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[Official] Aoi Teshima – Letter to Tomorrow (Theme Song for the Monday 9 PM Drama ‘Someday I Will Surely Cry When I Remember This Love’)

The song “Letter to Tomorrow,” sung by singer-songwriter Aoi Teshima, also drew attention for being the ending theme of the drama “Love That Makes You Cry” (Itsuka Kono Koi wo Omoidashite Kitto Naite Shimau).

The lyrics are written as a letter to one’s future self, carrying the message: please live believing in a bright future—words that serve as encouragement to oneself.

As it bridges your past self and future self, it inspires you to keep cherishing what is precious now, unchanged, into the days ahead.

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[Live] Aoi Teshima × Satoru Shionoya “Therru’s Song” (2006)

Aoi Teshima made her major debut with the theme song for Studio Ghibli’s film “Tales from Earthsea,” captivating many listeners with her transparent, pure voice.

This piece is a song imbued with profound themes of loneliness, solitude, and the truths of life.

Released in June 2006, it entered the Oricon charts at No.

5 and became a major hit, boasting shipments of around 300,000 copies.

When you feel tired or stressed, listening to this song may soothe your heart and give you energy for tomorrow.

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Song of Time (Sigan-ui Norae) Ged’s Saga Aoi Teshima

Aoi Teshima is a singer with a clear, beautiful voice who has performed numerous movie theme songs.

“Therru’s Song,” chosen as the theme for Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea, features a delicate piano arrangement that reflects the film’s world.

Its lyrics, which portray the preciousness and weight of life, make you feel the gravity of being alive and the importance of connections with others.

Even with just voice and piano, it creates depth—a nostalgic ballad number.

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From Up On Poppy Hill – Breakfast Song (Asagohan no Uta) Morning Breakfast Song

This is a song released as an insert track for Studio Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill, notable for Aoi Teshima’s warm, gentle vocals.

The lyrics, crafted by Hiroko Taniyama and Goro Miyazaki, tenderly depict the warmth of a day beginning with the morning light and the love for family.

Set to soft piano and acoustic guitar, Aoi Teshima’s translucent voice resonates comfortably.

Released in July 2011, the piece became an important work that cemented the connection between Aoi Teshima and Studio Ghibli.

It’s a perfect song for a calm morning.

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Aoi Teshima – A Small Restaurant in the Forest (Official Audio)

Set to a waltz rhythm, the gentle tale of a small restaurant deep in the forest unfolds.

With Aoi Teshima’s clear, translucent voice guiding listeners into a mysterious world, this piece aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from April to May 2023 and captured many hearts.

Though the melody sounds charming at first, the lyrics conceal a deeper meaning.

There are expressions that evoke the end of life and parting from someone dear, giving the song a profoundness that allows for many personal interpretations.

Why not listen when you’re a little worn out by daily life or want to remember someone special? It is widely used in soothing short videos.

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Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~ / Aoi Teshima cover by Yurina

“Summer of Goodbye ~From Up on Poppy Hill~” is the theme song of the Studio Ghibli film From Up on Poppy Hill.

In the film it is sung by Aoi Teshima, but this version is a cover; the original song is Ryoko Moriyama’s “Sayonara no Natsu.” Even so, it’s such a perfect fit for the work that it vividly evokes the protagonist—truly a masterpiece.

The song is included on the album ‘Kokuriko-zaka kara Uta-shū’ (From Up on Poppy Hill Song Collection).

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Aoi Teshima “I’m Home” Music Video

The singer Aoi Teshima, known for her one-of-a-kind voice, released her seventh single, “Tadaima,” in 2021.

It was selected as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Heaven and Hell: Psycho Two People,” starring Haruka Ayase and Issey Takahashi.

Following the beautiful piano intro, Teshima’s whispery vocals—almost as if murmured right by your ear—are truly captivating.

The warm sounds of the wood bass and acoustic guitar also resonate deeply as you listen.