Best Studio Ghibli film? - Blu-ray Forum

Oniros · 09-30-2015, 11:28 PM

I'm surprised this one hadn't been made yet. It would be nice if people could leave a comment saying why they picked a movie over another. In my case, I picked Porco Rosso because it is really funny, I like the setting, and while it features planes heavily it is not as stereotypical as other Miyazaki movies.

Joshitaka · 10-04-2015, 03:20 AM

I believe Princess Mononoke is the greatest animated feature ever made (obviously haven't seen them all!). It's epic, beautiful, atmospheric, powerful, and just well-crafted from top to bottom.

GLaDOS · 10-04-2015, 03:30 AM

'Nuff said.

Al_The_Strange · 10-04-2015, 03:56 AM

At this point, I think this is not only my favorite Ghibli film, but my favorite anime film in general. I've always found it moving and inspiring.

Spirited Away is a close runner-up.

GLaDOS · 10-04-2015, 02:21 PM

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At this point, I think this is not only my favorite Ghibli film, but my favorite anime film in general. I've always found it moving and inspiring.

Funny you said that... it's actually one of my least favorites.

GC Riot · 10-04-2015, 02:53 PM

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Funny you said that... it's actually one of my least favorites.

It's definitely in the bottom tier of Ghibli for me, and the manga is infinitely better!

GLaDOS · 10-04-2015, 04:21 PM

Also, I believe Nausicaa isn't even made by Ghibli. It was created before Ghibli was founded.

GC Riot · 10-04-2015, 05:51 PM

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Also, I believe Nausicaa isn't even made by Ghibli. It was created before Ghibli was founded.

True, but it is officially part of the Ghibli library so I don't see why it shouldn't count on this list.

GLaDOS · 10-04-2015, 06:18 PM

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True, but it is officially part of the Ghibli library so I don't see why it shouldn't count on this list.

Eh, fair point.

Jasonic · 10-04-2015, 09:57 PM

Spirited Away by a land slide. Funny since I consider Princess Mononoke my second favorite film of all time. That's how much I love Spirited Away though. That no other film comes close to taking the top spot.

Will. · 10-04-2015, 11:09 PM

Spirited Away, although Totoro is my favorite....

toddly6666 · 10-05-2015, 12:49 AM

Too hard to choose one!

The best spot goes to:
Kiki, Mononoke, Kaguya, Conan

Followed very close with:
Spirited, Naussica, Pom Poko, Ponyo, Totoro

Al_The_Strange · 10-05-2015, 01:12 AM

I do have the Nausicaa manga, just haven't read it yet. Sounds like once I read it, my opinion of the movie might change...

Girls With Guns · 10-05-2015, 03:26 AM

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, by far, is is my most favorite Ghibli, always was, and always will be. I also own the Nausicaa Graphic Novel, but haven't had the chance read it yet - gotta get to it soon, for sure, looking forward to it...

Princess Mononoke is my #2 favorite, and When Marnie was There is now actually my #3 - I've watched that one at least 8 times since I got the JP Silhouette Series Blu-ray. And sorry, but Spirited Away is about #16 for me and Totoro about #18...

toddly6666 · 10-05-2015, 08:48 AM

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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, by far, is is my most favorite Ghibli, always was, and always will be. I also own the Nausicaa Graphic Novel, but haven't had the chance read it yet - gotta get to it soon, for sure, looking forward to it...

Princess Mononoke is my #2 favorite, and When Marnie was There is now actually my #3 - I've watched that one at least 8 times since I got the JP Silhouette Series Blu-ray. And sorry, but Spirited Away is about #16 for me and Totoro about #18...

How do you know it "will always be?"

filmmusic · 10-05-2015, 02:49 PM

Whisper of the Heart for me.
Almost close tie with Only Yesterday.

I'm one (of few I guess) that finds Princess Mononoke a bit tiring.

LegacyCosts · 10-05-2015, 08:52 PM

Princess M, I haven't seen every film he has done but M was one of my most cherished theatrical experiences when I saw the film print at the Gene Siskel theatre.

Scottie · 10-05-2015, 08:56 PM

Totoro gets my vote.

