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

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW 『GO!!!』(Music Video Short Ver.)

FLOW’s major-label 4th single “GO!!!” is the 4th opening theme song for the TV anime “NARUTO.” The guitar solo shines, infused with the desire, during production, to “expand the song’s worldview and show a different landscape.”

Plan ADISH//

DISH// – Plan A [Official Video] | TV Anime “The Elusive Samurai” Opening Theme

This song blends elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics with rock, celebrating both the courage to face adversity and the importance of knowing when to run.

Its dramatic progression and powerful melody stand out, conveying that retreat can sometimes be a strategic choice for self-preservation.

Released by DISH// in September 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime The Elusive Samurai, garnering attention for its seamless synergy with the show’s world.

Whether you should push forward or take a step back, this uplifting anthem offers a supportive nudge at life’s crossroads and has resonated deeply with many listeners.

athletic coreOver The Rainbow (Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomoaki Maeno, Toshiki Masuda)

"athletic core" / Over The Rainbow (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomoaki Maeno, Toshiki Masuda)

Athletic Core, with its striking guitar intro, is an insert song performed by the in-story unit Over The Rainbow from the TV anime Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live.

It’s a track that brightens the climax of the year-long story, and when it was performed in the show, the emotion was truly profound.

While listening to Linear BlueUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Listening to Linear Blue” Short Ver.

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s 7th single, “Listening to Linear Blue,” with its distinctive worldview and captivating melody, serves as the theme song for the 2012 film “TIGER & BUNNY -The Beginning-,” released on September 22.

Tomoya Tabuchi, who wrote and composed the song, has said that he “packed important words into the music.”

ZenBAND-MAID

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

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

Composed by BAND-MAID and released in January 2025, it was selected 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 discover a new version of themselves!

Shooting starWANDS

Detective Conan New Creditless Ending | WANDS “Shooting star” “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Ending Movie (2025)

WANDS’s new song is a track that evokes a sparkle like a shooting star.

The lyrics, as if making a wish upon the night sky, really resonate.

I hear it’s been used as the ending theme for Detective Conan since January 2025, and it seems like a great match for the anime’s world.

This is the kind of song that might be perfect to listen to while gazing at the stars.

How about looking up at the sky with someone special and picturing the wishes in your heart? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

high heatqueen bee

“Kyōbi (HIGH FLAME)” Official MV

This is a Queen Bee track that served as the ending theme for the anime Fire Force, where a driving rhythm and distinctive vocals blend exquisitely.

Released in April 2025, the song fuses Avu-chan’s passionate singing with the band’s meticulous performance, resulting in a sound that’s both energetic and refined.

Alongside melodious phrases, it unfolds a one-of-a-kind blend of rock, disco, and punk elements.

Released as a single following the album Aku, it’s an ambitious work that opened up new ground together with Yashi-chan and Hibari-kun.

As a song that sings of passion and hope, it’s perfect for times when you need the courage to keep moving forward.