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[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Studio Ghibli has so many great songs, and when you’re watching the films, you often find yourself thinking, “I want to sing this at karaoke!”

So this time, we’re introducing some of the best Ghibli songs that are perfect for singing!

“If my kid requests a song, but I don’t know any to sing!” “Karaoke with only anime songs.

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what should I do?” This article has you covered for those moments!

It’s also perfect for anyone looking for songs everyone can sing together.

We’ll introduce them in recommended order, so check them from the top one by one.

[Karaoke] Let’s Sing! Collection of Ghibli Classics (11–20)

Spirited Away

Always With MeYumi Kimura

Always With Me / Yumi Kimura

Always With Me by Yumi Kimura

Until Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba shattered the record, Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away held the top spot for Japan’s all-time box office for about 20 years after its release.

Its theme song, Always With Me, performed by soprano Yumi Kimura as she sings while playing the lyre, became a major topic along with the film.

You get drawn in by the clear, almost angelic voice and melody, and by lyrics that feel deeply connected to the story.

It’s a song many people have heard at least once, so it’s a lifesaver when you’re unsure what to choose! Since it’s sung in a gentle, conversational style, it’s also recommended for those not used to karaoke—you can relax and sing it with ease!

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Ponyo on the Cliff

Ponyo on the CliffNozomi Ohashi

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Ponyo on the Cliff) Nozomi Ohashi 2008

Nozomi Ponyo on the Cliff Bridge

Among Studio Ghibli songs, one that is especially beloved by many is Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

It’s the ending theme of the film of the same name, and that catchy chorus is something everyone knows.

The composition was handled by world-renowned pianist Joe Hisaishi, and the vocals were performed by Nozomi Ohashi, who at the time belonged to a children’s theater troupe.

The charm of the song lies in its cuteness, with a child singing, so try singing it together with kids.

Or, you could intentionally arrange it and perform it for laughs.

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From Up on Poppy Hill

Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~Aoi Teshima

Aoi Teshima / Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~ High-quality sound with lyrics

Sayonara no Natsu ~From Up on Poppy Hill~ by Aoi Teshima

The theme song from From Up on Poppy Hill.

It’s a gentle, heartwarming song that feels like reading a picture book to a child.

It can be quite challenging unless you’re confident in your expressiveness, but it’s a great pick for karaoke.

If you’re unsure what to choose for the final song, secretly selecting this one to move everyone to tears might be a good idea.

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Porco Rosso

Sometimes, old storiesTokiko Kato

Sometimes Old Stories - Tokiko Kato - Porco Rosso

Sometimes, old stories by Tokiko Kato

Porco Rosso, the 1992 Studio Ghibli film known for its unforgettable one-liners, features Tokiko Kato’s song “Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi wo” (“Sometimes, Let’s Talk About the Old Days”) in its ending.

Kato also performed the opening song, “Le temps des cerises” (“When the Cherries Ripen”), and appeared in the film as a voice actress.

With its mature melody and lyrics that don’t immediately feel like an anime song, it’s a great pick to show some refined taste at karaoke.

Even if you’re not comfortable belting out full-on anison, this track is no problem.

If you’re looking to sing a more grown-up anime song, give this one a try!

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My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor TotoroAzumi Inoue

Eng sub “My Neighbor Totoro” with lyrics covered by Miho Kuroda

My Neighbor Totoro Azumi Inoue

When you think of Totoro, I bet this is the first song that comes to mind! It’s the ending theme of the 1988 Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro, sung by Azumi Inoue, and it’s fittingly titled “My Neighbor Totoro.” Since the film has been broadcast on TV many times after its release, both the movie and the song have been loved across generations.

The lyrics, which recount encounters with Totoro and mysterious experiences, stir your feelings as if you’ve met Totoro yourself.

With its cute, catchy melody, it’s a song anyone can sing, from adults to children! It’s also a great pick to sing with your kids at karaoke.

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Kiki's Delivery Service

If I'm wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

If Wrapped in Kindness Yumi Arai

This is the song that plays over the end credits after Kiki’s Delivery Service, with various characters appearing in the background.

It’s precisely because there are some tense moments in the story that Yumi Arai’s singing at the end feels so soothing.

Since people of all ages tend to know it, it’s a great recommendation if you’re going to sing a Ghibli song at karaoke.

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[Karaoke] Let's Sing! Collection of Ghibli Masterpieces (21–30)

Earwig and the Witch

My world dominationSherina Munaf

Sherina Munaf – The World is In My Hands / My World Conquest (Preview OST Earwig and the Witch)

My world conquest, Sherina Munaf

Released in 2021, Earwig and the Witch left many viewers curious about its breezy ending theme.

The song is titled “My World Domination,” performed by Indonesian singer-songwriter Sherina Munaf.

She reportedly studied Japanese, and her pronunciation sounds almost native.

The lyrics are sprinkled with lines that evoke scenes from the film, making it irresistible for fans.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s also easy to sing, even with multiple people.

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