Complete Studio Ghibli Marathon: All 24 Iconic Movies Directed by Hayao Miyazaki & Co.

The ultimate Studio Ghibli filmography guide. Experience every masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli in descending date order, including the Oscar-winning 'The Boy and the Heron' and timeless classics like 'Spirited Away'.

Complete Studio Ghibli Marathon: All 24 Iconic Movies Directed by Hayao Miyazaki & Co.
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  • 1.

    The Boy and the Heron

    A semi-autobiographical fantasy following a young boy named Mahito who enters a magical world with a talking grey heron after the death of his mother.

    The Boy and the Heron
    2023
    Japan
  • 2.

    Earwig and the Witch

    Studio Ghibli's first full 3D CG feature, centering on an orphan girl who is adopted by a selfish witch and discovers her own magical potential.

    Earwig and the Witch
    2020
    Japan
  • 3.

    When Marnie Was There

    A lonely girl is sent to the countryside for her health and forms a mysterious, ethereal friendship with a girl named Marnie living in an old mansion.

    When Marnie Was There
    2014
    Japan
  • 4.

    The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

    A visually stunning hand-drawn masterpiece based on the 10th-century Japanese folktale 'The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'.

    The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
    2013
    Japan
  • 5.

    The Wind Rises

    A fictionalized biopic of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane, blending history with a poignant romance.

    The Wind Rises
    2013
    Japan
  • 6.

    From Up on Poppy Hill

    Set in 1960s Yokohama, two high schoolers join forces to save their school's clubhouse from demolition during preparations for the Olympics.

    From Up on Poppy Hill
    2011
    Japan
  • 7.

    The Secret World of Arrietty

    A family of tiny people live secretly in the walls of a house, but their lives change when their daughter Arrietty is discovered by a human boy.

    The Secret World of Arrietty
    2010
    Japan
  • 8.

    Ponyo

    A goldfish princess named Ponyo escapes the ocean and befriends a five-year-old boy, Sosuke, eventually longing to become a human girl.

    Ponyo
    2008
    Japan
  • 9.

    Tales from Earthsea

    An adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin's series where a young prince and a wizard travel together to investigate a collapsing world of magic.

    Tales from Earthsea
    2006
    Japan
  • 10.

    Howl's Moving Castle

    Sophie, a young woman cursed with an old body by a witch, finds refuge in a wandering castle owned by a vain but powerful wizard named Howl.

    Howl's Moving Castle
    2004
    Japan
  • 11.

    The Cat Returns

    After saving a cat from being hit by a truck, a schoolgirl is whisked away to the Cat Kingdom to marry the Cat Prince.

    The Cat Returns
    2002
    Japan
  • 12.

    Spirited Away

    Miyazaki's Oscar-winning masterpiece follows 10-year-old Chihiro as she works in a bathhouse for spirits to save her parents from a curse.

    Spirited Away
    2001
    Japan
  • 13.

    My Neighbors the Yamadas

    A collection of comedic vignettes showcasing the daily life, struggles, and triumphs of a typical contemporary Japanese family.

    My Neighbors the Yamadas
    1999
    Japan
  • 14.

    Princess Mononoke

    An epic clash between the industrialization of Iron Town and the gods of the forest, featuring the cursed prince Ashitaka and the wolf-girl San.

    Princess Mononoke
    1997
    Japan
  • 15.

    Whisper of the Heart

    A young girl discovers that all the library books she reads have been previously checked out by the same boy, sparking a pursuit of dreams.

    Whisper of the Heart
    1995
    Japan
  • 16.

    Pom Poko

    A community of shapeshifting tanuki (raccoon dogs) use their magical abilities to save their forest home from urban development.

    Pom Poko
    1994
    Japan
  • 17.

    Ocean Waves

    A made-for-TV movie exploring a love triangle and the nostalgic memories of high school friends in the city of Kochi.

    Ocean Waves
    1993
    Japan
  • 18.

    Porco Rosso

    In 1930s Italy, a veteran fighter ace cursed with the head of a pig works as a freelance bounty hunter chasing air pirates.

    Porco Rosso
    1992
    Japan
  • 19.

    Only Yesterday

    A 27-year-old woman travels to the countryside to visit family, triggering memories of her childhood and her evolving sense of self.

    Only Yesterday
    1991
    Japan
  • 20.

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    A young witch moves to a new town for her mandatory year of independence and sets up a flying delivery service on her broom.

    Kiki's Delivery Service
    1989
    Japan
  • 21.

    My Neighbor Totoro

    Two sisters move to the country to be near their ailing mother and discover magical forest spirits, including the iconic Totoro.

    My Neighbor Totoro
    1988
    Japan
  • 22.

    Grave of the Fireflies

    A devastatingly emotional tale of two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II.

    Grave of the Fireflies
    1988
    Japan
  • 23.

    Castle in the Sky

    Two children with a magical crystal search for a legendary floating castle while being chased by pirates and government agents.

    Castle in the Sky
    1986
    Japan
  • 24.

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

    The film that led to Ghibli's founding: Princess Nausicaä fights to protect her valley from warring kingdoms and giant insects in a toxic world.

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
    1984
    Japan

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