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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)

Castorp (The Magic Mountain)Joe Hisaishi

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

Kastorp (The Magic Mountain) Joe Hisaishi

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 (Encounter)Joe Hisaishi

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

Nausicaä (Encounters) Joe Hisaishi

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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Journey (Winds of Italy)Joe Hisaishi

Journey (Italian Breeze) Piano Performance — from the film “The Wind Rises”

Tabiji (Italian Breeze) by Joe Hisaishi

Do you have someone you call a benefactor? You can never thank a benefactor enough, can you? This soundtrack takes that very theme.

Its slow, calm tempo that exudes respect and the mellow tone of the organ evoke a sense of reverence for one’s benefactor.

It’s a recommended track full of dignity and warmth.

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The wind rises.Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi “The Wind Rises”

Wind Rises Joe Hisaishi

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 TimeAoi Teshima

"Song of Time" Aoi Teshima [Lyrics]

Aoi Shima, the Singer of Time

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 SongAoi Teshima

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

Teru’s Song Aoi Teshima

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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rowan (tree)Aoi Teshima

Rowan Tree by Aoi Teshima [Lyrics]

Aoi Teshima of Nanakamado

Does the word “nanakamado” ring a bell for you? Nanakamado is a type of deciduous tall tree in the rose family.

It’s known for leaves that turn a vivid red in autumn and for its cute, bright-red berries.

With that tall tree in mind, please give this piece a listen.

Doesn’t the bouncy melody sound absolutely charming? The lyrics, which describe oneself growing alongside the nanakamado, are sure to make you feel the passage of time—and a touch of bittersweetness.

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