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

LuminanceHara Marihiko feat. Iguchi Satoru (King Gnu)

[Theme Song MV] Film “National Treasure” | Theme song “Luminance” by Marihiko Hara feat. Satoru Iguchi (King Gnu)

A sound world where tranquility and passion coexist—it’s breathtakingly beautiful.

This ballad pairs Kyoto-based musician Marihiko Hara with King Gnu vocalist Satoru Iguchi.

It was newly written as the theme song for the film “National Treasure,” released in June 2025, which became a record-breaking hit with box-office revenues exceeding 17.3 billion yen.

Over a minimalist tapestry woven from piano and electronic textures, the song traces a soul’s journey toward liberation from pain and fear.

Iguchi’s delicate yet soaring vocals impart a celebratory radiance befitting the film’s grand finale.

Also included on the album “National Treasure: Original Soundtrack,” this piece is perfect for revisiting the film’s moving afterglow whenever you wish to immerse yourself in it again.

He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt

He’s a Pirate

Johnny Depp is a popular actor who has appeared in numerous films.

For many, his signature work is the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

This is an adventure film that depicts the exploits of the pirate protagonist, Jack Sparrow.

A piece that appears repeatedly in the series is the song “He’s a Pirate.” It’s a dynamic tune that you can’t forget once you’ve heard it.

The title “He’s a Pirate” literally means “He is a pirate.” In other words, the song is a tribute to the protagonist, Jack.

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Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler

Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings (Official Music Video)

The Japanese title is “Love Lifts Us Up.” It was used in the film “Beaches,” which depicts a girl’s 30-year journey of love and friendship.

Bette Midler’s cover of the song was released as a single from the soundtrack, reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts, and won a Grammy Award.

change the worldEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Change The World (Live Video) | Warner Vault

Change the World, produced by the super-famous producer Babyface—also known for producing Eric Clapton—served as the theme song for the film Phenomenon.

It won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and was also used in commercials.

Eye of the TigerSurvivor

Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger (Official HD Video)

The song “Eye of the Tiger,” which gained international popularity as the theme for the film Rocky III, was created by Survivor, a band that rose to fame in the mid-1980s.

Released in 1982, the track is known for igniting the band’s popularity, achieving worldwide success with its high-voltage melody despite its mid-tempo pace.

Since it’s been used repeatedly on the popular variety show Sekai no Hatte Made Itte Q!, many younger people have likely heard it at least once.

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Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison

Pretty Woman <Oh, Pretty Woman> “Pretty Woman”

It’s no exaggeration to say that the film that catapulted Julia Roberts to stardom was the 1990 American movie Pretty Woman.

The theme song for this romantic comedy was Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

Up Where We BelongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes

Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes – Up Where We Belong (Subtitulado)

This song is the theme of the 1982 American film “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which centers on the story of the lead, Richard Gere, growing as a pilot candidate while enduring a tough drill sergeant at the naval officer school, and weaves in friendship, romance, and youth.

Richard Gere is really cool, isn’t he?