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[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

Last updated:2025/8/16

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Studio Ghibli has so many great songs, and when you’re watching the films, you often find yourself thinking, “I want to sing this at karaoke!”

So this time, we’re introducing some of the best Ghibli songs that are perfect for singing!

“If my kid requests a song, but I don’t know any to sing!” “Karaoke with only anime songs…

what should I do?” This article has you covered for those moments!

It’s also perfect for anyone looking for songs everyone can sing together.

We’ll introduce them in recommended order, so check them from the top one by one.

[Karaoke] Let’s Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics (1–10)

Spirited Away

Name of LifeYumi Kimura

Name of Life (Yumi Kimura) arranged 2021 ver. / DasuBee COVER

Inochi no Namae Yumi Kimura

This is the main theme of Spirited Away, included on the image album.

Although there’s no singing in the film itself, many people will likely recognize the melody.

When lyrics are set to that melody, I think you’ll discover a new kind of charm.

You might find it surprisingly easy to sing, so give it a try at karaoke!

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Castle in the Sky

Carrying YouAzumi Inoue

Azumi Inoue – Carrying You

Carrying You by Azumi Inoue

Compared to other Ghibli works, this story has more elements that make you think rather than leaving you with a refreshing feeling at the end.

This serious-sounding song, which matches the work beautifully, is the ending theme of “Castle in the Sky.” It’s nostalgic—many people probably sing it at karaoke, don’t they?

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The Secret World of Arrietty

Arrietty SongCecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song / Cecile Corbel

Arrietty Song Cecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song is a piece that depicts the fantastical world of The Secret World of Arrietty.

It is sung by the French harpist Cécile Corbel.

The lyrics were originally written entirely in English and later translated into Japanese, after which she explored how to sing them by listening closely to the pronunciation.

Because of that, there are parts in the song with distinctive pronunciation.

That’s part of the song’s charm, so when you sing it, I hope you listen carefully and imitate it.

Using an English-like vocalization tends to work well.

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Kiki's Delivery Service

Message of RougeYumi Arai

Rouge's Message – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) (Full)

Rouge no Dengon by Yumi Arai

That ultra-famous scene at the start of the story, right before the title appears.

Kiki asks Jiji to turn on the radio, and this is the song that starts playing.

Just hearing the intro makes that thrill well up—“An adventure is about to begin!!”

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The Wind Rises

contrailYumi Arai

Contrail (Vapour Trail) – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

Hikoukigumo Arai Yumi

The theme song of The Wind Rises.

As expected, Yumi Matsutoya is the perfect match for Studio Ghibli.

Just like in Kiki’s Delivery Service, it’s amazing how perfectly it matches the mood of the story.

It’s easy to sing and great for karaoke, so if you ever feel like singing a Ghibli song, definitely give it a try.

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Howl's Moving Castle

Promise of the WorldChieko Baisho

The Promise of the World / Chieko Baisho cover by Yurina

The Promise of the World by Chieko Baisho

Howl’s Moving Castle, which became extremely popular thanks in part to Takuya Kimura’s voice acting.

This piece might be considered somewhat minor, but the fact that there’s even a choral arrangement shows how beloved it is! Its gentle triple-meter melody adds a lovely accent that makes the world of Ghibli even more beautiful.

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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Memory of LifeKazumi Nikaido

Memory of Life - The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Memory of Life Nikaido Kazumi

This is the theme song for the film The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, sung by singer-songwriter Kazumi Nikaido.

A familiar folktale has been newly adapted into a film, enhancing its richly emotional story and letting us rediscover its brilliance.

The song itself is a relaxed, deeply flavorful piece.

Enjoy singing along to the simple piano accompaniment.

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