Scarlet Moon Records announced a new tribute album that transforms Studio Ghibli's beloved film scores into relaxing jazz arrangements. Prescription for Sleep: The Best of Studio Ghibli arrives July 20, marking the 17th entry in the "Prescription for Sleep" series that's been creating ambient covers of video game and anime music since 2014.

The album features 12 tracks performed by GENTLE LOVE, a musical duo pairing saxophonist Norihiko Hibino (composer for Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta) with pianist AYAKI (known for Etrian Odyssey and Persona Q). Together, they've reimagined some of Ghibli's most recognizable themes into calming, instrumental arrangements.

The tracklist spans the studio's entire catalog, from classics like "A Town With an Ocean View" (Kiki's Delivery Service) and "Merry-Go-Round of Life" (Howl's Moving Castle) to more recent scores such as "The Master of the Tomb" from The Boy and the Heron. Other highlights include "Nausicaä Requiem," "Princess Mononoke Theme Song," and "The Dragon Boy" from Spirited Away. The album closes with an original composition called "Compassion."

The July 20 release date isn't arbitrary—it marks both the 25th anniversary of Spirited Away's Japanese premiere and the 35th anniversary of Only Yesterday. Pre-orders are live across major digital platforms including Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer. Three tracks—"A Town With an Ocean View," "The Path of the Wind," and "The Girl Who Fell From The Sky"—are available as preview clips on Bandcamp.

GENTLE LOVE previously created Prescription for Sleep: Attack on Titan in April 2022, continuing Scarlet Moon Records' tradition of pairing video game and anime composers with relaxation-focused reimaginings. For Ghibli fans seeking to unwind or anyone looking for instrumental background music, this album offers a fresh take on some of animation's most cherished compositions.