Every Song In Kate

The soundtrack for Netflix’s Kate is filled with upbeat pop and rock songs that sharply contrast with the film’s dark themes. Kate follows a Tokyo assassin of the same name (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who learns she’s been fatally poisoned. In her final hours, Kate tries to enact revenge on those responsible.

After starring in films like 10 Cloverfield Lane and Birds of Prey, in which she played Huntress, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is no stranger to the role of a brooding action hero. However, this movie takes the brooding to new levels as Kate brutally stops anyone who gets in her way. The violent action scenes clash humorously with the peppy soundtrack–for example, a car chase scene in which Kate tries unsuccessfully to turn off her car’s stereo, which stubbornly continues to blast an upbeat rock song as she concentrates on staying alive.

The soundtrack also reflects the Japan setting of the revenge action movie. Japanese pop and rock songs play throughout the film, including multiple tracks from the band Band-Maid, who also have a cameo appearance as themselves. Another Japanese musical artist, MIYAVI, appears in the movie as Jojima. Along with acting, MIYAVI is a successful guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer, though he, unfortunately, does not perform in this movie. Regardless, the music choices add some much-needed levity to an otherwise dark film. Here’s every song that plays in Kate.

“Secret Vanilla” by Okinawa Electric Girl Saya – This Japanese pop song plays during the movie’s opening as a bright pink truck drives through the city of Osaka, Japan.

“I’m a Pop” by Chanmina – “I’m a Pop” starts to play when the title flashes on the screen and during the establishing shots of Tokyo ten months after the opening scene. It plays again when Kate threatens Kijima (Jun Kunimura)’s niece, Ani (Miku Patricia Martineau).

“Blooming” by BAND-MAID – “Blooming” blares from the speakers when Kate steals a car after the failed hit on Kijima.

“O O I A H” by OOIOO – “O O I A H” plays as Kate shops in a convenience store and stocks up on supplies in preparation to visit the Black Lizard.

“Choose Me” by BAND-MAID – “Choose Me” plays when Kate crashes a concert looking for Ani. The band makes a cameo appearance performing their song.

“#Yappamotto” by Sakurako Ohara – “#Yappamotto” plays in the background when Kate and Ani bond at a diner.

“Shounanzoku – Cannibal Coast” by Aural Vampire – This song plays when Ani accidentally turns on the music at Jojima’s penthouse.

“Girls It Ain’t Easy” by MoNa a.k.a. Sad Girl – “Girls It Ain’t Easy” plays when Kijima and Kate go after Varrick (Woody Harrelson) and Ani.

“Kinjitou” by Reol – “Kinjitou” plays during the end credits.

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