13 Ghibli Songs Inspire Live-Action Short Series

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Nostalgic Ghibli Tribute: A Tale Told in 8mm Film

Victor Entertainment has announced an intriguing project: a series of short, live-action videos accompanying their upcoming Studio Ghibli tribute album, Singing Ghibli 2. The series, titled Fu and Nagi's Story, uses 8mm film to depict the encounter and eventual parting of two girls.

The Story Unfolds

The short films center around Nagi, an ordinary girl, and Fu, a mysterious one. Directed by Masafumi Yoshikawa, the series stars Saara Hazuki, a member of the Takane no Nadeshiko idol group, as Nagi. Actor Ririka Atsumi plays the role of Fu, while Eisaku Katsumata appears as a salesperson.

A Non-Linear Narrative

The 13 shorts will be released in a random order, encouraging viewers to piece together the narrative through intuition and observation. This non-sequential storytelling approach adds an element of mystery and encourages engagement with the visual and musical elements.

Singing Ghibli 2: A Star-Studded Tribute

The album Singing Ghibli 2, arranged by Satoshi Takebe, features a diverse range of artists. Aina The End, Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE, Sakurako Ohara, Aya Ogawa and Iroha Okuda from Nogizaka46, and Kalafina are among the contributors. Shigeru Kishida from Kururi, Shiori Tamai from Momoiro Clover Z, GLIM SPANKY, Ninjin from Rokudenashi, and Non (Rena Nonen) × SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS also participate. Taro Hakase & Satoshi Takebe, Penthouse, Win Morisaki, and Hiromi Yakushimaru complete the impressive lineup. Wakana Otaki joins Keiko Kubota and Hikaru Masai as part of Kalafina, and Hayato Kakuno appears as a member of Penthouse.

The Track List

The album features covers of iconic Ghibli songs.

  1. "Kaze ni naru" / Sakurako Ohara (The Cat Returns)
  2. "Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta nara" / Aya Ogawa & Iroha Okuda (Nogizaka46) (Kiki's Delivery Service)
  3. "Ue o Muitearuko (Sukiyaki)" / Yudai Ohno & Sota Hanamura (Da-iCE) (From Up On Poppy Hill)
  4. "Itsumo Nando de mo" / Hiromi Yakushimaru (Spirited Away)
  5. "Hikoki Gumo" / GLIM SPANKY (The Wind Rises)
  6. "Chikyugi" / Penthouse (The Boy and the Heron)
  7. "Therru no Uta (instrumental)" / Taro Hakase & Satoshi Takebe (Tales from Earthsea)
  8. "Asagohan no Uta" / Shiori Tamai (Momoiro Clover Z) (From Up On Poppy Hill)
  9. "Country Road" / Non × SOIL & "PIMP" SESSIONS (Whispers of the Heart)
  10. "Sayonara no Natsu Kokuriko-Zaka Kara" / Ninjin (from Rokudenashi) (From Up On Poppy Hill)
  11. "Arrietty's Song" / Kalafina (The Secret World of Arrietty)
  12. "Home Sweet Home" / Aina The End (Grave of the Fireflies)
  13. "Sekai no Yakusoku" / Win Morisaki (Howl's Moving Castle)
  14. "Inochi no Kioku (instrumental)" / Satoshi Takebe (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya)

Release Details

The album was initially scheduled for release in November 2025 but has been delayed until February 25.

The First Tribute Album

Victor Entertainment released the first Ghibli o Utau tribute album in November 2023. The artist roster included Leo Ieiri, Shigeru Kishida of Quruli, Kaela Kimura, GReeeeN, Ryuta Shibuya of SUPER BEAVER, pianist Hayato Sumino, Shiori Tamai of Momoiro Clover Z, Kohei Matsushita, and Hikari Mitsushima.

Sources

The information comes from Singing Ghibli 2's X/Twitter account, Victor Entertainment's website and YouTube channel, and Comic Natalie.

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