Thursday Thirteen: Studio Ghibli

 

13 Studio Ghibli Movies We Love

 

Hiyao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli is as big or bigger than Disney here in the U.S. We own these thirteen (and probably others) in both the original Japanese and the American dubbed releases. We’ve watched most of their movies multiple times and the kids really enjoy them as well, even the less kid-i-fied ones. The exception is “Grave of the Fireflies” — this is one of the best and most depressing movies ever made. We did not let the kids watch that one yet.

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It’s interesting to see which elements of the Japanese DVD covers or movie posters (shown on the right side of each image pair) are brought over to the states. It’s interesting how the American ones try to include the whole story while the Japanese ones go for one poignant moment.

DH went Tokyo last fall and visited the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Lucky bum. Today’s TT logo is one of the photos he took of the giant robot statue on the museum roof. You may recognize him from “Laputa” Or “Castle in the Sky” as it’s more commonly called here.

Castle In The Sky The Cat Returns
Grave of the Fireflies Howl's Moving Castle
Kiki's Delivery Service Princess Mononoke
Nausicaä My Neighbors The Yamadas
Porco Rosso Spirited Away
My Neighbor Totoro Whisper of the Heart
Pom Poko  
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27 thoughts on “Thursday Thirteen: Studio Ghibli”

  2. Okay, I’m really going to have to borrow someone’s DVDs soon. Everyone I know seems to be watching them except for me.

    I’m taking notes!

  11. I always love the title changes from Great Britain to the U.S. It seems to change from one continent to the next.
    Cool TT, Kaige.

  14. I’ve actually heard of three of these (4, 6 and 10), but have not seen them. Happy T13!

    (PS: 5 & 13 are the same)

  15. Oh… I feel all wicked and superior! I’ve SEEN every one of these! Ha!! finally, I’m cool. Yep… at least for a moment! 😉 Netflix – it’s all about the Netflix.

    I do love these films… Thanks for sharing!

    Happy TT!

  17. I’ve seen Grave of the Fireflies and Porco Rosso–and my cousin swears by Kiki’s Delivery Service. GREAT list!!

    Rhonda

  20. Oh, ugh! Now that’s another thing I’m going to have to look into, because my curiosity won’t just let it lay. Just great. Thanks Kaige! *g*

  23. I’ve got no clue when it comes to anime. My daughter might, but I kinda think she’s more into her own art thing online these days. I hadn’t realized it was so big there was a museum for it in Japan! Cool TT!

  25. I like your list of 13. [And I read your new post about writing a romance novel. Good luck with that if you try…thanks for the visit yesterday, I couldn’t get back to you until now because of strong storms moving through our area]

  27. I love Studio Ghibli Movies!!!! Buena Vista and Studio Ghibli collide!!!

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