without stings | play_arrow | Captivating songs with delay guitar |
| 10east | cloudy skyDOES | play_arrow | Gintama’s theme song “Donten,” a classic by DOES |
| 11east | Humming LoveSSGIRLS | play_arrow | Band songs depict the emotions of youth |
| 12east | arrowAnt with spines but without stings | play_arrow | Anime song, a strong resolve toward the future |
| 13east | Assault Love HeartFire Bomber | play_arrow | The hot rock songs of Macross 7 |
| 14east | H.TTsuneo Imahori | play_arrow | Guitar masterpiece, Trigun opening |
| 15east | ZEAL of proudRoselia | play_arrow | Roselia’s fiery anison band sound |
| 16east | Crow SongGirls Dead Monster | play_arrow | Youthful songs recommended for rock beginners |
| 17north_east | Loo% Who%Ling tosite sigure | play_arrow | Ling Tosite Sigure’s EP “Lost God of SASORI” |
| 18south_east | Dead Or AliveGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY’s theme song for “Record of Ragnarok III” |
| 19east | sea colorAKINO from bless4 | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Kantai Collection” is cool. |
| 20east | Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP | play_arrow | The opening theme song of Saint Seiya is epic! |
| 21east | What’s this?Ultra Soul Band | play_arrow | A passionate rock song from Bakumatsu Rock that sets your heart ablaze! |
| 22east | Meteor DreamlinePlasmagica | play_arrow | A moving song about a long-distance romance |
| 23east | LET’S JUST CRASHMori Calliope | play_arrow | Hololive MC conveys a sense of strength through an anime theme song. |
| 24east | Destin Histoireyoshiki*risa | play_arrow | The captivating theme song of the anime “GOSICK” |
| 25east | initialsPoppin’party | play_arrow | A song that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams |
| 26east | Lover’s Path RomanesqueDespair Girls | play_arrow | The allure of retro, sultry anime songs |
| 27east | Hello, World!!BUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s song from the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.” |
| 28east | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | Hit songs by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 29east | Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL | play_arrow | Opening song fusing the anisong world and metal |
| 30east | Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets | play_arrow | Anime theme song, powerful hard rock |
| 31north_east | GO!!!FLOW | play_arrow | The Passion of NARUTO’s Theme Song “GO!!!” |
| 32south_east | THE REVOPorno Graffitti | play_arrow | The final chapter’s passionate song, a tale of transformation and hope |
| 33east | Spurt syndromer10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET’s Uma Musume theme song expresses a fiery challenge through music. |
| 34east | Until You Die OutFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas | play_arrow | A band from Kobe releases an anime theme song for streaming. |
| 35east | Mad PulseMADKID | play_arrow | MADKID's powerful cheering song |
| 36east | Now or Nevernano | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Phi Brain.” |
| 37east | Ash[Alexandros] | play_arrow | The demon-like anime opening theme by [Alexandros] is powerful and grand. |
| 38east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose melody of youth gently envelops the heart |
| 39east | Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa | play_arrow | Shoko Nakagawa’s hard rock “Sorairo Days” |
| 40east | Stella-riumKano | play_arrow | Kano's major debut song, an anime theme song |
| 41east | Ready to RockBAND-MAID | play_arrow | A fast-paced anime song that gives you a push with hard rock! |
| 42east | What is justice?BAND-MAID | play_arrow | BAND-MAID's fiery rock resonates with anime |
| 43east | Empty CapsuleMaaya Uchida | play_arrow | A classic song with a memorable guitar solo in the intro. |
| 44east | One more time, One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki | play_arrow | Theme songs of Makoto Shinkai's works, resonant tones that touch the heart |
| 45east | To the Promised Sky ~The Place Where I Belonged~Yoko Ishida / 501st Joint Fighter Wing / Shizuka Hattori | play_arrow | The refreshing theme song of the STRIKE WITCHES movie |
| 46east | CarmineELLEGARDEN | play_arrow | Anime OP theme, a song of adventure and comrades |
| 47east | BLADEBLUE ENCOUNT | play_arrow | The opening theme of True Samurai Legend YAIBA conveys strong will and courage. |
