Songs from Spirited Away: theme song and insert songs

We’re introducing the theme and insert songs from Spirited Away, one of the most beloved and moving Studio Ghibli films!

This record-breaking film, the highest-grossing in Japanese box-office history, tells the story of a young girl who wanders into a world inhabited by myriad gods and struggles to return to her original world alongside her parents, who have been turned into pigs by the gods.

Her determination to keep moving forward despite loneliness inspires courage in everyone.

In this article, we’ve gathered the music from Spirited Away.

If you’re thinking, “I want to hear that song again!” or “I want to know the popular tracks!”, be sure to check it out!

Playlist

Songs from Spirited Away: theme song and insert songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	To That SummerHisaishi Joe		Insert song from Spirited Away, Summer of Memories
2	Name of LifeHisaishi Joe		An emotional scene where Chihiro sheds tears
3	Always With MeHisaishi Joe		The theme song of Spirited Away.
4	The River of That DayHisaishi Joe		A song that hints at Haku’s true identity
5	againHirahara Ayaka		The Appeal of Ghibli Music and Joe Hisaishi
6	White DragonRIKKI		Haku’s theme song, a masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi
7	godsHisaishi Joe		The lively bustle of a bathhouse where gods gather
8	Dragon BoyHisaishi Joe		Haku, in his dragon form, is injured and rampaging
9	boiler bugHisaishi Joe		The Boiler Room Song of Kamaji
10	Dear godsootaka shizuru		A memorable song depicting the god of the bathhouse
11	The day I go backHisaishi Joe		The moving musical piece from Chihiro’s farewell scene
12	Resident(s) of WonderlandHisaishi Joe		The scene where the soot sprites appear in Spirited Away
13	Night comesHisaishi Joe		A gentle piece that portrays a heartfelt connection with Haku
14	YubabaHisaishi Joe		The eerie entrance scene music of Yubaba
15	The sixth stationHisaishi Joe		Lonely and nostalgic on the train
16	Chihiro’s WaltzHisaishi Joe		Chihiro’s Waltz, the famous piece from the film’s climax
17	SolitudeHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s composition “Solitude” is a phantom track that was never used in the film.
18	oil shopKamijō Tsunehiko		A song that expresses the hardships of work
19	Work is tough.Hisaishi Joe		A song that depicts Sen working hard every day at the bathhouse.
20	Lonely, lonely.Musshu Kamayatsu		No-Face's theme song is eerie and suspicious
21	Night is comingHisaishi Joe		The eerie music from Spirited Away
22	pathwayHisaishi Joe		The opening theme of Chihiro’s adventure
23	No-FaceHisaishi Joe		The famous track that heightens the No-Face rampage scene
24	Yubaba FrenzyHisaishi Joe		The frenzied piece where Yubaba searches for Bō
25	seaHisaishi Joe		The theme song of Spirited Away that Director Miyazaki liked
26	The Rotten GodHisaishi Joe		A dignified piece for Oxale’s entrance
27	A Thousand CouragesHisaishi Joe		The tense track that plays in the scene where Chihiro heads to Yubaba’s room.
28	bottomless pitHisaishi Joe		The scene where Haku gets hurt and falls into a bottomless pit
29	An empty restaurantHisaishi Joe		A Japanese-style track for the food stall street scene in Spirited Away
30	To the river of that dayu~mi		Introducing iconic songs from movies
31	The House at the Bottom of the SwampHisaishi Joe		Chihiro goes by train with No-Face to Zeniba’s house.
32	Morning at the BathhouseHisaishi Joe		Chihiro spends the morning at the bathhouse