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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)

Girl SSCANDAL

SCANDAL “Girl S” / Shoujo S – Music Video

Girl SSCANDAL

This was SCANDAL’s first anime tie-in single, released in 2009.

It was used as the opening theme for BLEACH.

Formed in Osaka, the four-piece girls’ band has built up an impressive track record and now performs worldwide.

Bassist TOMOMI wrote the lyrics.

The raw, powerful rock sound with a touch of youthful freshness is irresistible!

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3 minutes 29 secondsHITORIE

HITORIE “3 minutes 29 seconds” / HITORIE – 3 min 29 sec

3 minutes 29 seconds Hitorie

Let’s get hyped with this sharp-edged rock number! It’s a track by HITORIE, a rock band acclaimed for their forward-looking, sophisticated musicality, released in 2021 as their fifth single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime “86 – Eighty-Six.” The dynamic ebb-and-flow of the song’s structure is so characteristic of them, and it has a charm that makes you want to listen on repeat.

And with philosophical lyrics and a suggestive title, there’s plenty to delve into.

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[Anisong × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (101–110)

Answersmol-74

mol-74 “Answers” Music Video — BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Ending Theme

Answersmol-74

mol-74 is a four-member band consisting of Ryoma Takahashi on bass and chorus, Kazuki Takeichi on vocals and keyboards, Yuto Inoue on guitar and chorus, and Shiyo Bando on drums.

The featured song, “Answers,” was selected as the ending theme for BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.

Everyday, familiar emotions are gently sung by Takeichi’s crystal-clear falsetto.

The arrangement blends a sense of freshness with a touch of nostalgia, enveloping the song’s overall atmosphere.

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Beautiful finSpitz

Spitz / Beautiful Fin

Beautiful fin Spitz

The theme song chosen for the movie Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine is Beautiful Fin by Spitz, a hugely popular band in Japan.

If you only listen to the chorus, the beauty of the vocals really stands out, but when you play it from the beginning, it also has a curious charm that lets you enjoy a fairly light, rock-pop feel.

The film focuses on Ai Haibara, one of the main characters in Detective Conan, and the lyrics that link to her are another highlight.

Plus, the music video features Moka Kamishiraishi, who openly says she’s a Spitz fan, making it a song packed with things to see and hear!

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love at first sightband harassment

Anime Chihayafuru 3 ending theme song — Band Harassment “Hitomebore” (Love at First Sight) [Music Video]

Love at First Sight Band Harassment

The ending theme ‘Hitomebore’ for the anime Chihayafuru 3, which centers on competitive karuta, was performed by the rock band Band Harassment.

The four-piece group from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, appeared at major domestic festivals almost immediately after forming, quickly joining the ranks of popular bands.

Their appeal lies in their diverse musicality, showing a different face with each song—sometimes loud, sometimes stylish.

It’s no exaggeration to say their expressive power is truly one of a kind.

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The Great Pyramid TurnaboutSpira Spica

Spira Spica MV 'Pyramid Great Reversal'

Pyramid Great Reversal Spira Spica

This is the opening theme song “Pyramid Great Reversal” from the slightly unusual fantasy anime “The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter.” It was released in 2021.

SPIRA SPICA is a rock band with a female vocalist, known in part for their pop appeal.

“Pyramid Great Reversal” is packed with pop elements as well.

It’s got a groove that makes you want to dance—so good, right? If you’re not yet used to the high-speed feel of rock, this might be a great entry point.

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PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR

HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR – PRIDE

PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR

Known by the abbreviation “Haikara,” from which they uniquely derived their band name, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR is a six-member co-ed rock band whose major-label debut single this is.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

With dual male-female vocals, twin 7-string guitars, a 5-string bass, and double-bass drums, their heavy-duty setup unleashes a loud sound that really ramps up the energy.

Melodic yet fully charged with rock, the arrangement is a perfect fit for an opening theme that fuels the anime’s momentum and sense of anticipation.

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