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[2025] A Collection of Cool Western-Style Anime Songs

Japan’s world-renowned masterpiece anime are defined not only by their stories, but also by the crucial roles played by their opening and ending themes.

Sometimes the synergy with an anime becomes the springboard that propels a band or artist to fame, and just as often a great song elevates the anime’s worldview even further.

Among this rich and multifaceted anison culture, this time we’re highlighting the rare cases where Western songs were used—specifically, a roundup of especially cool Western tracks featured in anime.

Whether you’re a fan of Western music or an anime enthusiast, check out this article to see what Western songs have been used in Japanese anime!

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[2025] A Collection of Cool Western-Style Anime Songs
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1Abyss (from Kaiju No. 8)YungbludKaiju No. 8’s opening theme, a powerful song by YUNGBLUD
2Nobody (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublicAnime “Kaiju No. 8” ending theme song
3This FffireFranz FerdinandA masterpiece that brings a fresh breeze to indie rock
4Falling DownOasisThe allure of Oasis’s final single, a masterpiece
5The Light Before We LandThe DelgadosA famous Scottish song, courage and hope in life
6I’m ALIVE!BeccaAn energetic song that depicts the will to live
7DuvetbôaBôa’s classic song that portrays heartache and loneliness
8Girls on filmDuran DuranAn innovative masterpiece from a legendary British band
9Last Train HomePat Metheny GroupPat Metheny’s nostalgically rich classic
10Human TouchWarren WiebeAn engaging song with a 90s AOR sound
11Cautionary WarningJohn SykesJohn Sykes’s powerful classic
12AbyssYungbludA song supported by young people for its rebellious spirit and diverse music
13Do You Want ToFranz FerdinandThe Shock of Franz Ferdinand
14Colorado BulldogMr. BIGMr. Big’s exhilarating, fast-paced classic
15Gospel Of The Throttle Rampage REMIX ver.Minutes Til MidnightA classic song that sings of the courage to keep chasing your dreams
16You won’t see me comingJean-Jacques BurnelThe Count of Monte Cristo ED, punk band bassist participation
17RoundaboutYESPromoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime
18Invincible (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublicThe new song from the anime Kaiju No. 8 is moving.