Why everyone should watch a Studio Ghibli movie at least once in their lifetime?
First of all, I am going to tell you the story of how I ended up watching almost every Studio Ghibli movie. They are not just movies; they are masterpieces. Some of you might not have heard of this topic. Studio Ghibli movies are gentle animated films from Japan, created by filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, along with producer Toshio Suzuki. These movies focus on emotions, nature, and everyday moments. I recommend you to watch, cause it feels like a warm hug for the soul.
The cinematic, breathtaking, colorful animation scenes, beautiful soothing ethereal soundtracks, and deep life messages can heal your soul , making you feel calm, peaceful, as if you are living in a dream. The feelings you get after watching a movie can’t be put into words.
The first movie I watched was “Whisper of the Heart,” which I found randomly. When I was watching the movies, I felt like I was also a character in the movie, who had been trapped in the middle of nowhere.Themovie was about a girl named Shizuku who loves reading. She starts thinking about her future and what she really wants to do in life. Through small moments and new friendships, she learns to believe in herself and have a gentle love story with a boy she met through library cards. It is a gentle story about growing up and youth romance. When I was watching, I felt like I was also related to this character, and I was going through all my childhood sweet memories, when I felt lost and wondered who I wanted to become in the future. The movie is just playing with your emotions smoothly. nostalgia…...
After I immersed in fifteen amazing Ghibli movies with distinct, unique themes like Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Spirited Away (2001), Howl’s Moving Castle (2004), and Grave of the Fireflies (1988), The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013), ….and so much more.
1. Magical & Fantasy Adventures
- Full of magic, spirits, and imaginative worlds.
- Examples: Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke
2. Calm & Everyday Life
- Focus on small, quiet moments and human relationships.
- Examples: My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Kiki’s Delivery Service
3. Coming-of-Age Stories
- Characters grow, learn about themselves, and face challenges.
- Examples: The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart
4. Environmental & Nature Themes
- Emphasizes respect for nature and the connection between humans and the environment.
- Examples: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Princess Mononoke
5. Emotional & Thoughtful
- Movies that explore feelings, nostalgia, and life lessons gently.
- Examples: From Up on Poppy Hill, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
The movies may not feel loud or dramatic; instead, they are very quiet, thoughtful, and deeply emotional, with reflective and meaningful life lessons. It grants you the feeling of a slow life without rushing, and finding happiness in every moment of life while being in the present moment.
The major life lessons you learn from movies are the importance of kindness, respecting nature, growing up at your own pace, and finding strength in quiet moments
Enchanting sceneries make the world feel alive, like the wind moving through trees, a character sitting in silence, food being cooked slowly, and often remind us how connected we are to nature and the world revolving around us.
These movies are perfect for days when you feel really tired, and all you want is to be relaxed. You will feel the magic these movies have on you.
