Joe Hisaishi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Aerial strollHisaishi Joe78rank/position

Stroll Through The Sky

The famous piece “A Walk in the Skies,” well known as part of the score for the film Howl’s Moving Castle.

Included on the soundtrack released in November 2004, this work renders a waltz on a grand scale—graceful yet driving.

It evokes the aerial scene where Howl and Sophie first truly connect.

Its soothing sense of immersion makes it perfect BGM for studying or working, so be sure to give it a listen.

I Became a BirdHisaishi Joe79rank/position

I Became a Bird – Arika Takarano / [I Became a Bird – Arika Takarano]

This is a song titled “I Became a Bird,” sung by Arika Takarano, known for her work with ALI PROJECT.

The sounds of the flute and accordion put you in a cheerful mood! Surely everyone has dreamed of soaring freely through the sky like a bird.

It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to while picturing the scenery you might see if you became a bird.

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Porco RossoHisaishi Joe80rank/position

[HD] Porco Rosso Theme Live – Joe Hisaishi in Budokan Studio Ghibli 25 Years

This is a song from Porco Rosso.

It has a slightly mature feel, and its soothing melody is achingly beautiful.

From the quiet parts to the climactic moments, it makes you want to listen again and again.

It has a certain mood, and the music fits the film’s atmosphere perfectly.

Runner of the SpiriHisaishi Joe81rank/position

Runner of the Spirit for Wind Ensemble: Ending

This grand piece by Joe Hisaishi serves as the official song of the Hakone Ekiden.

I think it’s rare to find a track that elevates the athletes’ emotions this much.

Even if you don’t watch the Hakone Ekiden TV broadcast, this is a song you should hear—you won’t regret it.

My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe82rank/position

My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) Easy Piano - Slow - Beginner Practice Tutorial

The ending theme of the film My Neighbor Totoro conjures up images of the Catbus carrying Totoro, Satsuki, and Mei racing across a starry sky.

Alongside “Sanpo,” it’s one of the most popular Ghibli songs.

Phrases where the melody’s notes cross over bar lines may make two-handed playing feel a bit challenging, but if you practice with a simple left-hand accompaniment, it should be easier to grasp the rhythm in your right hand.

Be sure to count carefully as you play so you don’t rush through the parts where notes are held for a long time.

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The Path of the WindInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe83rank/position

Path of the Wind (Easy Piano) Slow • Beginner Practice • Introductory Tutorial

This work, which poetically depicts the relationship between nature and humans, is a piece composed by Joe Hisaishi.

It was included in the soundtrack for the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro, and with its serene, transparent melody, it expresses the beauty of nature like a breeze passing through.

Centered on piano and orchestra, the quiet tone evokes elements of classical and minimal music.

With a relaxed tempo and no complex rhythms, it’s perfect for beginners on the piano! Try playing it while imagining a forest.

Battle between a Möwe and a CorvetteHisaishi Joe84rank/position

The Battle between Mehve and Corvette (from ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’)

Möwe is the name of the flying device that Nausicaä rides.

In German, it means seagull.

Many people probably admired Nausicaä as she stretched out her legs, glided through the vast sky on the Möwe, and rode the wind.

Corvette is likewise the name of an aircraft that appears in the film.

It has four wings and a distinctive shape with pointed tips.

This is the background music used in the battle scene featuring the Möwe and the Corvette.