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	Breakfast SongAoi Teshima		This is also an insert song from From Up on Poppy Hill.
2	A navy-blue undulationAoi Teshima		By the poet Kenji Miyazawa, “Address to Students…”
3	When I was in my first loveAoi Teshima		One of the insert songs in this work, “Back When I Had My First Crush.” Ha…
4	EscapeAoi Teshima		From the lively piano rhythm at the beginning, it feels like a fun wa—
5	I look up as I walkKyu Sakamoto		An insert song from the Ghibli film “From Up on Poppy Hill.” “Ue…
6	signal flag(s)Satoshi Takebe		A rich, ... set in the Showa era before the Tokyo Olympics.
7	A heart yearning for motherSatoshi Takebe		As the sun sets, its glow reflects on the river...
8	Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~Aoi Teshima		“Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~” is, …
9	Canal at DuskSatoshi Takebe		When you want a boost of energy first thing in the morning, I reco…
10	With love. UmiAoi Teshima		The songs included in the “From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection” are...
11	Welcome to the Latin QuarterSatoshi Takebe		A jazzy, stylish ska band sound from the boys’ cultural club facility.
12	Dawn ~ The Breakfast Song (Film Version)Satoshi Takebe		Every morning, the protagonist Umi goes to a place visible from the route to school...
13	Quartier LatinSatoshi Takebe		One of the most important buildings in the film is the Boys’ Culture...
14	Navy Swell (Chorus) (Movie Version)Satoshi Takebe		One of the insert songs in this work, the collaboration that also features Teshima, ...
15	ReminiscenceSatoshi Takebe		So exciting you’ll just want to skip ahead…
16	Red River Valley (Chorus)Satoshi Takebe		Everyone sings in the play to send Mr. Hokuto off...
17	Weather GirlSatoshi Takebe		In the movie, a very important key is the “signal”…
18	recollectionSatoshi Takebe		A song that feels relaxed and soothing…
19	UnitySatoshi Takebe		When people come together, there’s so much energy…
20	dreamSatoshi Takebe		“Yume” is a slow-tempo piece with sparse instrumentation that expresses a poignant, fleeting quality.
21	spring cleaningSatoshi Takebe		In the film, the man whose demolition continues to be debated…
22	Run toward tomorrowSatoshi Takebe		With strong determination, I move forward toward tomorrow...
23	Rainy Way HomeSatoshi Takebe		When you hear 'the way home in the rain,' what kind of place comes to mind...?
24	Nostalgic townAoi Teshima		Included in the song collection From Up on Poppy Hill, ...
25	flagAoi Teshima		The songs included in the “From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection” are...
26	spring breezeAoi Teshima		From the song collection of From Up on Poppy Hill, Aoi Teshima’s “Spring…”
27	Red riverbedAoi Teshima		The songs included in the “From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection” are...
28	rainAoi Teshima		The songs included in the “From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection” are...
29	Morning commute route to schoolSatoshi Takebe		Here’s a top pick that fills you with a gentle, warm feeling…
30	PartySatoshi Takebe		At From Up on Poppy Hill, the protagonist Umi has a boarder staying at her house...
31	When White Flowers Bloom (Chorus)Satoshi Takebe		At a debate on the future of the Latin Quarter, water...