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

Even when we say “anisong,” there are many different musical styles—from kid-oriented tracks that feel quintessentially like anime songs to a wide variety of masterpieces provided by popular artists and bands.

In this article, under the theme “anime songs with awesome guitar,” we’ve compiled classic tracks whose guitar phrases—especially from the intro—will grab your attention.

From the latest hits to timeless classics, please enjoy these popular anime songs that we’d love to see guitarists try covering!

Playlist

[2025] Iconic and Recommended Popular Anime Songs with Awesome Guitar
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	God knows…Haruhi Suzumiya (Aya Hirano)		The iconic song “God knows…” from the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
2	Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planetcable tie		An emotional in-story song scene by a high school girls' band
3	Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL		A heavyweight of the anisong world and a revolutionary of kawaii metal…
4	Kaikai KitanEVE		An inspiring song for Jujutsu Kaisen produced by Eve
5	GO! GO! MANIACAfter School Tea Time		An iconic song from the light music anime K-On! makes its appearance
6	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The rhythm is awesome! A song popular as an anime ending theme.
7	Spurt syndromer10-FEET		10-FEET’s Uma Musume theme song expresses a fiery challenge through music.
8	Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets		Anime theme song, powerful hard rock
9	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)Dreaming		The guitar performance in the Anpanman theme song is amazing.
10	Until You Die OutFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		A band from Kobe releases an anime theme song for streaming.
11	Mad PulseMADKID		MADKID's powerful cheering song
12	What is the ideal paradox?Ant with spines but without stings		Captivating songs with delay guitar
13	Ash[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]'s demon-themed anime opening song expresses its world with profound, weighty lyrics.
14	THE REVOPorno Graffitti		The final chapter’s passionate song, a tale of transformation and hope
15	Shouted SerenadeLiSA		LiSA’s new song, the anime theme, is powerful.
16	Humming LoveSSGIRLS		Band songs depict the emotions of youth
17	H.TTsuneo Imahori		Guitar masterpiece, Trigun opening
18	Tower of FlowersSayuri		Anime theme song: Sayuri’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
19	cloudy skyDOES		Gintama’s theme song “Donten,” a classic by DOES
20	ZEAL of proudRoselia		Roselia’s fiery anison band sound
21	Assault Love HeartFire Bomber		The hot rock songs of Macross 7
22	Crow SongGirls Dead Monster		Youthful songs recommended for rock beginners
23	BLADEBLUE ENCOUNT		The opening theme of True Samurai Legend YAIBA conveys strong will and courage.
24	You’re crazy.WurtS		The appeal of anime songs that depict youthful emotions
25	What is justice?BAND-MAID		BAND-MAID’s powerful anime ending theme, a song infused with fiery spirit
26	sea colorAKINO from bless4		The opening theme song of the anime “Kantai Collection” is cool.
27	initialsPoppin’party		A song that cheers on the courage to pursue your dreams
28	Lover’s Path RomanesqueDespair Girls		The allure of retro, sultry anime songs
29	Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP		The opening theme song of Saint Seiya is epic!
30	Hello, World!!BUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s song from the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront.”
31	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A masterpiece whose melody of youth gently envelops the heart
32	Meteor DreamlinePlasmagica		A moving song about a long-distance romance
33	CarmineELLEGARDEN		Anime OP theme, a song of adventure and comrades
34	Ready to RockBAND-MAID		A fast-paced anime song that gives you a push with hard rock!
35	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		The urban and emotional music of Hitsujibungaku
