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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 (211–220)

prayHakubi

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prayHakubi

The song crafted by the Kyoto-based rock band Hakubi is a captivating track where power and delicacy coexist.

It portrays the inner world of a protagonist who keeps moving forward despite facing failure and hardship, giving listeners courage and hope.

It is used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Until I, Who Became the Strongest With the Failure Frame [Status Abnormality Skill], Trample Everything.” Showcasing Hakubi’s musicality to the fullest, this work can be considered a significant piece in their career.

It’s recommended for times when you want the courage to face difficulties or when you need to rouse yourself.

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cratermeringue

Meringue 'Crater' MV – Opening theme for the anime 'Space Brothers'

Crater meringue

Méringue is a two-piece guitar rock band.

Crater, which prominently showcases their signature fantastical musical style, was chosen as the theme song for the hugely popular anime Space Brothers.

It seems to match the content of Space Brothers perfectly, creating a synergistic effect.

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The Lone Fox’s AspirationsLing tosite sigure

Rin Toshite Shigure “Talent and Ambition of a Lonely Fox” Music Video (Opening Theme for the Netflix Series ‘Onmyoji’)

Lone fox’s gifted ambition, dignified amid the autumn rain

Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece rock band whose hallmarks are a sound infused with influences from a variety of genres and a distinctive high-tone voice.

Their track “Kodoku no Saibou,” released digitally on November 8, 2023, was chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix-exclusive anime Onmyoji.

The mysterious lyrics, which tie in with the anime’s worldview, heighten anticipation for the series as an opening theme.

It’s an eccentric rock tune with a whirlwind of melodic developments that ramp up the tension.

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The place where the sun risesBest of luck with your happy-go-lucky head!

Omedetai Atama de Naniyori – “The Land of Sunrise” Music Video | “The Land of Sunrise”

The place where the sun rises—congratulations, nothing beats a fortunate head.

The ending theme of the anime Hinomaru Sumo.

This was the band’s first anime tie-in.

It’s got death growls, catchiness, beautiful melodies, and heavy low-end.

The impactful chants vividly evoke an anime about youth devoted to sumo.

The song “Kanpai Tomorrow,” released in August 2019, is also incredibly fun and highly recommended.

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lip syncKurokobito (Black-Marked Neck)

Kurokosubi / Lip Sync -OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO- from New Album “dig saw”

Lip-sync Kuroko neck

Lip Sync, selected as the ending theme for the anime RON KAMONOHASHI: Deranged Detective, was released in 2023 by the rock band Kurokoppe, known for delivering songs with a vibrant, pop-tinged worldview.

It portrays the genuine emotions that arise when standing at the threshold of new days, conveying a message to companions who are moving toward the future together.

Even amid hurt and sadness, it depicts pushing forward while believing in the hope that lies ahead.

With lyrics that capture this resolve, the rhythmic performance of the three-piece band rings out in this catchy rock number.

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In conclusion

I think the appeal of anime songs performed by bands lies in the synergistic effect where the band’s own character blends with the content of the anime.

It’s a relationship where they spur each other on, and that’s what fires up the hearts of viewers and listeners.

It’s great to get into a band through an anime, or to dive into an anime because of a band.

Let’s enjoy both anime and music to the fullest.