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!
Playlist
| Theme and insert songs from Japanese films. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese movie music. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | From Me to Youflumpool |  play_arrow | The refreshing melody that evokes youth is striking... |
| 2east | aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Coloring stories through the power of music—that is the theme of the film... |
| 3east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | ASIAN K…, released in 2010 |
| 4east | The Zero Sense10-FEET |  play_arrow | From a cool, exhilarating intro, the tempo... |
| 5east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Popular rap singer DAOKO and Ame... |
| 6east | SOULSOUPOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s “SOUL… |
| 7east | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | ORANGE, released in 2004 … |
| 8east | deep-sea fishSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The film’s theme song expresses the essence of the story. |
| 9east | glass windowKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Bringing high-level performance and original musicality to J-POP… |
| 10east | GLAMOROUS SKYNANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA |  play_arrow | This is what you call a cool beauty. As an actress... |
| 11east | globeYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The song “Globe” sung by Kenshi Yonezu was recorded at the studio… |
| 12east | You know,aimyon |  play_arrow | Written for the film “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window”… |
| 13east | New Blooming Saitamahanawa |  play_arrow | Movie: Fly Me to Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love… |
| 14east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Was featured as the theme song for “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World”… |
| 15east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | “Himawari no Yakusoku” is the theme song of the heartwarming film “ST… |
| 16east | New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado |  play_arrow | With a pop and catchy melody, many people... |
| 17east | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | Support me in living true to myself… |
| 18east | HitotsuboshiKOH+ |  play_arrow | The third film in the smash-hit drama series “Galileo,” “… |
| 19east | Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | The manga “Kin…” features a grand worldbuilding and is particularly popular among men. |
| 20east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Those of you who like this the most among their songs... |
| 21east | One more time, one more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Many people would say this is the quintessential song of heartbreaking love. |
| 22east | Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The warm tone of the music is soothing. “Celestial… |
| 23east | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film 'Love Me, Love Me Not' is... |
| 24east | AnarchyOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The messy emotions inside me, my self-destructi… |
| 25east | PreciousItō Yuna |  play_arrow | A stirring melody and words are so fresh and vivid... |
| 26east | Grand Escape (Movie edit) feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | This is a song featured in director Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering with You... |
| 27east | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of director Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering With You… |
| 28east | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The film ROOKIE, which features a high school baseball team... |
| 29east | Happy Endingback number |  play_arrow | What I’m thinking at the moment of parting with someone I love is, we— |
| 30east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800’s signature song “Chiisana Koi no U…” |
| 31east | Love SomebodyOda Yūji |  play_arrow | The thirteenth sin released in 1997… |
| 32east | Starting OverMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mamoru Hosoda’s 2015 film The Boy and the Beast… |
| 33east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | From the hugely popular animated film “Your Name”... |
| 34east | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Heard as numerous theme songs, insert songs, and commercial jingles… |
| 35east | Dawn BeatFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Fujifabric’s “Yoake no BEAT” is... |
| 36east | dead endHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s wistful ballad, touching the heart. |
| 37east | fireflySazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | The theme song of the 2013 film “The Eternal Zero”… |
| 38east | A pair of jewelsHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | Enchanted piano music plays the heart |
| 39east | FLASHPerfume |  play_arrow | Even though it's electronic sound, why does it feel so warm... |
