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

Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver

John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (Official Audio)

This is a song that appears in Whisper of the Heart.

It’s the original “Country Roads.” It brings to mind the scene where Shizuku Tsukishima and Seiji Amasawa are smiling as they sing.

The story portrays the pure hearts of high school students, and when I listen to this song, I feel energized and ready to do my best again starting tomorrow.

Ponyo on the CliffNozomi Ohashi

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 windAyano Tsuji

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.

contrailYumi Matsutoya

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.

Promise of the WorldChieko Baisho

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.

Tatara Songeboshi

Tatara Fumu Onnatachi (Tatara-Footing Women) — Tatara Women’s Work Song

This is an insert song that appears in Princess Mononoke.

Since Princess Mononoke carries a heartfelt message about eliminating discrimination, it also portrays scenes involving people with Hansen’s disease.

In that scene, Eboshi’s Eboshi Tatara Song is especially striking.

We all need to work together to create a world without discrimination.

strollKazu Akiyama

Sampo (My Neighbor Totoro) Sato no Uta Hey Let’s Go (Totoro)

It’s My Neighbor Totoro, known by everyone.

From small children to adults, everyone loves Totoro’s songs, and this is a tune everyone has sung.

Adorable Mei and her sister Satsuki, the beautiful scenery, the charming Totoro, and the Catbus are all must-sees.