Theme and insert songs from Japanese films. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music.
What are your favorite theme songs or insert songs from Japanese films?
In this article, we’ve selected beloved classics that once topped the charts and are still cherished by listeners, as well as the latest theme songs from Japanese movies—picked based on research by our editorial team and tips from music fans!
So, what kind of works made the list?
You’re probably curious whether your favorites are included, right?
We carefully chose from a wide range of Japanese films, old and new, so please enjoy!
You’re sure to find some nostalgic tunes too!
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Theme and insert songs from Japanese films: Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music (111–120)
The Sign of I Love You: Our Future Prediction MapDREAMS COME TRUE
This is the theme song for the film Mirai Yosouzu: A-i-shi-te-ru no Sign, starring Nao Matsushita.
The movie depicts the world portrayed in the lyrics of DREAMS COME TRUE’s smash hits Mirai Yosouzu and Mirai Yosouzu II.
With bassist Masato Nakamura serving as music supervisor, this theme song was newly written for the film and portrays the present of the couple who appeared in the previous works.
Runway☆BeatFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It’s their 15th single, released in 2011.
It was also used as the theme song for the film of the same title, Runway Beat.
Speaking of Fumon, they often feature celebrities on their CD jackets; in this case, in connection with the movie, the leads Koji Seto and Nanami Sakuraba were featured.
facing each otheraiko
The hugely popular manga “My Darling Is a Foreigner” was adapted into a live-action film in 2010, and its theme song was this track, aiko’s “Mukaiawase.” True to the title, it stars Mao Inoue and portrays the ins and outs of an international marriage, with the protagonist’s lover—later her husband—being a foreigner.
aiko’s songs are beloved not only by women but also by many men.
This love song, packed with the charm of aiko—who has no equal when it comes to singing about heart-fluttering romance—is a moving love ballad whose poignant melody resonates deeply.
my nameback number
When I listen to the song “Boku no Namae o,” I’m overcome by a stirring feeling.
The lyrics portray a unique mix of anxiety and anticipation in love.
Back Number has long captivated music fans with songs that feel like stories, and this track is no exception.
While it colors the imagery of the film, it also conveys a universal theme that goes beyond it.
Along with its heartrending melody, it will become a fragment of people’s memories.
It’s a track I’d recommend as a karaoke staple—one in which each listener’s own story comes alive.
WithIkuta Rira
Rira Ikuta’s song With, which expresses pure affection, moves us as an inspired piece that fully conveys the emotion of the film Analog.
Under the shining production of Takahito Uchisawa, Ikuta’s crystalline vocals masterfully build a bittersweet yet warm worldview that resonates with the film.
It evokes the power to discover small joys in everyday life.
Coloring the movie’s story, the song depicts quiet moments shared by people in love, and upon its release in October 2023, it struck a chord with many listeners.
Sensing the deep emotion hidden within the gentle ballad, be sure to savor this memorable piece of film music through this track.
M87Yonezu Kenshi
The theme song chosen for the film Shin Ultraman is Kenshi Yonezu’s “M87.” Released in 2022, the track features a memorable melody that evokes the mysterious atmosphere of a world where Ultraman exists.
Initially, Yonezu reportedly considered titling it “M78,” the birthplace of the original Ultraman, but the current title was adopted based on a suggestion from Hideaki Anno, who planned and wrote the screenplay for the film.
The lyrics are woven with words that evoke Ultraman’s feelings as he strives to fulfill his mission while bearing various hardships.
I fell in loveaiko
This work was released as the theme song for the 2016 animated film A Silent Voice.
Aiko had long been a big fan of the original manga, and when the tie-in was decided, she shared her excitement on her Twitter and official website.