I've watched 7 Ghibli movies so far, and I'm loving this journey. Here's how I'd group them based on how much I enjoyed each movie.

My absolute favourites

1. Princess Mononoke — I'm a huge lover of nature and animals, so this movie was special to me. I loved San's independence, loyalty, and love. There's something deeper about her that I can't quite put into words, and the movie genuinely inspired me on a personal level.
2. The Boy and the Heron — I absolutely loved the atmosphere and environment, especially the vibe around the mansion, the lake, and the trees. The visuals were amazing, and all the strange, fascinating creatures made the world feel magical.
3. Spirited Away — I loved the magical atmosphere, the incredibly imaginative world, and all the strange, fascinating spirits and creatures. The attention to detail in the animation was amazing, and everything felt so alive. It has a unique charm that's difficult to explain.

Other movies I really loved

• Grave of the Fireflies
• When Marnie Was There (made me cry 😭)
• Arrietty

Movies I enjoyed

• Howl's Moving Castle (i didn't connect very well)

I enjoyed all seven movies, but I connected with some more than others. These groups reflect my personal enjoyment, not the quality of the films.

Watch order

1. Grave of the Fireflies ( i know not a good choice as 1st Ghibli movie 🙏🏻😭)
2. Spirited Away
3. When Marnie Was There
4. Arrietty
5. Howl's Moving Castle
6. The Boy and the Heron
7. Princess Mononoke 😍

What should I watch next?

I'm especially drawn to movies with beautiful environments, immersive atmospheres, imaginative worlds, and emotional depth. I love nature and animals, and I really appreciate the little details in Ghibli's animation.

I'd love to hear your recommendations, whether it's another Ghibli movie or an animated film from another studio. If you recommend a particular movie, I'd love to know why you think I'd enjoy it!

We begin with Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut in Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro. We break down the "gentleman thief" trope, invite family to ask a few big questions, then have just enough time to watch the beautiful intro.

Thought this would be fun...
Welcome to the Studio Ghibli Character Popularity Poll, where YOU the viewer get to vote on your favorite characters to come from the iconic Japanese animation studio, and then we'll tally the results to see who's the GOAT of Studio Ghibli!

Rules:
1. Characters must be from an official Studio Ghibli movie or production.
2. One character per box! If multiple are voted for in the same box, only the first listed will be counted.
3. No repeat voting! (i.e. you can't vote for Totoro five times)

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One kingdom has warlike rulers who want all the power they want and use the word ‘peace’ to gaslight people.

Whereas Pedjiete doesn’t like Tolmekia and they killed off their people.

Also, what would Pedjiete do if they went to the valley of the wind? Would it be the same thing as the Tolmekians, or would it be different

my favorite tattoo so far.

what do you guys think?

I’ve always felt such a strong connection to the part where Haku remembers that he is the spirit of the KoHaku River.

(This is my interpretation. It might not have been intentional and/or I may be wrong about this.)

San’s clothing helps with storytelling of her growing up.

•At the beginning, San wears a mask that completely covers her face, a cloak made of fur, and a necklace with teeth. (She had a deep hatred for humans, but she was one herself, even if she thought she wasn’t. “STOP IT! I’M A WOLF, YOU HEAR?!”)

•After she met Ashitaka, she still wears the cloak and the necklace, but her mask now only covers half of her face. (Ashitaka was different from other greedy and violent humans she met.)

•In the end, San is not wearing any mask, cloak or teeth necklace anymore, but now she is wearing the necklace with the crystal dagger that Ashitaka gave her. (She accepted her humanity and now understands that not all humans are evil, but she decided to live in the forest and take care of the wolves.)

For me, I want to live in arriety's little world surrounded by nature and tiny things, without haru ruining everything 😅

I genuinely love this drama queen! He’s always a joy to watch onscreen.

soo cute!! got at a local flower market 🥲🥲