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[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.

Playlist

[Ghibli] Popular BGM. Enjoy the world of Ghibli through music!
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1eastAerial strollHisaishi Joe
Aerial strollHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The charm of the famous piece “A Walk in the Air” from Howl’s Moving Castle
2eastIn this city in AsiaJōjō Taihūn
In this city in AsiaJōjō Taihūnplay_arrow
Refresh with nostalgic melodies
3eastMother’s BroomHisaishi Joe
Mother’s BroomHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A song that expresses both anticipation and anxiety about becoming independent
4eastDistant DaysHisaishi Joe
Distant DaysHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A gentle melody from Nausicaä
5eastIn search of a distant eraHisaishi Joe
In search of a distant eraHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Expressing a quiet sense of melancholy in a piece from Porco Rosso's soundtrack
6eastSheeta’s ResolveHisaishi Joe
Sheeta's ResolveHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Laputa’s score: portraying a girl’s resolve through a piano melody
7eastPrincess MononokeMera Yoshikazu
Princess MononokeMera Yoshikazuplay_arrow
A classic film theme song filled with forest prayers
8eastAshitaka SeikIHisaishi Joe
Ashitaka SeikIHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi’s Princess Mononoke score
9eastQue Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no Hitobito & Fujiwara-sensei to Kurasumeeto
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no Hitobito & Fujiwara-sensei to Kurasumeeto
Yamada-kun’s warm classic of film music
10eastAshitaka DiaryHisaishi Joe
Ashitaka DiaryHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Ashitaka 𦻙 Record of Princess Mononoke
11eastCatbusHisaishi Joe
CatbusHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The music from My Neighbor Totoro was moving when performed by an orchestra!
12eastGhibli Piano Medley: 47 Songs
Ghibli Piano Medley: 47 Songsplay_arrow
Ghibli Piano Medley: Enjoy the masterpieces and visuals
13eastGhibli: bright, fun, and popular classic songs
Ghibli: bright, fun, and popular classic songs
Brighten your mood with Ghibli music
14eastGood morning, Ghibli Piano Medley
Good morning, Ghibli Piano Medleyplay_arrow
You can start a refreshing morning with Ghibli music
15eastGhibli Piano Medley
Ghibli Piano Medleyplay_arrow
Relax with insect sounds and Ghibli music
16eastGhibli rain to listen to when you’re tired
Ghibli rain to listen to when you're tiredplay_arrow
A gentle performance with soothing tones that heal the heart through Ghibli music
17east2-hour Ghibli healing relaxation
2-hour Ghibli healing relaxationplay_arrow
Ghibli masterpieces: a soothing playlist of gentle vocals
18eastGhibli Orchestra Medley
Ghibli Orchestra Medleyplay_arrow
Ghibli film music in classical arrangements
19eastNamioto Ghibli Piano Medley
Namioto Ghibli Piano Medleyplay_arrow
A collection of timeless songs to soothe the soul with Ghibli melodies
20eastBeautiful 2-hour Studio Ghibli music
Beautiful 2-hour Studio Ghibli musicplay_arrow
Be soothed by solo piano renditions of Ghibli music
21eastGhibli Song Medley for Parents and Children to Enjoy
Ghibli Song Medley for Parents and Children to Enjoyplay_arrow
Ghibli Greatest Hits Medley: Music to Enjoy with Kids
22eastI stopped being alone.Yano Akiko
I stopped being alone.Yano Akikoplay_arrow
Expressing the warmth of everyday life through the piano
23eastHaru’s MemoriesYuji Nomi
Haru’s Memories Yuji Nomiplay_arrow
Introduction to the gentle film music of The Cat Returns
24eastMy Neighbors the Yamadas Theme – Orchestral VersionYano Akiko
My Neighbors the Yamadas Theme – Orchestral VersionYano Akiko
Akiko Yano’s masterpieces colored by an orchestra
25eastAsk me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joe
Ask me why (A Mother’s Thoughts)Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Theme song of The Boy and the Heron
26eastDragon BoyHisaishi Joe
Dragon BoyHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Music from the mysterious scenes of Haku and Chihiro
27eastPath of the WindHisaishi Joe
Path of the WindHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Orchestral performance of Totoro’s famous song
28eaststrollHisaishi Joe
strollHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi performs Ghibli’s “Sanpo”
29eastMusic of the CelestialsHisaishi Joe
Music of the CelestialsHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The Celestials’ Music in The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
30eastAlways With MeKimura Yumi
Always With MeKimura Yumiplay_arrow
Famous songs from Spirited Away
31eastMy Humble Cottage
My Humble Cottageplay_arrow
Moved by the insert song in Grave of the Fireflies
32eastAnna (Piano Arrangement)Muramatsu Takatsugu
Anna (Piano Arrangement)Muramatsu Takatsuguplay_arrow
Music from the Studio Ghibli film “When Marnie Was There”
33eastName of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe
Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The Appeal and Impact of the Theme Song from Spirited Away
34eastA Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe
A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi’s piano piece from Kiki’s Delivery Service
35eastSometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokiko
Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco RossoKatō Tokikoplay_arrow
A warm song that nostalgically recalls youthful memories
36eastTHE WIND RISES The Wind Rises From the film “The Wind Rises”Hisaishi Joe
THE WIND RISES The Wind Rises From the film “The Wind Rises”Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The moving feeling when nostalgic music stirs the heart
37east“Princess Mononoke” Fantastic Scene (Wind Orchestra)Hisaishi Joe
"Princess Mononoke" Fantastic Scene (Wind Orchestra)Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Moved by classical music, I rewatched the movie.
38east“Always With Me” to “Reprise” from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe
“Always With Me” to “Reprise” from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A lovely, atmospheric song resonates with the heart.
39eastglobeYonezu Kenshi
globeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Delicately portraying everything from the birth of life to its growth and farewells…
40eastDays of No ReturnHisaishi Joe
Days of No ReturnHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
An insert song from Porco Rosso with an adult atmosphere
41eastLegend of the WindHisaishi Joe
Legend of the WindHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Boost your concentration with Joe Hisaishi's music
42eastPromise of the WorldBaishō Chieko
Promise of the WorldBaishō Chiekoplay_arrow
Introduction to the music of Howl's Moving Castle
43eastCountry RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yokoplay_arrow
A coming-of-age romance story of Whisper of the Heart
44eastMerry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle
Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castleplay_arrow
It makes you think that such a wonderful piece of music could be born...
45east“Carrying You” (Castle in the Sky)
"Carrying You" (Castle in the Sky)play_arrow
A very lovely version of Carrying You. Gently...
46eastCastle in the SkyHisaishi Joe
Castle in the SkyHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
It feels as if some kind of story or adventure is about to begin…
47eastKiki’s Delivery ServiceHisaishi Joe
Kiki's Delivery ServiceHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
After all, Joe Hisaishi is indispensable to Ghibli’s music...
48eastThe revolving seasonsInoue Azumi
The revolving seasonsInoue Azumi
A lively insert song where Kiki flies through the sky
49east#Ghibli Jazz #Studio Ghibli cafe music cover! Perfect for work or studying!!
#Ghibli Jazz #Studio Ghibli cafe music cover! Perfect for work or studying!!play_arrow
A collection of Ghibli songs in jazz arrangements, blissful tones
50eastDeep Sleep Music – The Best Of Studio Ghibli: Relaxing Piano Covers
Deep Sleep Music – The Best Of Studio Ghibli: Relaxing Piano Coversplay_arrow
Healing time with Ghibli music
51eastJoe Hisaishi in Budokan – Studio Ghibli 25 Years Concert
Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Studio Ghibli 25 Years Concertplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi’s Ghibli Music Live Album
52eastRelaxing Harp Music – Studio Ghibli – Hayao Miyazaki Collection
Relaxing Harp Music - Studio Ghibli - Hayao Miyazaki Collectionplay_arrow
Ghibli music is elegantly played on the harp.
