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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!

The Wind Rises (1–10)

Nahoko (Encounter)Hisaishi Joe

Joe Hisaishi – Naoko’s First Meeting – [The Wind Rises]

Nahoko (Encounter)Hisaishi Joe

This is a piece called “Nahoko (Encounter).” The title includes “Encounter,” but it isn’t the cheerful song you might imagine from that.

War and natural disasters—Nahoko and Jiro met in the very midst of a turbulent era.

While everyone was lamenting the misfortunes of the world, the two refused to yield to fate and came together.

It’s a song that reminds us of the importance of our encounters with others.

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peregrine falconHisaishi Joe

Hayabusa (Piano) ~ from the film 'The Wind Rises' ~

peregrine falconHisaishi Joe

When you feel a flutter of excitement, your mood gets a little more glamorous, doesn’t it? That’s exactly the kind of dramatic feeling you can experience with this track, “Tokimeki.” Its slow tempo rhythm and sparkling strings are a perfect match, letting you sink into a dreamy, otherworldly mood.

If you haven’t felt your heart race much lately, this is a song I definitely want you to hear.

It’s sure to put you in a dreamlike state!

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Castorp (The Magic Mountain)Hisaishi Joe

Castorp (The Magic Mountain) Piano Performance — from the film The Wind Rises

Castorp (The Magic Mountain)Hisaishi Joe

The protagonist, Jiro Horikoshi, meets a German man named Castorp at a hotel.

Although he shares the same name as the piece’s title, this character’s name comes from Hans Castorp, the protagonist of Thomas Mann’s masterpiece The Magic Mountain.

It’s a somewhat wistful piece of music.

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Nahoko (Fate)Hisaishi Joe

Naoko (Destiny) Piano Performance – from the film “The Wind Rises”

Nahoko (Fate)Hisaishi Joe

This is the piece “Nahoko (Fate),” used in the film The Wind Rises.

Its clear, transparent piano tones evoke a poignant feeling in the listener.

Nahoko, who becomes the fiancée of the protagonist Jiro Horikoshi, suffers from tuberculosis, which at the time was considered an incurable disease.

Even so, the music conveys her frailty and beauty as she lives with strength.

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The wind rises.Hisaishi Joe

Joe Hisaishi “The Wind Rises”

The wind rises.Hisaishi Joe

This is a piece with a beautiful, memorable melody used in The Wind Rises.

Its title links to the work itself, and it could be called the film’s underlying theme.

Airplanes ride the wind, and it feels as if the music expresses both the uncertainty and the freshness of that wind at the same time.

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A Wizard of Earthsea (11–20)

A beautifully pure, breathtaking singing voice is creating a buzz!

Aren’t the songs from Tales from Earthsea a world that only Aoi Teshima can express? Here are exquisitely delicate and breathtaking masterpieces woven by her clear, translucent voice. The moment you listen, you’ll be drawn into Aoi Teshima’s world! Related article:The songs of Tales from Earthsea. Theme song and insert songs.

A Wizard of Earthsea (1–10)

Song of TimeTeshima Aoi

"Song of Time" Aoi Teshima [Lyrics]

Song of TimeTeshima Aoi

This is the theme song of Goro Miyazaki’s film Tales from Earthsea.

“Therru’s Song” might be more well-known, but this one is also a wonderful piece.

The clear, translucent vocals and piano are beautiful, evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotion.

It’s well worth a listen!

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Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi

Masafumi Akikawa × Aoi Teshima — Theru’s Song / Princess Mononoke

Teru's SongTeshima Aoi

This is a song used in Tales from Earthsea.

Aoi Teshima’s vocals are very beautiful, making it a wonderful track.

Just listening to it is very soothing.

I’d love to listen to it while watching the sunset in a place rich with nature.

It perfectly matches the atmosphere of the film, so please give it a listen.

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