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: Famous and popular pieces in Japanese movie music (41–50)
A pair of jewelsHara Morihiko
This is a mesmerizing instrumental where serene piano melodies shimmer like radiant gems.
As delicate tones blend together, they skillfully portray the characters’ strong wills and the inseparable bonds of fate amid the stillness.
You can’t help but be captivated by the story woven by its sounds.
Composed as part of the score for the film “National Treasure,” released in June 2025, it is included on the album “National Treasure Original Soundtrack.” It’s a deeply moving masterpiece—perfect for revisiting the film’s most emotional scenes or immersing yourself in music within a quiet space.
ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO
Released under the name REIRA starring YUNA ITO as the theme song for the 2005 film NANA.
In this movie, the then-newcomer Yuna Ito was cast as Reira Serizawa and performs the same song on screen.
It became a hit alongside Mika Nakashima’s theme song GLAMOROUS SKY.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
The theme song of the animated film Children of the Sea, for which Mana Ashida provided a voice role.
It’s a beautiful track with a somewhat mysterious atmosphere that evokes the world within the vast, blue ocean.
Kenshi Yonezu’s falsetto in the chorus resonates pleasantly.
It’s truly a song made for this film, conveying the ocean’s vitality that at times gently stays by your side and at others pulls you down into its depths.
TSUKIAmuro Namie
It was released as the theme song for the 2014 film “I Just Wanna Hug You: A True Story,” starring Ryo Nishikido and Keiko Kitagawa.
The movie was produced based on a news program that aired on the TBS network in 2011.
Namie Amuro’s music video was also created with the theme of the revival of life.
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s 11th single, “RAIN,” released in 2017, was the theme song for the animated film Mary and The Witch’s Flower.
As the title suggests, rain is the central theme and is richly woven into the lyrics, and it’s a song that evokes a gentle feeling in harmony with the world of the film.
poofKing Gnu
A stylish mixture-rock number that evokes a slightly suspicious, enigmatic worldview.
It’s a song by the band King Gnu, also known for “Hakujitsu” and “Teenager Forever,” included on their 2020 album CEREMONY.
The track was used as the theme song for the film ‘Stolen Identity 2.’ The sound arrangement, like waves of audio surging in, is simply breathtaking—you’ll be pulled into the song in an instant.
CatastropheHara Morihiko
Opening the soundtrack, this piece is a dramatic number that foreshadows the story’s grand beginning.
Its weighty sound—laden with inescapable fate and the characters’ deep-seated passions—truly grips the heart.
As expected from Hara, who received high acclaim for the film Wandering, the sound design vividly brings the on-screen imagery to life and is nothing short of breathtaking.
Give it a listen when you want to relive the film’s emotions.