Lantairu Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I've recently been doing a Ghibli marathon and I have to say my opinions have definitely changed. I forgot how great some movies I haven't seen since I was 4 were. My personal favorite is a toss up between Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke, but what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 A toss up between Princess Mononoke and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. I absolutely adore both of these movies, and I love tons of other Ghibli films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Neo Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 My Neighbour Totoro as well as The Cat Returns and Spirited Away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Castle in the Sky, followed shortly by Mononoke and Totoro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontmercyj Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I remember that when I was a child I really got scared with Spirited Away. But I love it! Even my parents like that movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricaofRenais Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I love all of them but my favorite would be When Marnie was There, because I had a really special bond with my grandfather and I still miss him even though he died when I was ten and because I understand going through being really sick. I cried my eyes out the first time I watched it because it really hit home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylveonzoroark Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Spirited Away. Though, that might change since I haven't seen that many Ghibli films yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refa Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Spirited Away, probably. The only other ones that I've seen are My Neighbor Totoro, Castle In The Sky (and that was forever ago), and Grave of the Fireflies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karasz Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) It's a tossup between The Wind Rises, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, and Pom Poko. I really can't choose between them, but I can't pick Grave of the Fireflies as my all-time favorite of the five, as it was REALLY sad, but it's still such a great movie. Edited February 7, 2016 by Karasz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koneko Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Ahhhh I love all the films to choose one only ;; Though nostalgic wise, Howl's Moving Castle definitely! I know most of their soundtrack by heart so I guess that's my favorite haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caster Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Howl's Moving Castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaman Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) I have not watched them all, but Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind impressed me. Edited February 7, 2016 by Shaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Falchion Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I haven't watched them all, or most of them really, but my favorite of the ones I've seen is easily Princess Mononoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotari Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I honestly think Ocean Waves is a really under appreciated gem. It just really captures the true essence of a coming of age story and does so with a remarkably low running time. Course like many I also adore Laputa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChibiCommander Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 While all of them are techically in my faovrites of all times list for animated features, I'd say my top favorite movie ever is Howl's Moving Castle. I love the artwork, the music, the character,s and story. I have also read the novel, which is vastly different than the movie, and while I enjoy the book better at most points, I always envision the characters that were created by Hayao Miyzaki in his movie, rather than try to make up new appearances for them from the book's descriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwine85 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Nausicaa blew me away the first time I saw it. I went in not expecting too much, but the climax was amazing. I also enjoy Porco Rosso. Not among the best, but one I like to watch for sheer enjoyment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowfanatic Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I haven't seen all the Ghibli films, but I really like Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, and Whisper of the Heart! My Neighbor Totoro is a childhood favorite as well! I have a hard time watching Princess Mononoke though. That movie scared me when I was younger, and although I can tolerate blood a bit more now, it still makes me feel uneasy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizenberg Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Spirited Away. It's one of my favourite films of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantairu Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I haven't seen all the Ghibli films, but I really like Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, and Whisper of the Heart! My Neighbor Totoro is a childhood favorite as well! I have a hard time watching Princess Mononoke though. That movie scared me when I was younger, and although I can tolerate blood a bit more now, it still makes me feel uneasy... Nobody seems to talk about Whisper of the Heart, even though it's a good film, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Top faves- Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service (my first Ghibli movies). And I really like Howl's Moving Castle and The Wind Rises. Edited February 16, 2016 by Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciarre Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away I love the former a ton while I like Spirited Away a lot for more nostalgic reasons. They're both incredible films though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icemario Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Admittedly I haven't watched many at all, but it's Spirited Away for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormbait Blues Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The Castle of Cagliostro. Maybe a darkhorse choice but I love it's mix of fairy-tale idealism and more mature elements. The interpretation of Lupin in this film is not only my favorite version of Lupin but one of my favorite film characters of all time. Just a really fun, feel-good movie. Helps that the car chase sequence inspired John Lasseter to see the true potential of animation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specta Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Princess Mononoke is one of my favorite animated movies in general, even outside of specifically Ghibli movies. Spirited Away for a second place shoutout, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotari Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The Castle of Cagliostro. Maybe a darkhorse choice but I love it's mix of fairy-tale idealism and more mature elements. The interpretation of Lupin in this film is not only my favorite version of Lupin but one of my favorite film characters of all time. Just a really fun, feel-good movie. Helps that the car chase sequence inspired John Lasseter to see the true potential of animation. I don't think that's really counted as a Ghibli film but I love it nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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