Aoi Teshima Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi1rank/position

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

Why not surrender yourself to a soothing whisper voice? This song by Aoi Teshima—who rose to prominence with “Therru’s Song,” featured in Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea—was released in 2016 as her fifth single.

Chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” it won the Best Theme Song at the Tokyo Drama Awards 2016.

The lyrics, like a letter to your future self, are striking, gently resonating with thoughts of home and loved ones.

The calm sound centered on piano and strings, together with her crystalline vocals, seems to ease the heart.

It’s a perfect track for those living away from their hometown, or anyone who wants to settle their mind before sleep.

Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi2rank/position

Aoi Teshima “Teru’s Song (from 10th Anniversary Concert)”

A ballad with a quiet resonance that embodies the film’s world, its lyrics evoking loneliness and the will to live and reaching deep into the heart.

Known as an insert song for Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea, this debut single by Aoi Teshima was released in June 2006, with lyrics by Goro Miyazaki and music by Hiroko Taniyama.

It features few flashy developments or sudden leaps in pitch, and its nursery rhyme–like melody is distinctive, making it easy to follow calmly even for those concerned about vocal range.

In karaoke, the key is to cherish the lyrics and sing as if speaking to the listener.

Rather than forcing your voice, aim for a breathy, intimate delivery like Aoi Teshima’s to bring out the song’s atmosphere.

A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi3rank/position

Aoi Teshima – A Small Restaurant in the Forest (Official Audio)

Set to a waltz rhythm, the gentle tale of a small restaurant deep in the forest unfolds.

With Aoi Teshima’s clear, translucent voice guiding listeners into a mysterious world, this piece aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from April to May 2023 and captured many hearts.

Though the melody sounds charming at first, the lyrics conceal a deeper meaning.

There are expressions that evoke the end of life and parting from someone dear, giving the song a profoundness that allows for many personal interpretations.

Why not listen when you’re a little worn out by daily life or want to remember someone special? It is widely used in soothing short videos.

Song of TimeTeshima Aoi4rank/position

Song of Time (Sigan-ui Norae) Ged’s Saga Aoi Teshima

Aoi Teshima is a singer with a clear, beautiful voice who has performed numerous movie theme songs.

“Therru’s Song,” chosen as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea, features a delicate piano arrangement that reflects the film’s world.

Its lyrics, which portray the preciousness and weight of life, make you feel the gravity of being alive and the importance of connections with others.

Even with just voice and piano, it creates depth—a nostalgic ballad number.

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Breakfast SongTeshima Aoi5rank/position

From Up On Poppy Hill – Breakfast Song (Asagohan no Uta) Morning Breakfast Song

This is a song released as an insert track for Studio Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill, notable for Aoi Teshima’s warm, gentle vocals.

The lyrics, crafted by Hiroko Taniyama and Goro Miyazaki, tenderly depict the warmth of a day beginning with the morning light and the love for family.

Set to soft piano and acoustic guitar, Aoi Teshima’s translucent voice resonates comfortably.

Released in July 2011, the piece became an important work that cemented the connection between Aoi Teshima and Studio Ghibli.

It’s a perfect song for a calm morning.

Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~Teshima Aoi6rank/position

Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~ / Aoi Teshima cover by Yurina

“Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~” is the theme song of the Studio Ghibli film From Up on Poppy Hill.

In the film it is sung by Aoi Teshima, but this version is a cover; the original song is Ryoko Moriyama’s “Sayonara no Natsu.” Even so, it’s such a perfect fit for the work that it vividly evokes the protagonist—truly a masterpiece.

The song is included on the album ‘Kokuriko-zaka kara Uta-shū’ (From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection).

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When I was in my first loveTeshima Aoi7rank/position

The Little Owl’s Favorite Song: When First Love Began

One of the insert songs in this work is “In the Days of First Love.” It’s a track perfectly suited to its title, beautifully matched by Aoi Teshima’s pure vocals.

In the film, it plays during the scene where Umi and Shun grow closer.

The song’s lyrics were written by Gorō Miyazaki and Hiroko Taniyama, the music was composed by Hiroko Taniyama, and the arrangement was by Satoshi Takebe.

It’s a gentle song that evokes the bittersweet feeling of remembering a first love in youth.

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