Ho-ho-kekyo: The Yamada Family Next Door song. Theme song / insert song.

Based on a four-panel manga by Hisaichi Ishii and directed by Isao Takahata, the film My Neighbors the Yamadas was brought to life.

Its hallmarks include characters drawn with soft, gentle lines and the extensive use of songs that many Japanese viewers will find nostalgic.

This style, which differs a bit from the typical image of a “Ghibli film,” became a talking point when it was released.

Watching it warms the heart and makes you feel like cherishing your family—My Neighbors the Yamadas is a truly lovely movie.

Here, we’ll introduce the main theme and insert songs all together.

You’ll find nothing but timeless tunes we hope you’ll enjoy alongside the film.

Playlist

Ho-ho-kekyo: The Yamada Family Next Door song. Theme song / insert song.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Pleasant Music I Headlong RushYano Akiko		A light, melodic tune for a pleasant everyday mood
2	Cheerful Music III: I Go My Own WayYano Akiko		Akiko Yano’s music: the harmony of her distinctive voice and piano
3	Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)Yamada-ke no Hitobito & Fujiwara-sensei to Kurasumeeto		Yamada-kun’s insert song symbolizes a carefree vibe.
4	Shut up and follow me.Yamada-ke no hitobito		Express the Showa-era vibe with an upbeat song
5	I stopped being alone.Yano Akiko		Warm, heartwarming theme song of Yamada-kun’s movie
6	An un-Cuckoo-like main titleYano Akiko		A gentle melody colors the air of everyday life.
7	Cheerful Music V Academy is funYano Akiko		Captivated by its picture-book-like rhythm and development
8	telephone lineYano Akiko		Yamada-kun’s movie insert song, the protagonist’s joy
9	Who is Moonlight Mask?Kondō Yoshiko		The Moonlight Mask theme song makes a striking appearance with Yamada-kun.
10	Young PeopleJiburi Josei Gasshoudan		The touching song of My Neighbors the Yamadas
11	My Neighbors the Yamadas Theme – Orchestral VersionYano Akiko		Akiko Yano’s masterpieces colored by an orchestra