Azumi Inoue Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Okaasan / Azumi Inoue — from the Studio Ghibli “My Neighbor Totoro” Soundtrack Collection — Studio Ghibli Music [NacoTomo One-Take Dojo]

A song that gently and warmly portrays the deep bond between mother and child.

Azumi Inoue’s clear, translucent voice truly resonates in the heart.

The lyrics, expressing gratitude and love for a mother from a child’s perspective, are sure to touch many people.

Released in August 2004, this piece was created as an image song for the film “My Neighbor Totoro.” The simple and beautiful arrangement of piano and strings enhances the emotions in the lyrics.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to express gratitude to their parents at a wedding, or for anyone who cherishes family bonds.

Carrying YouInoue Azumi9rank/position

Carrying You (with lyrics) | “March” “Spring” “5 years old” “Senior class”

A masterpiece graced by Azumi Inoue’s clear, resonant vocals that close out Studio Ghibli’s film Castle in the Sky.

The world evoked by words like “horizon” and “light” quietly depicts the feeling of setting off on a journey, kindling courage in the hearts of listeners.

After the film’s 1986 release, the song was included on the soundtrack and later issued as a single in March 1988.

Thanks to its universal message, it has been featured in textbooks and become a staple choral piece—perfect for March, the season of graduations and moving up a grade! Humming it together as parent and child while recalling the movie’s emotions will gently companion the season’s mix of joy in growth and a touch of sorrow.

Enjoy this melody beloved across generations at home, too.

I Love You (Peter Rabbit Theme Song)Inoue Azumi10rank/position

I Love You (Peter Rabbit Theme Song)

Azumi Inoue, known for singing various theme songs including tracks from Studio Ghibli works like My Neighbor Totoro and Carrying You, has collaborated with Tamatomica on the song “Kimi ga Daisuki,” which was featured in a KFC commercial.

This song is an original piece for Peter Rabbit, the globally popular rabbit character.

It was selected as the commercial’s theme when KFC collaborated with Peter Rabbit.

Its bright, sparkling melody is sure to put you in a cheerful mood!

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Magical WarmthInoue Azumi11rank/position

Chorus [Call Angel Akita] ④ The Warmth of Magic!

This is a piece for which Joe Hisaishi rearranged a track he composed as an insert song for the film and added new lyrics.

It’s “The Warmth of Magic,” included on the Kiki’s Delivery Service Vocal Album.

It’s a very gentle song that seems to encourage Kiki as she faces the hardships and doubts of traveling on her own.

“The Warmth of Magic” was also released as a single.

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strollInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe12rank/position

Sanpo: Easy, Slow Piano Sheet Music (My Neighbor Totoro)

A perfect piece for piano beginners that can be played without moving the left-hand position! It’s also very popular among children learning piano and is often chosen for recitals.

The standout feature of “Sanpo” is its bouncy, skipping rhythm! Practice with an emphasis on playing rhythmically so you can express the excitement of setting out on an adventure.

If you play it cheerfully and have fun, you’re already more than halfway there! Once you’ve mastered the right hand, try tackling an arrangement that adds rhythmic elements to the left hand.

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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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Carrying YouInoue Azumi / Hisaishi Joe14rank/position

"Carrying You" from Castle in the Sky (Laputa) by Joe Hisaishi [Piano Tutorial You Can Definitely Play Even as a Beginner! Learn via Video] Level: ☆☆

This is the theme song from the film Castle in the Sky, which enjoys great popularity among adult beginners who are taking on the piano, thanks to its bittersweet, romantic atmosphere.

The melody line is exceptionally beautiful, so even a simple accompaniment is enough to convey the moving world of the original.

Since the left hand doesn’t cover a very wide range, it’s easy to focus on the flow of the right hand, making it recommended for beginners.

Start by mastering an arrangement where both hands play single notes, then gradually challenge yourself with scores that add richness—such as chordal accompaniments—to build a fuller sound.

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