[2026] A Compilation of Opening and Insert Songs from Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul, which continues to captivate many fans with its dark worldview and delicate psychological portrayal.
It’s the theme songs and insert tracks that amplify the story’s tension and poignancy many times over, isn’t it? There are surely quite a few people who have a melody suddenly cross their mind and find that unforgettable scene vividly returning.
This time, we’ll be broadly featuring the songs used throughout the anime series.
Please take your time to savor the charm of each track, deeply intertwined with the atmosphere of the work!
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[2026] Tokyo Ghoul Theme Songs and Insert Songs Compilation (11–20)
Alone (Feat. JULIA SHORTREED)NEW!yamada yutaka

This is a vocal piece themed around loneliness and a sense of loss, composed by Yutaka Yamada, who is active as a composer for film and TV scores.
JULIA SHORTREED’s translucent, whisper-like vocals blend with quiet piano and a weighty soundscape to deliver a heart-wrenching poignancy.
Included on the two-disc album “TV Anime ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK,” released in March 2015, the track was featured as an insert song in episode 7 of the anime “Tokyo Ghoul √A.” It powerfully conveys the story’s tension and the characters’ inner struggles.
It’s a song that stays close to you on nights when you feel the painful distance from someone important, or when you want to quietly face your own heart.
It’s a grand ballad recommended not only for those who wish to linger in the afterglow of the work, but also for anyone seeking solace in a beautiful melody.
Colour My World (Feat. JULIA SHORTREED)NEW!yamada yutaka

A number crafted by Yutaka Yamada, whose dark, delicate worldview and beautiful vocals strike the heart.
The English lyrics intertwine with a floating, airy track to vividly express the characters’ loneliness and their yearning for salvation.
Featuring guest vocalist Julia Shortreed, this piece serves as an insert-style song for the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A.
It’s included on Disc 2 of the acclaimed album TV Anime “Tokyo Ghoul” Original Soundtrack, released in March 2015, and its 4 minutes and 14 seconds are structured to let you savor the lingering aftertaste of the story.
It’s a fragile yet beautiful medium-tempo ballad that gently stays by your side when you feel an empty hole in your heart or on nights when you want to quietly face yourself.
Remembering (Feat. Tate McRae)NEW!yamada yutaka

This piece beautifully captures the characters’ memories and sense of loss with its gentle piano and strings.
Featuring Canadian singer Tate McRae as a guest, it was composed by Yutaka Yamada.
The track was used as an insert song in the second season of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul:re.
It is included on the soundtrack album Tokyo Ghoul:re Original Soundtrack, released in December 2018, enhancing the atmosphere of the story.
Sung in English vocals that convey deep inner conflict, this work is perfect for moments when you want to quietly face your inner self.
If you’re looking to be soothed by beautiful tones, why not give it a listen?
Wanderers (Feat. Luschka)NEW!yamada yutaka

A world of score music that colors the anime’s cruel yet beautiful worldview with sound.
This song features a mysterious vocal where translucence and shadow coexist, expressing the characters’ loneliness and the pain of having lost their place with a quiet tension.
Composed by Yutaka Yamada, it is included on the album “TV Anime ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK,” released in March 2015.
Used as an insert song in the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul √A,” the piece is deeply tied to the visuals, resulting in a striking finish.
With a runtime of 3 minutes and 46 seconds, its quiet yet emotionally warm, beautiful melody is truly moving.
It’s the perfect number for solitary reflection on a quiet night or for those who want to relive the anime’s iconic scenes.
Won’t Forget You (Feat. SaKy)NEW!yamada yutaka

This is a vocal track by Yutaka Yamada, who commands an overwhelming presence as a composer of anime scores.
It’s included on the album “Tokyo Ghoul:re Original Soundtrack,” released in December 2018.
Featured in the TV anime “Tokyo Ghoul:re,” it serves as a tie-in song that beautifully colors the profound themes of memory and loss.
Vocalist SaKy’s translucent voice layers over the music, conveying a piercing sense of longing for someone precious you can’t let go of, no matter how much you try to forget.
The melody strikes the heart with a blend of aching sorrow and steely resolve.
It’s a signature piece from this work that gently stays by your side—one to listen to on a night when you want to quietly face forward while holding past memories close.
In conclusion
The opening and insert songs of Tokyo Ghoul are filled with tracks that deeply color the work’s worldview. Reliving the story’s tension and poignancy through music brings out a different kind of richness. If there’s a song that catches your interest, be sure to listen to it again alongside the series. Its lingering melodies will gently accompany your everyday life.


