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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 (151–160)

ZenBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Zen (Official Music Video) — Opening theme song for MAPPA’s anime “Zenshu.”

ZenBAND-MAID

A powerful number that portrays the challenge of breaking new ground.

The song is by BAND-MAID and was released in January 2025.

It was chosen as the opening theme for MAPPA’s original TV anime “Zenshu.” Its energetic, aggressive rock sound is incredibly satisfying to listen to.

The lyrics, themed around “change,” “challenge,” and “self-discovery,” are deeply connected to the anime’s story and evoke the characters’ growth.

It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to find a new version of themselves!

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orangeChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Daidai (Orange)” Music Video

Orange Chatmonchy

Daidai, which was used as the ending theme for the anime BLEACH—where characters in traditional Japanese attire engage in fierce battles—was released by Chatmonchy in 2007, delivering a simple yet deeply affecting rock sound.

The song’s lyrics, written by vocalist Eriko Hashimoto during her high school years, align beautifully with the series’ world, where high school students, including the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, take center stage.

The poignant vocals set against a weighty band sound make for a stirring track.

Be sure to listen to this rock ballad that portrays the heart of love in a true-to-life way.

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YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

YOU GOTTA RUN

YOU GOTTA RUNL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

A poppy, catchy rock tune—many listeners will probably feel the same.

L’Arc-en-Ciel’s first new release in about three years has been chosen as the new opening theme for the anime BEYBLADE X.

Dropping digitally in October 2024, it stands out with its energetic performance and hyde’s soaring vocals.

The rush of the melody perfectly matches the anime’s battle scenes.

Centered on themes of challenge and determination, it conveys a powerful resolve to face adversity.

With L’Arc’s signature grand sound and a message full of hope, it’s sure to resonate anew.

A must-listen not only for longtime fans but also for anime lovers.

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Wakaranai AIThe Brow Beat

The Brow Beat “Wakaranai Ai” [Official Music Video [Full Ver.]]

Wakaranai Ai The Brow Beat

Released in May 2024, this work is an anime tie-in song by The Brow Beat.

It portrays the desire to express love and the inner conflict of not knowing how to do so, capturing the fluttering heartbeat and emotional fluctuations of falling in love.

The song is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Demon Lord’s Favorite is a Slave Elf,” also known as “I, the Demon Lord, Took a Slave Elf as My Wife, but How Do I Love Her?” It’s a recommended track for those with limited experience in romance or anyone struggling to convey their feelings to someone they like.

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Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster – Crow Song

Crow SongGirls Dead Monster

Girls Dead Monster is the all-girl band featured in the anime Angel Beats!.

In the show, they also serve as a diversion unit, and their track Crow Song was released in 2010 and used as an insert song in episode 1.

While Masami Iwasawa’s voice actor is Miyuki Sawashiro, the singing is performed by singer-songwriter marina.

Fitting their role as a diversion unit, the song is a strikingly powerful and cool rock number that draws people in.

It’s a track that reaches out to those feeling down and becomes a guide toward the way out.

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ReimeiSayuri × MY FIRST STORY

Sanketsu Shoujo Sayuri × MY FIRST STORY “Reimei” MV (Short ver) TV Anime “Golden Kamuy” Season 2 Opening Theme

Leimei Sayuri × MY FIRST STORY

A collaboration song by 2.

5D parallel singer-songwriter Sayuri and the rock band MY FIRST STORY! It was selected as the opening theme for Golden Kamuy.

With a cool rock sound and Sayuri’s distinctive vocals, it’s a captivating track.

Put this song on when you want to nail a cool moment!

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[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (161–170)

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negoto – Sharp ♯ [Official Music Video]

Sharp ♯Negoto

Negoto is a band known for its soft, synth-infused rock sound.

Their 2012 release “sharp ♯” was selected as the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam AGE.

The song gently envelops the epic story centered on a space war.

Melodious, dream pop–tinged synths blend beautifully with the band’s rhythmic performance.

Be sure to listen to Sachiko Aoyama’s clear, translucent vocals, which carry a subtly ambient atmosphere.

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