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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)

Baron's SongYuji Nomi

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

Baron's Song by 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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Hill TownYuji Nomi

Hill Town / Yuji Nomi: Piano (Solo) / Intermediate–Advanced

Yuji Nomi of the hill town

This piece depicts the scenery and environment of the town situated on the hill where Shizuku Tsukishima, the protagonist of Whisper of the Heart, lives.

It may appear unremarkable at first glance, yet small changes unfold day by day.

It’s a poignant track that feels like a snapshot of a moment from youth.

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Porco Rosso (11–20)

If you want to listen to moody classics for grown-ups!

The protagonist being a pig is a bit surprising, but the way he lives is something many men might admire. We’ve handpicked the most striking songs featured in the film. A lineup packed with moody, classic tunes for adults! Related article:Songs from Porco Rosso. Theme song and inserted songs.

Porco Rosso (1–10)

When the cherries ripenTokiko Kato

COVER | “Le temps des cerises” from Porco Rosso

When Cherries Ripen - Tokiko Kato

Gina, the eternal heroine of pilots.

In Porco Rosso, this is a mature ballad she sings while thinking of the man she longs for, Marco.

One of the lovely things about Ghibli is how its charm changes depending on the age at which you watch it.

Her complex, heartrending feelings are something only a woman who has overcome pain can truly understand.

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MAMMAIUTOJoe Hisaishi

MAMMAIUTO ~ Flying Boatmen (Piano) ~ from the film Porco Rosso ~

MAMMAIUTO Joe Hisaishi

This is the piece used as the theme song for the air pirates, the Mamma Aiuto Gang, who appear in Porco Rosso.

Since they’re air pirates, they’re supposed to be the bad guys…

but the combination of the characters’ comical vibe and the cheerful melody somehow makes you smile.

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Days of No ReturnJoe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi / The Days That Will Never Return

The Days of No Return - Joe Hisaishi

A poignant scene from the adult classic Porco Rosso, where the protagonist Marco looks back on memories of a past to which he can never return.

The friends he drank with, the rivals he competed against, and the woman he longed for will never come back.

It’s a heart-stirring slow ballad that conveys both that sense of helplessness and tender affection.

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Sometimes, old storiesTokiko Kato

Sometimes Old Stories - Tokiko Kato - Porco Rosso

Sometimes, old stories by Tokiko Kato

This is the ending theme of Porco Rosso, brimming with a very relaxed mood.

The film, with its atmosphere that seems to depict the life of a clumsy man and its gripping dogfights, resonated with many men.

This gently nostalgic song also perfectly matches the work, evoking the protagonist’s character, who carries a variety of past experiences.

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FriendJoe Hisaishi

Friends / Joe Hisaishi / 久石譲 / Piano

Friend Joe Hisaishi

This is another piece that’s irresistible for fans of Porco Rosso.

It’s the music from the scene where Porco, back when he was still in the Air Force, watches a silent animated film with his former comrade Ferrarin.

It’s a track that lets you feel the friendship between two men: Ferrarin, who has risen in the world and might even know the mystery the film never reveals—why Porco became a pig—and Porco, who is now a pig, freely flying through the skies.

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