Best Studio Ghibli Movies
Studio Ghibli's legacy is undeniable, with a catalog of films that has left an indelible mark on film history. From classics like "Tonari no Totoro" and "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" to more recent gems like "Omoide no Marnie" and "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari," each Studio Ghibli film has been a unique cinematic experience that has touched the hearts of millions of moviegoers around the world.
Over the years, Studio Ghibli's success at the box office has not only been a testament to its artistic quality, but also its ability to reach audiences of all ages and cultures. His films have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, winning numerous awards and generating a fervent following of fans around the world.
As Studio Ghibli continues to churn out new masterpieces, the company's legacy as one of the most influential forces in the world of animated filmmaking only seems to be strengthening. With each new film, the studio continues to demonstrate its ability to tell deeply emotional and visually stunning stories that resonate with people of all ages and cultures.
10. Kaguya-hime no Monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya) – Worldwide Gross: $19,312,701.00
"Kaguya-hime no Monogatari" is a fable of heartbreaking beauty, very much in the melancholic vein of director Isao Takahata. The film, one of Japan's most expensive films of 2013, tells the story of a nymph who becomes a sought-after princess and the object of desire of five nobles.
9. Coquelicot-zaka kara (Poppy Hill) – Worldwide Gross: $49,741,540.00
"Coquelicot-zaka kara" makes a strong commitment to nostalgia with a moving narrative set in Japan in the early sixties. This coming-of-age melodrama revolves around a group of teenagers who do everything they can to save their school's club from destruction in the run-up to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
8. Ged Senki (Tales from Earthsea) – Worldwide Fundraising: $68,048,658.00
At its heart, "Ged Senki" is about global warming and humanity's seemingly futile struggle to protect the environment from disaster. The Studio Ghibli film tackles this message through a dark adventure that unites a wizard, a prince, a priestess and their daughter, who face an evil antagonist whose quest for immortality endangers the entire world.
7. Kaze Tachinu (The Wind Rises) – Worldwide Gross: $117,910,911.00
Japanese aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi finds himself conflicted when he learns that the fighter jets he has so lovingly designed were used for murderous destruction during World War II. "Kaze Tachinu" is a harrowing look at how something pure can be transformed into a nefarious tool, all within the framework of a heartwarming love story.
6. Mononoke Hime – $150,345,863.00
Ashitaka searches for a cure for a deadly infection that brings him into contact with the powerful wolf god, Moro, and Princess Mononoke. Torn between two worlds, Ashitaka strives for peace between these two extremes and is forced to confront humanity's many selfish sins.
5. Karigurashi no Arrietty (Arrietty and the World of the Tiny) – Worldwide Gross: $151,496,097.00
The story of an abnormally young girl who doesn't know her true place in the world seems tailor-made for a Studio Ghibli movie. Arrietty and her family must remain hidden from the "real world," but she finds a sense of acceptance and purpose when she meets a 12-year-old boy named Shawn.
4. Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the Heron) – Worldwide Fundraising: $173,106,770.00
"Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka" is about how Mahito deals with the death of his mother, his father's remarriage, and how he fits into the world, but the film also functions as Miyazaki's emotional farewell to Studio Ghibli and acceptance of the inevitable end of the studio.
3. Gake no Ue no Ponyo (Ponyo and the Little Mermaid's Secret) – Worldwide Gross: $205,162,666.00
Ponyo almost looks like Studio Ghibli's version of The Little Mermaid, and deconstructs the metamorphosis of a goldfish princess into a human. Ponyo is told over and over again that her place is in the ocean, but she increasingly longs to live on the surface, where she can experience a freer existence.
2. Howl no Ugoku Shiro (The Amazing Wandering Castle) – Worldwide Gross: $237,814,327.00
"Howl no Ugoku Shiro" is a nuanced but loose adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones' novel of the same name; Miyazaki's version dives into anti-war sentiment and, ultimately, the importance of self-acceptance and hope. The story presents the viewer with a myriad of strange supernatural creatures, not all of which necessarily make sense or justify their existence.
1. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) – Worldwide Gross: $383,883,823.00
The idea of a young character embarking on a fantastical, supernatural journey of self-discovery is familiar with Miyazaki, but "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" stands out for the truly ingenious creatures Chihiro encounters as she tries to save her parents from an eternity of transformation into rude pigs. Miyazaki is often at his best when exploring female leads, and Chihiro is one of his most adventurous and inspiring creations.
Source: Collider
