Songs from From Up on Poppy Hill. Theme song and insert songs.

From Up on Poppy Hill, released in 2011, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Gorō Miyazaki.

It’s a coming-of-age story set in Showa-era Japan, imbued with a sense of romance and retro charm.

While its historical backdrop gives you a lot to ponder, the film has an easygoing feel that lets you savor that era of Japan with both your eyes and ears.

In this article, I’ve put together the main theme and insert songs from From Up on Poppy Hill.

By all means, don’t just listen to the songs—watch the film itself as well.

You’ll enjoy the music in this article even more that way.

Playlist

Songs from From Up on Poppy Hill. Theme song and insert songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	When I was in my first loveTeshima Aoi		In the days of first love, it's a bittersweet youth song
2	Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi		Ghibli food looks delicious.
3	EscapeTeshima Aoi		Being liberated from everyday life by a light, breezy song
4	A navy-blue undulationTeshima Aoi		A song with lyrics written by the Miyazaki father and child, based on a poem by Kenji Miyazawa
5	Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~Teshima Aoi		Theme song from From Up on Poppy Hill
6	Canal at DuskTakebe Satoshi		The busyness and fun of making breakfast
7	I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu		From Up on Poppy Hill, Ue o Muite Arukou (Sukiyaki)
8	signal flag(s)Takebe Satoshi		Nostalgia for the pre-Olympic Showa era
9	A heart yearning for motherTakebe Satoshi		A poignant short piece reflecting a river at sunset
10	With love. UmiTeshima Aoi		A song depicting a long-distance romance between Kazama and Umi
11	Welcome to the Latin QuarterTakebe Satoshi		A jazzy, stylish ska band sound from the boys’ cultural club facility.
12	Dawn ~ The Breakfast Song (Film Version)Takebe Satoshi		An accordion piece for the scene where the protagonist raises the flag every morning
13	Quartier LatinTakebe Satoshi		Theme song of the aging building Quartier Latin
14	Navy Swell (Chorus) (Movie Version)Takebe Satoshi		A school anthem-style choral piece with lyrics by the Miyazaki parent and child
15	Red River Valley (Chorus)Takebe Satoshi		Song to Send Hokuto “Red River Valley”
16	Weather GirlTakebe Satoshi		The sea’s heartrending feelings as it searches for its father
17	recollectionTakebe Satoshi		A soothing ballad with a calm melody
18	UnityTakebe Satoshi		A short piece that expresses the power of unity
19	dreamTakebe Satoshi		“Yume” is a slow-tempo piece with sparse instrumentation that expresses a poignant, fleeting quality.
20	spring cleaningTakebe Satoshi		Clean to protect the facility
21	Run toward tomorrowTakebe Satoshi		A song that heads into tomorrow with determination
22	ReminiscenceTakebe Satoshi		A poppy, fun, bubbly song
23	Rainy Way HomeTakebe Satoshi		Music that makes the rainy walk home fun and heart-throbbing
24	Nostalgic townTeshima Aoi		A reunion of two people walking through their nostalgic hometown
25	flagTeshima Aoi		The flag of a girl mourning her father pierces the heart deeply.
26	spring breezeTeshima Aoi		A song in which the spring wind sang of the sea’s resolve
27	Red riverbedTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima's 'Akai Mizusoko' is a song about her father who was lost at sea.
28	rainTeshima Aoi		A song that expresses Aoi Teshima’s deep sorrow
29	Morning commute route to schoolTakebe Satoshi		A song themed around memories from From Up on Poppy Hill
30	PartyTakebe Satoshi		A sad song played at a farewell party
31	When White Flowers Bloom (Chorus)Takebe Satoshi		Mizunuma sang “When the White Flowers Bloom” at the debate.