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[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

Last updated:2025/8/16

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! A Collection of Ghibli Classics (1–10)

Spirited Away

Name of LifeYumi Kimura

Name of Life (Yumi Kimura) arranged 2021 ver. / DasuBee COVER

Inochi no Namae Yumi Kimura

This is the main theme of Spirited Away, included on the image album.

Although there’s no singing in the film itself, many people will likely recognize the melody.

When lyrics are set to that melody, I think you’ll discover a new kind of charm.

You might find it surprisingly easy to sing, so give it a try at karaoke!

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Castle in the Sky

Carrying YouAzumi Inoue

Azumi Inoue – Carrying You

Carrying You by Azumi Inoue

Compared to other Ghibli works, this story has more elements that make you think rather than leaving you with a refreshing feeling at the end.

This serious-sounding song, which matches the work beautifully, is the ending theme of “Castle in the Sky.” It’s nostalgic—many people probably sing it at karaoke, don’t they?

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The Secret World of Arrietty

Arrietty SongCecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song / Cecile Corbel

Arrietty Song Cecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song is a piece that depicts the fantastical world of The Secret World of Arrietty.

It is sung by the French harpist Cécile Corbel.

The lyrics were originally written entirely in English and later translated into Japanese, after which she explored how to sing them by listening closely to the pronunciation.

Because of that, there are parts in the song with distinctive pronunciation.

That’s part of the song’s charm, so when you sing it, I hope you listen carefully and imitate it.

Using an English-like vocalization tends to work well.

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Kiki's Delivery Service

Message of RougeYumi Arai

Rouge's Message – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) (Full)

Rouge no Dengon by Yumi Arai

That ultra-famous scene at the start of the story, right before the title appears.

Kiki asks Jiji to turn on the radio, and this is the song that starts playing.

Just hearing the intro makes that thrill well up—“An adventure is about to begin!!”

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The Wind Rises

contrailYumi Arai

Contrail (Vapour Trail) – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

Hikoukigumo Arai Yumi

The theme song of The Wind Rises.

As expected, Yumi Matsutoya is the perfect match for Studio Ghibli.

Just like in Kiki’s Delivery Service, it’s amazing how perfectly it matches the mood of the story.

It’s easy to sing and great for karaoke, so if you ever feel like singing a Ghibli song, definitely give it a try.

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Princess Mononoke

Princess MononokeYoshikazu Mera

Princess Mononoke

Mononoke Hime Mera Yoshikazu

This is the theme song from Princess Mononoke.

Where does such a beautiful melody that so wonderfully adorns the story come from, I wonder… It’s a gentle ballad, yet widely known—a song that draws everyone in.

If you ever find yourself thinking, “I’m running out of songs to sing,” why not boldly add this one to your set?

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Howl's Moving Castle

Promise of the WorldChieko Baisho

The Promise of the World / Chieko Baisho cover by Yurina

The Promise of the World by Chieko Baisho

Howl’s Moving Castle, which became extremely popular thanks in part to Takuya Kimura’s voice acting.

This piece might be considered somewhat minor, but the fact that there’s even a choral arrangement shows how beloved it is! Its gentle triple-meter melody adds a lovely accent that makes the world of Ghibli even more beautiful.

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