"Howling" remains a staple in anime music playlists because it captures the "Shonen spirit" without feeling cliché. It’s a sophisticated piece of rock that balances melody with raw power. For fans, hearing the opening notes of "Howling" immediately evokes the image of Meliodas drawing his sword against the darkness, ready to face an impossible foe.
This wasn't the first time these two bands joined forces. Following the success of "7 -seven-" (the ending theme for the first season), the return of FLOW × GRANRODEO felt like a "hero’s homecoming."
brings their signature "stadium rock" energy, characterized by Kohshi’s gritty vocals and Keigo’s soaring, melodic delivery. "Howling" remains a staple in anime music playlists
The TV-size version of the song is elevated by the opening animation. The beat drops often sync perfectly with the introduction of the Ten Commandments, specifically the menacing reveal of Estarossa and Zeldris. The fast-paced editing during the chorus—showing the Sins in mid-combat—complements the driving percussion of the track, making it one of the most "skippable-resistant" openings of its era.
The collaboration between J-Rock titans and GRANRODEO for "Howling"—the first opening theme of Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu (Revival of the Commandments)—is a high-octane collision of two of the most distinct sounds in anime music history. This wasn't the first time these two bands joined forces
Much of the song deals with breaking through "long nights" and "chains," mirroring Meliodas’s struggle with his demonic heritage and the 3,000-year curse.
It isn't just a song; it’s a sonic representation of the escalating stakes as the Seven Deadly Sins face the resurrection of the Ten Commandments. The Powerhouse Collaboration The beat drops often sync perfectly with the
It starts with a distorted, urgent melody that mimics the feeling of a storm approaching—very fitting for the arrival of the Demon Clan.