Yano's credits extend beyond her album projects. She was showcased by Japanese animation film company Studio Ghibli, which is known for works such as "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away". Yano composed the music for the film "My Neighbors the Yamadas" (as well as performing a minor role as Fujihara-sensei) and created and performed the sound effects using only her voice for two short films "Yadosagashi" and "Mizugumo Monmon" by animation director Hayao Miyazaki. Both films were shown at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. More recently in 2008, Yano performed as a voiceover actress on "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" as Ponyo's sisters. In addition, Yano composed music for Toei's animated feature, "Atashin'chi" and piano-based soundtrack for the film "Tagatameni".