Songs of Studio Ghibli: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and BGM from Ghibli Music
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!
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (1–10)
FlightHisaishi Joe
Here’s a standout track packed with personality and playfulness.
It’s brimming with instruments—flutes, percussion, strings, and more—creating a wonderfully lively sound.
The moment it shifts from a fun, cheerful vibe to a suddenly mysterious atmosphere is a must-hear.
True to its title, “Soaring,” the finale conveys an expansive grandeur, as if taking flight into the vast sky.
bamboo shootHisaishi Joe
Born from a bamboo stalk, Princess Kaguya is affectionately nicknamed “Takenoko,” which literally means “bamboo shoot.” Here is the soundtrack for our Takenoko.
True to her tomboyish nature, it’s an adorably lively piece that bursts with energy.
Don’t the frequent breaks in the rhythm give it a mischievous vibe? Experience the charm of Takenoko through this track!
slender bambooHisaishi Joe
Nayotake refers to supple, flexible bamboo.
This soundtrack is a perfect fit for the story of Princess Kaguya, the girl born from bamboo.
True to the word “supple,” its exquisitely gentle piano melody is wonderfully easy on the ears! At the same time, it carries a poised, bamboo-like dignity—highly recommended.
Let yourself be soothed by the quietly unhurried flow of the piano sound.
Hoo-hokekyo My Neighbors the Yamadas (11–20)
Pay attention to the compelling insert song!
With the tagline “Family safety is the wish of the world,” the 1999 film My Neighbors the Yamadas was produced. It’s a movie adaptation of Hisaichi Ishii’s original four-panel manga. Many of the insert songs are covers or signature tracks by various artists, making the music alone incredibly compelling to listen to! From those, I’ll introduce the ones that truly stand out—be sure to give them a listen! Related article:Ho-ho-kekyo: The Yamada Family Next Door song. Theme song / insert song.
Ho-hokekyo: My Neighbors the Yamadas (1–10)
telephone lineYano Akiko
It was used as an insert song in Isao Takahata’s film My Neighbors the Yamadas, which is based on a four-panel manga.
In the story, it plays in the background during a scene where the protagonist, after talking on the phone with his girlfriend, bursts with joy.
You can really feel the surge in excitement from the song itself.
An un-Cuckoo-like main titleYano Akiko
A song that begins with a simple piano.
Its gentle melody and light rhythm evoke the image of dappled sunlight on a holiday.
It matches the calmly depicted work extremely well, and it’s a sound that blends in even when playing in the background of everyday life.
In a modern world full of stimulating sounds, a piece that meshes with the air this naturally actually feels refreshingly new.
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no Hitobito & Fujiwara-sensei to Kurasumeeto
This is an insert song from “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” It’s a cover, but since it was used toward the end of the film, it leaves a strong impression.
Sung by the full cast of voice actors, it matches the carefree tone of the work and stands as a song that symbolizes the film.
Who is Moonlight Mask?Kondō Yoshiko
The theme song of the tokusatsu hero show Gekko Kamen, which aired starting in 1958, appears in the film My Neighbors the Yamadas.
It plays in the background of a scene where the father—whose childhood hero was Gekko Kamen—imagines himself fighting a biker gang.