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

unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

"unravel" × Tokyo Ghoul TV Animation 10th Anniversary Collaboration MV

A masterpiece whose overwhelming expressiveness jolts the heart, pivoting from silence to madness in an instant.

Meticulously crafted sounds portray self-destruction and inner conflict, with even the vocalist’s breathing deeply intertwined with the story.

It’s a single from TK’s solo project—TK is the vocalist and guitarist of Ling tosite sigure—released in July 2014.

Written as the opening theme for the first season of the anime Tokyo Ghoul, the song also leads into the album Fantastic Magic, released in August of the same year.

Its dramatic development, highlighted by a striking contrast between restraint and intensity, is perfect for moments when you want to let your emotions erupt.

It’s also a great pick for those who want to revel in advanced vocal technique!

the saintsPeople In The Box

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An unsettling yet beautiful ending theme that brilliantly colors a dark worldview.

You’ll find yourself drawn in deeper and deeper, like sinking into a swamp, by People In The Box’s buoyant, floating sound and a melody that carries a certain chill.

Lyrics that blur the boundary between good and evil are sure to amplify the anime’s bittersweet afterglow many times over.

Released in August 2014 as a single alongside the album “Wall, Window,” this track was used as the ending theme for the first season of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul.

It’s the perfect number for when you want to fully steep yourself in the prickly air of dark fantasy, or lose yourself in your own world during a solitary nighttime walk.

katharsisTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE

TK from Ling tosite sigure “katharsis” / “Tokyo Ghoul:re” Final Chapter OP

You can’t help but be captivated by the beautiful yet intense sound where overwhelming negative emotions intersect with a yearning for light.

This is a solo project track by TK, who is active as the vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Ling tosite sigure.

Razor-sharp high tones, urgent guitars, and delicate piano intertwine intricately, and the melody—hurtling toward ruin yet never losing its beauty—shakes the listener to the core.

Released as a single in November 2018, it was used as the opening theme for the final arc of the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re.

The piece squarely shoulders the fervent emotions of the story’s closing chapters, such as the protagonists’ guilt and sense of loss.

It’s highly recommended for those who want to unleash the emotions buried deep within their hearts or immerse themselves completely in a profound world.

The seasons die one after another.amazarashi

amazarashi “Seasons Die One After Another” — Tokyo Ghoul √A ending theme

A literary rock number that portrays the will to face forward amid the cycle of life and despair.

Hiromu Akita’s soaring, earnest vocals overlap with beautiful piano and strings to create a stunning soundscape.

This song by amazarashi—whose music is praised for reaching deep into the human heart—was released as their first single in February 2015.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A, it drew major attention for its deep connection to the series’ dark worldview.

It was later included on the album “Sekai Shuusoku 2116.” When you’re struggling to keep living while carrying old wounds and regrets, this work will surely give you a push forward.

ON MY OWN (Feat. Katherine Liner)yamada yutaka

Yutaka Yamada – On My Own

Composer Yutaka Yamada, best known for his work on scores.

This track, created as part of the score that colors the world of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul, is a dark, cinematic number that expresses loneliness and a sense of loss.

The rich vocals by Katherine Liner delicately bring to light the inner pain of the characters.

Recorded in Los Angeles and Tokyo, it’s an insert song included on the album TV ANIMATION Tokyo Ghoul Original Soundtrack, released at the time in 2015.

With a weighty sound that fuses live instrumentation and electronic elements, this beautifully bittersweet track keeps you company when you want to spend a quiet night alone, lost in thought.

asphyxiaCö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – asphyxia (Official Video) / “Tokyo Ghoul:re” Opening

This song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Ghoul:re, known for its dark atmosphere.

Released as a single in June 2018 as a stepping stone into the mainstream, it also drew attention because the original creator, Sui Ishida, personally scouted Cö shu Nie.

Mirai Nakajima’s clear, airy vocals—she wrote both the lyrics and music—paired with the band’s thrilling, unpredictable sound, really lift the listener’s spirits.

The layering of sounds that breaks open in the chorus from an uneasy mood filled with suffocation and conflict is perfect for moments when you want to break free from difficult circumstances and be set free.

Let their music, which expresses the complex feelings you hold in your heart, give you the courage to move forward.

You of Paradiseösterreich

österreich – Paradise You (Official Video) / “Tokyo Ghoul:re” Final Chapter ED

This is a song by österreich that was used as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul:re.

Released as a single in December 2018, it was produced as a solo project by Kunimitsu Takahashi, formerly of the cabs.

Mizuki Iida of cinema staff provides the vocals, and his urgent singing meshes beautifully with the shadowy soundscapes Takahashi creates.

The lyrics depict post-collapse landscapes and feelings toward separated beings, suggesting a sense of finality as the story approaches its conclusion.

It’s a track I recommend to those who want to immerse themselves deeply in the anime’s world—where violence and delicacy coexist—or who seek a song that will sit with their wounds and sense of loss.