{"id":25521,"date":"2020-01-31T14:16:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T14:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=25521"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:16:07","slug":"studio-ghibli-netflix-where-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/31\/studio-ghibli-netflix-where-to-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Studio Ghibli\u00a0on Netflix: Where to begin?!\u00a0  \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F25521\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of the 1<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of February, almost all <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studio Ghibli films will be on Netflix. <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hooray!<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first: what are they, and<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erm<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0where do I begin?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am a Ghibli virgin. I\u2019ve never watched one single film from the famed animation studio. My deepest foray into the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ghibliverse<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0thus far is gazing upon posters of an enormous, vacant-looking wombat holding an umbrella and thinking \u2018cool\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alas, I\u2019ve never pursued this interest further. T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he animation company has been deliberately resistant to on-demand technology, preferring to make tangible collector\u2019s items of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0releases<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is, u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ntil now<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Studio Ghibli is coming to Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-564x309.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-1536x841.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-1200x657.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-900x493.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-720x394.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-1440x788.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-390x214.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-780x427.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MV5BN2M1M2M2NzctODk5MC00MmEzLTliNWEtN2I0ZDg1YjNhOGYwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjQ2NDA2ODM%40._V1_-510x279.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>Yes, it&#8217;s true: over the course of the next three months, everywhere except in North America and Japan (ahem, sorry guys), a succession of the much-loved films are being released for Netflix subscribers to binge on.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But for somebody like me \u2013 somebody whose entire Ghibli knowledge is almost entirely summarised by a <a href=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/Jbb3KS22397YQ\/giphy.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">single GIF<\/a> of a large black kidney bean getting knocked about by the sea \u2013 where the devil\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you begin? It\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">perilous decision; Hayao Miyazaki\u2019s films famously range from twee and delightful to heart-scorching and twisted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortunately<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we have a fair few\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ghibliophiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0here at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">InsideJapan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and in the interest of providing you and I with a Grade-A Ghibli guide, they\u2019ve donated their knowledge. Based on their responses, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most commonly suggested<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0starting point for the uninitiated was\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">[ drum roll ]<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. My Neighbour Totoro<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail.jpg\" alt=\"my neighbour totoro studio ghibli\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-564x296.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-900x473.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-720x378.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-390x205.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-780x410.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FP_My_Neighbour_Totoro_forrest.jpg.1200x630_q85_crop_detail-510x268.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alright. Sounds a nice enough place to begin, though\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve no clue who or what Totoro is.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ur travel consultants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, however,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are thankfully less ignorant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Over to them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My Neighbour Totoro is the perfect introduction to Studio Ghibli and suitable for all ages. It&#8217;s sentimental, uplifting and magical, everything a family film should be!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Emily<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totoro is great for younger kids. It\u2019s charming and showcases rural Japanese life, which doesn\u2019t get so much screen time in modern ani<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">me<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0I<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can almost project people I met while living in Japan onto the characters in the film, so I find watching it\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really nostalgic<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; Anna<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018My Neighbour Totoro\u2019 is a great introduction to the wonderfully whimsical world of Studio Ghibli.<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The attention to detail and how he creates characters out of usually side-tracked items such as balls of dust or cobwebs really helps to lay the foundations for his playful surrealism.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; Holly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he grounded nature of\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My Neighbour\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totoro is what appeals to me. Admittedly there\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0magical elements<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the heart of the story is the relationships between family members and snapshots of life in rural Japan.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Toby<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on who they were, I would either recommend My Neighbour Totoro or Spirited Away. While both appeal to a wide audience, I think Totoro is more child-friendly and more accessible to a wider Western audience.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; Ali<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Spirited Away<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25541\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-564x235.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-900x375.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-720x300.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-390x163.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-780x325.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hero_EB20120711REVIEWS08120719998AR-510x213.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ah yes,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the phrase I use to describe my savings after a bank holiday weekend. But\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what of the film? W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hat makes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">so great?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would 100% recommend Spirited Away\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Studio Ghibli\u00a0first<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">time<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It&#8217;s an absolute masterpiece<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ne of the easiest Ghibli movies to get into<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s brilliant in so many ways &#8211; the animation and soundtrack blow<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you away, and the attention to detail throughout is superb. What makes this movie unique for me is\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0number of\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">special\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">scenes without the constant action or dialogue of many modern movies<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his allows you to enjoy the journey into the magical world the main character Chihiro discovers.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, many\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cultural nods throughout the movie introduce you to Japan<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211;<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if you like to\u00a0travel\u00a0you<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re guaranteed to love this movie!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Babur<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would say Spirited Away, just beca<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use\u00a0it<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">captures the imagination of Studio Ghibli perfectly, as well as being set in Japan which is what I would think people who were watching one for the first time would expect to see. It will not disappoint.