Which ones would you guys watch and not watch because I honestly don’t know I’ve been interested in watching these films, but I haven’t had a dime because I was watching other stuff.

Edit: currently watching valley of the wind

I wish I could fly man.

I just watched it and oh my god I feel like it changed my life. The craziest part is I don’t really know why. The simple interactions and beautiful character growth and subtle plot progression make me want to watch it again immediately.

I've been thinking hard about which Studio Ghibli character I wish to make and something about Jiji that just speaks out. What do you guys think?

For those who haven't seen it yet, when I tell you to listen to everyone saying to beware of this movie... PLEASE DO IT. I don't think I can ever recover from it. My heart is actually so broken. Not even 5 minutes into the movie I started crying and it just didn't end.

I wanted to discuss something though, since I've seen a few threads discussing Seita's character and how it was his fault that Setsuko died. I personally don't agree with that. I know when I was his age, I didn't have the mental capability to think rationally about anything. Much less having to raise a toddler during a war. My blame is towards all the adults in the film, more specifically his aunt.

I can only imagine how stressful it is to live during a time like that, raising a family of your own and taking on two extra bodies. But I just don't understand how could a fully capable/functioning adult turn their back on children? If she had an issue I think she should've vocalized it instead of being condescending. She was the adult, she should've known how to communicate. I think Seita did harbor a lot of pride, but being a teenager is such a weird time in your life. You always think you know what's best; but that's where the adults in your life are supposed to guide you.

She was extremely cold the minute they arrived at her house and didn't shred any bit of sympathy or emotion when she learned their mother passed. I think a sensible person would've stopped the kids from leaving and tell them "look I don't think you should go, it's dangerous out there especially for your sister. I think we need to talk about you helping me more around the house since we all play a part". Instead, her letting Seita go fed into his stubbornness even more, allowing him to believe he could do it.

I will admit that Seita definitely should've swallowed his pride for the sake of his sisters life, but I don't think anyone in the film actually told him the comsequences. Again, hes a kid! You can't expect kids to make logical decisions. Even the doctor, who told him Setsuko was malnourished, should've displayed some concern for him- "your sister is malnourished. I think it'd be best if you seek help or else she could die". I just don't understand the blame on him when he took on caring for a child at such a young age and witnessed his mother die.

What are your thoughts?

I first stumbled on Castle in the Sky, playing on British TV on New Year’s Eve, 1988—I wrote about the experience in an essay on mbh4h dot substack dot com if anyone is interested.

Over the past few years, I’ve found myself watching and rewatching more of Hayao Miyazaki’s films (admittedly, I’ve still yet to see Porco Rosso) and learning as much as I can about his creative process. It’s made what to ask the people here: What was your “first” Ghibli film? Not necessarily the first one you saw, but the one that really clicked for you and made you a Ghibli fan? I can’t decide if mine was Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, or Spirited Away.

I wanted to show my mum some ghibli movies. We’ve already watched „Boy and the heron“ and „howling castle“. She liked howling castle more. For me these two movies are the best ghibli movies ever so I‘m unsure what we could watch next. Any suggestions?

I love reading, and find comfort in Ghibli so got a tattoo combining both

I just started playing Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and I’m loving it so far! Not usually into RPG’s but the world is so immersive and relaxing. The music by Joe Hisaishi is also just fantastic. So happy this collaboration happened ✨

Yeah i know the lighting make no sense but it look better this way :))

I watched the film yesterday, a very beautiful story, I like it a lot. But I didn't completely understand, what was the war about? Who against who and for what reason? When at the end the Sulivan lady, after seeing that Howl regained his heart, said that they should recall their troops back, I was confused.

PS I was watching it in English without subs, but I'm not a native speaker, so maybe that's why I didn't get it.

I love Totoro, and grew up with the Fox distributed Streamline Dub and I realized Max only has the Disney version which I can’t stand. Was going through Apple TV and saw they rent out the Streamline Dub. Huge revelation, excited to rewatch.

I made this cake for my Totoro-loving baby’s third birthday, my first time making any kind of decorative cake 😁

Hello guys, my first post on reddit. I made some simple posters for Princess Mononoke. Feel free to get it for personal use if you like.

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