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What is the most heartbreaking Ghibli movie?

Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies (Japanese: 火垂るの墓, Hepburn: Hotaru no Haka) is a 1988 Japanese animated war tragedy film based on a 1967 short story by Akiyuki Nosaka.
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: Why It's One Of The Saddest Films Ever Made. Sad it may be, but Grave of the Fireflies is also one of the most powerful films ever made. 1988 was an incredibly good year for Studio Ghibli, the famous Japanese animation studio.
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What Ghibli movie to watch when sad?

Spirited Away (2001)

This is THE Ghibli film. Spectacular on the eyes, warm on the heart, nourishing on the soul. It's a film everybody should watch once, even if animation isn't your thing.
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Is there a bad Ghibli movie?

A prevailing theme on this list is that Ghibli films helmed by Goro Miyazaki are often bad. Earwig and the Witch is possibly the worst of them. The story is banal, but there are other mediocre stories in Ghibli's canon that still compel us with the beauty of their animation.
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Which Ghibli movie is for mental health?

Mental health in Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki breaks her mother's broom and is insecure around her friends, and so she becomes depressed. But, apart from magic and witches, the story shines a light on a common student problem – burnout.
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Is Totoro a sad movie?

It's a little depressing in a few scenes. But it's a cool, wonderful adventure. The paintings are beautiful and I think I will always love this movie.
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Top 10 Times Studio Ghibli Movies Tackled Serious Issues

Is Howl's Moving Castle kid appropriate?

This movie is best suited to older children who can follow its complex plot. And although we recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-12 years because of the violence and scary scenes, the movie is likely to appeal most to this age group.
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Why did Netflix remove Ghibli movies?

This came down to licensing, and which companies were responsible for the streaming distribution rights. Up until 2017, Disney held the license for Studio Ghibli's home distribution (DVD, Blu Ray), eventually selling the rights to GKIDS for North America.
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Are there any Scary Studio Ghibli movies?

Cob from Tales From Earthsea manages to be possibly the most frightening being in all the Studio Ghibli movies, even before anything happens to him. His snake-like face, paired with Willem Dafoe's soft voice in the English dub is scary enough.
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Is Ponyo a sad movie?

The lighthearted film of lovable Ponyo is one of the best mermaid movies of all time and follows with great tenderness the story of the innocent love between two adorable children, Brünnhilde (a fish that becomes human) and Sosuke.
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What is the darkest Studio Ghibli movie?

Never is this struggle so literal as in Grave of the Fireflies, often cited as one of the saddest films ever made. Both protagonists are children, and both suffer simply because they are born into a world at war.
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Who is the most evil Ghibli villain?

Colonel Muska and Lord Cob are the only two Studio Ghibli villains so far who are considered Pure Evil.
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Is Spirited Away Rated R?

Spirited Away is rated PG by the MPAA for some scary moments.
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What sad anime movie will make u cry?

25 Heartbreaking Anime That Will Make You Cry
  • 25 Orange (2016)
  • 24 Wolf Children (2012)
  • 23 Your Name (2016)
  • 22 Banana Fish (2018)
  • 21 I Want To Eat Your Pancreas (2018)
  • 20 Plastic Memories (2015)
  • 19 Violet Evergarden (2018)
  • 18 Chrono Crusade (2003)
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What is one of the saddest anime movies?

Top 10 Saddest Anime Movies
  • Grave of the Fireflies (1988) The movie is ranked number 1.
  • Whisper of the Heart (1995) The movie is ranked number 6.
  • Millennium Actress (2001) The movie is ranked number 4.
  • The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) The movie is ranked number 7.
  • To the Forest of Firefly Lights (2011)
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What is the least favorite Studio Ghibli movie?

The Lowest Rated Studio Ghibli Films, According To IMDb
  1. 1 Earwig And The Witch Is The Studio's Greatest Flop And Has A 4.8 On IMDb.
  2. 2 Tales From Earthsea Somehow Received A 6.3. ...
  3. 3 Ocean Waves Scored a 6.6. ...
  4. 4 My Neighbors The Yamadas and The Cat Returns Share A 7.1. ...
  5. 5 Pom Poko And Its Tanuki Tale Lands A 7.3. ...
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Is Studio Ghibli kid friendly?

They're the perfect thing to watch with your kids – they'll love them, and you won't feel like your brain is turning into a delicately-kneaded mush by watching them. While all the films are kid-appropriate, delightful animated romps, some are definitely more appropriate for some ages than others.
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What age is Ghibli in movies?

Studio Ghibli Movies
  • Kiki's Delivery Service. age 5+ A mystical, positive take on girl's coming of age. ...
  • My Neighbor Totoro. age 5+ ...
  • Ponyo. age 5+ ...
  • My Neighbors the Yamadas. age 7+ ...
  • The Secret World of Arrietty. age 7+ ...
  • Howl's Moving Castle. age 8+ ...
  • The Red Turtle. age 8+ ...
  • Castle in the Sky. age 9+
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What is the oldest Studio Ghibli movie?

The first official Studio Ghibli release was Tenkū no shiro Rapyuta (1986; Castle in the Sky).
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Why aren t Studio Ghibli movies on Disney?

For decades Ghibli was opposed to letting their films stream digitally. Disney tried to broker a streaming deal before its contract ended, but failed. The massively popular Disney Plus streaming service has no evidence that Studio Ghibli was ever a part of the Walt Disney Company.
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Why are Studio Ghibli movies not on Disney?

Unfortunately, Disney's contract with Studio Ghibli expired a few years ago, so they no longer distribute the movies.
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Is Netflix adding Studio Ghibli movies?

Netflix has announced that it's acquired the entire catalogue of films from Studio Ghibli, the production studio of iconic Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, behind classics like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro.
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Is Howl a girl or a boy?

Howl is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
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What is the age gap between Howl and Sophie?

At present there is about a seventy-year age difference between Howl and Sophie, but be that as it may, they squabble like an old married couple. Howl can't resist the opportunity to tease her, and Sophie is always ready to give it right back to Howl.
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What is the real age of Howl?

He is 27 (he states that he will soon be 10,000 days old, which is part of the Witch's curse) and known for being "wicked".
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