

The example of the
[Seatbelts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seatbelts_%28band%29), led by Yoko
Kanno comes to mind. All of Cowboy Bebop's soundtrack was composed and
performed by them.  
Looking at their discography, their albums are all from the Cowboy Bebop
franchise, except their live DVD. However, I am unsure as to whether they were
created for this purpose, or if they were just a perfect fit.

Are there any bands that dedicate themselves specifically to composing and
performing for anime? Or that may be created specifically for a certain
series/franchise?


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Are there bands specifically dedicated to anime?


**Yes.**

Though they are not actually an actual and active band in Japan but [Houkagou
Tea Time (HTT)](http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/Ho-Kago_Tea_Time) (composing of the
[K-On!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-On!)'s characters' voice actresses)
were created for the anime's purpose itself. Toyosaki Aki (Hirasawa Yui),
Kotobuki Minako (Kotobuki Tsumugi), Hikasa Yoko (Akiyama Mio), Satomi Sato
(Tainaka Ritsu) and Taketatsu Ayana (Nakano Azusa) actually performed (sung
while playing their character's respective instruments) some of K-On!'s OST
live during two of their live concerts, [Let's
Go](http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/K-ON!_Live_Concert%3a_Let%27s_Go!) and [Come
With Me](http://k-on.wikia.com/wiki/K-ON!!_Live_Concert%3a_Come_With_Me!!).
The voice actresses were taught how to play their characters' instruments for
the live concert so I think HTT was specifically created in dedication for the
anime K-On!.


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