Songs from Kiki's Delivery Service. Anime theme and insert songs. Ghibli classics.
We’d like to introduce the theme song and insert songs from one of Studio Ghibli’s masterpieces, Kiki’s Delivery Service, based on Eiko Kadono’s original work.
Kiki’s Delivery Service tells the story of Kiki, the protagonist, who sets out on a journey in accordance with the witches’ code.
After watching this film, many girls probably tried to straddle a broom and fly, don’t you think?
In this article, we’ll introduce the music from Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Along with the theme song, we’ve gathered popular insert songs that support a variety of iconic scenes.
If you want to fully immerse yourself in the world of Ghibli, please enjoy to your heart’s content.
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Songs from Kiki's Delivery Service. Anime theme songs and insert songs. Ghibli masterpieces (41–50)
Free Adventure of the Wild FlightHisaishi Joe
A single piece plays during the climax.
The scene mixes tension and fear that the airship might crash, expressed through dissonance and a back-and-forth riff.
Many classical music fans will know that the same technique is used in Erik Satie’s piano works.
Thanks to Joe Hisaishi’s distinctive choice of sounds, it strangely becomes a very approachable piece.
Seaside DateHisaishi Joe
A track from the “Kiki’s Delivery Service” Image Album.
Like “Gust,” “Date on the Beach” is one of the few pieces that went unused in the film.
Given its fresh, breezy feel and title, it seems like it could have fit well in a scene with Tombo.
Even at a relaxed tempo, you can feel a dramatic motion within it.
Though unused, it’s quintessential Joe Hisaishi—a piece that perfectly matches the film’s image.
Night in the TownHisaishi Joe
This is “Night in the Town,” included on the image album.
In the film, it appears as “Heartbroken Kiki,” used in the scene where Kiki loses her ability to use magic.
Since it’s about a witch being unable to use magic, the melody is very sorrowful.
It’s a quiet piano ballad that reflects how downcast Kiki is, yet it’s a very beautiful piece.
You can really feel Kiki’s pure, troubled feelings coming through.
It looks like I can cheer up.Hisaishi Joe
This is “I Think I Can Be Cheerful,” a track from the image album for Kiki’s Delivery Service.
In the soundtrack music collection, it appears under the title “Starting Work,” and in the film it’s used when Kiki begins her job as an airborne courier, among other scenes.
Like “Starting Work,” it’s a bright, exciting piece, isn’t it? Just listening to it makes you feel happy! Please give it a listen!
In conclusion
We introduced the theme song and insert songs from the Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Did you get to fully enjoy the world of the movie? If you’re thinking, “I need more!” then please watch the film again and enjoy the music as you go.
When it links with the visuals, you’ll discover new expressions in the songs!