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[Anison × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Bassist and radio listenercucumber roll (kappa maki)
A Kyoto-based bassist who loves radio and ska punk. I mostly inhabit the ani-radio scene, but I’m not a professional. I’m a bit unusual in that I’ve built up my anison knowledge through ani-radio. My love of ska punk centers on Japanese bands. I’ve also worked as a staffer at a music studio. I’m always running around in circles every day.

In recent years, it’s become the norm for popular rock bands to handle anime theme songs!

High-energy, fast-paced Japanese rock is a perfect fit for hyping up anime.

These days, many bands have gone nationwide thanks to anime tie-ins, and there are plenty of people who got into anime, fell in love with the theme song, and then became fans of the band.

So in this article, we’ll be showcasing a bunch of anime songs created by rock bands!

A must-read for rock band lovers and anime fans alike.

[Anisong × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (91–100)

centimeterthe peggies

the peggies “Centimeter” Music Video

Centimeter the peggies

This is a song by the peggies, released in August 2020, that expresses a bittersweet crush and a slight sense of distance as if in an equation.

The intertwining of longing and anxiety for a destined person is brilliantly conveyed through an upbeat pop-rock sound and clear, airy vocals.

The track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend” and reached No.

34 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This love song, which celebrates the wonder of falling for someone, is a comforting tune not only for those in love but also for anyone hoping for a wonderful encounter ahead.

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Baton RoadKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Baton Road” Music Video

Baton Road KANA-BOON

This is a driving, four-on-the-floor guitar rock number.

It was released in 2017 as the 11th single by KANA-BOON, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture.

It might be good to sing it with clear enunciation of each word.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

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HappinessOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Happiness [Official Music Video]

Happiness Omoinotake

Omoinotake is a three-piece band whose vocalist, Reo Fujii, delivers an emotional voice that tugs at your heart.

Their song “Shiawase” (Happiness) lives up to its title, overflowing with euphoria, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Horimiya -piece-.

Fujii’s vocals and the synthesizer tones are soothing to the ear, sweet-and-sour and youthful, stirring up a deeply emotional mood in this love song.

You can feel the full force of that straightforward yet aching “I love you.”

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North WindSIX LOUNGE

SIX LOUNGE “Kitakaze” Music Video

Kitakaze SIX LOUNGE

SIX LOUNGE is a three-piece band active on the rock scene, performing at rock festivals across Japan.

Their 2023 release Kitakaze was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of season 6 of the anime My Hero Academia.

The lyrics overflow with hope and passion strong enough to blow away loneliness and anxiety.

The band’s groovy performance and the vocals by YAMAGUCHI Yuumori convey an energetic emotion.

It’s a song that celebrates the joy of meeting someone precious while depicting the moment of sprinting toward a new future.

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mayflyЯeal

ЯeaL “Kagerou” Music Video (Short Ver.)

Kagerou Яeal

Even before their major-label debut, ЯeaL had been gaining attention as a next-generation girls’ band.

Their third single, “Kagerou,” chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama°, is a track whose contrast between cute vocals and an aggressive sound creates a powerful impact.

The ensemble, featuring catchy yet tight guitar phrases, blends exquisitely with the hook-laden melody.

It’s an eccentric rock tune that also ties in with the anime’s worldview.

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GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time

GO! GO! MANIAC

GO! GO! MANIAC After-School Tea Time

The anime K-On! sparked a renewed boom of all-girl bands in Japan.

In the story, the characters form a light music club, and their band, Ho-kago Tea Time, released numerous songs that became big hits.

GO! GO! MANIAC, used as the opening theme for the second season, is a track that makes you feel great just by listening—capturing both their sparkling charm and the lively, carefree fun of their everyday lives.

The vocalist changes on some tracks, and there are songs with completely different vibes from this one, so if you’re interested, definitely check out their variety of songs!

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UNDER THE TREESiM

SiM – UNDER THE TREE (Full Length Ver.) Anime Special Ver.

UNDER THE TREESiM

SiM is a rock band that could be called indispensable to Japan’s rock scene, known for hosting large-scale music festivals.

In 2023, they released UNDER THE TREE, a track chosen as the theme song for the anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1).

The lyrics, which evoke Mikasa’s feelings for Eren, connect closely with the story.

It’s a track where a rock sound resonates—thrilling strings intertwine with a weighty band performance.

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