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The Wind Rises songs: theme song and insert songs

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Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

The Wind Rises, a Studio Ghibli film released in 2013.

If you remember that time, you likely recall the news that director Hayao Miyazaki would retire after this film, which caused quite a stir.

The protagonist, Jiro Horikoshi, is absorbed in building airplanes.

And the heroine, Nahoko Satomi, fights illness.

Their relationship, the story itself, and the historical backdrop—all of it sinks deep into the heart.

Many viewers probably found themselves in tears by the end.

This article compiles the many famous pieces of music used in The Wind Rises.

Each and every one is profoundly moving.

The Wind Rises songs: Theme and insert songs (11–20)

Caproni (The Phantom Giant Aircraft)Joe Hisaishi

Here is the piece that plays when the great aircraft designer Caproni retires.

Its slow yet weighty sound, which seems to honor his many achievements, fills you with pride as you listen.

The flowing trumpet melody is a perfect match for Caproni’s new beginning.

It’s also an incredibly moving scene in the film, so be sure to pay attention to it.

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benefactorJoe Hisaishi

Caproni is an aircraft designer who appears in the story.

This soundtrack is themed around such a designer.

Don’t you feel the passion directed toward the phantom giant aircraft? The mid-tempo sound and the instruments that take turns surging in make it incredibly exciting to listen to! Try imagining what that mythical giant machine might be like through this piece.

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The Journey (Caproni’s Retirement)Joe Hisaishi

When you hear the word “wind,” what kind of image comes to mind? Perhaps a powerful gale, or a tailwind that gives you a push.

Here, the “wind” evokes the feeling of a gently blowing breeze.

The leisurely, resonant melody and expansive, atmospheric sound make it seem as if a soft breeze could sweep in at any moment.

This calm track, which leaves you feeling refreshed, is a must-listen.

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Journey (First Day at Work)Joe Hisaishi

In the story, the protagonist Jiro Horikoshi goes to Karuizawa while developing an airplane.

This piece centers on that moment.

In Karuizawa, the protagonist meets a mysterious German named Castorp.

This song captures the wonder of that encounter.

Its high, shimmering tones create a beautiful melody that pairs perfectly with the dreamlike sound.

Listen to it while imagining the majestic nature of Karuizawa.

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Journey (Resolve)Joe Hisaishi

The aircraft called “Hayabusa” that appears in the story plays a very important role.

This soundtrack conveys the feel of the “Hayabusa Team,” who are in charge of that very aircraft.

Of course, the protagonist is assigned here as well.

The insistent, rapidly repeating melody is like people bustling about.

Despite the busyness, the sound brims with a certain hope—doesn’t it make you feel positive? Let this piece help you sense the people who devote themselves to a single airplane.

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Journey (Marriage)Joe Hisaishi

Isn’t the most ephemeral, dreamlike, and beautiful scene in this film the wedding scene? Many people must have been moved to tears by Nahoko’s stunning appearance.

While the protagonist Jiro travels to many countries as he works on aircraft design, this piece of music was composed with “marriage” as a theme along life’s journey.

It’s a beautiful piece in which an expressive guitar melody is joined by an accordion.

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The Wind Rises songs. Theme and insert songs (21–30)

Journey (Encounter in Karuizawa)Joe Hisaishi

In the story, the protagonist Jiro Horikoshi goes to Karuizawa while developing an airplane.

This piece centers on that moment.

In Karuizawa, the protagonist meets a mysterious German named Castorp.

This song captures the wonder of that encounter.

Its high, shimmering tones create a beautiful melody that pairs perfectly with the dreamlike sound.

Listen to it while imagining the majestic nature of Karuizawa.

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