Song(s) from The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Theme song and insert song(s).

When it comes to Studio Ghibli directors, Hayao Miyazaki is famous, but equally acclaimed is Isao Takahata.

One of his works, released in 2013, is the film The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.

As the title suggests, it was based on the old folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

Emotions overflow from its distinctive visual style.

You’ll be overwhelmed by Isao Takahata’s incredible directorial prowess.

This time, I’d like to introduce the theme song and insert songs from The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.

Watch, listen, and enjoy! It’s an absolutely wonderful work, so if you’re not familiar with it or haven’t seen it yet, please give it a try.

Playlist

Song(s) from The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Theme song and insert song(s).
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of the Celestial MaidenTakahata Isao		Songs featured in The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
2	Memory of LifeNikaidou Kazumi		Theme song of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
3	Music of the CelestialsHisaishi Joe		A beautiful yet mechanical and eerie piece used during the celestial being’s entrance scene.
4	FlightHisaishi Joe		An epic track packed with distinctive, diverse instruments
5	nursery rhymeTakahata Isao		A song composed by the director and co-written with the screenwriter. A nostalgic piece that evokes natural landscapes.
6	bamboo shootHisaishi Joe		Kaguya-hime Bamboo Shoot Theme Song Introduction
7	BeginningHisaishi Joe		The divine opening of a princess born from bamboo
8	parting (farewell)Hisaishi Joe		A poignant song that portrays a farewell.
9	slender bambooHisaishi Joe		A gentle piano piece for Princess Kaguya
10	Spring WaltzHisaishi Joe		A piano piece that makes you want to dance, where springtime cheer blends with a waltz.
11	banquetHisaishi Joe		Kaguya-hime’s song “Utage” is lonely and mysterious.
12	Little PrincessHisaishi Joe		Expressing Princess Kaguya, born from bamboo, on the piano
13	clothingHisaishi Joe		Recommended to check out the mysterious song “Koromo”
14	HomecomingHisaishi Joe		A nostalgic soundtrack to listen to on the way back to my hometown
15	mountain villageHisaishi Joe		Kaguya-hime grows up in a mountain village and leaves the capital.
16	SadnessHisaishi Joe		Recommend slow songs you can sink into sadness with
17	practice; learning (especially in the early stages), penmanshipHisaishi Joe		Kaguya-hime’s lack of interest in training
18	DepartureHisaishi Joe		A powerful piece that conveys the joy and poignancy of setting out on a journey.
19	Cycle of springHisaishi Joe		Perfect for spring. A simple, wistful ballad with piano and strings.
20	MoonHisaishi Joe		A mysterious song themed around Kaguya-hime’s homeland, the Moon
21	The Mysteries of the MoonHisaishi Joe		A piece that expresses the moon’s fantasies and mysteries
22	The sound of the kotoHisaishi Joe		A piece that lets you fully enjoy the sound of the koto
23	Joy of livingHisaishi Joe		A pop song in which Princess Kaguya feels the joy of living in harmony with nature
24	Life (inochi)Hisaishi Joe		A cheerful song that expresses the wonder of life
25	Garden of LifeHisaishi Joe		Coexistence of life in the garden of Princess Kaguya's hometown
26	sincerityHisaishi Joe		Warm and gentle music with the theme of sincerity
27	Autumn harvestHisaishi Joe		A grand strings piece themed around the bounty of autumn
28	despairHisaishi Joe		Princess Kaguya despairs at the filth of humanity
29	The beautiful sound of the kotoHisaishi Joe		A powerful piece where you can fully relish the beautiful melodies of the koto
30	sproutHisaishi Joe		A catchy song in the style of a Japanese folk tale
31	Night of the Cicadas (Higurashi)Hisaishi Joe		An enchanting summer night piece that expresses the cries of evening cicadas through the koto.
32	fate (sadame)Hisaishi Joe		With the themes of Kaguya-hime’s sin, punishment, and fate
33	Feelings for my hometownHisaishi Joe		Nostalgia for my hometown
34	Rhapsody of a Noble PersonHisaishi Joe		Kaguya-hime’s resistance to aristocratic education