12 Evergreen Studio Ghibli Movies Which You Can Binge Watch Always

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Studio Ghibli movies are a tranquil genre of animated films, that have the power to change your mood in just a second. With a wholesome storyline, every piece has that serene aura that mesmerizes you every time you watch the content.

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If you are a newbie and don’t know, what to start, then sit tight for TOTT is here with the nicest selections prepared just for you.

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So, let us now go straight to the names-

Spirited Away

This Hayao Miyazaki film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature which was in the 75th Academy Awards. It is a beautiful work that takes you on a surreal adventure, where Chihiru was the only human left with a bundle of non-human creatures running a bathhouse under Yubaba a witch.

Spirited Away Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Spirited Away Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Another prominent character, that effortlessly steals the show is Haku. The boy helps Chihiro, all the way he can, and helps her to get back to her original life.

My Neighbor Totoro

The sweet bond shared between sisters is mesmerizingly portrayed by Hayao Miyazaki in the movie My Neighbor Totoro. They moved to the countryside, which would help them commute to see their mother, who was in the nearby hospital at that time.

My Neighbor Totoro Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
My Neighbor Totoro Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

The story is pretty simple, showing the nominal life of two sisters and their father and their journey. The magical turn in their life takes place when Totoro appears and adds a supernatural touch to their new life.

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Only Yesterday

Well, this is not a Hayao Miyazaki venture, the movie is the work of Isao Takahata that wonderfully connects its audiences showing them a fresh way of spending vacation time. It is again a very simple story that narrates the memories of the 11-year-old self of the lead. It is calm, serene, and definitely relatable.

Only Yesterday Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Only Yesterday Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Whispers Of The Heart

Whispers Of The Heart talks about a simple childhood, where you start dreaming big and planning what amuses you the most to take up as a career. This is quite an inspirational movie that makes you wonder, do all the common customs and ritual decides your future? Will walking the same path as everyone else will make you happy and successful in the end?

Whispers Of The Heart Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Whispers Of The Heart Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Well, Hayao Miyazaki beautifully designed the plot adding a beautiful score that will take you to your childhood and will shake memory lane dropping down many nostalgic moments which you would wish to turn back.

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The Wind Rises

The protagonist takes turns studying hard and finally meets his ultimate goal in life which is, designing an airplane specifically the fighter plane to serve the nation with pride. His journey takes him through many ups and downs, he even faces a fatal loss. But the real journey which Hayao Miyazaki painted through his imagination is classy, smart, calm, serene, and very much relatable.

The Wind Rises Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
The Wind Rises Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 

It is a fantasy where the heroine, Nausicaä takes responsibility and shows the audience where we are going wrong. And this needs to stop otherwise we will be under a humungous toil. One of my favorites, since this movie, nurtures the topic of natural distress and alerts us that it is not too late.

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

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Princess Mononoke

Again a fantasy drama that talks about the ultimate end to human greed, which is an injured nature and death. In a unique way, the story takes you to the rusty life of a King who takes leave from his kingdom and rides a path of the unknown, ultimately meeting Sen aka Princess Mononoke. On this journey, he also meets the unrevealed world which is dying with human interventions now and then.

Princess Mononoke Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Princess Mononoke Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

From Up On Poppy Hill

A very beautiful teenage love story that centers around family values, friendship, sibling bonds, and ultimately the deep meaning of love. It is a pretty relatable tale where a boy meets a girl, however, the progression of the plot is what matters and makes it one of the best from the Studio Ghibli movies.

From Up On Poppy Hill Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
From Up On Poppy Hill Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

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The Secret World Of Arrietty

A very sweet movie that is distinctive and fresh. You will love the story build-up and its advancement where the secret world meets the normal world and then we are left to wonder what happens. The chemistry shared between the teenagers, is also again tellable which you will definitely enjoy and love.

The Secret World Of Arrietty Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
The Secret World Of Arrietty Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Ponyo

Enough with teenage stories, let us pay a quick glance at the actual meaning of love where you will witness the genuine and pure form of love. A kid girl from a completely different world falls in love with a 5-year-old. The intense feeling makes her leave everything so that she can stay with the friend she ever had. It is a very cute, sweet, and warm plot which is again great to watch.

Ponyo Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Ponyo Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

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Kiki’s Delivery Service

A teenage witch sets off to begin her life as a witch away from the familiar world of her family. Not only does this show women’s empowerment but the entire storyline is of course inspiring. Kiki starts working at a very young age to run her life and live an independent life as the custom of her family. It is a very amiable plot point that you will watch again and again.

Kiki's Delivery Service Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Kiki’s Delivery Service Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

Howl’s Moving Castle

A very magical narrative that gives away a deep meaning with its plot. Again very much similar to Princess Mononoke and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. You will love the leads and their unique family where there is immense trust, love, care, and wholesome good times and bad times.

Howl's Moving Castle Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies
Howl’s Moving Castle Picture Credit Studio Ghibli Movies

N.B: All the names mentioned are a must-watch. Also, sorry for not mentioning Grave of the Fire Flies for the sad and heart-wrenching storyline.

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