| 40east | Highwaykururi |  play_arrow | The 12th release by Quruli in 2003... |
| 41east | Last sceneikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Released in 2016, starring Kento Yamazaki and Suzu Hirose… |
| 42east | Into the Unknown ~ As My Heart LeadsMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | The globally massive hit Disney film “Ana…” |
| 43east | Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The animated film “Sea…” in which Mana Ashida served as a voice actor |
| 44east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | The film “Akegarasu” starring Masaki Suda… |
| 45east | Magic Wordssupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s 31 … released in 2006 |
| 46east | Persecution of the masses (1172) / LandingSagisu Shirō |  play_arrow | It begins with an ominous piano melody, followed by dissonant strings… |
| 47east | Ghost in the FlowersYorushika |  play_arrow | The main/leading ... of the anime film “A Whisker Away” |
| 48east | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s 27…, released in 2015 |
| 49east | It’s all too muchYUI |  play_arrow | The appeal of the movie theme song “It’s all too much” |
| 50east | ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the 2005 film NANA… |
| 51east | RAINSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI N… released in 2017 |
| 52east | TSUKIAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Ryo Nishikido and Keiko Kitagawa’s (film/drama) released in 2014… |
| 53east | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | Released in 2008, Jun Matsumoto, Mao Inoue... |
| 54east | poofKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A stylish atmosphere that evokes a somewhat suspicious/otherworldly worldview... |
| 55east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s work released in 1980... |
| 56east | Detective StoryYakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | Hiromi Yakushimaru’s song released in 1983… |
| 57east | Beyond the nighttsuru |  play_arrow | The eighth single released in 2012... |
| 58east | National TreasureHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | The moving music of the film “National Treasure,” expressing passion and tenacity |
| 59east | SovietGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Theme song of the movie “Kiseki”: The untold story of GReeeeN’s origins |
| 60east | Homeaiko |  play_arrow | Theme song for the Hankyu Train movie, sung by aiko. |
| 61east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The story of the film Chihayafuru starring Suzu Hirose… |
| 62east | Moon DropsRUI |  play_arrow | "Tsuki no Shizuku" is performed by Shib... |
| 63east | Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Influencing countless artists, rock… |
| 64east | Footsteps ~ Be StrongMr.Children |  play_arrow | Fuji TV network drama and Toho-distributed film “Nobunaga… |
| 65east | Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Makoto Shinkai’s blockbuster anime film “Suzume no …” |
| 66east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | A song that delicately captures the subtleties of a heartrending romance... |
| 67east | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Honeymoon Hurricane… |
| 68east | Q&AHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The Innovative Theme Song of the Film “The Big Bee” |
| 69east | Endless SkyHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow” |
| 70east | The Day the Rainbow DisappearedHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The 2008 release starring Takao Osawa, “Tsukiji Fish… |
| 71east | Always With MeKimura Yumi |  | The 2001 Studio Ghibli film Spirited Awa… |
| 72east | If tomorrow comesJUJU |  play_arrow | A moving film whose theme song resonates with the heart |
| 73east | evolutionHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | With a powerful, emotionally stirring melody, hi… |
| 74east | CatastropheHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | Epic music that evokes the emotions of a film |
| 75east | FonsHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that stirs the heart, dwelling in silence |
| 76east | VidaHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that resonates with the soul’s cry and touches the heart |
| 77east | National Treasure Main ThemeHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | Theme song of the film “National Treasure,” music that resonates with the heart |
| 78east | regionHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | Music that colors the moving emotions of the film “National Treasure.” |
| 79east | The Night Before the AttackHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | An epic piece that expresses the protagonist’s resolve and inner conflict |
| 80east | bloomingHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | An inspiring moment when talent breaks the silence |
| 81east | Heron MaidenHara Morihiko |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring classic from the kabuki stage |