36	PaleduskHUGs		A powerful song by a metalcore band
37	What’s this?Ultra Soul Band		A passionate rock song from Bakumatsu Rock that sets your heart ablaze!
38	One more time, One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki		Theme songs of Makoto Shinkai's works, resonant tones that touch the heart
39	Destin Histoireyoshiki*risa		The captivating theme song of the anime “GOSICK”
40	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Hit songs by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
41	Empty CapsuleMaaya Uchida		A classic song with a memorable guitar solo in the intro.
42	Stella-riumKano		Kano's major debut song, an anime theme song
43	Dwelling of the StarsAobouzu		The wistful guitar tones of “Hoshi no Sumika”
44	PlazmaKenshi Yonezu		Theme song of Gundam, depicting challenge and hope
45	To the Promised Sky ~The Place Where I Belonged~Yoko Ishida / 501st Joint Fighter Wing / Shizuka Hattori		The refreshing theme song of the STRIKE WITCHES movie
46	Now or Nevernano		The opening theme song of the anime “Phi Brain.”
47	OVERNIGHTTHE ORAL CIGARETTES		The rock sound stirs the soul.
48	Music of the Celestial Sphere (Sora)Ave Mujica		The magnificent piece “Celestial Música” is moving.
49	Sky-Blue DaysShoko Nakagawa		Shoko Nakagawa’s hard rock “Sorairo Days”
50	GO!!!FLOW		The Passion of NARUTO’s Theme Song “GO!!!”
51	Plan ADISH//		Singing of courage and the wisdom to run away in a Japanese-style rock
52	athletic coreOver The Rainbow (Tetsuya Kakihara, Tomoaki Maeno, Toshiki Masuda)		A moving song from Pretty Rhythm
53	While listening to Linear BlueUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The theme song of TIGER & BUNNY, infusing emotions into sound
54	ZenBAND-MAID		A powerful song that portrays a challenge into new territory.
55	Shooting starWANDS		A new song like a shooting star, lyrics that resonate with the heart
56	high heatqueen bee		Queen Bee's passionate tracks—energetic and sophisticated
57	High Free SpiritsTrySail		TrySail's High School Fleet theme song
58	In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu		A youthful love song filled with longing and passion
59	Where Do We Go?OKAMOTO’S		The ending theme song of the anime 'Dr. STONE'
60	Ride On Shooting Starthe pillows		Theme song of FLCL by the pillows
61	ContinueNEE		A Japanese-style fantasy theme song left behind by NEE
62	No D&D codeDressingPafe		The passionate rock song from the anime PriPara
63	OVER THE RAINBOWTO-MAS feat. Papika (CV: M・A・O) & Cocona (CV: Minami Takahashi)		A soothing insert song from Flip Flappers
64	faceAve Mujica		A moving song that confronts the self with heavy rock
65	InsightWHITE ASH		WHITE ASH's 'Insight' is an anime theme song.
66	HeartacheYuma Uchida		Yuma Uchida’s emotion-filled rock ending theme
67	YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc~en~Ciel's New Song of Challenge and Growth
68	Baby Universe DayAya Uchida / Aya Goda		The theme song of the anime “Kiddy GiRL-AND”
69	fantastic dreamerMachico		Opening theme of This Wonderful World
70	Resolution of the BeginningYuki Kanno		The guitar solo stands out in “Beginning RESOLUTION.”
71	Questions?Yuu Nakamura		The opening theme song of the anime “Tower of Druaga”
72	Rock never dies22/7		You can get energy and courage from this rocking song.
73	sonetACIDMAN		ACIDMAN’s rock ballad depicts the landscapes of Hokkaido.
74	Virgin StoryFire Bomber		Macross 7’s fiery theme song resonates in my heart.
75	Soko ni narumiss-dystopia		A striking piece with deep storytelling and powerful performance
76	Even if the world were to end tomorrowASCA		ASCA, an anime opening theme song, singing of strong will and love
77	Stardust TearsACKO		Music from the anime Diebuster (Aim for the Top 2!)
78	LΛST RESOLUTIONEmblem of THE UNLIMITED		The exhilarating guitar theme song “LΛST RESOLUTION”
79	Innocent AlwaysAzusa Tadokoro		Azusa Tadokoro’s upbeat rock song “Innocence Always”
80	My friendMiyuhan		Ending theme song of Kemono Friends
81	Bright Fantasyi☆Ris		A popular song by the idol group i☆Ris
82	REALiZELiSA		LiSA’s movie theme song “REALiZE” is awesome.