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Hayao Miyazaki smiling in front of a still from Howl's Moving Castle.
Studio Ghibli Fans Still Misunderstand One Detail About Hayao Miyazaki That Makes Him Such a Gifted Director

Studio Ghibli fans believe that Hayao Miyazaki's films are optimistic in spite of their creator, but the visionary director is sorely misunderstood.

Hayao Miyazaki next to Cinderalla, Belle, and Aurora/Sleeping Beauty from Disney
Studio Ghibli: Hayao Miyazaki's First Reaction to Disney Was Hilariously Brutal

Hayao Miyazaki does not like Disney or DreamWorks movies for one simple reason, they lack emotional depth and hand-drawn animation.

 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in front of Hayao Miyazaki
Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki its He Will Never Truly Retire: "I Can Only Return"

Hayao Miyazaki cannot seem to stay away from retirement because of his ion for creating meaningful stories.

Ghost Cat Anzu looking at Karin with a Totoro outline
Studio Ghibli Fans, Your Next Anime Obsession Is Finally Live and Here's Why

Ghost Cat Anzu is the perfect next-watch for any Ghibli fan looking for a comedic and heartbreaking film.

Miyazaki giving a small smile as Chihiro cries while Haku comforts her in Spirited Away.
Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki Recalls World War II Horrors in New Speech: "It Will Always Remain"

Studio Ghibli has never been afraid of commentary on war and its horrors, but Miyazaki's truth to power at a recent ceremony is its clearest yet.

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Compilation of the Studio Ghibli movies Spirited Away, Howel's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro.
Studio Ghibli Doesn't Usually Do Sequels, But One of Its Movies Needs One

One classic Ghibli movie absolutely needs a sequel because of its amazing world-building that opened the path for new stories waiting to be told.

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Blue collage of a wide variety of Ghibli characters with Totoro front and center.
Studio Ghibli's Simple Secret to Success Is What Made the Company So Revolutionary

Studio Ghibli films follow a simple but specific formula that has ensured their success and relevance over the decades.

Howl looking down at a Heen plushy
Extremely Rare Howl's Moving Castle Plush Finally Gets Official Rerelease, & it's Adorably Grumpy

Howl's Moving Castle's grumpy dog Heen comes to life in an adorable and limited plush that every fan absolutely needs!

Totoro in front of the 2025 limited edition Studio Ghibli Totoro plate
My Neighbor Totoro Looks Stunning in New 2025 Limited Edition Plate That is a Must-Have For Ghibli Fans

Studio Ghibli's 2025 My Neighbor Totoro plate is the best design yet and it is perfect for all Studio Ghibli fans.

Hayao Miyazaki laughing with a poster of The Boy And The Heron behind him-1
"You go mad and die": Hayao Miyazaki Confirms The Heartbreaking Toll of Creating the Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli's Miyazaki spent all of his creative energy making The Boy and the Heron the masterpiece that it is.

Princess Nausicaa from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Hera Hammerhand from Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim
Studio Ghibli's Official First Movie Is Secretly One Of Its Most Important, & A Lord Of The Rings Star Just Proved It

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind has a powerful female protagonist who is still very relevant and inspiring today.

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Collage of female characters in Miyazaki movies.
Miyazaki's Movies Are My Favorite Anime For One Reason That Points To A Problem With The Rest Of The Industry

Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli do an amazing job at creating realistic and deep female characters, without sexualizing them for fan service.

the wild robot and castle in the sky studio ghibli film
“We Are Also Big Fans of Miyazaki" The Wild Robot Director Reveals the Studio Ghibli Film That Inspired the Hit Animated Movie of 2024

The director Chris Sanders revealed the influence of Miyazaki in The Wild Robot and which Ghibli movie influenced the creation of Roz's iconic design.

Meg smiling and looking to the side
Studio Ghibli Fans Are Bound to Love This Cozy Fantasy Anime

Once Upon A Witch's Death has all the ingredients that make Studio Ghibli films so beloved, including a charismatic heroine in a magical world.

Studio Ghibli's Chihiro standing in front of the MCU's Spider-Man and the Punisher
MCU Superheroes Imagined In Studio Ghibli's 2D Animation Style Art Is Stunningly Perfect

Fan-made AI images show what some of the MCU's most famous heroes and anti-heroes would look like if they appeared in a Studio Ghibli movie.

Chihiro Ogino looking back and frowning in Spirited Away with lanterns strung up behind her
This Studio Ghibli Film Is The Perfect Introduction To Isekai And Here Is Why

As surprising as it is, Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away has all of the core elements of an isekai within a short and emotional story.

Sophie crying from Howl's Moving Castle
The Most Heartbreaking Anime Movie Of All Time Just Came To Netflix, & You're Not Ready For It

One of the most soul-crushingly dark anime movies ever is landing on Netflix soon, and fans should really come prepared before they give it a watch.

Characters from films the imaginary, fortune favors lady nikuko, flavors of youth and in this corner of the world
15 Best Non-Ghibli Anime Movies That Feel Like Studio Ghibli Movie

These non-Ghibli movies warm the heart, touch on deep themes just like Hayao Miyazaki’s works, and feel as if they were made by Studio Ghibli.

Seita carrying Setsuko, both looking frightened in Grave of the Fireflies
Studio Ghibli's Most Heartbreaking Film is Coming To Netflix This September

Studio Ghibli's fan-favorite and tragic film, Grave of the Fireflies is coming to Netflix soon.

On the left is Sam from Eastward, in the middle is Stella from Spiritfarer, and on the right is Oliver from Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch.
10 Best Video Games For Studio Ghibli Fans

From life sims to JRPGs, there are a surprising number of games that are deeply inspired by the magical wonders of Studio Ghibli films.