| 82east | LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “National Treasure,” music that resonates with the heart |
| 83east | Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | Starring Go Ayano and released in 2017… |
| 84east | The Last Emperor-ThemeRyuichi Sakamoto |  play_arrow | A piece by Ryuichi Sakamoto, a musician Japan is proud of. The vid… |
| 85east | The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeHarada Tomoyo |  play_arrow | The third single released in 1983... |
| 86east | RainHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Makoto Shinkai’s 2013 film “The Garden of Words”… |
| 87east | ALWAYSD-51 |  play_arrow | The fifth single released in 2005… |
| 88east | dearestKOH+ |  play_arrow | Written as the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X”… |
| 89east | without even blinkingNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that sings of life’s resolve |
| 90east | Moon FlowerDAOKO |  play_arrow | The Allure of the Sailor Moon Movie Theme Song |
| 91east | StrongerEXILE |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring, powerfully messaged ba… |
| 92east | The BeginningONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Was selected as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin... |
| 93east | Hey my friendTommy heavenly6 |  play_arrow | The second single released in 2004… |
| 94east | GONGWANIMA |  play_arrow | ONE PIEC…—a manga and anime that are both wildly popular |
| 95east | Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoru |  play_arrow | A tender, heart-soothing voice that captures a poignant farewell and a new... |
| 96east | Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A film series in which every installment has been a smash hit… |
| 97east | I will fall in love with you.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | There are no words to describe the power of music to recreate the emotion of a film... |
| 98east | WithIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Rira Ikuta's song expressing pure affection, “W…” |
| 99east | The Sign of I Love You: Our Future Prediction MapDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The film “Doraemon’s Bell of Love” starring Nao Matsushita, ‘Mirai Yosouzu ~ A…’ |
| 100east | Like breathingVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s new song is making headlines as a movie theme song |
| 101east | Future is YoursSambomasutā |  play_arrow | “Future is…” presented by Sambomaster |
| 102east | That figures.Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Theme song of Naotaro Moriyama’s film “Lost Care” |
| 103east | MY SWEET ALIENKishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s summery movie theme song with a ’90s-style melody |
| 104east | Who will know (24_bigslow)/TragedySagisu Shirō · Ifukube Akira |  play_arrow | The striking main theme of Shin Godzilla |
| 105east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Crossing A Thousand Nights resonates in the heart along with the film… |
| 106east | P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP |  play_arrow | Let's dance to DA PUMP's hit song across generations! |
| 107east | Try EverythingDream Ami |  play_arrow | “Try Everything,” which colors the film Zootopia… |
| 108east | May it be filled with kindnessFlower |  play_arrow | “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” is from the film “Shokubutsu… |
| 109east | strainHARUHI |  play_arrow | The power to recreate moving cinematic moments through music... |
| 110east | The wind that thinks of youHY |  play_arrow | “The Wind That Thinks of You” has touched the hearts of many listeners… |
| 111east | Hold me, Hold youJUJU |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film Otoko no Isshō, a track by JUJU |
| 112east | To love and liveKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince’s “Love and Live… |
| 113east | single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu |  play_arrow | K... with exhilarating guitar cutting that leaves a strong impression. |
| 114east | Hymn of MercyKyrie (Aina Ji Endo) |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity as a central member of BiSH, … |
| 115east | Eternal BondLibera |  play_arrow | The movie’s theme song, “Eternal Bonds,” is deeply moving. |
| 116east | A Great Big World featuring Rachel PlattenNothing’s Impossible |  play_arrow | A Great Big W… overflowing with talent |
| 117east | Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE with a powerful rock sound resounding... |
| 118east | Sumikko DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | A heartwarming movie collaboration song from Perfume |
| 119east | FICTIONWEST. |  play_arrow | A driving sound with a bittersweet melodic line… |
| 120east | THE SKY FALLSXAI |  play_arrow | Interweaving a grand scale with delicate emotional expression… |
| 121east | live and dieXAI |  play_arrow | XAI’s singing voice resonates with a mystical quality in the film “G….” |
| 122east | staraiko |  play_arrow | A single released in 2005, a… |
