Anime music is one of the genre's vital points. The key to getting fans hyped for an episode is a killer opening theme song (OP), and the answer to how to wrap up an episode perfectly, is in the ending theme. Not every anime gets it right, but the music that comes out of trying, and mostly succeeding, is legendary.

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From pop-punk icons to math rock stars, bands that create music for anime are essential to the success of their respective shows. These bands have made Big Three classics like "Silhouette" by Kana-Boon for Naruto Shippuden, and slice-of-life masterpieces like "Kimi no Sei" by the Peggies for Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. They are integral to the genre and should be celebrated.

13 YOASOBI

This J-pop duo is known for performing "Kaibutsu" from Beastars season 2, "Shukufuku" from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, and most famously "Idol" from Oshi No Ko.

The duo formed in 2019 and has amassed 8 albums. They made number 1 on Spotify's "Most streamed Japanese artists in the overseas market in the year 2021," and are known for creating music that is based on manga and novels.

12 Ling Tosite Sigure

Ling Tosite Sigure is a Japanese post-hardcore/math rock band that formed in 2002. They are known for "Abnormalize" from Psycho-Pass and "Who What Who What" from Psycho-Pass the Movie.

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Member TK also went solo, releasing "Unravel" for Tokyo Ghoul and maintaining the group's signature sound while he did it.

11 Queen Bee

Also known as Ziyoou-Vachi in Japan, Queen Bee has made numerous OP's and ending themes for anime. Some notable ones include Ending 11 in Chainsaw Man, "Violence", the ending in Oshi No Ko, "Mephisto", and the OP for Dororo, "Kaen".

Formed in 2009, this foursome was chosen for the "rookie-a go-go" stage at the Fuji Rock Festival. Now they have 6 full-length albums, and the lead singer, AVU, was chosen to perform in the Japanese Production of Hedwig And The Angry Inch.

10 Man With A Mission

Known for performing with wolf heads on, Man With A Mission is a Japanese rock band with a lot under its belt. They have performed songs such as "Kizuna No Kiseki" and "Koi Kogare" from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, "Merry-go-round" from My Hero Academia, and "Raise Your Flag" from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans.

9 Eve

Eve is the only solo act on this list, but it's a standout pick. Eve is known for "Fight Song" from Chainsaw Man, "Bokura No" from My Hero Academia, "Kaikai Kitan" from Jujutsu Kaisen, and "Bubble ft. Uta" from the movie Bubble.

Starting as a cover artist, Eve can now be heard in the Netflix animation, Adam By Eve.

8 Kana-Boon

Kana-Boon is a four-person rock band originating in Osaka, Japan. They are known for iconic songs like "Silhouette" from Naruto Shippuden, "Baton Road" from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, "Starmarker" from My Hero Academia, and "Torch of Liberty" from Fire Force.

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Their debut was in 2013, and they have since come out with numerous anime OP's and ending themes, as well as 6 studio albums.

7 Nico Touches The Walls

Although they broke up in 2019, this group has provided fans with hit after hit. They're known for "Horoguramu" from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, "Diver" from Naruto Shippuden, "Mashi Mashi" and "Tenchi Gaeshi" from Haikyuu!!.

Nico Touches The Walls has a discography consisting of 8 full-length albums and 5 EPs.

6 Burnout Syndromes

Burnout Syndromes are a J-Rock band known for "Phoenix" from Haikyuu!!, as well as "Hana Ichi Monme" from Gintama, and "Blizzard" from Those Snow White Notes. They were formed in 2005 in Osaka.

Although their anime music is mostly rock, their other music is more experimental with genre and consists of "techno, ambient, hip-hop, and ethnic" music.

5 Maisondes

Maisondes is a music collective that compares itself to an apartment building, with every room being a different song. They are new favorites and are known for "Tokyo Shady Rendezvous", "Aiue", "Ai Wann Muchuu" and "Aitarinai" from the 2022 Urusei Yattsura.

4 The Peggies

The Peggies are a three-person, all-female rock band. Unfortunately, they went on indefinite hiatus in 2022.

They are known for "Dreamy Journey" from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, "Kimi no Sei" from Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai, and "Ashiato" from My Hero Academia.

3 Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Asian Kung-Fu Generations was formed in 1996 as four college friends coming together. They have numerous anime openings and endings, but some of the most influential are as follows: "Rewrite" from Full Metal Alchemist, "Haruka Kanata" from Naruto, "After Dark" from Bleach, "Blood Circulator" from Naruto Shippuden, and "Shukuen" from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

2 Oral Cigarettes

Formed in 2010, Oral Cigarettes, a J-Rock band, is known for "Kyouran Hey Kids!!" from Noragami Aragoto, "Tanariau" from Sagrada Reset, "Red Criminal" and "Machinegun" from Scarlet Nexus.

Oral Cigarettes is a four-member group that makes alternative rock music. They have 5 studio albums with the Japanese label, A-Sketch, and two independent albums.

1 SPYAIR

SPYAIR is a J-Rock band signed to Sony Music Japan. They formed in 2005 and have many anime titles under their belt. They are known for "One Day" from Haiykuu!! To The Top, "Imagination" and "I'm A Believer" from Haikyuu!!, "Wadachi" from Gintama: The Final, and "Last Moment" from Bleach.

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