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. Classic and popular pieces of Japanese movie music (51–60)
Beyond the nighttsuru
It’s their eighth single, released in 2012.
It was also used as the theme song for the film Afro Tanaka, starring Shota Matsuda.
The track was created by the rock band Tsurugi, and it’s characterized by a crisp, masculine sound arrangement.
National TreasureHara Morihiko
A majestic instrumental piece that evokes a fiery passion within tranquility.
Composed by Marihiko Hara for the film “National Treasure” starring Ryo Yoshizawa, it is included on the album “National Treasure: Original Soundtrack,” released to coincide with the film’s June 2025 premiere.
The resonant, weighty strings seem to convey the inner conflicts and fierce dedication of characters who devote their lives to their art.
Even this single track alone suggests a narrative depicting a harrowing way of life.
Listen when you want to relive the film’s emotion, and it will sink deeply into your heart.
SovietGReeeeN
This is a song written specifically for the 2017 film “Kiseki: Ano Hi no Sobito,” starring Masaki Suda and Tori Matsuzaka.
The movie portrays the origins of the music group GReeeeN, and uses songs they had previously released as insert tracks.
The four actors who played the members also made their debut as the unit Green Boys.
Homeaiko
It was the theme song for the 2011 film “Hankyu Railway: 15-Minute Miracle,” released as a double A-side single together with “Koi no Super Ball.” The tie-in was decided because aiko is from Osaka and had actually used the Hankyu Railway.
Theme and insert songs from Japanese films: Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music (61–70)
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
It is included on the compilation album “Koi no Uta ~Inspired by the film Chihayafuru~,” which features many songs that match the story of the movie starring Suzu Hirose.
It’s a 2007 track by Fujifabric.
The song was included because it was thought to suit the image of the Hyakunin Isshu poem about late summer, “Kaze soyogu~.” The atmosphere of the poem—capturing the time just after Obon has passed, when you begin to feel the signs of autumn—perfectly matches the mood of this song.
Moon DropsRUI
“Tsuki no Shizuku” is a song performed by Kou Shibasaki, who plays RUI in the film, and it serves as a wonderful theme song that enriches the emotional impact of the movie “Yomigaeri.” When it was released in 2003, it moved countless listeners, and it remains beloved by many today.
Its lyrics evoke the film’s story, intertwining exquisitely with Shibasaki’s clear, translucent vocals, and the gentle, enveloping melody leaves a lasting impression.
Listening under the darkening evening sky, you can forget the bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a unique world where wistfulness and warmth mingle.
It is a track that makes you once again feel the power of music.
Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS is a rock band that has influenced countless artists and made its presence felt across a wide range of fields, from rock to film music.
The track Grand Escape feat.
Toko Miura, included on the soundtrack of the animated film Weathering With You, features Miura’s vocals—chosen after a year-long audition process—that are truly pleasant to the ear.
From the striking opening piano phrase to the choral section at the end, its dramatic arrangement is overwhelming just to listen to.
It’s an emotional number that sends shivers through your heart no matter how many times you hear it.
