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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 Collection of Anime Songs Performed by Rock Bands (21–30)

Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei - Aoi Shiori (Blue Bookmark)

Blue Bookmark Galileo Galilei

Although they once ceased their activities, the four-piece rock band Galileo Galilei announced a restart under a new lineup in 2022.

Their fourth single, Aoi Shiori, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, also served as the theme song for the live-action drama adaptation, drawing significant attention.

From its catchy kalimba phrase to its refreshing yet floating melodies and ensemble, the song leaves a strong impression.

For fans of the anime, it’s an immortal classic that instantly brings back iconic scenes just by listening.

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LOVE & JUSTICEYasuharu Takanashi × FLOW

Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Creditless OP | Yasuharu Takanashi × FLOW “LOVE & JUSTICE”

LOVE & JUSTICE Yasuharu Takanashi × FLOW

Selected as the opening theme for the anime “Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Saga,” this track is a collaboration between Yasuharu Takanashi and FLOW.

Centered on the themes of friendship, justice, and love, it brilliantly captures the world of Kinnikuman.

Blending FLOW’s rock sound with Takanashi’s dramatic score, the song delivers an energetic and powerful finish.

It’s a must-listen not only for Kinnikuman fans but also for anyone who loves intense friendship-driven dramas and fierce battle scenes.

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Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Short Ver.

Sugar Song and Bitter Step by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” was the ending theme for Season 1 of the anime Blood Blockade Battlefront.

Perhaps because the song fit so perfectly, they were chosen to handle the opening theme for Season 2.

True to UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s style, it’s a catchy, upbeat number, and the ending visuals are cute, making it a track that matches the music perfectly.

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PolarisBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Polaris” Music Video [Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 4 Opening Theme]

Polaris BLUE ENCOUNT

The band that performed the opening theme for My Hero Academia Season 4 is BLUE ENCOUNT with their song “Polaris.” It feels like every song that becomes a My Hero Academia theme turns into a hit, doesn’t it? Of course, BLUE ENCOUNT is also a very popular band.

In addition to having many songs with striking, aggressive, and cool guitar riffs, vocalist Shunichi Tanabe’s rich, full-bodied voice is extremely pleasant to listen to.

I’m sure many fans are captivated by his vocal prowess.

They’ve handled numerous anime theme songs and are an indispensable band in the anison scene.

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Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 『Re:Re:』(Short Ver.)

Re:Re:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This is a song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a rock band emblematic of the 2000s.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Erased.

The track was originally included on their 2004 album Sol-fa, but it was re-recorded when the anime tie-in was decided.

It’s a track with a very cool band sound!

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These are not my words; these are our words.UVERworld

UVERworld 'Not My Words, These Are Our Words'

These aren’t my words; they’re our words. —UVERworld

UVERworld’s hit song “Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba” was provided as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS anime The Heroic Legend of Arslan.

TAKUYA∞’s expansive, powerful vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a captivating track featuring lyrics that pose direct, UVERworld-style questions.

Give it a listen!

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SpiceSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Spice” Music Video (Theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Scorching Hot Kasukabe Dancers”)

Spice Saucy Dog

This is a song written as the theme for the 2025 film Crayon Shin-chan: Ultra Glamorous! Blazing Kasukabe Dancers.

The track was created by Saucy Dog, a rock band hugely popular among young listeners.

The piece features a refreshing, nostalgic sound that evokes a free-spirited heart unafraid of childhood mistakes, and brings back the scenery you saw while taking the long way around.

It gently affirms that even the hardships of life are precious spices that color who you are.

Vocalist Shinya Ishihara reportedly read the film’s script and drew on his own childhood while creating the song, and that straightforward sincerity really comes through.

It’s sure to resonate with every adult doing their best each day.

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