53eastRelaxing Piano Studio Ghibli Complete Collection: Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki Relaxing Piano Music
Relaxing Piano Studio Ghibli Complete Collection: Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki Relaxing Piano Musicplay_arrow
Ghibli famous songs piano arrangement, soothing music
54east[Ghibli] My Neighbor Totoro Music Box ver. ~Healing Sleep BGM~
[Ghibli] My Neighbor Totoro Music Box ver. ~Healing Sleep BGM~play_arrow
Music box versions of Ghibli anime songs, soothing/relaxing
55east[Work/Study BGM] Moving Ghibli Masterpiece Piano Medley – Relaxing for Reading, Sleep, and Healing
[Work/Study BGM] Moving Ghibli Masterpiece Piano Medley – Relaxing for Reading, Sleep, and Healingplay_arrow
Healing Piano Medley of Ghibli Movies
56east[Work/Study BGM] Forest Concert ~ Ghibli Medley ~ [Acoustic Guitar]
[Work/Study BGM] Forest Concert ~ Ghibli Medley ~ [Acoustic Guitar]play_arrow
Be soothed by a Ghibli classics acoustic guitar medley
57east[Work/Study BGM · Sleep BGM] Music to Sleep, Soothed by Ghibli
[Work/Study BGM · Sleep BGM] Music to Sleep, Soothed by Ghibliplay_arrow
A collection of soothing music featuring iconic songs from Ghibli anime
58east[Soothing Rain Sounds + Iconic Ghibli Music Box] Calming a Crying Baby & Sleep Music – Deep Sleep, Improved Concentration BGM / Ghibli Music Box + Rain Sound
[Soothing Rain Sounds + Iconic Ghibli Music Box] Calming a Crying Baby & Sleep Music – Deep Sleep, Improved Concentration BGM / Ghibli Music Box + Rain Soundplay_arrow
Healing music box that soothes the heart with Ghibli music
59east[Healing/Sleep BGM] Ghibli Music Box Best – Studio Ghibli Best Music Box
[Healing/Sleep BGM] Ghibli Music Box Best – Studio Ghibli Best Music Boxplay_arrow
Healing Ghibli masterpieces music box medley
60east[Healing/Sleep BGM] Sleep-Inducing Ghibli Music Box Medley – Studio Ghibli Music Box
[Healing/Sleep BGM] Sleep-Inducing Ghibli Music Box Medley – Studio Ghibli Music Boxplay_arrow
A dream journey where Ghibli music music boxes soothe the heart
61east[Sleep BGM] The Most Sleep-Inducing Ghibli Piano Pieces – Sleep Music
[Sleep BGM] The Most Sleep-Inducing Ghibli Piano Pieces – Sleep Musicplay_arrow
Blissful sleep that heals the heart with Ghibli music
62east[Sleep BGM] Slow-Tempo Ghibli Orgel Medley — includes When Marnie Was There and Hikoukigumo
[Sleep BGM] Slow-Tempo Ghibli Orgel Medley — includes When Marnie Was There and Hikoukigumoplay_arrow
Healing music of Studio Ghibli masterpieces on music box
63east[Sleep BGM] Fatigue Recovery · Ghibli Medley · Piano · Deep Sleep · Healing Music · Masterpieces · Studio Ghibli
[Sleep BGM] Fatigue Recovery · Ghibli Medley · Piano · Deep Sleep · Healing Music · Masterpieces · Studio Ghibliplay_arrow
A tranquil time of healing for the heart with Ghibli music
64eastGhibli Jazz Medley / All That Jazz
Ghibli Jazz Medley / All That Jazzplay_arrow
Jazz arrangement medley of Ghibli songs
65eastGhibli Music Box Best Collection
Ghibli Music Box Best Collectionplay_arrow
Find healing with a music box album of Ghibli songs.
66eastKiki’s Delivery ServiceHisaishi Joe
Kiki’s Delivery ServiceHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The heartwarming classic from Kiki’s Delivery Service
67eastSymphonic Poem“NAUSICAÄ”Hisaishi Joe
Symphonic Poem“NAUSICAÄ”Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Ghibli music—moving and beautifully melodic
68east“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” – Highlights –Hisaishi Joe
"Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" - Highlights -Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The Nausicaä song is moving and pleasant.
69eastAlways With MeHisaishi Joe
Always With MeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The famous song from the Ghibli film Spirited Away resonates with the heart.
