Ghibli is great

Jun 5, 2019 8:39 PM

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I was always aware of this, but never put it into words before. It's another quality I adore about the films.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I thought this was about Maserati Ghibli. Disappointed.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Whenever anyone asks why I have chibi totoro tattooed on me I will show them this post

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

i already do that its called LISTENING TO KAWAII MUSIC-- back to ghibli tho. I adore this and its so tru abt ghibli. I was raised on that.

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I got confused and thought you meant the guy who makes dark souls and was like: "....what???"

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

I want to eat EVERYTHING

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I always liked the levitating hair. Also his female protagonists seem to know everyone in their hometown and run down the street saying hi.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

wait, male too.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Kiki's Delivery Service" was my first anime and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for it.

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

He's such a great dude

7 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 2

hmm, denying war crimes, publicly treating his son like shit not exactly my take on a "great" dude. he made good stuff but he isnt nice

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Oh dang, didn't know that. That makes me sad.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Except to his employees. He makes EA crunch time look like a dream.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

But he makes them ramen on Fridays!

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Then there is grave of fireflies...

7 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

It, too, has its moments, like when they first catch the fireflies or find the cave. They do enjoy their time together.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He didn't do GotF I thought? it was Ghibli but not Miyazaki?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No he didnt bro. Just saying that there are japanese anime like GotF

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Makes you want to have a nice big ice cream sunday with all the toppings, right?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes sir..Wen I finish haribo bag, I pour water into the plastic and mix it to have haribo juice..

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

just thinking about it makes me suuuper depressed

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel you bro

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You know that woman right there is what I always pictured Umbridge looking like when I read the books.

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Zeniba might be a stone cold witch who doesn't hesitate to cut a bitch, but she doesn't deserve to be insulted like this.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Can hear it

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I never thought about it, but that is exactly why I love his films...right there is my childhood and my love of life. right..fucking..there

7 years ago | Likes 483 Dislikes 2

Reading that hit like a ton of bricks.

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Grave of Fireflies.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

that movie taught me how to cry ugly

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I watched it a second time (why?) It was worse because you see the hope, yet know it's all for naught.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I wish I’d seen them growing up.

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

You can still watch them! I recommend Spirited Away. It’s my favorite movie of all time

7 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Nausicaa of the wind valley is also very awesome

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just avoid grave of the fireflies, which is possibly the most depressing film ever made.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Spirited Away was my first Ghibli film. Saw it when I was 14. Such memories :')

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I love the username.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Ty ty, my mom gave it to me :)

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Finding beauty in mundane things

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Geez, its just a car. Not even a Ferrari. A half-assed Ferrari at that.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I was looking for this comment thank you

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This! And anime food is just the best!

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And I find it hilarious that Miazaki is such a miserable bastard who seems to be totally unable to be happy about anything.

7 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

Check out his early life and you'll know why. His movies are loosely based on his own childhood.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I guess he needs his own movies as much as anyone else. Maybe this is why he always return after being retired.

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Is he really? Never knew, what makes you think that?

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Not sure if he mellowed out but Miyazaki used to wish for mankind to be wiped out and nature taking over again. Like half of the people here

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yup. He is. Check any documentary about him.

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Its those things you take for granted. After a suicide attempt I was hospitalized for a few months and my first time outside again was 1/2

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

For me to never want to do it again. Just smelling the fresh air and hearing the birds chirp almost made me cry 2/2

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Speak for yourself, I tried to kill myself in 2015 and am still miserable

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*enough

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

But why does the food have to look so good and I can't find it anywhere?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I always wanted to watch some of these films, what are your top Ghiblu films I should see?

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Top 4 (for me) in no order: Spirited Away (fair amount of JP folklore tho), Kiki's Delivery Service, Totoro, The Wind Rises

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pom Poko has swinging raccoon balls.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Spirited Away is PHENOMENAL

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Which ones?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Princess Mononoke for a film that has deep themes. My Neighbor Totoro if you're feeling more like a childhood adventure.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Although I love the feature length movies, On Your Mark makes me cry every time. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2y2269

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nausica and Howl's moving castle are my absolute favourites

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My personal favourite, probably as a result of nostalgia, is Spirited Away

7 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is an amazing post apocalyptic sci-fi

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Amazing film.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just FYI grave of the fireflies is possibly the most depressing movie ever made. Do not watch it if you're looking for something joyful.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My favorite is kiki's delivery service

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Princess Mononoke (about humans vs animals/nature--very powerful film; Grave of the Fireflies (very sad. Follows a brother and sister 1/

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

During WWII and how the attempt to cope during air raids--it's revealed in the very first scene that they did not survive, but it's a 2/

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

An* in depth look at some of the harshness of war, while also showing how they tried to make the best of it); Spirited Away (it's about 3/

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A young girl who is completely unsure of herself. She is transported to a spirit town and has to find herself along the way. You watch her 4

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Grow up as become a stronger person and become more sure of herself). There are lots of great Miyazaki movies, but those are my top 3. /5

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should start with Grave of the Fireflies. It is the best one.

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7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I actually agree with you. It's an amazing powerful film. It's hard to watch, but it's beautiful and a more realistic take on humanity and1/

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The horrors of war. A lot of his films are just happy and flight and end on a happy note. Right out of the gate, you know that GotF isn't 2/

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Going to have a happy ending. Instead, you're spending time watching this brother and sister try to survive, knowing they don't. But it's 3/

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A great movie overall. The way their aunt treats them is horrible, but makes sense during wartimes. It's a sobering film, that's for sure./4

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I dunno man, I watched Spirited Away as a kid and that shit gave me nightmares for years...

