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Top 5 Studio Ghibli Films to Watch: Know More

Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio based in Japan. It was founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, Yasuyoshi Tokuma. Studio Ghibli has become quite popular over the years and one of the main reasons for this is the romanticization of everyday life in this films. Here are Top 5 Studio Ghibli films to watch: 1. Spirited Away In this 2001 film, Chihiro and her parents arrive at an abandoned amusement park inhabited by supernatural beings. Soon, she realizes that she must work to free her parents, who have been turned into pigs. This film blendsfantastical elements from Japanese folklore into a coming-of-age setup, relatable to teenagers going through changes. 2. Howl's Moving Castle Released in 2004, in this film, the Witch of Waste, jealous of Sophie's intimate relationship with Howl, changes her into an old lady. Sophie must break the spell with the help of Howl's buddies Calcifer and Markl.Howl's Moving Castle depicts a familiar version of our reality while also allows us to imagine a world in which people's selflessness motivates them to do the right thing. 3. Whisper of the Heart Shizuku, an aspiring writer, meets Seiji, a boy who wants to become a master luthier. The two fall in love and work simultaneously towards achieving their independent goals. The film was released in 1995. The film is sweet, and incredibly relatable to artists. 4. Kiki's Delivery Service Released in 1989, in this film, 13-year-old Kiki tries to become an independent witch and gets a job at a delivery service. She wakes up one day to find that she can neither fly her broom nor talk to her cat. The movie has some deep life lessons that can be applied to real life as well.  5. My Neighbor Totoro Two sisters relocate to rural Japan with their father to spend time with their ill mother. They face a mythical forest sprite and its woodland friends with whom they have many magical adventures. The 1988 film captures the innocence and magic of childhood.