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All Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked by Tomatometer. Studio Ghibli has been gently revolutionizing the animation world since 1986, combining an endearing and empathetic worldview...
Sep 7, 2023 · Almost all of Studio Ghibli’s films are on Netflix and Max. To help prioritize your animation binge, we’ve ranked every single one.
Mar 10, 2024 · A film critic ranks 24 Studio Ghibli films from worst to best, based on their artistry, storytelling, and cultural impact. Find out which films made the top 10 and why, and which ones fell short of the Ghibli standard.
- Brian Tallerico
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- Ponyo
- Porco Rosso
- The Boy and The Heron
- Grave of The Fireflies
- Kiki’s Delivery Service
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Nausicaä of The Valley of The Wind
- Princess Mononoke
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Spirited Away
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Hayao Miyazaki’s tenth film, and eighth directed for Studio Ghibli, follows the story of a goldfish princess who desperately wants to live in the surface world and the five year-old boy she befriends. With heavy Little Mermaid influences and metaphors about ocean pollution and preservation, Ponyo is anything but a kitschy retelling. Featuring Miyaz...
In Porco Rosso, an Italian World War I ex-fighter ace named Marco Pagot gets transformed by a curse into an anthropomorphic pig. As a freelance bounty hunter who chases down air pirates, Marco becomes known to the world as "Porco Rosso", Italian for ¨Crimson Pig.¨ Offering up some breathtaking animation, Miyazaki blends fact and fantasy into a come...
The most recent Hayao Miyazaki movie is called How Do You Live, which is based on the 1934 novel by Yoshino Genzaburo. Its international title is The Boy and the Heron, and the English voice cast features big names like Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh. Like many other movies on this list, The Boy and the Heron is set in Japan during World War 2,...
Grave of the Fireflies adapts Akiyuki Nosaka semi-autobiographical short story of the same name into a profoundly moving anti-war film and Studio Ghibli gem. Grave of the Fireflies tells the story of two children’s struggle to survive in a harsh wasteland after Japan’s surrender in World War II. It’s a story of innocence, loss, devastation and hope...
This twitchy-witchy adventure may be light on plot, but it’s full of delightful energy. Brought to life with a color palette just as vibrant as its lead, Kiki's Delivery Service follows young witch trainee Kiki and her snarky cat Jiji in a coming-of-age tale inspired by the children’s story by the same name. Its deeper themes of empowerment balance...
Inspired by the novel of the same name by British author Diana Wynne Jones, Howl’s Moving Castle follows a young milliner, Sophie, who befriends a wizard living in a magical castle. When a jealous witch curses Sophie with old age, the wizard, Howl, must use all his magical abilities to save her before time runs out. Howl’s Moving Castleis a masterf...
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, a post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure, follows skillful fighter and princess, Nausicaä, as she navigates life 1000 years after the war that destroyed civilization. Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, the story revolves around her attempts to save her community from an ecological disaster. Nausicaä of t...
One of Studio Ghibli’s most well known (and oft misunderstood) titles, Princess Mononoketells the epic story of a forest princess who mobilizes to combat mechanization and encroachment that threatens her people and their home. This blend of myth, legend and fantasy is painstakingly constructed from hand-drawn art, evocative music and a mix of magic...
My Neighbor Totorocenters on two young girls who befriend the spirit-monsters near their new home. Hayao Miyazaki’s classic is a sweet trip into childhood. Its pastoral scenes of tranquil summer afternoons and playful cast of characters fill My Neighbor Totoro with an enticing charm and warmth. Miyazaki created a near-perfect story of innocence, ho...
Spirited Away put Studio Ghibli on the map internationally. It’s an enchanting tale made of light, magic, mystery and monsters. It’s a meditation on the natural world, the spirit world, and how they interact with the mundane. Spirited Away centers on 10 year-old Chihiro who inadvertently ends up trapped in a magical world of gods and monsters while...
IGN's list of the top ten best Studio Ghibli movies, from Ponyo to Spirited Away, with reviews, trailers and where to watch them online. Find out which Miyazaki classics made the cut and why.
- Ro Moore
1. My Neighbor Totoro. 1988 1h 26m G. 8.1 (390K) Rate. 87 Metascore. When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. Director Hayao Miyazaki Stars Hitoshi Takagi Noriko Hidaka Chika Sakamoto. 2. Kiki's Delivery Service. 1989 1h 43m G. 7.8 (170K) Rate.
Jan 5, 2021 · A ranking of the top films from the legendary Japanese animation studio, featuring classics by Miyazaki and Takahata. From "My Neighbor Totoro" to "Grave of the Fireflies," discover the stories and themes that make Ghibli movies unforgettable.
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Oct 12, 2017 · 1. ‘Spirited Away’ (2001) A family takes a wrong turn on its way to a new home and a young girl is plunged into a dark adventure with a hauntingly drawn collection of spirits, witches,...
