Whisper of the Heart
Bookworm Shizuku discovers a mysterious boy named Seiji has checked out every library book before her, inspiring her to write a fantasy story and pursue her creative dreams.
Grave of the Fireflies
In the aftermath of WWII firebombing, teenager Seita and his four-year-old sister Setsuko struggle to survive on their own in war-torn Japan.
Princess Mononoke
Cursed prince Ashitaka becomes caught in a violent struggle between forest gods led by the wolf-raised San and Lady Eboshi's iron mining settlement destroying the forest.
My Neighbor Totoro
Two young sisters discover friendly forest spirits, including the lovable Totoro, while adjusting to rural life near their hospitalized mother.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Thirteen-year-old witch Kiki moves to a seaside town to complete her training year, starting a flying delivery service while struggling with self-doubt and losing her magical powers.
Spirited Away
When ten-year-old Chihiro's parents are transformed into pigs by a witch, she must work in a magical bathhouse to break the spell and return to the human world.
Howl's Moving Castle
Cursed with old age by a jealous witch, young Sophie finds refuge in wizard Howl's magical walking castle and becomes entangled in his efforts to avoid a brewing war.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
In a post-apocalyptic world, Princess Nausicaä tries to prevent two warring nations from destroying each other and the toxic jungle ecosystem that may hold humanity's future.
Pom Poko
A community of shape-shifting raccoon dogs use their magical powers to sabotage suburban development threatening their forest home outside Tokyo.
Porco Rosso
A disillusioned WWI ace pilot, cursed to live as a pig, works as a bounty hunter battling air pirates over the Adriatic Sea in 1930s Italy.
Castle in the Sky
Orphan Pazu and mysterious Sheeta, who possesses a magic crystal, race against sky pirates and government agents to find the legendary floating city of Laputa.
Ponyo
A magical goldfish princess named Ponyo escapes the ocean and befriends five-year-old Sosuke, using her father's magic to transform into a human girl against his wishes.
The Wind Rises
Aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi pursues his dream of designing beautiful airplanes while navigating love, his wife's tuberculosis, and the reality of building warplanes for WWII Japan.
My Neighbors the Yamadas
The Yamada family navigates everyday life in contemporary Japan, from grocery shopping mishaps to generational conflicts, in a series of comedic and touching vignettes.
Only Yesterday
Twenty-seven-year-old Tokyo office worker Taeko takes a countryside vacation to work on a safflower farm, finding her childhood memories resurface and reshape her perspective on life.
The Secret World of Arrietty
Tiny fourteen-year-old Arrietty lives secretly beneath the floorboards, 'borrowing' items from humans until she's discovered by sickly human boy Sho, threatening her family's hidden existence.
The Boy and the Heron
After his mother's death in WWII, young Mahito follows a mysterious grey heron into a fantastical world where the living and dead intermingle, searching for answers about his family.
The Red Turtle
A man shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island repeatedly attempts to escape, but a mysterious giant red turtle thwarts his efforts, leading to an extraordinary transformation and life.
Tales from Earthsea
Prince Arren flees his kingdom after murdering his father, joining wizard Sparrowhawk to confront the sorceress Cob who is draining magic from the world.
From Up on Poppy Hill
In 1960s Yokohama, students Umi and Shun work together to save their beloved clubhouse from demolition while uncovering a shared family secret from post-war Japan.
Ocean Waves
Tokyo transplant Rikako arrives at a provincial high school, creating a complicated love triangle between best friends Taku and Matsuno as they navigate their final year.
When Marnie Was There
Lonely, asthmatic Anna is sent to the countryside where she befriends mysterious blonde girl Marnie at an abandoned mansion, uncovering a secret that connects their lives.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
A bamboo cutter discovers a magical princess who grows into a beautiful woman desired by nobles and the Emperor, but she harbors a mysterious connection to the moon.
Earwig and the Witch
Orphan Earwig is adopted by a witch and a mysterious demon, forced to become an assistant rather than finding a family, but uses her own cunning to turn the tables on her captors.
The Cat Returns
After saving a cat from traffic, high schooler Haru discovers she rescued a prince and is whisked to the Cat Kingdom for an unwanted royal wedding.