Lovely anime song

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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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!

Kiki's Delivery Service (1–10)

First workday of the yearHisaishi Joe

From Kiki's Delivery Service: 'A Town with an Ocean View' / Joe Hisaishi (Intermediate Piano Solo Sheet Music)

First workday of the yearHisaishi Joe

This is a song from Kiki’s Delivery Service.

I’m sure many of you have heard it at least once.

It plays during Kiki’s first job, right? The music carries the town’s relaxed atmosphere and is recommended for those who want to enjoy a cheerful vibe.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi

This is the song “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara,” released when Yumi Matsutoya was still known as Yumi Arai.

It came out in 1974, but it remains a karaoke staple and is still sung in schools—one of the most popular songs among Studio Ghibli themes.

Its memorable lyrics and stylish, free-spirited sound continue to captivate listeners!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Kiki, Busy as a BeeHisaishi Joe

Symphonic Suite “Kiki’s Delivery Service” : The Baker’s Assistant – Starting the Job…

Kiki, Busy as a BeeHisaishi Joe

This piece is “Kiki on a Busy Day,” used in the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Don’t you feel Kiki’s busyness just by listening? I think the expression “running around in a tizzy” fits perfectly.

Even on a gloomy morning commute, listening to this track might make you feel like a Ghibli protagonist and help you get through the day! It’s a song where the bright tone of the piano is beautifully showcased.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

On a sunny day…Hisaishi Joe

Kiki’s Delivery Service On a Clear Day… Joe Hisaishi [Piano]

On a sunny day...Hisaishi Joe

This is the piece that plays in the scene where Kiki finally arrives in the big city after many difficulties and begins working at the bakery.

Though it’s only flute and violin, it’s a profoundly evocative, melancholic masterpiece that skillfully blends a waltz-based classical style with Joe Hisaishi’s originality.

The key change in the latter half seems to capture the adolescent emotional swings of rejoicing and despairing over the smallest things.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Even though I like you!Takaran o Arika

Suki Na No Ni

Even though I like you!Takaran o Arika

This is a song called “Suki na no ni!” that was released as an image song for Kiki’s Delivery Service.

It’s such a cute song, isn’t it? The singer is Arika Takarano, known as the vocalist of ALI PROJECT.

Her whimsical yet slightly dark image suits this track perfectly.

Listen to it once and you’ll be totally hooked—it’s that kind of song!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

The revolving seasonsInoue Azumi

“Meguru Kisetsu” Azumi Inoue (High Quality)

The revolving seasonsInoue Azumi

Some people might be surprised to learn that the piece we heard in the film actually has lyrics.

This is the song “Meguru Kisetsu,” sung by Azumi Inoue, which sets lyrics to the suite “A Town with an Ocean View” used in the movie Kiki’s Delivery Service.

The lyricist, Yumi Yoshimoto, also wrote the lyrics for Ayaka Hirahara’s signature song “Jupiter.” They’re beautiful lyrics that bring vivid scenes to mind when you close your eyes.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

DepartureHisaishi Joe

From 'Kiki's Delivery Service' Departure / Joe Hisaishi

DepartureHisaishi Joe

A song that plays in the scene where Kiki sets off, leaving the town where she was born and raised for the first time.

An air of elegance permeates the entire piece.

The first half has a fresh, exciting feel, but as it progresses toward the latter half, a sudden sense of poignancy stands out.

It beautifully captures a first departure where excitement and anxiety coexist.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem