Top 10 Famous Anime Movies of Ghibli on Netflix

Established in 1985, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio located in Tokyo, Japan. It is well-known for its animated feature films led by visionary Hayao Miyazaki. For the uninitiated, six of Studio Ghibli’s films are among 10 of Japan’s highest-grossing anime films, five of which have received Academy Award nominations. Studio Ghibli has gained the love from all anime lovers all over the world. 

 

This article is born to provide you with 10 Studio Ghibli films that are available on Netflix for everyone to enjoy. The list comes from my opinions and comments from anime lovers all over the world, so you can feel pleased to stream. Take a look at our top ten picks to help you decide which film to stream first! 

 

1. Spirited away (2001)

Known as the highest grossing film within the history of Japan, Spirited Away put Studio Ghibli on the map. The film’s story revolves around a jeune fille who passes through to a different world stuffed with gods, monsters and magic. The hand-drawn animation is mesmerizing and is definitely a treat for art enthusiasts. As a trademark to Ghibli films, this can be a story that shows wonders of the natural world and also the fantastical monsters that inhabit it. The film has left the sentimental feeling and meaningful story in each viewer’s soul with the soft emotions about love, friendship and others. 

 

2. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Both children and adults will fall in love with this attractive coming-of-age tale. The film follows a father and two young girls who go into an old house closer to the hospital where their mother recovers from a long-term illness. The two girls then meet Totoro, a spirit disguised as a rabbit-like creature. The film has successfully inspired the children and even adults about friendship and others, this will build up the soul of each human being. That’s why I love this anime movie as much as Spirited Away. 

 

3. Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Howl’s Moving Castle was adapted from a completely unique novel of the same name. It’s seen as an anti-war film where a young hat maker is cursed by a witch that turned an old woman. She heads to the countryside in search of a cure where she encounters a troublesome wizard called Howl. This is often considered one in all Miyazaki’s darkest films, however it still holds a noteworthy story that viewers will enjoy. The meaningful content has slightly melted the soul of each viewer when watching this film, even my mother has cried heavily when seeing Howl is going to die. But finally, he was alive and survived by the love and giving of Sophia. 

 

4. Porco Rosso (1992)

Proco Rosso was set with Italy within the 1930s and is taken into account as one among Miyazaki’s underrated films. Porco Rosso or the Crimson Pig could be a hotshot pilot who was stuck with the face of a pig. He competes with the sky pirate Curtis for the love of Gina, a cabaret singer. This film features old-fashioned good fun bound to cause you to make you laugh.

 

5. Ponyo (2008)

 

Ponyo might just be the cutest film of all Ghibli films; so if you’re crazy about something Kawaii, this is the one to watch. The film offers a simple, yet sentimental story with influences from Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid. Ponyo, the same as Ariel, resides underwater and aspires to become a human. She later meets a human boy, who ultimately changes the course of her life. The film will get you giggling and overall offer a fun time. 

 

6. Princess Mononoke (1997)

Princess Mononoke is an epic story set in 13th century Japan. The story depicts the struggle between the animal gods who protect the forest and the humans who want to chop it down for mining. Caught between them may be a prince named Ashitaka whose attempts to reconcile the adversaries are stopped by deceitful humans and vengeful gods. The Ghibli film might be a treat for watchers who love action-packed films.

 

7. Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

The film follows Kiki, a young witch and her sarcastic cat Jiji as she moves to a new replacement town on her own as part of her witches in training requirements. Here she encounters hardships that cause self-doubt, which find yourself costing her her magical powers. Kiki’s story is certainly suitable to inspire both young and older viewers worldwide. Hope you will have funny time watching this cute and adorable anime film with you beloved friends and family. 

 

8. Laputa: Castle in the Sky (1996)

Laputa: Castle within the Sky could be a classic Ghibli film. The story follows a young miner named Pazu and a girl named Sheeta when they explore  a castle beneath the clouds. Their adventure is stuck when beating villains in Colonel Muska and the military, portraying themes of greed, courage and sacrifice. The new world will brighten the dark reality and make the soul of a little girl. This is one Ghibli masterpiece that you cannot ignore!

 

9. Pom Poko (1994)

Pom Poko might be a child-friendly Ghibli movie that features ghoulish moments suitable for adults furthermore. It follows Tanukis, beloved folktale shape-shifting characters, who also happen to be protectors of the natural environment, as they encounter urban developers who threaten their forest home. The bears in this story are so cute and inspire other children to live happily and build up relationships. 

 

10. Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

The film is inspired by one of Japan’s oldest folk stories, “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter”. The film pulls concentrates on the story of a princess from the moon who grows strangely fast. Ghibli’s signature watercolor and animated sketch lines featured within the film are so overwhelmingly beautiful, making it a must-see film on our list.

 

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