[Ghibli] Popular BGM. Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music!
Studio Ghibli has many popular works, such as My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and Spirited Away.
And just as popular as the films themselves is the background music that plays throughout them! Ghibli’s music is famously composed by Joe Hisaishi, and every piece is truly wonderful.
Many of the tracks are so memorable that some people can tell exactly which scene from which film it is just by hearing the BGM.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of Ghibli’s most beloved BGMs all at once! Please enjoy the world of Ghibli.
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[Ghibli] Popular BGM: Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music! (1–10)
Namioto Ghibli Piano Medley
A soothing medley that gently unravels mind and body, where softly resonant Ghibli melodies on piano are overlaid with the sounds of waves and birds throughout.
Gentle numbers follow—like the insert song Mother’s Broom and A Town with an Ocean View from Kiki’s Delivery Service—that bring back memories of happy times spent with loved ones.
Other selections include Take Me Home, Country Roads from Whisper of the Heart and Hikoukigumo (Vapor Trail) from The Wind Rises, a line-up irresistible for listeners of any generation, from adults to children, stirring both nostalgia and a flutter of the heart.
Beautiful 2-hour Studio Ghibli music
Here is an audio collection that lets you fully enjoy two hours of Ghibli music, primarily arranged for solo piano.
The piano tones slip into your ears effortlessly without any stress, making it perfect as background music for work.
And since there are no lyrics, it’s ideal for listening passively to refresh your mind.
For those familiar with the original soundtracks, it also offers the chance to enjoy and take interest in these kinds of arrangements.
If you love Ghibli works, please give it a listen.
Ghibli: bright, fun, and popular classic songs
Each Studio Ghibli film features memorable music, doesn’t it? This is a Ghibli medley curated around the theme “music that lifts your spirits,” selecting popular tracks.
From quintessential upbeat, feel-good songs like “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Hey Let’s Go (Sanpo),” “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” and “Arrietty’s Song,” to pieces with calmer melodies that still brighten your mood when you listen, a wide range is included.
Why not give it a listen when you’re tired or feeling down?
[Ghibli] Popular BGM: Enjoy the World of Ghibli Through Music! (11–20)
I stopped being alone.Yano Akiko
The theme from “My Neighbors the Yamadas” is performed here in a lovely piano arrangement.
I’ve previously introduced an orchestral version, but when this gentle depiction of everyday life is rendered on piano, it becomes even more immersive, like being drawn into a world of memories.
Everyday life is something everyone has, and it’s unique to each person—not measured by anyone else’s standards.
Yet when the everyday life that must have been mine is shown as images, a quiet feeling of “this is somehow nice” arises.
This piano version touches many people’s heartstrings and will surely brighten the listeners’ everyday lives.
Haru’s MemoriesYuji Nomi
From the film The Cat Returns, this is “Haru’s Memories.” The Cat Returns is framed as a story written by Shizuku Tsukishima from Whisper of the Heart, and the tale begins when the heroine, Haru, saves a cat that is about to have an accident.
Both The Cat Returns and Whisper of the Heart were scored by Yuji Nomi, whose works are known for their gentle warmth.
In the film, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra—familiar from game and anime music concerts—performs the score, and on the soundtrack a bonus track features the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, resulting in a work of high caliber even as a listening experience.
In the video, a Korean orchestra performs it in concert, showing its popularity abroad as well.
The flute, harp, and tender strings are truly soothing.
My Neighbors the Yamadas Theme – Orchestral VersionYano Akiko
“The Theme of My Neighbors the Yamadas” has been transformed into a grand orchestral performance through wonderful orchestration.
The original song, “I Won’t Be Alone Anymore,” was written, composed, and sung by Akiko Yano, depicting everyday warmth with a pop sound.
In the orchestral version, the refreshing feel remains intact while the texture of live performance comes through directly.
A trumpet solo and mellow strings join as backing, highlighting the strengths of the orchestra.
The live-performance version of “I Won’t Be Alone Anymore” is great too! The performance is by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and is included on the album “Czech Phil Plays Studio Ghibli Symphonic Collection.”
Mother’s BroomHisaishi Joe
Conducted by Joe Hisaishi himself, who is active worldwide, “A Mother’s Broom” from Studio Ghibli’s gem of a film Kiki’s Delivery Service is being performed by an overseas orchestra.
It begins with an introduction reminiscent of “A Town with an Ocean View,” which plays in the film, and then transitions into a lovely violin solo.
This piece accompanies the scene where Kiki sets off on her journey, seen off by her parents and friends, and it’s a masterpiece that conveys her mother’s kindness and the warmth of her hometown.
The performance itself also conveys that gentleness and warmth, bringing a sense of comfort to the heart.