Ghibli films have captivated children and adults not only in Japan but all over the world.

Part of its popularity is due to its music.

Just like the movie, Ghibli music has a warm feeling to it and is recommended for putting babies to sleep.

Here are five carefully selected songs.

"Carrying You" from Laputa: Castle in the Sky

"Kimi wo Nosete" was written as the theme song for the 1986 film "Castle in the Sky."

It has now become so famous that there is probably no one in Japan who doesn't know it. The lyrics were written by director Hayao Miyazaki himself, and the music was composed by Joe Hisaishi.

It is played at the end with lyrics, but melodies are also inserted in various other places.

The melody of the song gives a sense of tranquility, and at the end it has the effect of calming the active atmosphere of the film up to that point.

This is a recommended song for when it's almost time to put your baby to bed but they're still full of energy.

"Always and Again" from Spirited Away

"Spirited Away," released in 2001, is the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time.

The theme song, "Always With Me," was also a huge hit and won the Gold Award at the 43rd Japan Record Awards.

The song, sung by Yumi Kimura, who also composed the music, while playing a lyre, has a warmth that seems to envelop everything.

This masterpiece is an exquisitely balanced mix of the clear tone of the lyre, a beautiful melody line, and a comfortable, swaying rhythm.

It's perfect for putting babies to sleep who want to sleep safely next to their mother.

"Ashitaka and San" from Princess Momonoke

"Princess Mononoke" was released in 1997.

The insert song "Ashitaka and San" is used in the final scene of the film, when the desolate forest is gradually restored to its greenery.

This song, which quietly conveys hope for the future, was composed by Joe Hisaishi, who is well known for his work on Studio Ghibli films. It is a deep and beautiful song that is fitting for this work, which has a strong message about the relationship between nature and humans.

This is a song that I would like to play while putting my children to bed on a day when something moving has happened, and while praying for their future.

"The Promise of the World" from Howl's Moving Castle

"Howl's Moving Castle," based on a British fantasy novel, was released in 2004.

The theme song, "Promise of the World," was written by poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, composed by Yumi Kimura, and arranged by Joe Hisaishi.

The simple, relentless melody will relax your mind.
The original version, sung by Baisho Chieko with lyrics by Tanikawa Shuntaro that express a cheerful farewell, is wonderful, but the instrumental version featuring only piano or other instruments is also recommended for putting babies to sleep.

"Mother of the Sea" from Ponyo on the Cliff

"Ponyo on the Cliff" was released in 2008.
The insert song "Ocean Mother" became popular along with the theme song of the same name as the movie title.

Director Hayao Miyazaki, who wanted to create a new song about the sea, was inspired by Kaku Wakako's poem "Sakana" (Fish) and wrote the lyrics for this song. Joe Hisaishi composed the music for the song.

Just like the title suggests, this work exudes a sense of security, as if you are being enveloped in a large embrace.

This is especially recommended when you want to reassure your baby who is still a little nervous about sleeping alone and get them to sleep.

The secret of Ghibli music is the soothing composer Joe Hisaishi

When it comes to revealing the secret behind why Ghibli music is so good for helping babies fall asleep, the soothing composer Joe Hisaishi is an essential figure.

It is said that when you think of Ghibli music, you think of Hisaishi, and when you think of Hisaishi, you think of Ghibli music, and his influence on Ghibli films is immeasurable.

The distinctive feature of the Ghibli music he creates is that he uses complex chords to accompany simple and easy-to-understand melodies, giving the resulting songs a gentleness and depth.

The secret to your baby's calmness lies in this gentle, profound harmony.

Recommended Ghibli music albums

"Relaxing Piano - Best Ghibli Collection"

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