Popular Western Music Anime Song Ranking [2026]

Get BackThe Beatles85rank/position

Get Back (Remastered 2009)

The Beatles, the most important group in the history of popular music.

In 2023, their final new song “Now And Then” was released, reaching No.

1 in the UK and becoming a hit around the world—a fresh reminder of their enduring popularity.

Did you know that the word “Jojo” appears in the lyrics of their classic 1969 song “Get Back,” written under the leadership of Paul McCartney? It’s famous for being considered the original inspiration for “JoJo,” but in fact, there’s even a scene in the original work where the song title appears exactly as is.

Unfortunately, that was only in the magazine version of its publication in Jump; the song title was removed in the tankobon (collected volume) edition.

If you’re interested, be sure to look it up!

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DriveThe Cars86rank/position

The Cars – Drive (Official Music Video)

The Cars are known as a rock band representing the new wave.

They’re famous as the band that inspired Kars, the final boss who appears in Part 2 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, “Battle Tendency.” The classic album Heartbeat City, which includes Drive, is known for having many tracks that match Kars’s vibe.

If you’ve read all of Part 2, be sure to check out the full album in addition to this song.

Personally, I think the track Magic especially fits Kars’s atmosphere, so don’t miss that one either!

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Rock the CasbahThe Clash87rank/position

The Clash – Rock the Casbah (Official Video)

Many references to Western music in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure include punk bands, and a representative example is the Stand name “Clash” used by Squalo in Part 5, Golden Wind.

It’s said to be based on The Clash, one of the defining British punk bands of the 1970s, known for their aggressive performances, their genre-blending music that incorporated reggae and dub, and their socially conscious stance.

As mentioned, not only their early punkish sound but also their later albums, which show musical evolution, are all compelling—so I recommend giving them a listen, even if you’re not a dedicated punk fan.

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Every Breath You TakeThe Police88rank/position

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

Koichi Hirose, a character who appears from Part 4, Diamond Is Unbreakable, through Part 5, Golden Wind, of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, owns an old dog named “Police,” whose supposed namesake is the British band The Police.

They were an unbeatable power trio of exceptional musicians—Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers—who, within a career of less than ten years, released innovative works and achieved worldwide hits.

They have five original albums, and to feel the remarkable evolution they underwent in just a few years, I highly recommend listening to them in order of release!

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Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A ThingTori Kelly89rank/position

Tori Kelly – Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing (Official Video)

Tori Kelly is a singer-songwriter born in 1995 who has been active since 2004.

Although she grew up in the United States, her music spans a wide range of genres that reflect a multicultural background with roots beyond America, making her an artist likely to gain even more popularity in the future.

Georgy PorgyTOTO90rank/position

Toto – Georgy Porgy (Official Video)

The names of the flag-bearers participating in the race in Part 7 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Steel Ball Run, are truly a treasure trove of Western music references.

This time, I’ll introduce the origin of “Georgy Porgy.” There’s a song called “Georgy Porgy” on the debut album “Toto” (released in 1978) by the American band TOTO, which was formed mainly by studio musicians and achieved explosive success from the late ’70s through the ’80s.

It’s an urbane, stylish track featuring guitarist Steve Lukather on lead vocals, and a highlight is the backing vocals by Cheryl Lynn, known for songs like “Got To Be Real.” It’s a true classic!

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Tell Me That You Love MeVictoria Justice91rank/position

Victoria Justice – Tell Me That You Love Me Lyrics + Download link

A song that Tori, known from Victorious, sang at a restaurant in place of paying the bill.

It’s a heartbreak song about a couple who once broke up, then, after time passed, reconsidered and deeply wished to get back together, only for that wish to go unfulfilled in a sad ending.