Theme and insert songs from Japanese films. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music.

single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu

King Gnu – Ichizu

King Gnu’s “Ichizu” stands out with its exhilarating guitar cutting.

Released in 2021, the song was selected as the theme for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a prequel to the hugely popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen.

Its intense rock sound is brimming with power, evoking the film’s battle scenes.

Within the rushing, high-velocity arrangement, it weaves in the feelings of the movie’s protagonist, Yuta Okkotsu, along with his questions to Rika Orimoto.

It’s a track that will make not only those who’ve seen the film but also those who haven’t want to experience the story anew through the music.

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SAKI

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Hymn of MercyKyrie (Aina Ji Endo)

Kyrie (Aina the End) - Kyrie: Hymn of Mercy [Official Music Video] (Theme song of the film “Kyrie no Uta”)

Aina The End is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity as a central member of BiSH and continues to captivate fans as a solo artist with a voice that moves listeners to their core.

Her song “Awaremi no Sanka,” used as the theme for the film Kirié no Uta in which she made her acting debut in the lead role, is included on the album DEBUT under the name Kyrie.

The ensemble, colored by delicate yet warm sounds and melodies, evokes a sense of nostalgia.

It’s an emotional ballad meant to be listened to while imagining each listener’s own irreplaceable days.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Eternal BondLibera

Libera – Eternal Bonds Kizuna Forever

Libera’s “Eternal Bond” was released in 2023 as the theme song that colors the film “Phoenix: Eden17,” and it instantly captured listeners’ hearts.

Takatsugu Muramatsu’s graceful melody and Sam Coats’s lucid lyrics, together with visuals shot at Hamamatsu’s Nakatajima Sand Dunes, evoke an eternal connectedness that mirrors the story of the work.

The vocals are imbued with the strength of bonds that transcend time and space, offering listeners courage and empathy.

You can feel their globe‑trotting music resonating across borders and touching the heart.

This piece is sure to become a new love song for many music fans.

A Great Big World featuring Rachel PlattenNothing’s Impossible

“Nothing’s Impossible” – A Great Big World featuring Rachel Platten (theme song of the film “The Imaginary”)

“Nothing’s Impossible,” a hopeful ballad woven by the talented Ian Axel of A Great Big World and Rachel Platten, serves as the theme song for the film The Imaginary.

It’s a perfect match for a story where dreams and reality intertwine.

The gentle blend of piano and strings creates a melody that resonates deeply.

Listening to this song, you’ll feel a strength that makes any obstacle seem surmountable.

The moments when their voices merge are especially moving.

This collaboration showcases the full measure of their Grammy-winning prowess and is sure to continue touching listeners’ hearts.

It’s a truly memorable masterpiece—one that empowers you to overcome challenges through belief and gives you the courage to keep chasing your dreams.

Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Mighty Long Fall [Official Music Video]

Resounding with a powerful rock sound, ONE OK ROCK’s “Mighty Long Fall.” Released in 2014, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno,” as well as for “FOOL COOL ROCK! ONE OK ROCK DOCUMENTARY FILM,” which turns behind-the-scenes footage from their live tour into a movie.

Its intense melody and breakneck drive brim with a refreshing thrill that evokes the film’s battle scenes.

Rather than being swallowed by darkness, pick yourself up and walk forward with resolve.

When you feel swept toward the wrong path or can’t face ahead, this is the song that tells you just that—and fires up your spirit.

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Sumikko DiscoPerfume

Tapyume “Sumikko Disco”

Perfume’s “Sumikko Disco” is a feel-good song that brightens the delightful dance scene in the film “Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Mysterious Child of the Patchwork Factory.” Released on November 3, 2023 as a disco tune in which they excel, the track garnered attention for its collaboration with the Sumikko Gurashi characters, beloved by a wide range of ages from children to adults.

Perfume’s uniquely whimsical and warm musical world matches the cuteness of the animation, drawing listeners into a dreamlike, cinematic space.

The cover art, featuring Perfume depicted as “Tapyoom” alongside the adorable “Tapioka,” is eye-catching, seamlessly fusing their music and visuals to the delight of fans.

FICTIONWEST.

WEST. – FICTION [Official Music Video] (YouTube Ver.)

A dramatic track that fuses a wistful melody line with driving, uptempo sound, accented by jazzy piano and strings.

Another appeal is how you can enjoy the distinct vocal expressions of each of the seven members.

Released in 2023, the song was produced as the theme for the film “Aru Tozasareta Yuki no Sansō de” (In a Secluded Mountain Lodge Covered in Snow), starring Daiki Shigeoka.

The music video—drawing inspiration from the film’s worldview and the lyric “Where does the fiction begin and end?”—also generated buzz.

It’s a perfect pick for those who crave story-rich music and fans of mystery films.