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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] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands (141–150)

Bloody Power Famecoldrain

Bloody Power Fame

Bloody Power Famecoldrain

A five-piece rock band, coldrain, whose loud rock sound and melodic arrangements have earned them popularity overseas.

This track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-” and is included on their 7th album, “Nonnegative.” Its modern and aggressive ensemble conveys the creator’s love for hard rock and metal, perfectly linking with the work’s extreme worldview.

With its dramatic arrangement, it makes you forget it’s an anime song—a rock tune bound to raise the energy at live shows.

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UNDER THE TREESiM

UNDER THE TREE

UNDER THE TREESiM

SiM is a punk band known for their heavy sound.

The piece they created as the theme song for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 3 (Part 1) is UNDER THE TREE.

This song portrays the heroine’s regret and sorrow, and the shouting parts seem to express screams and laments.

There’s also a theory that the slow yet heavy sound represents the footsteps of the Titans that appear in the anime.

Give it a listen while pondering these interpretations.

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Lovers7!!

Lovers 7!! (Nhạc phim NARUTO SHIPPUDEN)

Lovers 7!!

“Lovers,” which was used as an opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden, is a song by 7!!, a mixed-gender rock band from Okinawa.

Since 2018, they’ve been active under the name seven oops.

If you live in Okinawa, there’s a good chance you’ve seen them in commercials.

NANAE’s vocals are wonderful—cute yet strong at the core.

They also share travel videos made by the members on YouTube, giving a glimpse of their close-knit chemistry.

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The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

Bakemonogatari ED Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari nagi 1080P

The Story You Don’t Know — supercell

Since it was chosen as the theme song for the 2009 anime Bakemonogatari, “Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari” has been beloved for years as a staple anisong.

It’s distinguished by vocalist nagi’s crystal-clear voice, which pairs perfectly with lyrics that evoke a star-filled sky.

The catchy melody throughout is another draw, and the chorus—where her vocals soar—sticks in your head after just one listen.

Arranged in classic guitar-rock style, it’s no surprise many bands have covered this track.

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absolute zeroRed Park

Red Park 'Absolute Zero' Music Video

Absolute Zero Red Park

A must-listen for fans of girl bands! This four-piece is Akai Ko-en.

Their hallmark is a musical style that refuses to be confined to the “rock band” box.

Guitarist Yosaki Tuno’s remarkably broad musical roots shine through, and they’ve released many tracks with a distinctive worldview that can’t be summed up in a single word.

If you think “girl bands are just cute,” prepare to have that notion blown away.

Their song Zettai Reido was used as the ending theme for the fantasy anime Drifting Dragons.

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HyperKroi

Kroi – Hyper [Official Video] #Under Ninja #UNDER NINJA

HyperKroi

“Hyper,” featured as the opening theme for the anime Under Ninja, was released in 2023 by Kroi, a band that delivers mixture rock incorporating a wide range of genres.

The track has a thrilling atmosphere that evokes the story’s depiction of ninjas living in modern society.

The band’s ever-shifting performance creates a one-of-a-kind soundscape.

Paired with lyrics that carry a subtly dark sense of infiltrating an unknown world, Reo Uchida’s versatile vocals convey the band’s rich musicality in this standout number.

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Can DoGRANRODEO

GRANRODEO / Can Do

Can DoGRANRODEO

GRANRODEO is a unit consisting of Kishō Taniyama, a voice actor who has appeared in numerous works, and Masaaki Iizuka, a guitarist known for creating many anime and game tracks.

Their 2012 release “Can Do” was used as the opening theme for the anime Kuroko’s Basketball.

Incidentally, Kishō Taniyama also appears in the anime, playing the role of Tatsuya Himuro.

Set to a driving, high-speed rock melody, the song expresses the determination to do whatever it takes to win, no matter the situation.

Like the characters in Kuroko’s Basketball, it gives a powerful push to anyone throwing themselves wholeheartedly into something.

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