The songs of Pom Poko. Theme song and insert song.

Pom Poko, released in 1994 and directed by Isao Takahata—who is often mentioned alongside Hayao Miyazaki—is the film in question.

Set in a city undergoing rapid urban development, the story follows tanuki who are gradually pushed to the fringes as nature disappears, and who rise up to reclaim their forest.

It’s a work rich in social satire, and even after many years since its release, it still resonates deeply with us.

Here, we’ve compiled the main theme and insert songs from Pom Poko.

Of course, the music is wonderful, but if you haven’t seen the film itself, please do.

It will surely stay with you.