Monster — All Theme Songs

1 Openings · 1 Endings

Monster Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1–74

"Grain"

by Kuniaki Haishima

About the artist: Kuniaki Haishima composed the entirety of Monster's score. Grain is an unusually restrained, dread-laced instrumental opening with no lyrics — a deliberate choice matching the show's slow-burn psychological horror.
Fan reception:: Praised for setting an unsettling tone without a single word, using a children's-choir motif that recontextualizes itself as the series reveals its themes of corrupted innocence.

Monster Ending Themes

ED 1Eps 1–74

"For the Love of Life"

by David Sylvian

About the artist: David Sylvian, the British former Japan (band) frontman, provided Monster's haunting English-language ending theme — an unusual choice for a Japanese anime of its era.
Fan reception:: Considered one of the most atmospherically fitting endings in anime, its melancholic tone lingering after each episode's tension.

Monster Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Monster opening theme song?

The first Monster opening theme is "Grain" by Kuniaki Haishima, playing during Eps 1–74. Praised for setting an unsettling tone without a single word, using a children's-choir motif that recontextualizes itself as the series reveals its themes of corrupted innocence.

Who sings "Grain" from Monster?

"Grain" is performed by Kuniaki Haishima. Kuniaki Haishima composed the entirety of Monster's score. Grain is an unusually restrained, dread-laced instrumental opening with no lyrics — a deliberate choice matching the show's slow-burn psychological horror.

What episodes does "Grain" play in Monster?

"Grain" by Kuniaki Haishima is the Monster Opening 1, playing during Eps 1–74.

What is the Monster ending theme song?

The first Monster ending theme is "For the Love of Life" by David Sylvian, playing during Eps 1–74. Considered one of the most atmospherically fitting endings in anime, its melancholic tone lingering after each episode's tension.