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Anime I love! Am I too old for it?
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items I only started getting into anime recently. Yet my love for Studio Ghibli runs deep — there’s something about their films that just feels like home, warm and magical and unlike anything else. Alongside Ghibli I’ve included some brilliant anime series...
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Studio Ghibli
Anime Series
Other Anime Films
Studio Ghibli
A beautifully romantic and visually stunning film — the moving castle itself is one of cinema’s most magical creations. The story is enchanting and the characters are wonderful.
Howl's Moving Castle
One of Ghibli’s most epic and ambitious films — a stunning exploration of the conflict between nature and humanity. Darker than most Ghibli films but absolutely breathtaking.
Princess Mononoke
The most wholesome and heartwarming film you will ever watch — Totoro is pure joy. A perfect film to watch with family and one that never fails to make me smile.
My Neighbor Totoro
A charming and uplifting coming of age story about a young witch finding her place in the world. One of Ghibli’s most beloved films and for very good reason.
Kiki's Delivery Service
A brilliant adventure film full of wonder and excitement — one of Ghibli’s most action packed stories. The sense of adventure and discovery is infectious.
Castle in the Sky
One of the most emotionally devastating films I have ever watched — a heartbreaking story set in wartime Japan that will stay with you forever. Have tissues ready. Despite how sad it is it’s an incredibly important and beautiful film.
Grave of the Fireflies
Absolutely delightful and full of pure joy — a reimagining of The Little Mermaid that is magical and sweet. Perfect for all ages and impossible not to smile at.
Ponyo
One of Ghibli’s earliest films and still one of their best — a visionary post-apocalyptic adventure with a brilliantly strong female lead. Ahead of its time in every way.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
A beautifully bittersweet and mature Ghibli film — quieter and more reflective than their others but deeply moving. A love letter to dreamers and creators.
The Wind Rises
A beautifully gentle and charming film about tiny people living hidden beneath the floorboards. Wonderfully imaginative and visually stunning — one of Ghibli’s most underrated gems.
The Secret World of Arrietty
A quirky and fun Ghibli adventure about a girl who accidentally gets drawn into the world of cats. Lighter and more playful than some Ghibli films — a really enjoyable watch.
The Cat Returns
One of Ghibli’s lesser known films and a little different from their usual style — a quiet and nostalgic coming of age story. Worth watching if you want to explore the full Ghibli catalogue.
Ocean Waves
Miyazaki’s stunning return — a deeply personal and visually extraordinary film that feels like a farewell love letter to animation. Mysterious and beautiful in equal measure.
The Boy and the Heron
A quietly beautiful and deeply emotional Ghibli film about a lonely girl who discovers a mysterious abandoned mansion and the girl who appears there. More subtle than some Ghibli films but incredibly moving — the ending especially. A hidden gem in th...
When Marnie Was There
The masterpiece of all Ghibli films in my opinion — a breathtaking coming of age story with the most incredible world building. Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and completely deserved it. An absolute must watch.
Spirited Away
Anime Series
One of the best anime series running right now — stunning animation, brilliant characters and fight scenes that are genuinely jaw dropping. A must watch even if you’re new to anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Arguably the most beautifully animated series ever made — the fight sequences are absolutely breathtaking. An emotional and gripping story that pulls you in from the very first episode. One of my favourites!
Demon Slayer
A brilliant underdog story with incredible action and world building — Asta is one of anime’s most loveable protagonists. Gets better and better as it goes on.
Black Clover
A brilliantly unique anime about rebuilding civilisation from scratch using science — surprisingly educational and endlessly entertaining. A very creative anime concept I’ve come across.
Dr. STONE
A visually stunning and brilliantly written animated series set in feudal Japan — the animation style is unlike anything else and the story is gripping and complex. Don’t be put off by it being animated — this is mature, dark and completely unmissabl...
Blue Eye Samurai
A brilliant anime about a world where almost everyone has superpowers — the character development and emotional depth go far beyond what you’d expect from a superhero story. Gets better and better.
My Hero Academia
A dark and gripping anime about a world where flesh eating ghouls live among humans — brilliantly explores themes of identity and what it means to be human. Intense, emotional and visually striking.
Tokyo Ghoul
Other Anime Films
An absolutely stunning anime film — a breathtaking story about two teenagers who mysteriously swap bodies. Beautiful, emotional and unlike anything I’ve ever watched. One of the highest grossing anime films of all time and completely deserved.
Your Name
A stunning and emotionally powerful anime film by the director of Your Name — visually breathtaking and deeply moving. Has that same magical quality as Ghibli films even though it isn’t one. Absolutely beautiful.
Suzume
One of the most emotionally devastating anime films I’ve watched — a story about a deaf girl and the boy who bullied her trying to make amends. Deals with really important themes in such a beautiful and honest way. Have tissues ready.
A Silent Voice