Joe Hisaishi originally composed this song, “Ask Me Why,” as a birthday present for Hayao Miyazaki. As one of the most prominent songs in THE BOY AND THE HERON, it’s helped Hisaishi earn his first-ever Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score. Hisaishi also provides the piano performance for the film’s soundtrack. Listen to the score on Apple Music and Spotify.#joehisaishi#theboyandtheheron#askmewhy#miyazaki#goldenglobes