Universal Music is releasing the “Best of Toy Story -30 Years & Beyond-” music collection in Japan for the first time on July 15, 2026. This album celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Toy Story series in Japan by featuring music from the four Toy Story films.
The album includes 19 tracks composed by Randy Newman, with memorable songs like “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and versions sung in both English and Japanese. The set also features special concept art and collectible alternate jackets, making it a must-have for fans of the franchise. The standard edition is priced at ¥3,650 (tax included).
About the Album
Toy Story, the groundbreaking full-length CGI animation released in 1995, has remained a beloved Disney Pixar series worldwide. Marking its 30th anniversary in Japan since the original film’s release in 1996, this compilation album revisits the emotional music from Toy Story 1 through Toy Story 4. Legendary composer Randy Newman crafted the soundtrack, including iconic songs like “When She Loved Me” and “We Belong Together.” The album also contains various versions of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” in multiple languages, highlighting the series’ universal appeal.
The package includes a booklet with rare concept art and a fold-out section inspired by Andy’s toy drawings. Fans will appreciate six collectible alternate jackets featuring scenes and logos from the films. A limited edition version priced at ¥5,800 (tax included) offers a canvas art board showcasing the jacket design. These special editions are available exclusively through Disney Music Emporium and select Disney stores.
Highlights
- First official release of the Toy Story music collection in Japan.
- Features 19 tracks from Toy Story 1 to 4, including various language versions.
- Includes rare concept art and collectible alternate jackets.
- Limited edition comes with a large canvas art board.
- Standard edition priced at ¥3,650; limited edition at ¥5,800.
Product & Availability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Best of Toy Story -30 Years & Beyond- |
| Menu / items | 19 songs including “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “When She Loved Me,” “We Belong Together,” and others by Randy Newman |
| Location | Japan (Universal Music distribution) |
| Address | Shibuya, Tokyo |
| Period | Release date: July 15, 2026 |
| Price | ¥3,650 (standard edition); ¥5,800 (limited edition, canvas art board included) |
