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?

Playlist

Popular Western Music Anime Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	RoundaboutYES		Promoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime
2	Falling DownOasis		The allure of Oasis’s final single, a masterpiece
3	Walk Like An EgyptianThe Bangles		An homage to Egyptian culture and the changes of the times…
4	Abyss (from Kaiju No. 8)Yungblud		YUNG exudes a dark, powerful vibe…
5	Bad ReputationAvril Lavigne		A song that inspires people with the spirit of punk rock
6	Do You Want ToFranz Ferdinand		The Shock of Franz Ferdinand
7	Last Train HomePat Metheny Group		Pat Metheny’s nostalgically rich classic
8	The OneBackstreet Boys		Popular songs by the Backstreet Boys
9	Distant DreamerDuffy		A moving song about the resolve to chase a distant dream...
10	Cautionary WarningJohn Sykes		A hot rock number, an anime theme song
11	NobodyOneRepublic		A catchy melody and a passionate message touch the heart...
12	The Light Before We LandThe Delgados		A famous Scottish song, courage and hope in life
13	AbyssYungblud		A song supported by young people for its rebellious spirit and diverse music
14	I’m ALIVE!Becca		An energetic song that depicts the will to live
15	This FffireFranz Ferdinand		A masterpiece that brings a fresh breeze to indie rock
16	ShiverLucy Rose		The fragility of love and the hope painted with a delicate singing voice
17	When Will My Life Begin?Mandy Moore		A famous song in which Rapunzel sings about her longing for freedom
18	Colorado BulldogMr. BIG		Mr. Big’s exhilarating, fast-paced classic
19	Invincible (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublic		The new song from the anime Kaiju No. 8 is moving.
20	Human TouchWarren Wiebe		An engaging song with a 90s AOR sound
21	Aladdin — A Whole New WorldAlan Menken		A magical ballad flying through the night sky, freeing the heart
22	Knockin’ On Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan		Iconic song from a Bob Dylan film, with major cultural impact
23	ImmortalsFall Out Boy		Baymax's hot theme song
24	Real In RIoJamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Will.i.am, etc		The captivating music of the samba film “Blue”
25	RideZZ Ward ft.Gary Clark Jr.		A cool, fast-paced ending theme song from Cars
26	ThunderstruckAC/DC		A rousing insert song from a wildfire movie
27	Dream OnAerosmith		A titan of American hard rock in the 1970s…
28	A Whole New WorldAlan Menken		A Song of Adventure into a New World and the Power of Love
29	How Far I’ll GoAlessia Cara		Moana’s theme song, a song about self-discovery and adventure
30	Get Back Up AgainAnna Kendrick		Positive lyrics and a bright melody lift the spirit.
31	Baby IAriana Grande		Ariana Grande released in 2013...
32	Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande & John Legend		The Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast,” which was released this year…
33	How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho		The theme song of “Moana,” with its beautiful melody
34	DrowningBackstreet Boys		The ghost comedy manga Hanada Shonen-shi is 199...
35	Hakuna MatataBilly Eichner, Seth Rogen, JD McCrary, Donald Glover		“Hakuna Matata” is a lively song that means there’s no need to worry.
36	Duvetbôa		Bôa’s classic song that portrays heartache and loneliness
37	Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood		As an inserted song in the film Enchanted…
38	Beauty And The BeastCeline Dion & Peabo Bryson		A masterpiece that sings the truth of love, resonating in the heart
39	Accidentally In LoveCounting Crows		The exhilarating pop rock of Shrek 2
40	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		“Anime Daisuki!” Season 23 OP. The Brit…
41	Beauty and the BeastCéline Dion, Peabo Bryson		A gem of a love story that everyone has heard at least once…
42	Highway StarDeep Purple		Deep Purple is a great band with many classic songs.
43	Let It GoDemi Lovato		The theme song of Frozen, 'Let It Go'
44	Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie		That artist who repeatedly ranked high on the Billboard charts...
