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Studio Ghibli is a goldmine of family-friendly anime films that are both timeless and perfectly safe for young children to enjoy. With exciting and fantastical productions like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and The Secret World of Arrietty—all films with magic-rich plots focused on children—the options for a family movie night are near limitless.

Children's films seem to be Studio Ghibli's most common brand—it's their reputation. However, the anime realm's most renowned studio is also responsible for creating some of the best classics geared toward adult audiences, some of which contain an overwhelming amount of content that would be inappropriate for eyes too young and innocent.

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Cozy romance is a subgenre that's growing in popularity. They focus on love stories with sweet emotional moments, and they tend to have low stakes. Even if the world they take place in is dangerous, there's a reassuring tone in the love story as it unfolds. The love interests are generally kind to each other, but there's still plenty of tension as their feelings develop.

Cozy romances can take place in cozy settings, too. They are often fantastical worlds full of magical gardens and whimsical side characters. With cozy romance anime, the audience may not know what to expect at every turn, but they can be reassured that everything leads to a happily ever after.

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From Howls Moving Castle to the latest, The Boy and the Heron, Studio Ghibli films are beloved by many adults, including non-anime fans. These films bring adults back to their childhood, where they witness the bravery of young kids to explore and seek out adventure. Ghibli movies expand imaginations with fantastical beasts and anthropomorphic characters that linger on in hearts and minds long after the credits begin to roll.

Like Disney movies, adults may want to share their favorite Studio Ghibli movies with their children. However, not all of the studio's films, like The Wind Rises, for example, are appropriate for a younger audience due to the violence and mature topics like death and political strife. Luckily, several other Studio Ghibli films are appropriate for the whole family to enjoy together.

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One of the most influential production companies in history, Studio Ghibli is well known for its stories about the human experience, whether in slow-paced slice-of-life films or action-packed fantasy adventures. Renowned director Hayao Miyazaki, the mastermind behind many beloved Ghibli movies, also presents several thought-provoking narratives that are sure to remain with the viewer long after watching.

As many films take place in fantasy worlds, danger is often prevalent, depending on the themes the story has to offer. Princess Mononoke and Ponyo are both of the fantasy genre, but while Ponyo is a whimsical film about a goldfish who yearns to become human, Princess Mononke discusses the brutality of war and strife alongside nature. Regardless of the film's age rating, each Ghibli world has a chance to become dangerous.

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Studio Ghibli films are packed with fantastical narratives, interesting characters, and beautiful scores. Under the guidance of master directors like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli has produced countless magical movies through the years. For many, certain films bring out nostalgia for the wonders of childhood and the endless expanse of imagination. Others, on the other hand, appreciate the dense layering offered by the narratives.

Ghibli is nothing without its characters, many of whom have become icons and pop-cultural symbols. With characters so authentic in terms of personalities as well as idiosyncrasies, it's easy to identify them as a broad spectrum of protagonists. After careful consideration, we've sorted 16 Studio Ghibli characters by their Myer-Briggs type labels.

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The romances in Studio Ghibli films are healthy and wholesome, with couples who bring out the best in each other. Each film showcases different types of love stories, from forbidden romances to longstanding marriages. Characters like Shizuku & Seiji, Ponyo & Sosuke, and Ashitaka & San share understated yet profound love stories.

Studio Ghibli has some of the best romances in anime. The romances tend to be very healthy, where two people complete each other and bring out the best in one another. Hayao Miyazaki famously said that he doesn't feel the need to shoehorn a romance into a film, and he doesn't want to include a romance to justify the existence of a female protagonist.

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Studio Ghibli produces some of the most well-written and nuanced protagonists. Even Ghibli side characters are complicated and have something to offer the story and their world. There are different kinds of intelligence. Characters like Jiro from The Wind Rises and Nausicaa from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind have amazing and scientific minds.

Characters like Ursula from Kiki's Delivery Service sage advice that helps the witch protagonist get to their next level. Some characters are wise and stay their hand to listen before leaping into action. The smartest characters know how to learn from other people's wisdom and mistakes, then act accordingly.

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Japan boasts one of the most robust and oldest film industries in the world, with historian Yomota Inuhiko dating its origins as far back as 1896. With visionary filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki among the industry's most recognizable names, Japan has produced some truly extraordinary films. Beyond sweeping historical epics and fantasy fare sharing the country's extensive folklore, Japan has produced a growing number of dramas that have stood the test of time.

From slice-of-life portraits across Japanese history to biting commentaries on society, Japanese dramas widely feature precision in storytelling and deliberate pacing to meditate on its themes. For decades, cinema has become a place for Japanese artists to question and subvert cultural norms directly while exploring and pondering existential themes. With that all in mind, here are the 15 best Japanese drama movies, from avant-garde pieces to animated films that delve into more humanist subject matter, showcasing different...

“Whisper of the Heart”, the favorite, coming-of-age Studio Ghibli film, was released in the distant 1995. Based on the homotitled manga by Aoi Hiiragi, it stands as the first movie of the Japanese Dream Factory that is not directed by Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata. Behind its success lies Yoshifumi Kondo, the director who worked on plenty of masterpieces, such as “Princess Mononoke“, “Grave of the Fireflies”, and “Kiki’s Delivery Service“. By examining the difficult path that leads one to discover who he truly wants to be, by narrating the stressful and clumsy process of entering adulthood and personal maturation, it unfolds a world full of realism, imagination, and strong emotions. But, let’s take a closer look!

The story revolves around Shizuku Tsukishima, a teenage girl who is in the last grade of high school, and, instead of studying for her exams, prefers to read literary books and …follow stray cats.

Whisper Of The Heart

Stars: Ashley Tisdale, David Gallagher, James Sikking, Youko Honna, Kazuo Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana | Written by Hayao Miyazaki | Directed by Yoshifumi Kondô

Yet another release from the prolific and highly-regarded Studio Ghibli, Whisper of the Heart, originally released in 1995, is written by animation master Hayao Miyazaki and directed by his protégé Yoshifumi Kondo. It tells the tale of a young girl named Suzuku who finds that all the books she chooses in the library have been previously checked out by the same boy. She later meets Seji, an infuriating, yet disarmingly charming, young boy who may or may not be her “friend” from the library, and whose grandfather owns an antique shop. When Seji gets the chance to build violins in Italy it inspires Suzuku to follow her dreams of becoming a writer, and she pens a story about the “Baron”, the cat statue in Seji’s grandfathers shop,...