Ho-ho-kekyo: The Yamada Family Next Door song. Theme song / insert song.
Based on a four-panel manga by Hisaichi Ishii and directed by Isao Takahata, the film My Neighbors the Yamadas was brought to life.
Its hallmarks include characters drawn with soft, gentle lines and the extensive use of songs that many Japanese viewers will find nostalgic.
This style, which differs a bit from the typical image of a “Ghibli film,” became a talking point when it was released.
Watching it warms the heart and makes you feel like cherishing your family—My Neighbors the Yamadas is a truly lovely movie.
Here, we’ll introduce the main theme and insert songs all together.
You’ll find nothing but timeless tunes we hope you’ll enjoy alongside the film.
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Ho-hokekyo: Songs from My Neighbors the Yamadas. Theme and insert songs (1–10)
telephone lineAkiko Yano
It was used as an insert song in Isao Takahata’s film My Neighbors the Yamadas, which is based on a four-panel manga.
In the story, it plays in the background during a scene where the protagonist, after talking on the phone with his girlfriend, bursts with joy.
You can really feel the surge in excitement from the song itself.
Who is Moonlight Mask?Yoshiko Kondo
The theme song of the tokusatsu hero show Gekko Kamen, which aired starting in 1958, appears in the film My Neighbors the Yamadas.
It plays in the background of a scene where the father—whose childhood hero was Gekko Kamen—imagines himself fighting a biker gang.
Young PeopleGhibli Women's Choir
It’s a famous song that plays in one of the episodes of “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” Originally, it was also a signature song of The Broadside Four.
Precisely because the work mainly portrays everyday scenes through pop-style animation, it conveys the passionate emotions felt in daily life—each person’s kindness, frustration, and more.
Ho-ho-kekyo Yamada-kun of Next Door Song. Theme Songs and Insert Songs (11–20)
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)The Yamada Family & Mr. Fujiwara and Classmates
This is an insert song from “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” It’s a cover, but since it was used toward the end of the film, it leaves a strong impression.
Sung by the full cast of voice actors, it matches the carefree tone of the work and stands as a song that symbolizes the film.
In conclusion
How did you like the music from “My Neighbors the Yamadas”? I’m sure a few songs you already know popped up, but every piece was a heartwarming fit for the “family” portrayed in the film, wasn’t it? Even the short tracks were quite memorable thanks to Akiko Yano’s distinctive voice and expressive delivery.
If you haven’t seen “My Neighbors the Yamadas” yet, be sure to enjoy the film—music and visuals together!