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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.

[Anison × Rock] A Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (111–120)

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

Zenzenzense RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS, who performed the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film Your Name and rose to a level of recognition that could be called a social phenomenon.

Even before that, they were extremely popular among Japanese rock fans, but with Zen Zen Zense as the trigger, they quickly climbed to the status of a national artist.

In that song, the sense of speed that ties in with the film’s story and the love-themed lyrics are certainly striking, but that’s not all that makes their music appealing.

Beyond the high musicianship of each member, it’s above all the lyrics written by vocalist Yojiro Noda—the romanticism, the rebellious spirit, and the straightforward, youthful earnestness—that draw you in more and more the more you listen.

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[Anison × Rock] A Collection of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (121–130)

DuelPENGUIN RESEARCH

PENGUIN RESEARCH 'Duel' (Short Ver.)

Duel PENGUIN RESEARCH

This is a 2019 song by PENGUIN RESEARCH, featuring a heavy band sound topped with a cool, once-heard-you’ll-feel-the-heat kind of vocal.

It was selected as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of the model kit series Zoids, which has been on the market since the 1980s and enjoys worldwide popularity.

It’s a track that makes you want to belt out those high notes while fully absorbing the weighty beat.

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exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]

Koeru

Exceed [Alexandros]

An energetic rock number that begins with a distorted guitar.

It’s a track released from [Alexandros]’s album “PROVOKE,” selected as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.” The lyrics, themed around battling oneself and transcending one’s limits, align perfectly with the anime’s worldview, creating a powerful, inspiring message that stirs the listener’s heart.

It’s highly effective when you feel on the verge of breaking or need to psyche yourself up.

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I want to shout that I love you.BAAD

I want to shout that I love you – BAAD (Full)

I want to shout that I love you BAAD

I think there are many people who started playing basketball because of this work.

This is the opening theme of the anime SLAM DUNK, based on a Jump manga.

The song is by the rock band BAAD and was released as a single in 1993.

Even now, many years after its release, it still ranks high on anime karaoke charts—a hugely popular track.

Remember to sing it with your left hand supporting, okay?

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Stars swimMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Hoshi ga Oyogu” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu where stars swim

This is the fifth major digital-only single by the four-piece rock band Macaroni Empitsu, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Summertime Render.

The intro—an ensemble of powerful rock sound and airy guitar phrases—builds anticipation for the track.

The contrast between the tight feel in the verses and pre-chorus and the sense of openness in the chorus is sure to boost the excitement of a long drive.

With its catchy melody, it’s a comfortable, feel-good driving song.

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What's wrong?cable tie

TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” ending video / “What’s Wrong With That” #KessokuBand

What's so bad about cable ties?

Kessoku Band, the in-anime band from the TV anime Bocchi the Rock!, has become very popular.

What’s Wrong with Me, included on their first album Kessoku Band, is a rock tune used as the anime’s ending theme.

With a complex melody and rhythm plus large interval jumps, it’s on the challenging side, so if you try it at karaoke, be sure to learn the song well and set the key to suit your voice.

It’s a catchy, poppy track—a cute anisong number that will make everyone want to sing along at karaoke.

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Eternity -Tokoshie-HYDE × MY FIRST STORY

Eternity -Tokoshie-

Permanent -Tokoshie- HYDE × MY FIRST STORY

This is the theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc, released in May 2024.

It’s a collaboration between HYDE and MY FIRST STORY, a hot topic that packs in the appeal of both rock and anime.

The powerful guitar riffs and emotionally rich vocals are striking, singing of the fragility of life and a longing for eternity.

The lyrics contrast darkness and light, loss and hope, offering courage for many moments in life.

It’s a must-listen not only for anime fans but also for rock enthusiasts.

With its exhilarating sound and profound message, be sure to check it out.

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