| 48east | High Free SpiritsTrySail | play_arrow | TrySail's High School Fleet theme song |
| 49east | athletic coreOver The Rainbow (Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomoaki Maeno, Toshiki Masuda) | play_arrow | A moving song from Pretty Rhythm |
| 50east | Dwelling of the StarsAobouzu | play_arrow | The wistful guitar tones of “Hoshi no Sumika” |
| 51east | PaleduskHUGs | play_arrow | A powerful song by a metalcore band |
| 52east | more than wordsHitsujibungaku | play_arrow | The urban and emotional music of Hitsujibungaku |
| 53east | While listening to Linear BlueUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | The theme song of TIGER & BUNNY, infusing emotions into sound |
| 54east | PlazmaKenshi Yonezu | play_arrow | Theme song of Gundam, depicting challenge and hope |
| 55north_east | No D&D codeDressingPafe | play_arrow | The passionate rock song from the anime PriPara |
| 56south_east | You’re crazy.WurtS | play_arrow | The appeal of anime songs that depict youthful emotions |
| 57east | Where Do We Go?OKAMOTO’S | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime 'Dr. STONE' |
| 58east | OVER THE RAINBOWTO-MAS feat. Papika (CV: M・A・O) & Cocona (CV: Minami Takahashi) | play_arrow | A soothing insert song from Flip Flappers |
| 59east | OVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTES | play_arrow | A powerful song that stirs the heart with rock |
| 60east | Plan ADISH// | play_arrow | Singing of courage and the wisdom to run away in a Japanese-style rock |
| 61east | Music of the Celestial Sphere (Sora)Ave Mujica | play_arrow | The magnificent piece “Celestial Música” is moving. |
| 62east | Ride On Shooting Starthe pillows | play_arrow | Theme song of FLCL by the pillows |
| 63east | InsightWHITE ASH | play_arrow | WHITE ASH's 'Insight' is an anime theme song. |
| 64east | ZenBAND-MAID | play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays a challenge into new territory. |
| 65east | Shooting starWANDS | play_arrow | A new song like a shooting star, lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 66east | In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu | play_arrow | A youthful love song filled with longing and passion |
| 67east | Baby Universe DayAya Uchida / Aya Goda | play_arrow | The theme song of the anime “Kiddy GiRL-AND” |
| 68east | fantastic dreamerMachico | play_arrow | Opening theme of This Wonderful World |
| 69east | Resolution of the BeginningYuki Kanno | play_arrow | The guitar solo stands out in “Beginning RESOLUTION.” |
| 70east | Questions?Yuu Nakamura | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Tower of Druaga” |
| 71east | high heatqueen bee | play_arrow | Queen Bee's passionate tracks—energetic and sophisticated |
| 72east | Virgin StoryFire Bomber | play_arrow | Macross 7’s fiery theme song resonates in my heart. |
| 73east | ContinueNEE | play_arrow | A Japanese-style fantasy theme song left behind by NEE |
| 74east | faceAve Mujica | play_arrow | A moving song that confronts the self with heavy rock |
| 75east | HeartacheYuma Uchida | play_arrow | Yuma Uchida’s emotion-filled rock ending theme |
| 76east | Rock never dies22/7 | play_arrow | You can get energy and courage from this rocking song. |
| 77east | sonetACIDMAN | play_arrow | ACIDMAN’s rock ballad depicts the landscapes of Hokkaido. |
| 78east | YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | L'Arc~en~Ciel's New Song of Challenge and Growth |
| 79east | Soko ni narumiss-dystopia | play_arrow | A striking piece with deep storytelling and powerful performance |
| 80east | Stardust TearsACKO | play_arrow | Music from the anime Diebuster (Aim for the Top 2!) |
| 81east | LΛST RESOLUTIONEmblem of THE UNLIMITED | play_arrow | The exhilarating guitar theme song “LΛST RESOLUTION” |
| 82east | Innocent AlwaysAzusa Tadokoro | play_arrow | Azusa Tadokoro’s upbeat rock song “Innocence Always” |
| 83east | Even if the world were to end tomorrowASCA | play_arrow | ASCA, an anime opening theme song, singing of strong will and love |
| 84east | My friendMiyuhan | play_arrow | Ending theme song of Kemono Friends |
| 85east | Bright Fantasyi☆Ris | play_arrow | A popular song by the idol group i☆Ris |
| 86east | REALiZELiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s movie theme song “REALiZE” is awesome. |





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