Quriverse | Top 5 Ghibli Movies Of All Time!
Whether you’re a rebellious teen, a hardened old soul, or a young and impressionable child, there’s always a Ghibli movie for you to obsess over! And we at Quriverse brought together some of the best Ghibli movies for you to watch right now!
My Neighbor Totoro
Let’s start our list with Ghibli’s most iconic mascot — Totoro.
“My Neighbor Totoro” follows two young girls and their father, who moves into an old house in the countryside, closer to the hospital where the girls’ mother is recovering from an illness.
The plot follows their fantastical journey into the vibrant world of spirits, which helps them to adjust to their new life.
Quriverse’s panel recommendation: This is Ghibli’s most serene film, with a simple yet soothing plot, mainly driven by the whims and imagination of two young sisters desperate to escape their grim reality.
Whisper of the Heart
Classically charming Ghibli fantasy movie, “Whisper of the Heart” follows our protagonists Shizuki (a 14-year-old who wants to become a writer) and Seji (who is aspiring to become a violin maker).
It’s a story about one’s search for identity and captures adolescence struggles such as facing moments of self-despise, fear of falling behind others, and uncertainty about one’s talent and career path. And gives an important lesson that sometimes in life, you don’t have to do or follow what most people are doing. It’s more important to carve your route, and with hard work, effort, and dedication, you can follow your dreams.
Quriverse’s panel recommendation: Overall, “Whisper of the Heart” is inspirational, beautiful, and mature, with gorgeous animation and a well-thought-out story.
Grave of the Fireflies
“Grave of the Fireflies” is one of Studio Ghibli’s most powerful films, representing the artform’s unique potential to tackle subjects too grim for most audiences. But it should nonetheless be experienced by people of all ages.
The film follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, during WWII, as they fight to survive unbelievable horrors following the death of their mother during an air raid.
Quriverse’s panel recommendation: A grim and grounded anti-war film that depicts a world of lost innocence, suffering, and love.
Princess Mononoke
The story follows Ashitaka, a prince from a minor tribe who has been cursed to die. And gets caught up in the struggle between the deceitful humans who are destroying nature for their profit and the vengeful gods who want to wipe out humans for messing with it.
Princess Mononoke is a film that everyone needs to see. That signifies love, passion, and the greed of people wanting more power over something they cannot control.
Quriverse’s panel recommendation: Princess Mononoke has one of the best character-driven plots, making it outstanding and memorable.
Spirited Away
No surprises here; the first place goes to one of the classics, which has won several awards, including an Oscar and Academy Awards for the best-animated feature.
The movie follows a young girl named Chihiro who adventures into the realm of spirits in hopes of saving her parents from the clutches of the wicked witch Yubaba. She must overcome her inner fears to evade the nightmarish beats that pose a mortal threat to her.
Quriverse’s panel recommendation: Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” builds a stunning setting that makes you feel like you are advancing alongside the character throughout the film, accompanied by absolutely stunning animation.
So that’s all for the Top 5 Best Ghibli Movies. I hope you enjoyed our recommendations, and if you are looking to connect with anime folks around the world? Join us @ Quriverse!
