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For Japanese people, the many masterpieces by Studio Ghibli—beloved as national animated films—are known not only for their stories but also for their wonderful music.
There are even songs so famous that people know the music without having seen the films, and many of you probably have “my favorite Ghibli song.”
Of course, these are all classic songs popular for karaoke and choir competitions as well, but this time we’re introducing a selection of “easy-to-sing Ghibli songs” for those who actually want to try singing them.
We’ve chosen songs with relatively narrow vocal ranges, so they’re recommended even for those who aren’t confident with high notes!
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[For Kids to Adults] Easy-to-Sing Ghibli Songs Collection (1–10)
Become the windAyano Tsuji
This song is Ayano Tsuji’s sixth single, released in 2002.
Its acoustic ukulele sound is simple and unadorned.
The song was selected as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s film “The Cat Returns.” It was also used in a commercial for a food company, so even people who haven’t seen the movie may find it familiar.
The film features the acoustic version, letting you enjoy an even simpler arrangement with just ukulele and vocals.
contrailYumi Arai
This song was written in 1973 by Yumi Matsutoya when she was still known as Yumi Arai.
She reportedly wrote it based on the loss of a friend who developed an illness when they were in elementary school.
Later, in 2013, it was used as the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli film The Wind Rises.
It was chosen because the film portrays the development of aircraft and also depicts a young person confronting death—echoing the song’s background.
Another of her songs was also used in a Ghibli film, Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Breakfast SongAoi Teshima
Here’s a cute song that sings about the steps for making a Japanese breakfast.
The heroine, Umi, runs a boarding house, and it’s her job to prepare breakfast.
Aoi Teshima’s distinctive voice fits it perfectly, doesn’t it? This song was created by Hiroko Taniyama for the 2011 film “From Up on Poppy Hill.” You can really feel Taniyama’s world expanding through it.
Aoi Teshima has been active both as a voice actress and as a singer since the previous Studio Ghibli film, “Tales from Earthsea.”
strollAzumi Inoue
Speaking of Azumi Inoue’s signature song, isn’t it “Sanpo,” used in My Neighbor Totoro? Released in 1988, this film is among the most famous of Studio Ghibli’s works, and the song is truly loved and sung by people of all ages, from adults to children.
Many of us probably sang it as kids or have sung it to our own children.
This upbeat, nursery-rhyme-like tune lifts your spirits just by singing it.
I hope it continues to be passed down and sung by many people for years to come.
Memory of LifeKazumi Nikaido
This song was the theme for The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, the Studio Ghibli film about the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter released in 2013.
The songwriter, composer, and singer, Kazumi Nikaido, is an unusually multifaceted artist: a Hiroshima-based singer-songwriter and also a Buddhist monk.
She has written songs for NHK’s Okaasan to Issho and for other artists, and it’s said that director Isao Takahata, who knew of her work, strongly requested that she create the theme song.
Its straightforward, beautiful melody really makes you want to sing along.
If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai
After its release in 1974, the song gained renewed attention in 1989 when it was used as the ending theme for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
With its gentle atmosphere and Yumi Arai’s soothing vocals, it’s a warm piece that seems to ease the listener’s heart.
Kiki’s Delivery Service is one of those works that becomes a hot topic every time it airs on TV.
Among the insert songs, “Wrapped in Gentleness” stands out for its short and simple lyrics, and its melody isn’t very complex, making it easy to remember—so perhaps some people find themselves humming it for a while after watching it on TV.
Country RoadYoko Honna
It was released in 1995 as a single by Youko Honna, who voiced the protagonist Shizuku Tsukishima, and served as the theme song for the film Whisper of the Heart.
The original song was released in 1971 by American singer John Denver, and “Country Road” is its Japanese-language version.
It’s a track filled with brightness and strength that naturally lifts your spirits when you hum it.
If you softly sing it when you’re feeling down or overwhelmed with anxiety, you might find your energy gradually returning.