Since 1985, the world of Studio Ghibli has beenfull of many fantastical things, includingmagic, wonder andanthropomorphic animals.The Japanese animation studio, founded by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahataand producerToshio Suzuki, is best known for its award-winning features, signature style and recurrentstorytelling themes.
Of the top 10 highest grossing anime movies in Japan, five are from Studio Ghibli, with "Spirited Away" holding second place, grossing 31.68 billion yen in Japan.
In its nearly 40 years of operation, Studio Ghibli has released many works, including a lengthy catalogue of feature films. The latest from the animation company "The Boy and the Heron" hit theaters in Japan on July 14, 2023.
Here is how many Studio Ghibli movies there are in total, plus where to stream them.
How many Studio Ghibli movies are there in total?
There are 23feature films that have been produced by Studio Ghibli. However, there are 24 feature films in total that have been animated by the production company.
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Though it was produced under the animation company Topcraft, "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" is aStudio Ghibli film, having beendirected by Miyazaki and produced byTakahata.Topcraft went bankrupt in 1985after the release of the film, and the company dissolved.Takahata, Miyazaki and Suzuki then went on to form Studio Ghibli the same year.
"Grave of the Fireflies," released in 1988, was animated by Studio Ghibli but was produced byShinchosha Publishing, the company which released the short story the movie is based on. Therefore, distribution rights for thefilm arenot owned by Studio Ghibli, making it the only Ghiblifilm unavailable to stream on HBO Max.
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Studio Ghibli movies in order they were released
- "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" (1984)
- "Castle in the Sky"(1986)
- "Grave of the Fireflies"(1988)
- "My Neighbor Totoro"(1988)
- "Kiki's Delivery Service"(1989)
- "Only Yesterday"(1991)
- "Porco Rosso"(1992)
- "Ocean Waves"(1993)
- "Pom Poko"(1994)
- "Whisper of the Heart"(1995)
- "Princess Mononoke"(1997)
- "My Neighbors the Yamadas"(1999)
- "Spirited Away"(2001)
- "The Cat Returns"(2002)
- "Howl's Moving Castle"(2004)
- "Tales from Earthsea"(2006)
- "Ponyo"(2008)
- "The Secret World of Arrietty"(2010)
- "From Up on Poppy Hill"(2011)
- "The Wind Rises"(2013)
- "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya"(2013)
- "When Marnie Was There" (2014)
- "Earwig and the Witch"(2020)
- "The Boy and the Heron" (2023)
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Is Studio Ghibli still making movies?
In 2013, Miyazaki said he was done with filmmaking and later, Studio Ghibli shut down its production department for a period of time, according to a 2021 New York Times profile.
In 2017, however, it was announced Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki would be releasing a new project, "How Do You Live," based on the 1937 novel of the same name.
In 2020, another announcement of an additional Studio Ghibli film came —a computer-animated film "Earwig and the Witch." This was the first feature movie released completely by Studio Ghibli since 2014."Earwig and the Witch"debuted at the Lumière Film Festival on Oct. 18, 2020, with atheatrical release in 2021.
On July 14, 2023, Miyazaki's latest film "The Boy and the Heron" released in Japan. An English-language of the movie is set to hit theater in the U.S. on Dec. 8. The English-dub includes voice acting from Robert Pattinson, Gemma Chan, Christian Bale, Florence Pugh and Willem Dafoe.
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Where can I watch Studio Ghibli films?
If you're planning to have a Studio Ghibli movie marathon, here's what you need to know for streaming.
Nearly all of the Studio Ghibli feature films are available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. This deal markedthe first time the production company's filmswere everlicensed to a streaming platform,according to Entertainment Weekly.
Of the 24 feature movies in the Studio Ghiblicatalogue,23 are available for streaming for HBO Max subscribers, including the Academy Award-winning "Spirited Away." Additionally, two documentaries "The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness" and "Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki" are also watchable on the platform.
"Grave of the Fireflies" is the only film tonot be included in the distribution rights on HBO Max. If you are looking to watch that film, it can be purchased on either Vudu or Apple TV for streaming.
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