Mohsin Lag 
10 Best Ghibli Movies and Films of All Time
Studio Ghibli, is a well-known Japanese animation movies’ studio based in Koganei, Tokyo.
Ghibli is best known for its anime feature films, and has also produced several short films, TV commercials and films.
So, if you ask anyone about Studio Ghibli you well definitely get this answer:
That Studio Ghibli is one of the most successful animation studios of all time.
Due to Ghibli many award-winning anime movies, undoubtedly anime series became more popular worldwide.
The Studio has numerous great films that features unique perfect stories, great graphism and amazing soundtracks.
Keep in mind that Ghibli in japan is seen and ranked as the famous studios in the world.
*So here is a list of the best 10 Studio Ghibli Movies*
The Cat Returns (Hiroyuki Morita)
Summary:
Haru, is a clueless, 17-year-old girl. with no special abilities and neither is she an extraordinary beauty.
When facing the reality, she is unable to make decisions for herself, thus often sways to others’ opinions to avoid challenge.
One day, Haru saves the life of a cat without considering her own safety.
The cat turns out to be the Cat Prince from the Kingdom of Cats.
However, as a result, Haru is trapped in a world of cats. Baron and Muta try to rescue Haru who has wandered into the world of cats.
The Wind Rises (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
Jirou dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, following his idol the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni.
Nearsighted from a young age and thus unable to become a pilot, Jirou joins the aircraft division of a major Japanese engineering company in 1927.
His genius is soon recognized, and he grows to become one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers.
Key historical events deeply affected the course of Jirou’s life, including the great Kanto earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic, and Japan’s plunge into war.
He meets and falls in love with Naoko, grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjou, and innovates tremendously, leading the aviation world into the future.
Ponyo On a Cliff (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
A young boy “Sosuke” rescues a goldfish “Ponyo”.
The Duo will embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery.
However, Ponyo’s father, a powerful sorcerer, will forces her to return to her home in the sea.
But Ponyo’s desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm.
Only Ponyo’s mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature’s balance and make Ponyo’s dreams come true.
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Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
10-year-old Chihiro Ogino’s family stumbles upon a deserted theme park.
Intrigued, the family investigates the park, though unknown to them, it is secretly inhabited by spirits who sleep by day and appear at night.
When Chihiro’s mother and father eat food from a restaurant in the street, angry spirits transform them into pigs.
Furthermore, a wide sea has appeared between the spirit world and the human one, trapping Chihiro, the sole human, in a land of spirits.
Luckily for her, though, a mysterious boy named Haku appears, claiming to know her from the past.
Under his instructions, Chihiro secures a job in the bathhouse where Haku works.
With only her courage and some new found friends to aid her, Chihiro embarks on a journey to turn her parents back to their original forms and return home.
Howl’s Moving Castle (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl.
The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie.
In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell.
Whisper of the Heart (Yoshifumi Kondo)
Summary:
During summer vacation, a schoolgirl named Shizuku, who longs to discover her true talents, observes an ordinary-looking cat riding by himself on the train. Intrigued, she decides to follow him.
This chance encounter leads her to the mysterious Seiji, a boy who is determined to follow his dreams, and The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers in her heart.
Soon, Shizuku’s exciting adventures carry her far beyond the boundaries of her imagination.
The Secret World of Arrietty (Hiromasa Yonebayashi)
Summary:
A tiny but tenacious “Arrietty”, lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper.
Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts.
But when Shou, a boy comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms.
If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger.
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Princess Mononoke (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
A young man and prince, named Ashitaka, engages the creature in an attempt to save his village.
During the battle, the boar bites him on the arm, leaving it blackened and cursed.
Following his village’s traditions, Ashitaka is exiled and becomes a wanderer, looking for a solution to the curse before it engulfs him.
Iron Town is a fortress under the leadership of Lady Eboshi. Through the clearing of the surrounding forests, Iron Town produces large amounts of Ironsand, used for gunpowder and other machinery.
However, because of the destruction of the forest, nearby animal clans seek revenge led by a human girl of the Wolf clan called San.
When Ashitaka comes to Iron Town, he discovers the area consumed in battle. Horrified, he attempts to create peace and befriend the Wolf Clan.
Kiki’s Delivery Service (Hayao Miyazaki)
Summary:
Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must stick to the tradition to become a full-fledged witch.
Venturing out with only her chatty black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime.
Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world.
My Neighbor Totoro (Hayao Miyazaki)
My Neighbor Totoro is our N1 on our List of Best Ghibli Anime Movies:
Summary:
Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside.
To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child.
Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a bus, takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature.
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