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Songs of Studio Ghibli: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and BGM from Ghibli Music

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Studio Ghibli films, enjoyed by both adults and children, are also famous for their wonderful music.

Every work features songs that perfectly fit the story and leave an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

We’ve gathered not only the popular theme songs and insert songs from Studio Ghibli works, but also image songs that bring back memories of famous scenes and evocative moments.

If you want to listen to Ghibli’s masterpieces or hear again the song that played in that one scene, be sure to check these out!

Spirited Away (1–10)

godsJoe Hisaishi

Spirited Away 'Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi' 千と千尋の神隠し The Gods

The Gods Joe Hisaishi

In Spirited Away, a wide variety of gods gather at the bathhouse.

From the radish spirit to chick-like creatures, this piece captures the uniquely charming deities that are delightful just to look at.

It’s used in the scene where they go from Kamaji’s place to Yubaba’s.

The timbre is rich, perfectly turning the lively bustle of the gods’ gathering into music.

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boiler bugJoe Hisaishi

Boiler Bugs (Piano) ~ from the film Spirited Away ~

Boiler Bug Joe Hisaishi

In Spirited Away, it’s a somewhat suspicious-sounding piece that plays in Kamaji’s boiler room.

A lot of little soot sprites are working at his feet, and the music reflects their mysterious nature.

That said, Kamaji himself is plenty mysterious too (lol).

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Dear godsShizuru Otaka

Gods (from Spirited Away)

Divine beings, Ootaka Shizuru

This is another highly memorable piece with a Japanese-style melody that seems to symbolize Spirited Away.

As the title “Kamigami-sama” suggests, it’s a song about the gods who gather at the bathhouse.

There are versions of this piece with lyrics, giving it a different flavor from the one used in the film.

Just listening to it, you can almost hear Yubaba’s voice—such a delightful track.

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My Neighbor Totoro (11–20)

A big hit with kids! Ghibli’s timeless classic!

My Neighbor Totoro, a hugely popular Studio Ghibli film among children, is still rebroadcast on TV. Its theme song is a staple at kindergarten and nursery school recitals, too. Here are some cute tracks that let you fully experience Totoro’s world! Related articles:The song from My Neighbor Totoro. Theme song and insert song.

My Neighbor Totoro (1–10)

Path of the WindJoe Hisaishi

My Neighbor Totoro: The Path of the Wind

The Path of the Wind by Joe Hisaishi

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.

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My Neighbor TotoroAzumi Inoue

♪ My Neighbor Totoro / Azumi Inoue

My Neighbor Totoro Azumi Inoue

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.

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Soot SpritesJoe Hisaishi

Soot Sprites (Piano) ~ from the film “My Neighbor Totoro” ~

Soot Sprites by Joe Hisaishi

It’s the song about the soot sprites that Satsuki and Mei call “Makkuro Kurosuke.” The melody is cute but has a slightly mysterious feel.

I bet many people, after watching My Neighbor Totoro, searched their houses for Makkuro Kurosuke, didn’t they?

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Village in MayJoe Hisaishi

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

Joe Hisaishi of May Village

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.

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