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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!

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1–10)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNarumi Yasuda

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind – Narumi Yasuda

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Narumi Yasuda

The true theme song of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

What do I mean by “true theme song”? It wasn’t used in the actual film at all.

You might think, “How can that be a theme song!?” but in reality this track was only used for promotional purposes.

A must-listen for Ghibli aficionados! By the way, the singer, Narumi Yasuda, is the wife of Tunnels’ Noritake Kinashi.

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Distant DaysJoe Hisaishi

Distant Days (Joe Hisaishi) M♫

Distant Days by Joe Hisaishi

Nausicaä was a girl who, from a young age, held values that were a little different from those around her.

This song evokes the sadness of being rejected when she tries to protect the insects and the frustration of not being able to save them in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Many people may remember it because it is strikingly sung in the voice of a small child in the film.

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Battle between a Möwe and a CorvetteJoe Hisaishi

[MIDI] Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind “Battle Between Mehve and Corvette” by Joe Hisaishi

Battle between the Möwe and the Corvette — Joe Hisaishi

Möwe is the name of the flying device that Nausicaä rides.

In German, it means seagull.

Many people probably admired Nausicaä as she stretched out her legs, glided through the vast sky on the Möwe, and rode the wind.

Corvette is likewise the name of an aircraft that appears in the film.

It has four wings and a distinctive shape with pointed tips.

This is the background music used in the battle scene featuring the Möwe and the Corvette.

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind — OpeningJoe Hisaishi

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Opening Joe Hisaishi [Piano]

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind — Opening — Joe Hisaishi

This is the opening theme of the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, titled “The Legend of the Wind.” The composer is Joe Hisaishi.

He went on to score later Hayao Miyazaki works as well, becoming an indispensable presence in Studio Ghibli films.

It is a poignant melody tinged with melancholy, evoking the wind sweeping across the desolate lands of a world laid waste after scientific civilization was destroyed by war.

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To a faraway land...Joe Hisaishi

"To the Faraway Land…" from "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" played by ocha

To a Distant Land... Joe Hisaishi

The subtitle is “Nausicaä’s Theme.” This song title is also the name of the soundtrack album and serves as an image piece for the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

It’s a grand symphonic work that begins with the striking intro of “Nausicaä Requiem.” Hats off to Studio Ghibli (though they weren’t yet operating under the Ghibli name) for undertaking such a fully-fledged classical soundtrack for an animated work.

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Kiki's Delivery Service (11–20)

A refreshing song that makes you feel a pleasant breeze!

A big red ribbon is her trademark! Kiki’s Delivery Service is the story of Kiki, a cute witch in training. This film also features many memorable songs, but above all, the theme song sung by Yumi Arai is especially famous. Let me introduce this refreshing classic that perfectly matches the film! Related article:Songs from Kiki's Delivery Service. Anime theme and insert songs. Ghibli classics.

Kiki's Delivery Service (1–10)

A Town with an Ocean ViewJoe Hisaishi

A seaside town (Fingerstyle Guitar) / Yuki Matsui

A Town with an Ocean View - Joe Hisaishi

One of the insert songs from the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

It’s used in the scene where the protagonist, Kiki, takes off from the freight train and lands for the first time in the seaside town where the story is set.

It’s a striking piece of music, so I imagine many people are fond of it.

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If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

If Wrapped in Kindness Yumi Arai

This is the song “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara,” released when Yumi Matsutoya was still known as Yumi Arai.

It came out in 1974, but it remains a karaoke staple and is still sung in schools—one of the most popular songs among Studio Ghibli themes.

Its memorable lyrics and stylish, free-spirited sound continue to captivate listeners!

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