| 123east | my nameback number |  play_arrow | When I listen to the song “Boku no Namae wo” (“Say My Name”), my heart is stirred… |
| 124east | I feel like going home.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A gentle, tender compassion that emanates from the depths of the heart ‘… |
| 125east | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | The film “oran…,” which depicts the bittersweet romance of high school students |
| 126east | Just as that sun continues to illuminate this world.Kobukuro |  play_arrow | A movie theme song with the theme of 'life' |
| 127east | Godzilla-1.0 Godzilla Suite ISatō Naoki |  play_arrow | Godzilla 70th Anniversary: A Moving Musical Piece |
| 128east | Godzilla-1.0 Godzilla Suite IISatō Naoki |  play_arrow | The moving film score of Godzilla Minus One |
| 129east | Godzilla-1.0 PraySatō Naoki |  play_arrow | Godzilla movie soundtracks, captivating for their grand, majestic music |
| 130east | fateKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Produced as the theme song for the film “Ōoku,”… |
| 131east | Love PhotosOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A profound sense of bittersweet longing that lies beyond happiness... |
| 132east | Too young too dietengoku bando |  play_arrow | "Too young too die" is… |
| 133east | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | It was also used as the theme song for the movie Hana Yori Dango Final. |
| 134east | heavenly daysAragaki Yui |  play_arrow | "heavenly days" is Yui Aragaki’s… |
| 135east | Traces of LightHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The movie “SPY×FAMILY CODE: White”… |
| 136east | M87Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Selected as the theme song for the film “Shin Ultraman”… |
| 137east | contrailArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Arai’s classic song “Hikoukigumo” is a spacetime… |
| 138east | My kind of love songYūsuke |  play_arrow | The moving trailer for the film “Manzai Gang” |
| 139east | Dear my futureKomada Rui / CV. Hayami Saori |  play_arrow | “Dear my…” sung by Saori Hayami |
| 140east | Daydream BelieverTakahata Mitsuki |  play_arrow | “Daydream Believer” is Mitsuki Takahata… |
| 141east | HIDEOUTJO1 |  play_arrow | JO1's 'HIDEOUT' sings of youth and hope. |
| 142east | Live to Die Another Day – Proof of Existence –MIYAVI |  | Theme song for the film 'Blade of the Immortal' sung by MIYAVI |
| 143east | heartbeatNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | In the Oricon singles chart, 19… |
| 144east | gradationSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | The subtleties of human relationships depicted by movie theme songs |
| 145east | Runway☆BeatFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | The movie theme song of Runway Beat |
| 146east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Even in the drama, viewers are drawn into a zany battle of wits and deception… |
| 147east | signalaiko |  play_arrow | The theme song of the 2015 film “Senpai to Kanojo” is… |
| 148east | facing each otheraiko |  play_arrow | The theme song of the film “My Darling is a Foreigner.” |
| 149east | I’m happy.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Featuring a soft, straightforward singing voice… |
| 150east | Let tomorrow be sunny.yuzu |  play_arrow | Theme song for “Shaberedomo,” Yuzu’s special single |
| 151east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)Gurīn Bōizu |  play_arrow | The film “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day,” released in 2017… |
| 152east | Mechanism of pointillismYoshii Kazuya |  play_arrow | Kazuya Yoshii’s pointillism: a rock song that moves forward |
| 153east | OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki, who sang sweet, passionate feelings for a loved one... |
| 154east | Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken |  play_arrow | The theme song of the movie “50 First Dates”… |
| 155east | Happy Breakfast, Boring DinnerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the movie “Golden Slumber.” |
| 156east | Frog SongMori Nana |  play_arrow | Mori Nana’s ballad song is nostalgic |
| 157east | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The 2017 release, the film “Sh…” starring Kento Hayashi |
| 158east | Watercolor MoonHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Written as the theme song for the 2015 film “An” (“Sweet Bean”)… |
| 159east | The Great Space War / “The Great Space War” / Operation YashioriSagisu Shirō |  play_arrow | On the soundtrack of the film Shin Godzilla... |
| 160east | The FabelmansJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An autobiographical film by Spielberg, co-created with John Williams |
| 161east | DIGNITYAdo |  play_arrow | The tenth digital-only release put out in 2022... |
| 162east | Beep!!Superfly |  play_arrow | The sin released in 2011, the 12th album... |
| 163east | I fell in loveaiko |  play_arrow | The 2016 animated film A Silent Voice… |
| 164east | Descojoōbachi |  play_arrow | The album “Peacock,” released in 2011… |