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Songs of Studio Ghibli: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and BGM from Ghibli Music

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Studio Ghibli films, enjoyed by both adults and children, are also famous for their wonderful music.

Every work features songs that perfectly fit the story and leave an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

We’ve gathered not only the popular theme songs and insert songs from Studio Ghibli works, but also image songs that bring back memories of famous scenes and evocative moments.

If you want to listen to Ghibli’s masterpieces or hear again the song that played in that one scene, be sure to check these out!

Whisper of the Heart (1–10)

Country RoadHon’na Yoko

Country Road – Yoko Honna (Full)

Country RoadHon'na Yoko

It is both the ending theme and the main theme of “Whisper of the Heart.” The original song is John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which also serves as the film’s opening theme.

In the story, it is established that the protagonist, Shizuku, wrote these Japanese lyrics, and the encounters that occur during the process of creating them set the story in motion.

For these reasons, this song can be considered a key element within the work.

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Take Me Home, Country RoadsOribia Nyūton=Jon

H264_ Country Road TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS / Olivia Newton-John

Take Me Home, Country RoadsOribia Nyūton=Jon

Take Me Home, Country Roads, released by John Denver in 1971.

It’s featured in this work as an insert song.

The original is sung by John Denver, and Olivia Newton-John is a cover artist.

In the film, Shizuku works on the Japanese lyrics for this song, right? The ending theme sung by Youko Honna, who plays Shizuku, is famous as well, so be sure to give that a listen too!

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I’ve decided! I’m going to write a story.Yuji Nomi

I’ve decided! I’m going to write a story. — from “Whisper of the Heart,” performed by Ocha

I’ve decided! I’m going to write a story. Yuji Nomi

This is the piece “I’ve Decided! I’m Going to Write My Story,” used in the film Whisper of the Heart.

It expresses, with a refreshing piano tone, the excitement you feel when you finally begin something you’ve long wanted to try.

It’s a song that gives you a fresh feeling, like winter has ended and you’re being gently carried by the pleasant breezes of spring.

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The boy who makes violinsYuji Nomi

The Boy Who Makes Violins (from “Whisper of the Heart”)

The boy who makes violins Yuji Nomi

From the film “Whisper of the Heart.” This is the piece titled “The Boy Who Makes Violins.” Here he is: Seiji Amasawa, arguably the biggest romantic in all of Ghibli.

At first, Shizuku saw him as nothing but an annoying guy, but she’s inspired by the way he strives straight toward his dream of becoming a violin maker.

This track passionately and artistically expresses Seiji Amasawa’s unexpected side.

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Baron’s SongYuji Nomi

"Baron’s Song" from "Whisper of the Heart" played by ocha

Baron's Song Yuji Nomi

Baron the Cat, an imaginary character created by Shizuku in Whisper of the Heart.

In her world of imagination, this is the piece in which he leads her into an even deeper realm of fantasy.

It is used in a rare scene featuring unreal imagery within this work, which is otherwise set in a notably realistic world.

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Flowing Clouds, Shining HillYuji Nomi

“Flowing Clouds, Shining Hills” from “Whisper of the Heart,” played by ocha

Flowing Clouds, Shining Hill Yuji Nomi

A truly flawless and beautiful orchestral and piano piece titled “Drifting Clouds, Shining Hills.” While the model for Whisper of the Heart was Tama City in Tokyo, this music conjures up the atmosphere of a Western-style mansion standing atop a hill and such breathtaking scenery as if you could see it with your own eyes.

It’s one of the film’s most popular and striking tracks, and I imagine many people are fans of this piece.

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ReminiscenceYuji Nomi

Reminiscence (Piano) — from the film “Whisper of the Heart”

Reminiscence Yuji Nomi

From the film “Whisper of the Heart,” this piece is called “Reminiscence.” Everyone has those sweet-and-sour memories they want to revisit again and again.

The gentle melody, repeated on the piano, makes you feel as if you’re being led right back into those moments.

It’s a recommended track for people who are busy every day and feel like the days are passing by quickly.

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