Concert held on August 4, 5 and 6, 2008 at the Nippon Budōkan hall in Tokyo to commemorate both the Japanese theatrical release of Ponyo (2008) and the 25 years of musical collaboration between composer Joe Hisaishi and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
Directed by Mami Sunada
concert
melancholy
nostalgic
film score
calm
anime
lyrical
playful
relaxed
inspirational
lighthearted
casual
intimate
anniversary concert
adoring
appreciative
compassionate
earnest
empathetic
enthusiastic
exhilarated
familiar
vibrant
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
4.5 / 5
Cast
Joe Hisaishi
Self - Conductor
Naoya Fujimaki
Self - Vocalist
Takaaki Fujioka
Self - Vocalist
Masako Hayashi
Self - Vocalist
Ayaka Hirahara
Self - Vocalist
Mai
Self - Vocalist
Nozomi Ōhashi
Self - Vocalist
Hayao Miyazaki
Self - Filmmaker
Crew
Joe Hisaishi
Music Arranger
Joe Hisaishi
Conductor
Joe Hisaishi
Music
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
aiza rozae
9.0★ · 11/23/25
i lay down, looked at the ceiling and started reminiscing my life
i lay down, looked at the ceiling and started reminiscing my life
Nikki
10.0★ · 05/24/25
I was clapping at the screen like I was there he’s truly one of the greatest to ever do it
I was clapping at the screen like I was there he’s truly one of the greatest to ever do it
Ben
Studio Ghibli forever Goated
Studio Ghibli forever Goated
Vaughn
9.6★ · 08/15/22
I just saw Joe Hisaishi at Radio City. It was one of the most incredible experiences ever and I had to log it somehow. They played so many incredible songs from Ghibli’s catalog and they played the scenes on a big screen while the orchestra was playing. If you or anyone you know is a fan of Ghibli and have an opportunity to see this. I would 10/10 recommend
I just saw Joe Hisaishi at Radio City. It was one of the most incredible experiences ever and I had to log it somehow. They played so many incredible songs from Ghibli’s catalog and they played the scenes on a big screen while the orchestra was playing. If you or anyone you know is a fan of Ghibli and have an opportunity to see this. I would 10/10 recommend