Girls With Guns · 10-06-2015, 12:57 AM

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How do you know it "will always be?"

Because Nausicaa's my girl!

Al_The_Strange · 10-06-2015, 02:47 AM

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Because Nausicaa's my girl!

View Poll Results: What is the best Studio Ghibli film in your opinion?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind	5	7.94%
Castle in the Sky	4	6.35%
My Neighbor Totoro	7	11.11%
Grave of the Fireflies	6	9.52%
Kiki's Delivery Service	4	6.35%
Only Yesterday	4	6.35%
Porco Rosso	2	3.17%
Ocean Waves	0	0%
Pom Poko	0	0%
Whisper of the Heart	2	3.17%
Princess Mononoke	11	17.46%
My Neighbors the Yamadas	0	0%
Spirited Away	14	22.22%
The Cat Returns	1	1.59%
Howl's Moving Castle	2	3.17%
Tales from Earthsea	0	0%
Ponyo	1	1.59%
The Secret World of Arrietty	0	0%
From Up on Poppy Hill	0	0%
The Wind Rises	0	0%
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya	0	0%
When Marnie Was There	0	0%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

09-30-2015, 11:28 PM	#1
Oniros Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:131 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:66 iTunes collection:8 Trading Score:7	Best Studio Ghibli film? I'm surprised this one hadn't been made yet. It would be nice if people could leave a comment saying why they picked a movie over another. In my case, I picked Porco Rosso because it is really funny, I like the setting, and while it features planes heavily it is not as stereotypical as other Miyazaki movies.

10-04-2015, 03:20 AM	#2
Joshitaka Active Member Member since:Apr 2014	I believe Princess Mononoke is the greatest animated feature ever made (obviously haven't seen them all!). It's epic, beautiful, atmospheric, powerful, and just well-crafted from top to bottom.

10-04-2015, 03:30 AM	#3
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	'Nuff said.

10-04-2015, 03:56 AM	#4
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	At this point, I think this is not only my favorite Ghibli film, but my favorite anime film in general. I've always found it moving and inspiring. Spirited Away is a close runner-up.

10-04-2015, 04:21 PM	#7
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Also, I believe Nausicaa isn't even made by Ghibli. It was created before Ghibli was founded.

10-04-2015, 09:57 PM	#10
Jasonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Utah 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:876 Trading Score:115	Spirited Away by a land slide. Funny since I consider Princess Mononoke my second favorite film of all time. That's how much I love Spirited Away though. That no other film comes close to taking the top spot.

10-04-2015, 11:09 PM	#11
Will. Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:MN Blu-ray collection:313 Digital collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:94	Spirited Away, although Totoro is my favorite....

10-05-2015, 12:49 AM	#12
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Too hard to choose one! The best spot goes to: Kiki, Mononoke, Kaguya, Conan Followed very close with: Spirited, Naussica, Pom Poko, Ponyo, Totoro

10-05-2015, 01:12 AM	#13
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I do have the Nausicaa manga, just haven't read it yet. Sounds like once I read it, my opinion of the movie might change...

10-05-2015, 03:26 AM	#14
Girls With Guns Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2014 Location:Amish Farm Country, PA Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:469 DVD collection:146 Trading Score:26	Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, by far, is is my most favorite Ghibli, always was, and always will be. I also own the Nausicaa Graphic Novel, but haven't had the chance read it yet - gotta get to it soon, for sure, looking forward to it... Princess Mononoke is my #2 favorite, and When Marnie was There is now actually my #3 - I've watched that one at least 8 times since I got the JP Silhouette Series Blu-ray. And sorry, but Spirited Away is about #16 for me and Totoro about #18...

10-05-2015, 02:49 PM	#16
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	Whisper of the Heart for me. Almost close tie with Only Yesterday. I'm one (of few I guess) that finds Princess Mononoke a bit tiring.

10-05-2015, 08:52 PM	#17
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:447 Trading Score:20	Princess M, I haven't seen every film he has done but M was one of my most cherished theatrical experiences when I saw the film print at the Gene Siskel theatre.

10-05-2015, 08:56 PM	#18
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Totoro gets my vote.

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