Ghibli’s famous BGM. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks for work and study BGM.

Aerial strollHauru no Ugoku Shiro Sounyūka

Stroll Through The Sky

It’s a piece that lets you imagine Howl’s unique world.

I love Sophie’s humanity, and I went to see Howl’s Moving Castle in the theater twice.

The melody somehow brings back the past, and it becomes a song that conjures up scenes of Howl.

Ponyo on the CliffŌhashi Nozomi

Ponyo: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

It’s the iconic theme song from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

It also became famous because Nozomi Ohashi, who voiced Ponyo, sang the theme song.

The voice is cute, the animated characters are adorable, and the heartwarming story made it an instant hit.

I saw it in the theater too.

Become the windtsuji ayano

Ayano Tsuji / Become the Wind [VIDEO MUSIC AYA~NO 2009]

It’s the theme song of The Cat Returns.

It’s an uplifting track wrapped in Ayano Tsuji’s cute, charming vocals.

It delivers a positive message that says, “I’ll always be by your side.” The film features lots of adorable cats and is highly recommended.

contrailMatsutōya Yumi

Contrail (Vapour Trail) – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

It’s the theme song from The Wind Rises, released in 2013.

I feel the style and music were a bit different from the usual Ghibli.

The sound is striking—you don’t forget it once you hear it.

After Yumi Matsutoya sang it, it seems like many next-generation singers covered it and performed it often.

Country RoadHon’na Yoko

Country Road from Whisper of the Heart, shonai clarinet ensemble

Country Roads is the signature song of Whisper of the Heart.

The scene where the protagonists, Shizuku Tsukishima and Seiji Amasawa, sing it is especially memorable.

It’s a heartwarming song that captures the bittersweet youth of high school and a romance brought together by the library.

I first encountered this film in elementary school, and it reminds me of how I longed for high school romance.

Days of No ReturnHisaishi Joe

The Days of No Return (Live at Budokan) – Joe Hisaishi (HD)

This is an insert song from Porco Rosso performed by Joe Hisaishi.

It has a mature atmosphere, and when I was little I couldn’t appreciate its charm.

Watching Porco Rosso makes me feel somewhat lonely and reminds me of my distant hometown—there’s a mysterious effect like that, I think.

Promise of the WorldBaishō Chieko

The Promise of the World / Chieko Baisho (Piano Solo with Vocals) – Sing with the Piano / Covered by Nontan

It’s a famous song from Howl’s Moving Castle.

The film also became well-known for casting Takuya Kimura as the voice of Howl.

The interactions between the troubled Howl and the pure-hearted protagonist, the beautiful scenery, and the gorgeous music linger in the heart, making it an unforgettable piece of music.