What's the best Studio Ghibli anime you've watched? Jaka has seven of the best anime from this studio, many of which are legendary!
If asked to name one of the biggest anime studios ever, you'd probably answer Studio Ghibli.
Lots of high quality anime produced by this studio and most of them are anime movies.
Therefore, this time Jaka will give you some Best anime recommendations from Studio Ghibli!
Studio Ghibli's Best Anime
When talking Studio Ghibli, meaning that we are talking about different anime levels. Ghibli offers much more realistic animation and stunning detail.
The combination of everyday life and fantasy can blend perfectly, making anime from Ghibli always memorable for the audience.
The story is full of moral values and related with life we can stir up our emotions.
So, which films according to Jaka are the best from Studio Ghibli?
1. Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)
Photo source: Mental Floss The first anime on this list is Spirited Away which is very famous. This film is considered as one of the masterpieces in the anime world as a whole.
Chihiro Ogino is a stubborn, spoiled, and naive 10 year old little girl. One day, he and his parents found an abandoned amusement park.
The more he explores the garden, he realizes that many strange things are happening there. Unknowingly, he had entered the spirit world.
In fact, his parents turned into pigs. Ogino must muster the courage to work with the spirits to get out of there and save his parents.
Spirited Away is arguably one of the most successful films from Ghibli with an income of approx $300 million. This film also won awards as Best Animated Movie at the event Academy Awards 2003 edition.
| Details | Spirited Away |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.90 (614.980) |
| Duration | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Release Date | July 20, 2001 |
| Genre | Adventure, Supernatural, Drama |
2. Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime)
Photo source: BFI When the village of Emishi was attacked by a demon boar, a young prince named Ashitaka risked his life to protect his tribe.
While dying, the pig puts a curse on the prince's arm which gradually sucks away Ashitaka's life.
In order to heal his arm, the village elders advised him to go west. He was also involved in a conflict in the city of Tatara when Lady Eboshi want to clear the forest.
This wish was opposed by San, the princess Momonoke, and the holy spirits of the gods of the forest. Ashitaka also wants to find harmony between the two.
Princess Mononoke often considered one of the best anime from Studio Ghibli. Compared to others, this anime displays cruelty quite explicitly.
| Details | Princess Mononoke |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.78 (409.674) |
| Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Release Date | 12 July 1997 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
3. Howl's Moving Castle (Howl no Ugoku Shiro)
Photo credit: Boston Hassle With a jumbled looking architecture, the castle that was inhabited by a magician named Howl looks very exotic. Moreover, the castle can move here and there.
Sophie, a hatmaker's daughter, has an ordinary life. That will change when he is caught in a disturbing situation and is helped by the magician.
Unfortunately, this meeting led Sophie to meet Witch of the Waste and cursed to be an old woman.
In order to return to normal, Sophie must accompany Howl in his castle as he faces a dangerous adventure as war begins to rage.
Howl's Moving Castle taken from the book. Despite getting a positive response, many consider this anime to have a confusing and slightly messy plot.
| Details | Howl's Moving Castle |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.71 (407.467) |
| Duration | 1 hour 59 minutes |
| Release Date | November 20, 2004 |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
Other Studio Ghibli Anime . . .
4. My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro)
Photo source: GKIDS Store Set in 1950, there lived a man named Tatsuo Kusakabe who wanted to move his two daughters, Satsuki and May, to a village.
The reason being, he wanted Satsuki and Mei to be closer to their mother who was being hospitalized due to a serious illness.
When the two girls get to know life in the countryside, they find a rabbit and chase it inside.
There they met Totoro, a giant mystical forest spirit who soon becomes their friend. Satsuki and Mei's lives are suddenly filled with magical adventures.
With its fantasy genre, My Neighbor Totoro teaches us how powerful the family is.
| Details | My Neighbor Totoro |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.42 (324.685) |
| Duration | 1 hour 26 minutes |
| Release Date | April 16, 1988 |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural |
5. Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka)
Photo source: IFC Center World War II brought a lot of suffering to Japanese people, including brothers and sisters Seita and Setsuko. They have lost their parents, home, and future.
As orphans and homeless, they both must be able to survive at all costs. Difficult circumstances make many people who do not care about them.
Anime Grave of the Fireflies you could say it has a sad storyline and will make our tears flow profusely.
This film is full of sadness when it comes to seeing Seita and Setsuko who face the harsh world at their young age. Moreover, this anime is based on a true story.
| Details | Grave of the Fireflies |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.53 (185.145) |
| Duration | 1 hour 28 minutes |
| Release Date | April 16, 1988 |
| Genre | Drama, Historical |
6. Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no Takkyuubin)
Photo source: Movie Magazine Kiki is a 13 year old girl who is training to become a magician. In order to become a full-fledged wizard, he must live alone in a faraway city.
Using a broomstick and accompanied by his black cat named Jiji, Kiki began his journey.
While settling in a coastal town called Koriko, Kiki must fight hard in order to adapt to her new environment.
Having trouble finding a place to live, he finally meets Osono who offers him a hostel on one condition: to become a bread courier with the help of his broom!
Film Kiki's Delivery Service provides an inspiring story about a young woman who is independent despite the many problems that confront her.
| Details | Kiki's Delivery Service |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.29 (169.896) |
| Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Release Date | 29 July 1989 |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Romance, Fantasy |
7. Castle in the Sky (Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa)
Photo source: Movie Mezzanine A young girl named Sheeta live in a world filled with planes. He is kidnapped by government agents who are looking for his mysterious crystal amulet.
In the condition of being caught, the plane carrying him was attacked by pirates. Sheeta manages to take advantage of this moment to escape.
After that, he met a boy named Pazu. This man's ambition is to reach the flying castle called Laputa.
The two of them finally decide to embark on a journey together to find him. Unfortunately, government agents are also trying to reach Laputa for the sake of his greed.
Castle in the Sky was the first official film from Studio Ghibli and set a strong standard for subsequent films.
| Details | Castle in the Sky |
|---|---|
| Rating | 8.38 (156.539) |
| Duration | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Release Date | August 2, 1986 |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi |
Those are some recommendations best anime movies from Studio Ghibli which ApkVenue highly recommends for you to watch.
Many of these works have inspired generations of famous directors, such as John Lasseter (Toy Story) and Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water).
Which anime from Studio Ghibli do you like the most? Write in the comments column, yes!
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