What Ghibli movie should I watch first?

What Ghibli movie should I watch first?

For anyone who wants to take their first step into the Studio Ghibli world, Spirited Away is the movie to watch. Considered as one of the best movies by Studio Ghibli, Spirited Away is a magical tale of a young girls’ journey in the spirit realm.

Should you watch Studio Ghibli in order?

Although there is nothing wrong with approaching Ghibli’s expansive catalog in order of the films’ release dates, below is a suggested viewing order that considers each film’s themes, tone and filmmakers for a more curated experience. This order is not meant to bea ranking.

What is the first Studio Ghibli film?

Castle in the Sky
The first official Studio Ghibli release was Tenkū no shiro Rapyuta (1986; Castle in the Sky).

Is Totoro in Spirited Away?

For example, the soot sprites who appear in the first act of My Neighbor Totoro, later appear in Spirited Away.

Is My Neighbor Totoro a prequel?

My Neighbor Totoro
Mei and the Kittenbus/Prequels

Are Castle in the Sky and Howl’s Moving Castle connected?

Castle in the Air is a young adult fantasy novel written by Diana Wynne Jones and first published in 1990. The novel is a sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle and is set in the same fantasy world, though it follows the adventures of Abdullah rather than Sophie Hatter. The plot is based on stories from the Arabian Nights.

Is Totoro in spirited away?

Did Hayao Miyazaki retire?

Although he officially stepped back from making feature films at that time, he did contribute to a short film as well as a visual project for the Ghibli Museum. This all changed once again in 2017, however, when he announced that he was breaking retirement once more to make one final Studio Ghibli film.

Is Totoro a rabbit?

Totoro from My Neighbour Totoro Totoro is a forest spirit with whom Mei and Satsuki befriend upon relocating to a new house. Though not exactly a rabbit, one theory suggests that Totoro was created based on a mixture of a number of different animals including tanukis (the Japanese version of raccoons), cats and owls.