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; Priteni<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spirited Away was my first Ghibli film and it made a huge impact on me. I loved how it allowed me to get lost in a magical world, falling down an Alice in Wonderland-<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">esque<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rabbit hole with 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents. Where a child would just enjoy the beauty and magic, an adult might find something more in the message<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The magic and mystery of Spirited Away definitely helped to add to my growing interest for Japanese culture, and for me it was an accessible way into Japanese anime.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0&#8211; Ali<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Howl\u2019s Moving Castle<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25542\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-1024x559.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-768x419.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-564x308.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-900x491.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-720x393.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-390x213.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-780x426.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1448313061-c89d52dabb54dd3cfefe60aa5ef0bf03-510x278.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t\u2019s suitable for ages 8 and up, and the main audience is anyone who likes fairy tales, fantasy and romance!\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s my favourite for\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its larger than life characters. Sophie<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the protagonist<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is one of my favourite Ghibli heroines<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0she\u2019s kind but also resilient and pragmatic- a perfect foil for the dramatic Howl!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Emily<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I think the magic of this one is that all age<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can enjoy it. I would say it is also a great entry point for people who are unaware of the unconfined imagination of Japan that some Studio Ghibli films portray, as it is based on a trilogy of books written by a Welsh writer. I think those that watch it as adolescents will love it and re-watch it as they get older.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It has memorable characters, a strong storyline and a heart-warming ending. It is funny, magical, romantic and deals with some unusual issues for a film in my opinion, of vanity, beauty and cowardice. I think the animation is beautifully done and there is just the perfect amount of magic and mundane, I could watch it again and again.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Priteni<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Ponyo<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25548\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85.jpg 800w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-564x317.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-720x404.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-780x438.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ponyobeach_wide-5e1abc1d910767d27cddcc5e7a1554a3040ed6c2-s800-c85-510x286.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My favourite\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studio\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ghibli film (although it\u2019s hard to choose when I think about it too deeply!) is \u2018<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pony<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019. It\u2019s a heart-warming story about the friendship between a young boy and a goldfish princess who wishes to have a greater human connection.<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018The Little Mermaid\u2019 encapsulates\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are drawn to<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sea<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ponyo<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0also does so<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in a very<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0endearing way.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having spent 2 years living in rural coastal Japan, this film had a playful spirit that I really connected with, as so much of the industry, infrastructure and way of life where I lived was based around the sea. Like many of Ghibli films, I think the magic lies in the animation and the world that he creates, rather than the strength or poignancy of the storyline.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Holl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Kiki&#8217;s Delivery Service<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25554\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-564x352.jpeg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-720x450.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-390x244.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-780x487.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/14be76bd7d0e4eff8b32db5579ead941-510x318.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0has to\u00a0be Kiki&#8217;s Delivery Service. It has everything that has come to define Hayao Miyazaki&#8217;s Ghibli films, and it displays them with joy and love.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The film<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">immediately captured my imagination because of Kiki\u2019s ability to fly and speak to her cat, but it\u2019s the everyday choices and problems she faces that make her such a relatable character. She and Jiji (her black cat) have an amazing relationship and it\u2019s in these smaller details that the charm and lasting impact of the film really lies. It\u2019s a big, colourful, and pure introduction to the world of Miyazaki\u2019s Ghibli films.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Steven<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Princess Mononoke<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Princess Mononoke studio ghibli\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-564x317.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Princess-Monoke-1600x900-c-default-510x287.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s dark and adventurous, but it has fun along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Due to some pretty gruesome <\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">moments<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and complex subplots, I would say it&#8217;s for teenagers and up. Definitely not one for any younger children. It&#8217;s more of an action adventure film, but I think it can satisfy a broad range of people. <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The depth of the story and its desire to treat\u00a0all of\u00a0its characters fairly is a lesson for everyone, but especially aspiring writers. It is possibly one of the formative films in my journey towards an awareness of how much damage humanity can do to the planet and nature&#8217;s power to heal if we can let it. It always felt like an important film to me, as well as an entertaining one.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0St<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">even<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Porco<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Rosso<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1.jpg\" alt=\"porco rosso studio ghibli\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-564x341.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-1536x928.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-1200x725.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-900x544.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-720x435.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-1440x870.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-390x236.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-780x471.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/PorcoRosso1-510x308.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My personal favourite Studio Ghibli film is Porco Rosso. The main character is a fighter pilot cursed to look like a pig, and the fact he\u2019s an adult sets the story apart from many other Ghibli films. There are plenty of action scenes and a comic rivalry with another fighter pilot, but it shines when showing the gentle pace of the main character\u2019s life. The director has an obvious love for planes which eventually overlaps into his later films, such as the more serious The Wind Rises. The quality of the animation and music is often a highlight in a Ghibli film, and Porco Rosso is no exception.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Toby<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And there we have it: a bullet-proof beginner\u2019s guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/27\/a-visit-to-the-ghibli-museum\/\">Ghibli<\/a>. There are plenty\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of other\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miyazaki films out there \u2013 most of which will be on Netflix on the 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of Feb \u2013 however these seven films should provide a lovely little rabbit hole we Ghibli greenhorns can tumble down for the time being.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no turning back now. It\u2019s high time we climbed inside the fanciful mind of Hayao Miyazaki. 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