Popular Western Music Anime Songs Ranking [2025]
When it comes to Western-language anime songs, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Disney.
We’ve put together a collection of popular Western anime songs that appeal to a wide range of ages, from children to adults.
Did your favorite song from that anime make the list?
Popular Western Anime Songs Ranking [2025] (81–90)
The Best Day EverSpongeBob85rank/position
How about some feel-good pop rock that’ll put a smile on your face, straight from a beloved American animated series? Sung by Tom Kenny, the voice actor of the main character, this track brims with irrepressibly positive energy, boldly declaring that today will be “the best day ever.” True to the creators’ aim of crafting “a Beatles-style cartoon song,” the sound is polished into superb pop rock.
The song first appeared on the movie’s soundtrack and later became the lead track of the acclaimed album “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best Day Ever.” When it was used in the TV series, it drew a whopping 6.
7 million viewers.
If you want to turn an ordinary day into something special, this just might be the perfect song.
Faith ft. Ariana GrandeStevie Wonder86rank/position
This is a song used in the 2016 animated film “SING.” It’s performed by the famous duo Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande, and along with the movie’s success, the song became a worldwide hit.
I’m Still StandingTaron Egerton87rank/position
Taron Egerton is an actor from the United Kingdom who became more widely known in Japan thanks to the 2016 film “SING.” Although he is originally an actor, his participation as a voice actor in “SING” seems likely to further broaden the range of work he can take on.
Get BackThe Beatles88rank/position
The Beatles, the most important group in the history of popular music.
In 2023, their final new song “Now And Then” was released, reaching No.
1 in the UK and becoming a hit around the world—a fresh reminder of their enduring popularity.
Did you know that the word “Jojo” appears in the lyrics of their classic 1969 song “Get Back,” written under the leadership of Paul McCartney? It’s famous for being considered the original inspiration for “JoJo,” but in fact, there’s even a scene in the original work where the song title appears exactly as is.
Unfortunately, that was only in the magazine version of its publication in Jump; the song title was removed in the tankobon (collected volume) edition.
If you’re interested, be sure to look it up!
DriveThe Cars89rank/position
The Cars are known as a rock band representing the new wave.
They’re famous as the band that inspired Kars, the final boss who appears in Part 2 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, “Battle Tendency.” The classic album Heartbeat City, which includes Drive, is known for having many tracks that match Kars’s vibe.
If you’ve read all of Part 2, be sure to check out the full album in addition to this song.
Personally, I think the track Magic especially fits Kars’s atmosphere, so don’t miss that one either!
Rock the CasbahThe Clash90rank/position
Many references to Western music in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure include punk bands, and a representative example is the Stand name “Clash” used by Squalo in Part 5, Golden Wind.
It’s said to be based on The Clash, one of the defining British punk bands of the 1970s, known for their aggressive performances, their genre-blending music that incorporated reggae and dub, and their socially conscious stance.
As mentioned, not only their early punkish sound but also their later albums, which show musical evolution, are all compelling—so I recommend giving them a listen, even if you’re not a dedicated punk fan.
Popular Western Music Anime Song Ranking [2025] (91–100)
Every Breath You TakeThe Police91rank/position
Koichi Hirose, a character who appears from Part 4, Diamond Is Unbreakable, through Part 5, Golden Wind, of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, owns an old dog named “Police,” whose supposed namesake is the British band The Police.
They were an unbeatable power trio of exceptional musicians—Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers—who, within a career of less than ten years, released innovative works and achieved worldwide hits.
They have five original albums, and to feel the remarkable evolution they underwent in just a few years, I highly recommend listening to them in order of release!