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 songs and insert songs from Japanese films: Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music (11–20)
New Blooming Saitamahanawa
Hanawa’s “New Saki Hokore Saitama,” which lively colors the world of the film Fly Me to the Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love, is an energetic dance tune overflowing with hometown pride.
The lyrics exude the pride of being from Saitama, making it a song any Saitama resident can listen to with their head held high.
It’s a track that showcases Saitama’s charms, and you can see why it’s loved not only by locals but also by people from other prefectures.
Its friendly, uplifting rhythm makes you want to move your body without even thinking.
Beyond its synergy with the film, it’s a song that will surely be widely cherished as an anthem of Saitama!
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
“Himawari no Yakusoku” has continued to be loved by a wide audience as the theme song of the heartwarming film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” Motohiro Hata’s gentle vocals beautifully capture the film’s warm worldview and are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Its memorable melody is so familiar that anyone will find themselves humming along, and its popularity at karaoke shows no sign of fading.
Transcending genres, it is highly praised not only by movie fans but also by music lovers.
Adorning nostalgic scenes, this song is a timeless classic that, even as years go by, retains its luster and has the power to draw you back into the world of the film.
New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado
Ado’s “New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)” captivated many with its poppy, catchy melody.
Released digitally in 2023, the song was used as the theme for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED and, for a time during the movie’s theatrical run, also served as the opening theme for the TV anime.
Written and composed by Yasutaka Nakata, it features a powerful technopop sound that instantly cements the image of a diva of a new era.
Sung fully in character as Uta from the story, it conveys her strong resolve—through music—to create a wonderful world with her own voice.
Beautiful finsupittsu
Spitz’s “Utsukushii Hire” feels like it gives you a gentle push to live as your true self.
Released in 2023, the song was chosen as the theme for the feature film Detective Conan: The Black Iron Submarine.
Written specifically for the movie, its lyrics evoke the changing emotions of Ai Haibara, a central character, moving longtime fans to tears along with the film’s story.
With its light, tender Spitz sound and Masamune Kusano’s vocals, it’s a song that warms the heart.
PreciousItō Yuna
Yuna Ito’s “Precious” shines with a fresh brilliance, its stirring melody and lyrics resonating deeply.
There’s a touch of nostalgia to it, a tune that suddenly resurfaces from the corners of memory, drawing praise from all sides.
Yuna Ito’s richly expressive voice not only colors the film’s scenes but imprints itself deeply on the listener’s heart.
It has the power to conjure vivid images of the movie, guiding people into the world of its story.
Woven with emotive vocals, “Precious” can be called a song that adorns an unforgettable page of memory for those who have seen the film.
Capturing the most sensitive moments, this piece will undoubtedly etch its name into memory as a towering achievement in film music.
AnarchyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Anarchy” depicts the messy swirl of emotions and the inner state of falling into self-destruction.
Released in 2022, the song was chosen as the theme for the third film in the wildly popular drama series “The Confidence Man JP,” titled “The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero.” The dark and dirty undertones within the work’s comedic surface align with the darkness portrayed by HIGE DAN, making it the perfect theme for this series full of outlandish twists.
The title “Anarchy” means “disorder,” and the lyrics portray a state of breaking free from order—acting freely, absurdly, fiercely, and wildly.
Theme and insert songs from Japanese films: classic and popular pieces of Japanese movie music (21–30)
Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN
The warm, gentle tone is truly soothing.
It’s a song by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, also known for hits like “Tentai Kansoku” and “Karma,” released in 2007 as their 11th single.
It served as the theme song for the film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2.
If you find yourself thinking, “I’m no good anyway,” listening to it will surely lift your spirits.
That’s how powerfully its lyrics convey their message—an inspiring song that deserves to be sung for generations.
