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 (141–150)
My kind of love songYūsuke
It was used as an insert song in the film Manzai Gang.
The music video for this song also features Hitoshi Shinagawa, the screenwriter and director of Manzai Gang, and it really feels like you’re watching a single drama.
It has laughs and tears, and the music video is full of highlights.
Daydream BelieverTakahata Mitsuki
“Daydream Believer” is the theme song for an animated film in which Mitsuki Takahata radiates charm.
Preserving the original’s nostalgic appeal, Takahata’s uniquely clear and warm vocals breathe new life into it.
The song blends deeply with the film’s worldview, playing a vital role in coloring the story.
Her captivating vocal performance, combined with the song’s timeless allure, explains why it resonates not only with those who have seen the film but with a wide audience of listeners.
Hearing this transparent, shimmering track brings the film’s scenes vividly to mind and makes you want to watch it again.
HIDEOUTJO1
JO1’s HIDEOUT, a song about courage and hope, can be heard in the film OUT.
Its driving melody, synchronized with the film’s dynamism, energizes the audience.
The lyrics evoke a true sense of youth, extending the movie’s emotional impact while giving listeners strength to face each day.
The title HIDEOUT carries the meaning of a special place everyone holds in their heart.
In the everyday life where things are easily lost, the song offers a chance to reflect on oneself.
Throughout the track, JO1 delivers unwavering courage and hope to listeners.
Theme and insert songs from Japanese films. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music (151–160)
Live to Die Another Day – Proof of Existence –MIYAVI
This is the theme song for the film Blade of the Immortal, directed by Takashi Miike and starring Takuya Kimura.
It’s performed by the world-renowned guitarist MIYAVI! Beyond the sheer coolness of the guitar, the entire track is so awesome that you can never have enough ways to say “cool.” Packed with the powerful atmosphere of the protagonist who possesses an immortal body, it’s a number that only MIYAVI—who strides across the globe—could bring to life!
heartbeatNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima is a singer-songwriter known as the only solo artist to have topped the Oricon singles chart across four consecutive decades—from the 1970s through the 2000s.
Her 48th single, “Shinon,” was written as the theme song for the animated film “Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kōjō” (The Illusory Factory of Alice and Therese).
Its lyrics, which overlap with the film’s story, resonate in the heart alongside her gentle yet powerful vocals.
Enriched by deep, layered strings that color the ensemble, it’s a ballad that gives you the courage to face tomorrow.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
The theme song for the romance edition of the film version of “Confidence Man JP,” which, like the drama, pulled off one wild deception after another to fool viewers.
Following the series, Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide, and Fumiyo Kohinata run rampant in the movie as well.
It’s a highly appealing track by Official HIGE DANDism, whose gentle, mellow tones neatly tighten up the zany story at the end.
Let tomorrow be sunny.yuzu
It was selected as the theme song for the film “Talk, Talk, Talk,” in which Taichi Kokubun of TOKIO plays a rakugo performer.
This single is a bit unusual in that it was released not only as a Yuzu single, but also as a single from the film’s soundtrack, which includes the movie’s score and rakugo.