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[-] moshtradamus666@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago

The only ghibli movie I ever watched is Spirited Way, stunning visuals and interesting story but kinda slow. Is that how they usually go?

[-] nyahlathotep@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 year ago

Give Princess Mononoke and/or Howl's Moving Castle a shot. On average, Ghibli movies are slow-paced and mostly slice-of-life, but those two have more action in them.

[-] joelfromaus@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Howls Moving Castle for whimsy, Princess Mononoke for nightmares.

I say this as a massive fan who grew up watching a couple of cool anime films that I later learned were Ghibli. I watched Princess Mononoke at like 25years old and there were a few “holy shit” moments.

[-] bort@sopuli.xyz 17 points 1 year ago
[-] CubitOom@infosec.pub 13 points 1 year ago

You should try a few more.

  • Castle in the sky
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
  • Grave of the fireflies (followed by My Neighbor Totoro as it was originally released as a double feature)

I'm not sure why Spirited away seems to be the go to Ghibli film (maybe it is less offensive) but it's probably one of my least favorites from the studio.

[-] Wilzax@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Nausicaä is the best one in my opinion but everyone treats it like one of the worst

[-] Siegfried@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Nausicaä and mononoke are my favorites

[-] CubitOom@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago

It's about pacifism and respecting nature. So naturally it's politically polarizing to some people.

I totally agree with it being one of the best

[-] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

All Ghibli films are about pacifism and respecting nature.

[-] CubitOom@infosec.pub 5 points 1 year ago

True, but some are more so than others. Like in spirited away. It's kinda more just hinted at and it's not central to the plot of the film. Which is why I think it's more popular of a film in countries that rely on war and exploitation.

[-] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Spirited away is more about over-consumption and modern greed I'd say.

[-] pthaloblue@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe people are just afraid of bugs.

[-] lightnegative@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Grave of the fireflies is hands down the saddest movie I've ever seen.

I bawled my eyes out

[-] nightm4re@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

Add the boy and the heron to the list - it's a bit darker than others but worth every minute of your time.

[-] Justas@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You are forgetting The Wind Rises, Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke at least.

[-] BluesF@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Imo if you watch only one, watch Princess Mononoke. What a great film.

[-] nyahlathotep@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Outstanding.

Edit: Unironically. My top 10 films, in no particular order: Alien, The Thing, Ghost in the Shell, Blade Runner, My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Kiki's Delivery Service, Lord of the Rings

[-] perishthethought@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

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[-] CetaceanNeeded@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

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