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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.
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[Ghibli] Popular BGM: Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music! (1–10)
CatbusHisaishi Joe
“Catbus” from Orchestra Stories: My Neighbor Totoro—a suite that reorganizes the beloved music of My Neighbor Totoro into an orchestral work with narration.
This piece selects seven numbers from the film’s score and is arranged by Joe Hisaishi himself as an orchestral work with narration that parents and children can enjoy together.
It opens with playful phrases in the cellos and double basses, and the horn-like dissonances in the woodwinds and brass make the Catbus’s entrance all the more striking.
It’s a cheerful piece that’s perfect as an encore for a pops orchestra, and hearing My Neighbor Totoro performed by a live orchestra is truly moving!
Ashitaka DiaryHisaishi Joe
This is “The Legend of Ashitaka” from Studio Ghibli’s feature-length animated film Princess Mononoke, a work that stands proudly as a heavy and grand orchestral piece in its own right.
Studio Ghibli began as a feature animation production company with the release of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on March 11, 1984, and Princess Mononoke is its tenth film.
It is also known for elevating animation from something consumed solely by fans to a form of “art.” The production scale was immense, and from around this time, more recordings featured live orchestral performances.
Listening to the music, it is not merely background accompaniment for animation but sounds like a worthy new classical work in its own right.
The orchestral performance was by the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, and this was also the first time a permanent professional orchestra, rather than an ad hoc ensemble, was employed.
Good morning, Ghibli Piano Medley
With its refreshing piano sound perfectly mixed with the cheerful chirping of birds at just the right moments, “Good Morning Ghibli” feels like the ideal soundtrack to start a pleasant day.
Featuring numbers like “A Sunny Day” and “A Town with an Ocean View” from Kiki’s Delivery Service, and “Bird Person” from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, the collection conjures images of wide-open blue skies and is sure to lift your spirits.
As you listen, the music’s soft yet resonant beauty brings each film’s heroine to mind and seems capable of blowing away even the muggiest mood!
Ghibli rain to listen to when you’re tired
Why not soothe your heart with “Ghibli Rain to Listen to When You’re Tired,” performed by pianist Kou Miura, who turns feelings into sound? The set features six pieces, including “One Summer’s Day,” “Merry-Go-Round of Life,” “Carrying You,” and “The Path of the Wind.” Each track has a gentle timbre, offering a relaxation effect like listening to the sound of rain.
It’s a perfect Ghibli medley for quiet moments at home or when you want to drift into a comfortable sleep.
It also works well as unobtrusive background music, making it an ideal companion for reading.
Ghibli Piano Medley: 47 Songs
A two-hour, 47-track, super-sized Ghibli piano medley! It kicks off with Howl’s Moving Castle and continues with classics from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, and more—iconic songs that color Studio Ghibli’s masterpieces.
One of the biggest draws here is not just the music, but that you can actually see the performer’s hands as they play.
Filmed from various angles, it feels as if you’re attending a Ghibli concert yourself while enjoying the pieces.
Be sure to enjoy the music together with the visuals.
Ghibli Piano Medley
Why is it that the quiet chirping of insects on a summer night is so soothing? This “Summer Night Piano Medley: Good Night, Ghibli” pairs gently warming Ghibli sounds with the ambience to create a blissful time of relaxation.
In addition to songs from Spirited Away and Whisper of the Heart, carefully selected numbers spanning a wide range—including Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Castle in the Sky, Porco Rosso, and The Cat Returns—are all deeply satisfying listens that slowly seep into the heart.
Ghibli Orchestra Medley
Here is a medley that delivers songs from Studio Ghibli films in a classical arrangement.
The arrangement is grand and cool, making you feel as if you’ve been invited to a concert in your own home.
It might also be lovely as background music in an upscale venue.
For those feeling stressed, listening to this while doing housework or tasks may help relieve everyday stress.
The sound of the piano, strings, and wind instruments resonates with luxurious richness.
