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Any Studio Ghibli movie fans?

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  1. bubbles123

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    So today I watched my first Miyazaki film and it was Princess Mononoke :slight_smile: I loved it. It was kind of confusing at times haha but I thought it was a great movie and I loved all the landscapes and everything it was so beautiful! Anyway I know there are a lot of other Miyazaki films and I was wondering what ones you guys like/think would be good to watch next.
     
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    My favorite is Spirited Away. ^^ Also really love My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. Their new movie, When Marnie Was There, looks really good judging by the trailers. :slight_smile:
     
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    Studio Ghibli films are definitely among my favorite movies of all time. I remember watching Spirited Away when I was very young, though Princess Mononoke was one of my favorites because of the soundtrack. It was beautiful. So was The Wind Rises was also beautiful, and kinda hits home for me as Hayao Miyazaki's swansong. No more movies directed by him :frowning2:

    Otherwise, The Cat Returns is phenomenal by Ghibli. So is My Neighbor Totoro. I'd recommend watching those too.

    Scratch that, just watch all of them. Miyazaki was a genius storyteller. It's a shame he's not directing them anymore.
     
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    My favorites are:

    Kiki's Delivery Service
    Castle in the Sky
    Howl's Moving Castle
     
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    I love all of Miyazaki's films! You should watch as many as possible, the storytelling and animation are just beautiful. My favorites as a kid were My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, The Cat Returns, and Kiki's Delivery Service. Another movie I just HAVE to recommend is Wolf Children. not Miyazaki, but I think it was by people from his company(?) it remains one of my favorite movies to this day.
     
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    Definitely My Neighbor Totoro. It's my favorite. *points at sig* ;3
     
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    I know other people already recommended it, but everyone must watch Spirited Away, the creatures in it show off studio ghiblis art so well, and its such an amazing story as well. I also really love Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
     
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    My most frequently watched S.G. classics:

    1. My Neighbour Totoro (I mean, the Catbus!!!!!)
    2. Princess Mononoke
    3. Spirited Away
    4. The Cat Returns
    5. Kiki's Delivery Service
    6. Howl's Moving Castle
    7. Ponyo
    8. Porco Rosso
    9. Pom Poko
    10. Tales from Eathsea
     
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    I love all of Studio Ghibli's works. I really wish there were more of them! My favorite will probably always be Howl's Moving Castle, apart from that I like Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (nobody wants to mention it apparently) and Kiki's Delivery Service.
     
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    My Neighbor Totoro is one of the BEST anime movies. I think everyone should have watched it.
    Spirited Away is fantastic also.
     
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    Princess Mononoke is my favorite. Beautiful deep woods, giant wolf gods, kind of hits on more than a few things I love. Kiki's Delivery Service is another I like a lot, it's sort of like a comfort movie for me. I used to watch it every summer before I went away to college. I also like the parallels drawn between magic and creativity, and finding your own talent and way of doing things.
     
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    They have good films. They're like Disney, you can expect a certain standard of quality. Some exceptional films and some that are sub-par, Mononoke is outstanding, The Car Returns — not so much.
     
  13. kloulou

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    I love Hayao Miyazaki!

    My favourites are spirited away and Howl's Moving Castle <3
    You should reeeeeeeeeeally watch them!

    Also my neighbour Totoro is super cute and Arrietty is a good watch! Just message me if you want any more suggestions, also if you are getting into anime series I have loooooads of suggestions ^-^
     
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    I have seen quite a few. If I had to pick a favourite, I suppose it would be Princess Monoke right now.

    I agree with Kem, they are comparable to Disney. However, I find that Studio Ghibli knows how to punch you in the heart strings, where as Disney just kind of gives them a pat. At least, that's how it's been for me :slight_smile:
     
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    Definitely just watch all of them.

    Kiki's Delivery Service was actually my very first experience with anything Japanese (I was like 6 or 7 when I saw it). And well...look at me now! XD I used to own the DVD, but it got worn out (which I didn't think was possible...)

    My favourites are (in no order) Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, The Wind Rises, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Castle in the Sky.

    Btw you guys, there's a Mononoke Hime stage production. Field trip anyone? :slight_smile:
     
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    ^ I love the list! And I would like to join that field trip *^*

    My fav is spirited away, next is howl's then ponyo.

    While I was in malaysia I bought a very cute totoro pouch.. I dont know how to post it here tho... Safari crashes when I tap the img icon... Neways~
     
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    So...I had to google the studio/director and I LOVE Spirited Away. I saw it around 3 years ago, but never knew the name of it until now. I've been trying to find it for ages.
     
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    Whisper of the Heart is definitely my fav! You have to watch it.

    Also *one foot in bunker* Spirited Away is very overrated imo *fully enters bunker*.

    Princess Mononoke is beautiful also :slight_smile:

    Ghibli is just awesome <3
     
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    I love all of those films! I can't pick favourites. Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away and Laputa: The Castle In the Sky are probably some of my favourites. ^^
     
  20. MindvsHeart

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    Yay! Studio Ghibli films are totally awesome~
    My top faves are:
    -My Neighbour Totoro
    -The Cat Returns
    -Laputa: The Castle In The Sky
    -Howl's Moving Castle
    -Spirited Away
    -My Neighbours The Yamadas
    -Princess Mononoke
    -Pom Poko
    -Arietty
    -Whisper Of The Heart
    -Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
    -Grave Of The Fireflies
    -Earthsea

    (Lol now that I see the list...it's actually pretty long '=.=)
    The things I love the most about their films are the vivid detail they put into the animation, the captivating story lines, how well written/relatable the characters are and of course, the amazing soundtracks. :3