[2026] Relive those iconic moments… Recommended theme songs and insert songs from Western films

Hail Holy QueenSister Act

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Hi Def)

It’s a comedy film about a club singer on the run from gangsters who whips a rundown choir into a group of stars.

It also helped launch Whoopi Goldberg’s career.

In the movie, they swap parts of the hymn lyrics into Latin and arrange it in a Motown style, delivering an irresistibly upbeat performance.

These days, this gospel version is sung around the world even more than the original.

It’s a song that fills you with energy and makes you want to clap along naturally.

Stayin’ AliveBee Gees

Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (Official Music Video)

The film that launched John Travolta’s career was the American movie Saturday Night Fever, set primarily in the world of disco.

One of its songs featured in the film is Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees.

Although there were initially no plans to release the song as a single, a flood of requests to radio stations led to its single release.

Born To Be WildSteppenwolf

Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild (Easy Rider) (1969)

Easy Rider, featuring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, is a quintessential work of American New Cinema.

Known for its shocking ending and iconic Harley-Davidsons, the film used Steppenwolf’s song “Born to Be Wild” as part of its soundtrack.

Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers

Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

Originally the theme song for a different film, “Unchained” (which was never released in Japan), the song “Unchained Melody” was later used as the theme for the romantic drama “Ghost” starring Demi Moore, and it became a revival hit along with the movie’s success.

Bohemian RhapsodyQueen

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video Remastered)

This is “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which was used as the theme song for the film Bohemian Rhapsody, a massive hit in 2018.

The movie depicts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of Queen.

The song itself was released in 1975 and was written and composed by Freddie Mercury.

Chances are, just about everyone has heard it at least once.

While the vocal style is rock, it’s basically crafted as an easy-to-listen-to, heartwarming pop song.

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Kehlani & G-Eazy – Good Life (from The Fate of the Furious: The Album) [Official Music Video]

Known in Japan by the nickname “Waisupi,” the globally popular car-action film series Fast & Furious thrills audiences not only with flashy car stunts, but also with its themes of intense male camaraderie and the bonds of family—likely the secret behind its enduring success.

Music is another key element of the Fast & Furious franchise, and today we’re spotlighting Good Life, a collaboration between popular rapper G-Eazy and the stylish, tattooed R&B singer Kehlani, from the eighth installment released in 2017, The Fate of the Furious (known in Japan as Wild Speed: Ice Break).

The song plays over the end credits, starting from the final rooftop family gathering.

Once you understand its lyrics—about life getting better—the film’s emotional impact is sure to double!

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Carry On (from the Original Motion Picture “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu”) (Official Video)

Detective Pikachu is the animated film that marks the Hollywood debut of Pikachu, the beloved Pokémon character Japan is proud to share with the world.

Seeing the adorable Pikachu speak with a deep, gravelly male voice was shocking, but many fans were relieved to hear that Pikachu’s trademark “Pika Pika~” cries still use Ikue Otani’s voice.

For this landmark first step of Pokémon in Hollywood, the theme song was written specifically for the film: Carry On, a collaboration between hit-making producer and renowned songwriter Kygo and popular British singer Rita Ora.

The music video is packed with scenes from the movie, so it’s even more enjoyable to watch again after you’ve seen the film.

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