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  "description": "From overlooked coming-of-age stories to heartbreaking wartime dramas, these Studio Ghibli movies deserve a spot on your watchlist.",
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  "textContent": "The complete list of Studio Ghibli movies is extensive. So, if you’ve seen  _My Neighbor Totoro_ ,  _Ponyo_ , or  _Spirited Away_ , and are wondering what your next watch from the storied studio should be, I can help with that.\n\nOf course, if you’ve never seen classics like  _Kiki’s Delivery Service_ ,  _Howl’s Moving Castle_ , or  _Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind_ , then those are all good titles to tackle sooner rather than later. Since those are some of the most popular Ghibli movies beloved by millions of fans.\n\nBut if you have seen a lot of those and are curious about what lesser-known movies to watch next, these are my suggestions. The titles are in order of suggested viewing. These movies should be available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. or Netflix and other services in other parts of the world.\n\n## _Whisper of the Heart_\n\n _Whisper of the Heart_ has to be one of the most underrated Studio Ghibli films for the way it speaks so clearly to the desire to find your talent and passion in life. One of the characters knows they want to be a violin maker, even at a young age, which provokes another character to question what they’re good at and what they want to do with their life.\n\nThere’s a love (or like) story woven throughout. Mostly, that accents some of the naivety that comes with being young and immature. However, all of it, however cheesy, rings true to how it feels to be young, free, and full of hope, or dread, for the future.\n\n## _From Up On Poppy Hill_\n\n _From Up On Poppy Hill_ is one of the few movies directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro. The story revolves around high school students trying to save the building that their after-school clubs reside in. The deeper emotional hook is between two kids searching for the truth about their fathers, who were lost at sea during the war. There are a few twists which should keep you hooked throughout, but overall it’s a cozy story that evokes love and loss.\n\n## _Pom Poko_\n\n _Pom Poko_ is simultaneously hilarious and a cautionary tale. The story features talking raccoons who are facing deforestation of their home around Tokyo. Kids will likely love the characters who can transform, while there are plenty of inside jokes that should make adults chuckle. Ultimately, the story revolves around environmentalism and making the point that humans aren’t taking care of the planet the way we should be.\n\n## _The Secret World of Arrietty_\n\n _The Secret World of Arrietty_ feels like a mix between  _The Secret Garden_ and  _Mission: Impossible_. Arrietty and her family are tiny people who live hidden in the cracks of an old home and borrow little bits of food and other supplies. They need to sneak around at night to collect the essentials. When a new boy moves in and spots her, she needs to decide whether she’s going to trust him to keep her secret.\n\n## _Only Yesterday_\n\nFor millennials suddenly feeling nostalgic about their youth,  _Only Yesterday_ will hit home particularly hard. The movie is about a corporate worker who takes a week off to head to the country and work in the fields, like she used to when she was in elementary school.\n\nFrom her preparation for leaving to her time at the farm, the movie jumps between the present and the past, as she remembers her younger self and the memories that played a role in who she is now.\n\nIn some ways, it’s a simple and gentle film. But in other ways, it can really make you long for the past.\n\n## _Grave of the Fireflies_[content warning]\n\nMore people should watch  _Grave of the Fireflies_ , but you should also be clear-eyed before doing so that this movie is devastating. Despite being an animated film, this one about two siblings trying to survive on their own has the power to make anyone cry.\n\nAlthough there’s no overly explicit violence or language, this one still needs a content warning just for its topic of child death. If you’re brave enough or just want to feel something, then this movie is absolutely worth watching once.",
  "title": "Studio Ghibli checklist: 6 movies to watch after 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Ponyo'",
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