[2025] Iconic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Awesome Guitar

PaleduskHUGs

Paledusk / HUGs (Official Music Video)

A soul-stirring track from the metalcore band Paledusk.

Imbued with a fierce resolve to overcome life’s absurdities and despair and turn them into strength, this piece was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Gachiakuta and will begin streaming in July 2025.

Its sound—where ferocious shouts intertwine with beautiful clean passages—perfectly embodies the protagonist searching for light in a chaotic world.

If you’re up against a towering wall, this music might just give you the courage to push through.

What’s this?Ultra Soul Band

“Bakumatsu Rock” “What’s this?” Music Video

If you’re craving passionate guitar, this is the track for you! It’s a song from Bakumatsu Rock, a franchise that expanded from game to anime, and it was used as an insert song in episode 7 of the anime.

Released under the in-story band Ultra Soul Brothers, its powerful arrangement will get your blood pumping! It feels like raw, burning emotions have been turned straight into music.

This hard-hitting rock tune will strike you right in the heart.

Give it a listen when you want to get hyped and think, “Let’s do this!”

One more time, One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

Masayoshi Yamazaki – “One more time, One more chance” MUSIC VIDEO [4K Quality]

“One more time, One more chance” is the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s earlier film “5 Centimeters per Second.

” Shinkai later directed the mega-hit “Your Name,” which surpassed 20 billion yen at the box office.

The guitar’s timbre and Masayoshi Yamazaki’s vocals are deeply moving and, together with the film, leave a powerful impression.

Destin Histoireyoshiki*risa

[HD] Gosick Opening 1 [GOSICK Gothic OP] 'Destin Histoire'

With its pleasant guitar sound, yoshiki*lisa’s second single “Destin Histoire” is the opening theme for the TV anime GOSICK.

With lyrics by Shio Watanabe and composition/arrangement by Tsuyoshi Sakabe, the powerful songwriting team pairs perfectly with yoshiki*lisa’s vocals, resulting in a superb track that heightens immersion in the story that’s about to unfold.

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

With its irresistibly cool band sound, Rewrite is ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s 5th single and the opening theme for the fourth cour of the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

The song is currently their best-selling single, but there’s an anecdote that it was originally written as a satire of CCCD (copy control CDs).

Empty CapsuleMaaya Uchida

Maaya Uchida 3rd single “Empty Capsule” MV Short Ver.

“Empty Capsule,” with its striking introductory guitar solo, is Maaya Uchida’s third single and also the ending theme for the web anime “Comical Psychosomatic Medicine.” Maaya Uchida’s vocals and the guitar sound are catchy and make it a highly appealing track.

Stella-riumKano

[MV] Kano 'Stella-rium' [OFFICIAL]

With its exhilarating guitar sound and pure, clear vocals, “Stella-rium” is Kano’s major debut single—she first gained popularity on video-sharing sites—and the opening theme for the TV anime “Wish Upon the Pleiades.” The song perfectly matches the series’ bright and refreshing atmosphere.