Hayao Miyazaki

August 31, 2025 8:00 pm
The Adorable Yet Tragic Spirits of 'Spirited Away' — Miyazaki’s Susuwatari
They first appeared back in the late ’80s — and their fate is darker than it seems.
Crush of the day

August 31, 2025 5:02 pm
A Time Loop, War, and Growing Up: How Well Do You Really Understand 'Howl’s Moving Castle'?
Hayao Miyazaki turned an English fairy tale into something far deeper.

August 30, 2025 5:59 pm
In the Iconic 'Howl’s Moving Castle', Miyazaki Nearly Replaced the Villain from the Original British Tale
The director chose to focus on the theme of pacifism.

August 19, 2025 7:00 pm
These 5 Studio Ghibli Monsters Creep Me Out Even as an Adult
If you've ever watched a Studio Ghibli movie, then you know how smart and scary their antagonists can be. These are my top 5 monsters that have traumatized me for life.

August 14, 2025 1:18 pm
What Really Happened to Naoko in 'The Wind Rises'? The Final Scene Reveals All
Her fate unfolds during jiro’s flight and heartbreaking dream sequence.

July 8, 2025 7:30 pm
The Art’s Astonishing, the Box Office a Disaster: Studio Ghibli’s $50 Million Anime Flop
For 10 years it held the crown — until Miyazaki returned.

July 1, 2025 4:00 am
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on 'My Neighbor Totoro'
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the film, put your knowledge to the test and see how well you know this classic!

June 29, 2025 6:00 pm
Before 'Howl’s Moving Castle': Miyazaki First Film Shocked Cannes, Won Spielberg’s Praise
The director gave a standing ovation.

June 4, 2025 6:00 pm
8 Ghibli Movies That Hit You Even Harder When You’re Older
Some may consider Studio Ghibli’s movies a kids thing, but Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata’s stories might be all the way more revealing and even traumatizing for the older audiences. Here’s our take on which films produced by Studio Ghibli resonate with adults much more than with children.

June 3, 2025 12:30 pm
Studio Ghibli’s Lowest-Rated Film Ever Was Directed by Miyazaki’s Son & It’s a Failed CGI Experiment
Hayao Miyazaki’s animated movies have become untouchable classics, though his son might have taken Studio Ghibli in the wrong direction with the worst-rated anime in the company’s history — here’s everything about the matter.

May 29, 2025 5:30 pm
10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked From Great to Absolute Masterpiece by IMDb
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s animated feature movies have been mesmerising new audiences for decades. Here’s just a part of those you must see at least once.

May 25, 2025 6:30 pm
Studio Ghibli’s 100%-Rated Anime Is the Saddest Film Ever, Research Says
Science confirms: this Studio Ghibli anime will very likely break your heart.

April 9, 2025 10:20 am
Edgerunners Could Never: This Sci-fi Anime Takes Cyberpunk to New Level
A world where a therapist can actually walk through your dreams. And a sci-fi that shows exactly why that might be a terrible idea.

April 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Anne With an E Fans, Unite: This New Anime Adaptation Is Your Next Obsession
This fresh take on Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved classic brings a unique charm that makes it a must-see for fans of the Netflix series.

March 29, 2025 2:30 pm
Ne Zha 2 Is Great, but This 94%-Rated Chinese Film Beats Ghibli at Its Own Game
This Chinese masterpiece rivals Ghibli with breathtaking animation, deep folklore, and emotional storytelling.

March 26, 2025 3:00 pm
Hayao Miyazaki’s 1984 Classic Movie Should Be Your Next Watch If You Can’t Forget About Mickey 17
Bong Joon Ho’s new sci-fi comedy shares quite a lot with one of Miyazaki’s earliest hits.

February 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Last Year's Most Acclaimed Anime With Perfect Tomatometer Is Available on Prime Video
This is one of the most visually stunning movies of recent years you can't afford to miss.

July 6, 2024 11:15 am
9 Best Anime About Dragons for Everyone Tired of Waiting for Next HotD Episode
Ancient dragons, dragons with no power, and even dragons that work as maids.