[2026] A Compilation of Opening and Insert Songs from Tokyo Ghoul

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österreich / 'Incompetence' [Official Music Video] (Tokyo Ghoul OP Theme Song)

Sharp, cutting guitar tones intertwine with a floating, ethereal ensemble to exquisitely express a brooding emotion that sinks inward.

The uniquely beautiful yet somehow unsettling atmosphere links with the protagonist’s sense of loss and pierces the heart.

This is the first single by österreich, the solo project of Kunimoto Takahashi, produced with guest vocalist Ai Kamano and released in March 2015.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A, the song’s contrast between a transparent vocal and an ominous soundscape is irresistible.

It’s a perfect number for nights when you want to quietly face your inner conflicts, or when you want to fully immerse yourself in a story’s bleak yet beautiful world.

Glassy Sky (Feat. Donna Burke)yamada yutaka

Glassy Sky – Donna Burke – Tokyo Ghoul – Lyrics

This piece is the one that left a deep aftertaste as an insert song in the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A.

Composed by Yutaka Yamada and featuring Donna Burke on vocals, it is included on the album TV ANIMATION Tokyo Ghoul Original Soundtrack, released in March 2015.

Its cool, translucent melody and plaintive English lyrics quietly express the sense of loss carried by the characters.

Perhaps thanks to its cinematic arrangement, Donna Burke’s heartrending voice resonates deeply.

Beloved by many, the track has inspired over 20,000 fan covers and was sampled by an overseas artist in 2018.

When you want something to gently accompany your sadness or solitude, it’s best enjoyed alone, listening closely.

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QUEEN BEE 'HALF' Official MV

Queen Bee is a rock band that never ceases to captivate fans with their bewitching visuals and overwhelming performances.

This work vividly portrays weighty themes—such as the pain of standing on the boundary and the duality of the self—through a driving sound and vocalist Avu-chan’s freely soaring and plunging voice.

The track served as the title song of their single released in April 2018, and drew attention as the ending theme for the first season of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul:re.

It was later included on the album Ju (Ten), and is an indispensable signature piece when discussing the band’s career.

It’s a cool rock number brimming with powerful energy, one that you’ll want to hear if you’re wrestling with something and struggling to carve out your own destiny.

Alone (Feat. JULIA SHORTREED)yamada yutaka

Alone (Tokyo Ghoul Original Soundtrack)

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)yamada yutaka

Tokyo Ghoul – ‘Colour My World’ with Lyrics

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)yamada yutaka

OFFICIAL AMV – Yutaka Yamada – “Remembering” from Tokyo Ghoul:re (Yutaka Yamada – Tokyo Ghoul:re) | Tate McRae

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)yamada yutaka

Yutaka Yamada – Wanderers

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.