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[Ghibli] Popular BGM. Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music!

[Ghibli] Popular BGM. Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music!
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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.

[Ghibli] Popular BGM: Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music! (1–10)

Aerial strollNEW!Hisaishi Joe

The famous piece “A Walk in the Skies,” well known as part of the score for the film Howl’s Moving Castle.

Included on the soundtrack released in November 2004, this work renders a waltz on a grand scale—graceful yet driving.

It evokes the aerial scene where Howl and Sophie first truly connect.

Its soothing sense of immersion makes it perfect BGM for studying or working, so be sure to give it a listen.

In this city in AsiaNEW!Jōjō Taihūn

[Healing Effect] Ghibli Music Box: Pom Poko — In This Asian Town (BGM for Work and Sleep)
In this city in AsiaNEW!Jōjō Taihūn

Doesn’t just hearing the melody make you feel nostalgic? Released as a single in July 1994, it was tied in as the theme song for Isao Takahata’s film Pom Poko.

It’s included on albums such as Kaze no Matsuri ~CARNAVAL~.

This track is packed with a multilayered charm, where the bustling, exotic atmosphere of the city intersects with reflections on the nature we’re losing.

Its rich, eclectic rhythms and gentle vocals seem to naturally slip into your heart.

When you’re stuck with work or studying, listening to it can give you a refreshing reset!

Mother’s BroomNEW!Hisaishi Joe

Joe Hisaishi – Mother’s Broom (from Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Mother’s BroomNEW!Hisaishi Joe

This piece features a captivating melody line that blends expectations of independence with a touch of anxiety.

It opened the album “Kiki’s Delivery Service Image Album,” released in April 1989 ahead of the film’s premiere.

It expresses, through sound, the feelings passed from parent to child and the emotions of setting off into a new world.

The gentle tones of accordion and strings avoid excessive assertiveness and speak directly to the heart.

I think it’s great for working while staying relaxed.

Distant DaysNEW!Hisaishi Joe

Distant Days (from “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”) (Piano Ver.)
Distant DaysNEW!Hisaishi Joe

A deeply resonant melody gently evokes distant memories and a nostalgic longing.

It is an instrumental piece cherished as an important work that colors the world of the Studio Ghibli film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, released in March 1984.

Included on the album “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Image Album Bird Person…”.

The piece’s maternal warmth and gentle tempo make it ideal background music when you want to relax while focusing on something.

In search of a distant eraNEW!Hisaishi Joe

In Search of Distant Days (from “Porco Rosso”) (Piano Ver.)
In search of a distant eraNEW!Hisaishi Joe

A beautiful instrumental number by Joe Hisaishi, well-known as a piece from the Studio Ghibli film “Porco Rosso.” Its friendly melody evokes skies crisscrossed by seaplanes, the blue sea, and a quiet nostalgia for bygone youth.

Included on the album “Porco Rosso (Original Soundtrack),” released in July 1992.

It conveys a gentle longing, as if reaching out to distant memories.

The lovely tune is perfect for settling into a calm mood at your desk.

Sheeta’s ResolveNEW!Hisaishi Joe

Castle in the Sky | Sheeta’s Resolve [Piano] Tried Playing | Takushi | Castle in the Sky | Sheeta’s Decision [Piano]
Sheeta's ResolveNEW!Hisaishi Joe

This piece is known as part of the score for Castle in the Sky.

Amid the grand swashbuckling adventure, it delicately portrays a girl’s quiet resolve and solitude as she faces her destiny, through a beautiful piano melody.

It has a clear, translucent quality tinged with nostalgia, and there’s a charm to it that feels like it gently stays by your side.

Included on the album Castle in the Sky: Soundtrack—The Mystery of the Levistone, released in August 1986.

Recommended for those who want to calm their minds.

Princess MononokeNEW!Mera Yoshikazu

A masterpiece whose clear, prayerful melody seems to drift from the depths of a dense forest.

Released in June 1997, it became a massive hit alongside the film released the following July and continues to be loved by many.

The words that distill the film’s worldview intertwine with the voice of Yoshikazu Mera, a countertenor with a singular timbre, creating an overwhelming sense of immersion.

Perfect for when you want to focus on work or study.