Studio Ghibli has been gently revolutionising the animation world since 1985 and is one of the most acclaimed and celebrated studios out there. It's often referred to as Japan's answer to Disney, introducing countless viewers to the wonders of Japanese animation.
Studio Ghibli has been gently revolutionising the animation world since 1985 and is one of the most acclaimed and celebrated studios out there. It’s often referred to as Japan’s answer to Disney, introducing countless viewers to the wonders of Japanese animation.
Whether you’re a long-time anime fan, or curious to enter the world of Japanese animation, here are 5 Studio Ghibli Favourites:There’s a reason Totoro has become Studio Ghibli’s mascot and there’s a reason this outright adorable, cuddly, and indescribable magical animal/spirit has become an absolute icon.
If you watch the dubbed version of the film, you’ll be delightfully amused by the voice performance of Billy Crystal as a sentient fire demon. You may also find yourself swooning over the voice of Christian Bale as Howl. It’s the story of a willful yet vulnerable young female protagonist, as she navigates herself through a strange spirit-filled world, striving to hold onto her own identity against the one forced upon her by a spirit.The historical movie is based on Akiyuki Nosaka’s novel of the same name. Unlike most other Ghibli films, it focuses on realism rather than fantasy. It emphasises the effects of war and violence while leaving you struck by the haunting beauty of the brothers’ relationship.
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