Hayao Miyazaki’s works are so ahead of their time because of all the important elements other than the plot and characters that go into their making. Not only do we get an absolutely enchanting narrative structure with gorgeous animation, but its music is also something that captures everyone’s soul.

Spirited Away is no exception, as its score evokes a beautifully nostalgic feeling and transports everyone to Miyazaki’s magical fantasy world. The ending song, “Always With Me” or “Itsumo Nando Demo”, stands out as an absolute fan favorite, which essentially represents the soul of the story.

However, interestingly enough, Miyazaki never intended this song to be a part of Spirited Away in the first place.

Hayao Miyazaki kept this song for a separate movie

Almost every Ghibli soundtrack, composed by the genius Joe Hisaishi, is known for its emotional tone and spiritual depth that you can hardly find anywhere else.