Princess Mononoke is an amazing movie that shows how nature and humans interact. It’s directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who made a lot of other great animated films. The story is about a guy named Ashitaka. He’s from a tribe called…
Ocean Waves, also called I Can Hear the Sea, is a hidden gem from Studio Ghibli. Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki and based on a novel by Saeko Himuro, this film is different from the usual Ghibli movies. Instead of magic…
From Up On Poppy Hill (Kokuriko-zaka Kara) is a 2011 Japanese animated movie directed by Gorō Miyazaki and made by Studio Ghibli. The movie is based on a 1980 manga by Tetsuro Sayama and Chizuru Takahashi. It’ a heart touching…
Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away is often called a masterpiece of animation. Since it came out in 2001, people all over the world have loved its magical story, beautiful visuals, and deep themes. Let’s look at why Spirited Away is such…
The Secret World of Arrietty is a 2010 animated fantasy film by Studio Ghibli. Based on the book The Borrowers by Mary Norton, the story takes place in Koganei, western Tokyo. It follows a group of tiny people, called Borrowers,…
The Wind Rises, directed by the famous Hayao Miyazaki, is a beautiful and touching film about Jirō Horikoshi, the man who designed Japan’s famous Mitsubishi A5M and A6M Zero fighter planes. After watching this movie, I can say it’s definitely…
Grave of the Fireflies is an animated movie from Japan that tells the incredibly sad story of Seita and his little sister Setsuko during World War II. The film begins with Seita dying from starvation at a train station, his…
Totoro is a magical and friendly forest spirit from the famous Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbor Totoro, created by Hayao Miyazaki. Released in 1988, this character has become beloved by people all over the world. Here’s everything you need to…
My Neighbor Totoro, made by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is a beloved movie that takes you on a magical journey through the eyes of two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei Kusakabe. Set in the beautiful countryside of…
Calcifer is a unique and interesting character from Diana Wynne Jones’ book Howl’s Moving Castle and its famous animated movie by Studio Ghibli. He is a fire demon bound by a magical deal to the wizard Howl, and his story…