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The song from My Neighbor Totoro. Theme song and insert song.

When it comes to Ghibli works that are immensely popular with children, My Neighbor Totoro is the one that stands out!

My Neighbor Totoro is a story about two sisters who move to the countryside and their encounters with mysterious creatures that only children can see.

In this article, we’ll introduce the theme song and insert songs from My Neighbor Totoro.

Totoro’s theme song is also a classic for children’s dance routines!

Many of you may already know it, but take this opportunity to check out the insert songs as well.

Experience the mysterious world the sisters felt—together with them!

Song(s) from My Neighbor Totoro. Theme song and insert songs (1–10)

Dondoko FestivalInoue Azumi

A child secretly peeks at ghosts dancing in the twilight.

When the ghosts dance, strange things happen—something that, for a child, is far more captivating than frightening.

It will surely become an unforgettable memory for life.

Village in MayHisaishi Joe

Village in May (Piano) ~from the film 'My Neighbor Totoro'~
Village in MayHisaishi Joe

It’s a cute piece that makes you imagine Satsuki and Mei enjoying village life.

It’s characterized by a bright mood that makes you want to skip along.

The title is witty, too.

Just as the name suggests, it’s a village that serves as the stage where Satsuki and May grow up.

Path of the WindHisaishi Joe

My Neighbor Totoro: The Path of the Wind
Path of the WindHisaishi Joe

It’s the piece that plays in My Neighbor Totoro during scenes where Mei and Satsuki experience the nature around their new home.

In Japan, it has long been said that a deity dwells in each and every element of nature.

This is a mystical composition that evokes a sense of a fantastical presence within the trees themselves.

lost childInoue Azumi

"Lost Child" My Neighbor Totoro cover
lost childInoue Azumi

In the story, Mei gets lost, right? This piece conveys Satsuki desperately searching for the lost Mei.

You can really feel how worried she is.

It carries the wish for Mei to return safely.

My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi

♪ My Neighbor Totoro / Azumi Inoue
My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi

As you can tell from the title, this is the theme song and ending theme of My Neighbor Totoro.

It’s a story that unfolds around Totoro, a fairy that only children can see, and the sisters who encounter it, and the lyrics feel like a condensed reflection of the film’s rich content.