70eastName of LifeHisaishi Joe
Name of LifeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The famous song from Spirited Away: soothing music that resonates with the heart
71eastMy Neighbor TotoroHisaishi Joe
My Neighbor TotoroHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Moved by the orchestral performance of the Totoro ending
72eastagainHisaishi Joe
againHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Impressive music from Studio Ghibli films performed by an orchestra
73eastThe revolving seasonsHisaishi Joe
The revolving seasonsHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The memorable song from Kiki’s Delivery Service, “Meguru Kisetsu” (Turning Seasons)
74eastPrincess MononokeHisaishi Joe
Princess MononokeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Yoshikazu Mera’s beautiful singing voice adorns the film.
75eastAshitaka and SanHisaishi Joe
Ashitaka and SanHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The music of Princess Mononoke conveys hope and a profound worldview.
76eastPromise of the WorldHisaishi Joe
Promise of the WorldHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Theme song of 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea,' sung by Chieko Baisho.
77eastSymphonic Suite “Princess Mononoke”Hisaishi Joe
Symphonic Suite “Princess Mononoke”Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A moving work that makes you feel the importance of nature
78eastSymphonic Suite “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”Hisaishi Joe
Symphonic Suite “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The music in Nausicaä is powerful and captivating.
79eastMerry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe
Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Emotional expression with Joe Hisaishi’s “Merry-Go-Round”
80eastSpirited Away Wind OrchestraHisaishi Joe
Spirited Away Wind OrchestraHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The music from Spirited Away is an unforgettable masterpiece.
81eastCarrying YouHisaishi Joe
Carrying YouHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The charm of Azumi Inoue, who sings famous songs from Studio Ghibli films
82eastPonyo on the CliffHisaishi Joe
Ponyo on the CliffHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Nozomi Ohashi, moved by an overwhelming singing voice
83eastDepartureHisaishi Joe
DepartureHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The moving insert song from Kiki’s Delivery Service
84eastMother of the SeaHisaishi Joe
Mother of the SeaHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A beautiful theme song that portrays the allure of the sea
85eastA Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joe
A Town with an Ocean ViewHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
An insert song from Kiki's Delivery Service, a moving masterpiece
86eastChapter 4: Princess MononokeHisaishi Joe
Chapter 4: Princess MononokeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The beauty of Japanese music that resonates throughout the world
87eastLegend of the WindHisaishi Joe
Legend of the WindHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece—a moving work that unfolds vast landscapes.
88eastI Became a BirdHisaishi Joe
I Became a BirdHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
An otherworldly song by the singer from Kiki’s Delivery Service
89eastPorco RossoHisaishi Joe
Porco RossoHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The bittersweet, soothing melody of Porco Rosso
90eastTatara SongHisaishi Joe
Tatara SongHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Introduction to the insert songs of Princess Mononoke
91eastMother of the SeaHayashi Masako
Mother of the SeaHayashi Masakoplay_arrow
The Embrace of the Sea and a Mother
92eastGhibli Medley [Piano]
Ghibli Medley [Piano]play_arrow
Ghibli Masterpieces: A Soothing Piano Medley to Heal the Heart
93eastArrietty’s SongCecile Corbel
Arrietty's SongCecile Corbel
The soothing theme song of Arrietty
94eastThe Pigeon and the BoyHisaishi Joe
The Pigeon and the BoyHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Trumpet performance of a Laputa insert song
95eastKiki’s Delivery Service: Original Soundtrack Music CollectionHisaishi Joe
Kiki’s Delivery Service: Original Soundtrack Music CollectionHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
Ghibli movies and Joe Hisaishi’s music are the best.
96eastCarrying YouInoue Azumi
Carrying YouInoue Azumi
The moving allure of Laputa’s theme song
97eastTreasure of FlamesŌno Yūji
Treasure of FlamesŌno Yūjiplay_arrow
The Castle of Cagliostro from Lupin the Third has beautiful and striking scenery.
98eastNausicaä of the Valley of the WindYasuda Narumi
Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindYasuda Narumiplay_arrow
Introduction to the Theme Song of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
99eastTo That SummerHisaishi Joe
To That SummerHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
An insert song about a mysterious disappearance that evokes nostalgia and a sense of loss
100eaststrollAkiyama Kazu
strollAkiyama Kazuplay_arrow
Famous songs and an introduction to the work of Totoro