Studio Ghibli 's
legacy is undeniable, with a catalog of films that has left an indelible
mark on cinema history. From classics like “ Tonari no Totoro ”
and “ Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi ” to more recent gems like
“ Omoide no Marnie ” and “ Kaguya-hime no Monogatari ,”
every Studio Ghibli film has been a unique cinematic experience that has
touched the hearts of millions of viewers around the world.
Over the years, Studio Ghibli's success at the
box office has not only been a testament to its artistic quality, but also its
ability to reach audiences of all ages and cultures. His
films have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, winning numerous
awards and generating a fervent following of fans around the world.
As Studio Ghibli continues to produce new
masterpieces, the company's legacy as one of the most influential forces in the
world of animated cinema only seems to grow stronger. With
each new film, the studio continues to demonstrate its ability to tell deeply
emotional and visually stunning stories that resonate with people of all ages
and cultures.
10. Kaguya-hime no Monogatari (The Tale of
Princess Kaguya) – Worldwide Fundraising: $19,312,701.00
“Kaguya-hime no Monogatari” is a fable of heartbreaking
beauty, very much in the melancholic vein of director Isao Takahata. The film,
one of the most expensive in Japan in 2013, tells the story of a nymph who
becomes a coveted princess and the object of desire of five nobles.
9. Coquelicot-zaka kara (The Hill of Poppies) –
World Fundraising: $49,741,540.00
“Coquelicot-zaka kara” bets heavily on nostalgia with a
moving narrative set in Japan in the early 1960s. This coming-of-age melodrama
revolves around a group of teenagers who do everything they can to save their
school club from destruction ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
8. Ged Senki (Tales from Earthsea) – Worldwide
Fundraising: $68,048,658.00
At its core, “Ged Senki” is about global warming and
humanity's seemingly futile struggle to protect the environment from disaster.
Studio Ghibli's film addresses this message through a dark adventure that
unites a wizard, a prince, a priestess and her daughter, who face an evil
antagonist whose desire for immortality puts the entire world in danger.
7. Kaze Tachinu (The Wind Rises) – Worldwide
Fundraising: $117,910,911.00
Japanese aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi finds himself
conflicted when he learns that the fighter planes he has so lovingly designed
were used for murderous destruction during World War II. “Kaze Tachinu” is a
heartbreaking look at how something pure can transform into a nefarious tool,
all within the framework of a moving love story.
6. Mononoke Hime (La Princesa Mononoke) –
$150,345,863.00
Ashitaka searches for a cure for a deadly infection that
brings him into contact with the powerful wolf god, Moro, and Princess
Mononoke. Torn between two worlds, Ashitaka fights for peace between these two
extremes and is forced to confront the many selfish sins of humanity.
5. Karigurashi no Arrietty (Arrietty and the
World of Tiny People) – Worldwide Fundraising: $151,496,097.00
The story of an abnormally small girl who doesn't know her
true place in the world seems tailor-made for a Studio Ghibli film. Arrietty
and her family must remain hidden from the “real world,” but she finds a sense
of acceptance and purpose when she meets a 12-year-old boy named Shawn.
4. Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the
Heron) – World Fundraising: $173,106,770.00
“Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka” is about how Mahito deals with
his mother's death, his father's remarriage, and how he fits into the world,
but the film also functions as Miyazaki's emotional farewell to Studio Ghibli.
and acceptance of the inevitable end of the study.
3. Gake no Ue no Ponyo (Ponyo and the Secret of
the Little Mermaid) – Worldwide Fundraising: $205,162,666.00
Ponyo almost feels like Studio Ghibli's version of The
Little Mermaid, deconstructing the metamorphosis of a goldfish princess into a
human being. Ponyo is told over and over again that her place is in the ocean,
but she increasingly longs to live on the surface, where she can experience a
freer existence.
2. Howl no Ugoku Shiro (The Amazing Vagrant
Castle) – World Fundraising: $237,814,327.00
“Howl no Ugoku Shiro” is a nuanced but loose adaptation of
the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones; Miyazaki's version delves into
anti-war sentiment and, ultimately, the importance of self-acceptance and hope.
The story presents the viewer with countless strange supernatural creatures,
not all of which necessarily make sense or justify their existence.
1. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away)
– Worldwide Fundraising: $383,883,823.00
The idea of a
young character embarking on a fantastical, supernatural journey of
self-discovery is common for Miyazaki, but “Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi”
stands out for the truly ingenious creatures Chihiro encounters while trying to
save her parents from an eternity of being transformed into pigs. rude Miyazaki
is often at his best when exploring female protagonists, and Chihiro is one of
his most adventurous and inspiring creations.
Source: Collider
