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You cannot talk about the world of film animation with discussing such studios like, Walt Disney Animation Studio, DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network, Sony, and my all-time favorite Studio Ghibli. Each has helped to improve and grow the film animation world by leaps and bounds pushing creative boundaries at every turn. One such person I adore was one of the founders of Studio Ghibli. His name is Hayao Miyazaki.

If you have never heard of him, then just google the name. Actually, here is a link to his IMDB page to get you started. HERE

Regardless, let’s move forward with this blog post.

Here are my TOP FIVE Hayao Miyazaki movies.

5.) My Neighbor Totoro

When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece featuring the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in one of their earliest roles.

4.) Whisper of the Heart

A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. This beautiful tale based on a screenplay from Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze audiences of all ages!

3.) Howl’s Moving Castle

When a jealous witch’s curse turns a young woman into a wrinkled crone, her only hope for a cure lies with a shape-shifting wizard named Howl, whose mobile home roams the wastelands between two warring countries. This U.S. version of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s imaginative fantasy, based on Diana Wynne Jones’ novel, features a voice cast that includes Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Emily Mortimer, and Jean Simmons. 119 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: Japanese, English; Subtitles: English (SDH). In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. Two-disc set.

2.) Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

1.) Kiki’s Delivery Service

It is tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her New journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.