[Anison × Rock] A compilation of anime songs performed by rock bands
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.
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[Anison × Rock] Compilation of Anime Songs Sung by Rock Bands (161–170)
blinkMiracle Chimpanzee
A five-piece rock band, Miracle Chimpanzee, whose songs have drawn attention for their sound that incorporates a wide range of musical elements—funk, soul, and rock—and for the contrast with lyrics that evoke everyday life.
This track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Sasaki and Miyano,” and its refreshingly sophisticated pop sensibility makes the arrangement very pleasant.
The beat shifts rapidly, so it can sound complex, but the melody itself is simple, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
However, since there are sustained high notes, be sure to set the key so you can sing without your pitch becoming unstable partway through.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
Despite their relatively short run from 1992 to 2001, the four-piece rock band JUDY AND MARY etched their name into the J-POP scene, and fans still clamor for a reunion.
This is their ninth single.
It was used as the first opening theme for the hugely popular anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story—known to fans as “Ruroken” and later adapted into live-action films—so many listeners at the time must have been struck by its impact.
There’s an anecdote that, at the producer’s direction, the song was deliberately crafted to have nothing to do with the anime’s content; yet it has become the very track most people instantly associate with Ruroken, which only underscores the song’s undeniable power.
The RumblingSiM
This is a powerful track written by the hard rock band SiM, formed in Shonan, for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
It surpassed 10 million streams within seven days of its TV size digital release and became a global sensation, including among Attack on Titan fans.
Its appeal lies in the cool, heavy low-end metal sound that resonates right down to your core.
Be sure to check out the lyrics, which match the world of Attack on Titan.
It’s an invigorating song that steels your resolve, urging you not to look away even when faced with fear.
snow meltingTHE SIXTH LIE
A four-member band consisting of vocalist Arata, guitarist/programmer Reiji, bassist Ryusei, and drummer Ray.
Their song “Yusetsu” was selected as the ending theme for Season 3 of the anime Golden Kamuy.
“Hibana,” which was used as the ending theme for Season 1 of the same anime, reached No.
1 on the iTunes anime chart.
They have also created the opening theme for A Certain Scientific Accelerator.
Their signature style blends cutting-edge trends with a near-futuristic worldview, highlighted by Arata’s vocals that are both powerful and ephemeral.
01Queen Bee
“01,” chosen as the opening theme for the anime Undead Unluck, was released in 2023 by Queen Bee, a rock band drawing attention across music, dance, fashion, and more.
The song depicts the protagonists—who bear the traits of immortality and misfortune—struggling to live while confronting their own destinies.
It opens with tribal-tinged guitar and choral elements, unfolding into a fast-paced band performance.
Paired with Avu-chan’s passionate yet cool vocals, it’s a rock number that sparks anticipation for the start of new days.
Beast ModeASH DA HERO
A track marked by its exhilarating sound and powerful message.
ASH DA HERO’s hallmark mixture rock is in full force, and just listening to it is enough to get you pumped.
Released digitally in April 2024 and later featured in May as an insert song in the theatrical anime BLUELOCK -EPISODE Nagi-, this piece fits the anime’s world perfectly, with lyrics about unleashing the beast within and pushing beyond your limits.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those who always put their passion into something or who want to change themselves.
DifferentBAND-MAID
This is the song used as the opening theme for the sci-fi anime Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table.
Performed by BAND-MAID—a band that plays hard rock in stark contrast to their cute maid outfits—it was released in 2020.
From the intro onward, the rich, densely layered sound characteristic of hard rock draws you in.
It’s powerful and incredibly satisfying to listen to.
It also has a slightly different vibe from standard rock.
Highly recommended for those who want to fully experience rock.