Studio Ghibli Films That Are Out of This World

That fuzzy sensation when on the verge of sleep is exactly how one would feel after watching a Ghibli movie. They seem to transport you to a universe somewhere between dreaming and consciousness. Founded by director Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films have always been my escape to a world of magic, whether it be underwater, in a city, or on a countryside. Here are my all-time favorite Studio Ghibli films ranked from 5 to 1.

5. Castle in the Sky

When two orphans, Sheeta and Pazu, befriend one another, they search for Laputa, a mythical city in the sky. However, the journey proves to be dangerous, as the the children are pursued by a greedy family of pirates.

Fun fact: If you've ever wondered why iron golems in Minecraft hold out flowers to villagers, the notion was based on the robots of Laputa from Castle in the Sky.

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4. Howl's Moving Castle

After a young girl is cursed with old age by the Witch of the Waste, she sets off to find a way to break the curse. Upon this journey, she enters a castle of sorts on legs, where she meets a wizard called Howl.

Based on the book Howl's Moving Castle, the film is a lot like an anime version of Beauty and the Beast, where the lovers are both beasts in a way...

3. Totoro

Mei and her older sister Satsuke move with their dad into an old house in the country. Despite their concern for their mother, who is ill and hospitalized, the girls find hope in a very large, huggable cat spirit, named Totoro.

The immediate moment I laid eyes on Totoro, I went bonkers. I mean, how can you not fall in love with this enourmous ball of fluff?

2. Ponyo

Ponyo is the fish-like daughter of a protective human father and mermaid mother. Similar to The Little Mermaid, Ponyo meets a young boy and wishes to become human like him.

With themes addressing pollution and self-sacrifice, Ponyo is a cute movie to watch with the family.

1. Spirited Away

When Chihiro, a 10 year old girl, is forced to move to a new home with her parents, they come across a tunnel leading them to an abandoned village. However, when night falls, the spirit realm awakens, and Chihiro and her parents are trapped in this unfamiliar world.

Miyazaki's unique creativity brings Japanese characters, art, and culture all to life in one original piece. Whether you are a kid or adult, everyone should see this film at least once in their life.

Studio Ghibli can be considered the Japanese equivalent of Disney. It might even be better. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that real magic is incorporated into Miyazaki's films, and that magic is what I live for.

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