Two young sisters move to the countryside to be near their ailing mother and discover that the nearby forest is inhabited by friendly spirits, including a giant, fluffy creature named Totoro.
, directed by Miyazaki’s son, Gorō Miyazaki, was a controversial but visually stunning entry. Hayao Miyazaki returned for Ponyo (2008) , a charming, hand-drawn love letter to The Little Mermaid , appealing to a younger demographic.
Released as a double feature with Totoro , Isao Takahata’s devastating wartime drama remains one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made. studio ghibli movie collection 1984 2020 b work
: A masterpiece of childhood innocence, establishing the studio's focus on environmentalism and the magic in daily life. The Golden Era: Cultivating a Global Legacy (1989–1997)
The late 2010s marked a quiet period of transition, experimental co-productions, and the studio's polarizing venture into full digital animation. The Red Turtle (2016) Michaël Dudok de Wit Two young sisters move to the countryside to
– A nostalgic, mature drama tracking a 27-year-old woman's memories of her youth.
Set in 1963 Yokohama, a group of high school students fight to save their historic school clubhouse from demolition ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The Wind Rises (2013) Director: Hayao Miyazaki Key Themes: The tragedy of creation, obsession, pacifism. Released as a double feature with Totoro ,
Anti-imperialism, technology vs. nature, friendship.