In Spirited Away, 10-year-old Chihiro finds herself in an enchanting realm filled with spirits and must save her transformed parents.
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'Princess Mononoke'
Released in 1997, this animated epic follows protagonist Ashitaka on a profound quest to reconcile the needs of humans with the sacred natural world of the forest gods.
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'My Neighbor Totoro'
In 'My Neighbor Totoro,' two young sisters move to rural Japan and discover a world of magical creatures, including the iconic and lovable Totoro.
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'Kiki's Delivery Service'
'Kiki's Delivery Service' is a1989 film about Kiki, a young witch starting her life anew in a seaside town. As she launches a delivery business, Kiki navigates the complexities of independence.
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'Grave of the Fireflies'
'Grave of the Fireflies,' produced by Studio Ghibli but not Miyazaki-directed, is essential for its portrayal of war's toll on the young.