Joe Hisaishi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Days of No ReturnHisaishi Joe50rank/position

Joe Hisaishi / The Days That Will Never Return

A poignant scene from the adult classic Porco Rosso, where the protagonist Marco looks back on memories of a past to which he can never return.

The friends he drank with, the rivals he competed against, and the woman he longed for will never come back.

It’s a heart-stirring slow ballad that conveys both that sense of helplessness and tender affection.

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Journey (Dream Flight)Hisaishi Joe51rank/position

The Wind Rises / Journey (Dream Flight)

It’s a song that evokes the strength of those who pursue their dreams and the emotional scars that come from facing them, as well as the resilience and fragility of people who still choose to stand and fight.

The arrangement, with its subtly analog feel—as if the propeller were being turned by hand—further accentuates the historical setting of The Wind Rises.

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The Princess Who Loves InsectsHisaishi Joe52rank/position

The Princess Who Loves Insects

This piece is marked by a somewhat wistful, lonely piano sound.

It was composed by Joe Hisaishi, who has long been involved with Studio Ghibli’s film music.

Listening to it, you can almost hear Nausicaä’s voice speaking.

It’s a track that brings a sense of calm.

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In search of a distant eraHisaishi Joe53rank/position

In Search of Distant Days (from “Porco Rosso”) (Piano Ver.)

A beautiful instrumental number by Joe Hisaishi, well-known as a piece from the Studio Ghibli film “Porco Rosso.” Its friendly melody evokes skies crisscrossed by seaplanes, the blue sea, and a quiet nostalgia for bygone youth.

Included on the album “Porco Rosso (Original Soundtrack),” released in July 1992.

It conveys a gentle longing, as if reaching out to distant memories.

The lovely tune is perfect for settling into a calm mood at your desk.

Kiki’s Delivery ServiceHisaishi Joe54rank/position

[Kiki’s Delivery Service 7-Song Medley] With Sheet Music / Joe Hisaishi / Ghibli / Piano Cover / Background Music for Work / CANACANA

As expected, Joe Hisaishi is indispensable to Ghibli’s music.

The fusion of two geniuses makes every piece truly wonderful.

The atmosphere of the performance is also so lively that it makes you feel they really love music—such a wonderful combination.

Cinama NostalgiaHisaishi Joe55rank/position

Joe Hisaishi – Cinema Nostalgia

A Japan-born musician who is active on the world stage.

Hasn’t everyone heard this piece at least once, such as on Friday Road Show? When you take the time to listen closely, the piano melody is incredibly beautiful—grand and soothing.

The sixth stationHisaishi Joe56rank/position

The sixth station

It is used in the scene where Chihiro, swaying on the train, heads to see Zeniba in order to save Haku.

The scenery visible through the train windows and the passengers who appear like shadowy silhouettes create a lonely atmosphere full of nostalgia—an enigmatic piece for a mysterious scene like that.

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