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nightmares that made you behave? A job well done.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I’ve also come to realize his films don’t always have overly happy endings. So are kinda depressing and some are very melancholy. 1/2

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

But I’ve realized that’s life for many people. It has good and bad and he’s found the perfect way to show that in his films. 2/2

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Misconception from being raised on the over-sugared Disney-endings.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not really. I do enjoy a happy ending. But I also like an ending where things are resolved.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Except Grave of the Fireflies. That one has a happy ending, right?

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Right buddy. They all lived happy and found world peace after that.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Unless you're a woman who wants to direct in which case Miyazaki has some strong feelings.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I waited a month to see a special screening of Nauaicaä here, and the theater cancelled it to show basketball :(

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ghiblis are garbage, didn’t you see Doug’s video??? Oh wait you’re not talking about Maseratis

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For those that like slice of life, check out Yuru Camp, it is pure healing:

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Summary: Japan makes an anime to support the camping industry. It's wholesome.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Love that show, i watch it when i feel down

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I loved his work on dark souls. Makes you wanna just do mundane shit... like punch a big dog.

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I hate watching people in shows eat. I get SO MUCH H U N G E R !

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

https://youtu.be/UPccIAVvQA4 omnomnomnom

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nice to see Babish getting some love on Imgur. Hes helping me up my cooking game

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Ah you beat me too it

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Omnomnom

7 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 0

cronch

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Shameless plug...watch the latest binging with babish episode on YouTube

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Always been my favorite scene but how on earth does he get such thick cut bacon to be cooked so perfectly with only a pan??

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

He is a wizard.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Because Calcifer

7 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Where can one find a list of his films? Asking for a depressed friend...

7 years ago | Likes 195 Dislikes 5

There’s lots but Kiki’s delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Tale of the Princess Kaguya, and Whisper of the Heart are some of my favorites

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Google.com

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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They are amazing, all of them.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Princess mononoke was always my favorite

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Pirate it, a lot of them can be found on the same places you can find other anime. I suggest Howls Moving Castle and Spirited Away the most.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

HBO Max has two sections dedicated to him respect.

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just wanted to plug Princess Mononoke - it was an obsession of mine in high school.

7 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Word. Mononoke doesn't get the appreciation it deserves. It has great themes, beautiful animation an outstanding soundtrack and good dub too

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Watchcartoononline has many of them to watch free

7 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Thank you!

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

True hero right here

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Avoid Grave of the Fireflies if you're trying to boost your mood up.

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Naw man go for it. Dive in head first.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

as a depressed person, it's quite nice to have a good ol cry from a sad movie, you know an actual emotional response that's genuine

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just saw it last week... bummed the fuck out.

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Watched it once but never again. I don't regret it but once is enough sadness.

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I looked up "list of miyazaki films" one day and didn't look at any synopsis. I was not prepared.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I tried to watch it once. Got maybe ten minutes in and had to stop.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

While not as depressing, when Marnie was there had me ugly crying as a grown ass man. Not Miyazaki but still Ghibli.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've only seen it twice, and I don't think I can watch it a third time. I'm a sobbing mess by the end of it.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wise words.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have yet to watch it ;-; not sure if I'm ready to cry

7 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

Its a great anime which I will never watch it.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's very humbling, sobering in places. Gave me a different perspective of the great war

7 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

2nd world war. The great war was WWI

7 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Sorry. I mix it up with Great War and "The big one"

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's very moving, analnipple.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I'll def keep this in mind, thank you tater

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I didn't cry but it made my soul hurt.

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Umm, just pointing out not all Ghibli films are Miyazaki, and someone with depression might want to skip Grave of the Fireflies.

7 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 0

Thanks!!

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Castle in the Sky!! Underrated

7 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Underrated my Totoro plushie. Castle in the Sky is my fave-- the amazing visuals, storyline, the way everything falls into place.. ?

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is my favorite Ghibli film. It isn't the prettiest but I love the amount of energy in it. Totoro is a very close second.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love the robots that take care of the animals and gardens

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

None of them are underrated. They are all highly rated.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Spirited away and Totoro are my favorite :)

7 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 0

Totoro is Japanese Mary Poppins, change my mind.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The umbrella is uncanny and the magic.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Princess Mononoke.

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Absolutely. 3rd.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm still waiting to watch Spirited away. There aren't many Miyazaki films left for me to watch... Trying to save some.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I get that! I just watched kikis like a week ago! Have you seen howls moving castle?

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes! It was fantastic. These movies are always so welcoming.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My friend and I walked out of the theater literally hugging ourselves after watching Howl's Moving Castle - it's so beautiful.

7 years ago | Likes 109 Dislikes 0

My fave film

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I’ve watched the original and the dubbed and imo the dubbed is better just for Christian bale as howl. It somehow changes the character.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Dot;)

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i just ordered this based off of the reviews, this isn’t really my genre but i’m going to give it a shot

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

One of my favorite parts of Howls moving castle is that in the English version howl is voiced by Christian bale. Howl is Batman

7 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

That and the fact that it's a phenomenal story

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Please explain the end.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you read the book, it's explained. Sophie is a witch and her magic is to make things happen just by speaking them into existence

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