Top 10 Studio Ghibli movies to watch

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Ghibli-style photos have taken over the internet in the past few days, with everyone using generative AI to create portraits filled with feelings of nostalgia and adoration. Image: Shutterstock

What is Studio Ghibli?

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata known for its hand-drawn films and distinctive art style. Image: Shutterstock

Ghibli movies

Many artists have spent their lives perfecting this animation style and blessed the world with several brilliant movies. Let’s look at 7 of the best Studio Ghibli movies to watch. Image: Shutterstock

Spirited Away (2001)

IMDb rating : 8.6 Theme : Coming-of-age, resilience, and the consequences of greed and consumerism Image: Shutterstock

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

IMDb rating : 8.5 Theme : Loss, resilience, and the human cost of war Image: Shutterstock

Princess Mononoke (1997)

IMDb rating : 8.3 Theme : Environmentalism, human greed and the balance of nature Image: Shutterstock

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

IMDb rating : 8.2 Theme : Love, family, and finding one's true self Image: Shutterstock

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

IMDb rating : 8.1 Theme : Childhood, family and the beauty of nature Image: Shutterstock

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)

IMDb rating : 8 Theme : Tradition, beauty, and the conflict between duty and happiness Image: Shutterstock

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

IMDb rating : 8 Theme : Self-discovery, complexity of love, coming-of-age and creativity Image: IMDb

Castle in the Sky (1986)

IMDb rating : 8 Theme : Role of nature and technology, friendship and compassion Image: IMDb

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

IMDb rating : 7.8 Theme : Independence, self-discovery, coming-of-age and growth Image: Shutterstock

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

IMDb rating : 7.8 Theme : Pursuing dreams, love and relationships, creativity and inspiration Image: IMDb

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