45	You’re WelcomeDwayne Johnson		A bright and joyful song of legends of the sea
46	Can You Feel The Love TonightElton John		Elton John, the master of love songs at weddings
47	Circle of LifeElton John		The moving theme song of The Lion King
48	The PretenderFoo Fighters		Dave Grohl, former drummer of Nirvana…
49	Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses		The History and Influence of Guns N’ Roses
50	Let It GoIdina Menzel		The famous song “Let It Go” from the Disney movie Frozen
51	Part of Your WorldJodi Benson		The Little Mermaid’s moving song
52	If I Didn’t Have YouJohn Goodman & Billy Crystal		A song that sings about the friendship in Monsters, Inc.
53	Can’t Stop The FeelingJustin Timberlake		The exhilarating ending song from the Trolls movie
54	Rock And Roll All NiteKISS		The quintessential American hard rock band, K...
55	Born This WayLady Gaga		In the music scene since the late 2000s…
56	Whole Lotta LoveLed Zeppelin		It has been loved by many rock fans in Japan as well…
57	We Know The WayLin Manuel Miranda & Opetaia Foa’i		A powerful insert song that depicts a journey to the ancestral sea
58	Like A VirginMadonna		Madonna’s classic hit in JoJo
59	Once Upon a DreamMary Costa, Bill Shirley		Disney's animated film Sleeping Beauty...
60	King NothingMetallica		The globally popular heavy metal band, …
61	When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus		Even at the lowest point in my life, I think of you...
62	Friend Like MeNe-Yo		Ne-Yo covers the famous song from the movie Aladdin.
63	Nobody (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublic		Anime “Kaiju No. 8” ending theme song
64	When Can I See You Again?Owl City		A captivating theme song with a digital sound
65	A Whole New WorldPeabo Bryson & Regina Belle		The famous song from Aladdin, “A Whole New World”
66	HappyPharrell Williams		The Minions’ smash hit that gets everyone hyped
67	You’ll Be In My HeartPhil Collins		Tarzan’s classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
68	EchoesPink Floyd		Mainly art rock and progressive rock…
69	Shine On You Crazy DiamondPink Floyd		The rock band from England, Pink ...
70	ShelterPorter Robinson & Madeon		This is the actual promotional video for this song…
71	Killer QueenQueen		When discussing the UK rock scene, it’s impossible to avoid…
72	PARANOID ANDROIDRadiohead		Its name resounds from Britain to the world...
73	You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman		The iconic Toy Story song resonates with the heart.
74	Life Is HighwayRascal Flatts		The memorable insert song from the movie Cars, and the moving feeling of driving on the highway.
75	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		…the most well-known overseas rock band in Japan…
76	Shake It OffReese Witherspoon & Nick Kroll		Rosita’s dance song from the movie “Sing”
77	I Really Want to Stay At Your HouseRosa Walton		Rosa Walton, who is from the United Kingdom, …
78	I Like To Move It, Move ItSacha Baron Cohen		An impressively fun song from Madagascar
79	I Want YouSavage Garden		Anime 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4…
80	Love OnSelena Gomez		The exhilaration of love and a pleasant love song
81	Try EverythingShakira		The catchy, easy-to-sing theme song of Zootopia
82	Real GoneSheryl Crow		An exhilarating theme song for a racing movie
83	My LoveSia		Also known as an insert song in the film Twilight…
84	StrongSonna Rele		A love song that believes in dreams and sings of hope
85	The Best Day EverSpongeBob		A song from SpongeBob that will make you smile
86	Faith ft. Ariana GrandeStevie Wonder		Stevie and Ariana’s movie theme song
87	I’m Still StandingTaron Egerton		Taron Egerton’s popularity rises as a voice actor
88	Get BackThe Beatles		The most important groo... in the history of popular music
89	DriveThe Cars		As a rock band representing the New Wave…
90	Rock the CasbahThe Clash		The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band.
91	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		Part 4 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, “Diamond...
92	Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones		It has been as many as 60 years since full-scale operations began in 1962...
93	Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A ThingTori Kelly		Tori Kelly’s Multinational Musicality
94	Georgy PorgyTOTO		Part 7 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Steel...
95	Tell Me That You Love MeVictoria Justice		Tori, known from Victorious, is at a restaura...
96	You Might ThinkWeezer		Weezer’s song shines in Cars 2
97	Last ChristmasWham!		“I Love Anime!” Season 21 ending theme. This ani...
98	Friend Like MeWill Smith		Genie’s song from the live-action Aladdin, packed with magical charm
99	For the First Time in ForeverKristen Bell & Idina Menzel		A refreshing hit song sung by Anna from the Kingdom of Ice
100	Minions Banana SongMinions		Minions are popular movie characters.