the best studio ghibli movies
I've watched quite a few Studio Ghibli movies, and it's safe to say I throughly enjoyed all of them, so I'm going to share some of my favourite ones.
p.s. the title is kind of clickbait lol, theres no "best" movie, this is just my opinion :)
My Neighbour Totoro
This is a wholesome, feel-good show that is perfect if you're looking for something to relax. Now keep in mind the target audience for this show is young children, so as an adult you might find it a bit mundane, however I highly recommend you try to give it a watch. The wholesome story combined with incredible music and artwork, makes this easily one of my favourite Studio Ghibli movies.
Howl's Moving Castle
I found the story a bit confusing towards the end, however the music and art alone is enough for the movie to earn a spot on this list. I loved the aesthetic of the movie; the fashion, the houses, the design of the castle... out of all the Ghibli worlds I would definitely want to live in this one the most. And Merry-Go-Round-Of-Life is literally my favourite anime soundtrack ever.
Grave of the Fireflies
Last but not least, I have to mention Grave of the Fireflies. This tragic war film follows the story of Seita and Setsuko, a pair of siblings whose lives were overturned by the devastating war. If you're looking to have a good cry, I would highly, highly recommend this film.
Side note: A few years ago, people found that if you turn up the brightness on the movie poster, you can see the silhouette of a bombing plane in the sky. The little specks of light we all thought were fireflies are actually explosives. Just to rub salt in the wound.
Honourable Mentions!
Spirited Away
Ponyo on the Cliff By the Sea
Kiki's Delivery Service
When Marnie Was There
Princess Mononoke
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