I paint a lot of Ghibli studies and usually post them on here. Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki are one of my greatest inspirations for my art, I feel like I wouldn’t be where I am now without them.

This past week I made it to Japan and Ghibli Park. Words cannot describe my experience. I am so happy and so blessed! I genuinely felt like I was in some of the movies, ESPECIALLY the Howl’s Moving Castle set!!!

I'm doing Inktober this year (as well as last year) and the theme of yesterday was "Contraption", and of course my first thought was the moving castle!

I actually had so much fun with this artwork, it was challening but in a good way, and I got to understand the Ghibli style a bit more.

What do you guys think?

I don’t know if anyone else experienced this same disappointment, but according to Google, Spirited Away Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 was supposed to have bonus content after the movie, namely a clip from the Nippon Television Special, but my local Cinemark didn’t include that, and it just ended after the credits. Did this happen to anyone else?

I just noticed Howl’s cutie plushies when he was sick in bed after his hair turned a different color than he expected (mood though, if I thought I’d be blonde and was suddenly w black hair I’d be upset too)

I love the hippo and the cow 😍 maximalist king, too

In the time leading up to the films release, images and info about the movie was scarce. A glimpse at the poster inspired my imagination for a character in my own project - a lad living in the jungles of another world. (pencil sketches. digital art in Clip Studio Paint) *no AI

Kiki wearing an M-51 parka (mods coat) decorated with patches.

Even Kiki’s sign gets the mod treatment, with a roundel!

Some of the mod bands I used to listen to a lot were The Who, Small Faces, The Creation, and The Pretty Things...

Well, I could go on forever.

I genuinely love this drama queen! He’s always a joy to watch onscreen.

(This is my interpretation. It might not have been intentional and/or I may be wrong about this.)

San’s clothing helps with storytelling of her growing up.

•At the beginning, San wears a mask that completely covers her face, a cloak made of fur, and a necklace with teeth. (She had a deep hatred for humans, but she was one herself, even if she thought she wasn’t. “STOP IT! I’M A WOLF, YOU HEAR?!”)

•After she met Ashitaka, she still wears the cloak and the necklace, but her mask now only covers half of her face. (Ashitaka was different from other greedy and violent humans she met.)

•In the end, San is not wearing any mask, cloak or teeth necklace anymore, but now she is wearing the necklace with the crystal dagger that Ashitaka gave her. (She accepted her humanity and now understands that not all humans are evil, but she decided to live in the forest and take care of the wolves.)

my favorite tattoo so far.

what do you guys think?

I’ve always felt such a strong connection to the part where Haku remembers that he is the spirit of the KoHaku River.

Hey everyone, selling 2 1st Tier tickets next to each other for Joe Hisaishi with SF Symphony on 10/23. Will sell for face value of what I paid! Unfortunately I can no longer make it to the event 😔

For me, I want to live in arriety's little world surrounded by nature and tiny things, without haru ruining everything 😅

I've watched 7 Ghibli movies so far, and I'm loving this journey. Here's how I'd group them based on how much I enjoyed each movie.

My absolute favourites

1. Princess Mononoke — I'm a huge lover of nature and animals, so this movie was special to me. I loved San's independence, loyalty, and love. There's something deeper about her that I can't quite put into words, and the movie genuinely inspired me on a personal level.
2. The Boy and the Heron — I absolutely loved the atmosphere and environment, especially the vibe around the mansion, the lake, and the trees. The visuals were amazing, and all the strange, fascinating creatures made the world feel magical.
3. Spirited Away — I loved the magical atmosphere, the incredibly imaginative world, and all the strange, fascinating spirits and creatures. The attention to detail in the animation was amazing, and everything felt so alive. It has a unique charm that's difficult to explain.

Other movies I really loved

• Grave of the Fireflies
• When Marnie Was There (made me cry 😭)
• Arrietty

Movies I enjoyed

• Howl's Moving Castle (i didn't connect very well)

I enjoyed all seven movies, but I connected with some more than others. These groups reflect my personal enjoyment, not the quality of the films.

Watch order

1. Grave of the Fireflies ( i know not a good choice as 1st Ghibli movie 🙏🏻😭)
2. Spirited Away
3. When Marnie Was There
4. Arrietty
5. Howl's Moving Castle
6. The Boy and the Heron
7. Princess Mononoke 😍

What should I watch next?

I'm especially drawn to movies with beautiful environments, immersive atmospheres, imaginative worlds, and emotional depth. I love nature and animals, and I really appreciate the little details in Ghibli's animation.

I'd love to hear your recommendations, whether it's another Ghibli movie or an animated film from another studio. If you recommend a particular movie, I'd love to know why you think I'd enjoy it!

I love ghibli but I never watched porco rosso. Few weeks ago I watched it with my bf and I asked him why he thinks porco looks like a pig and he said, he might be a „Kameradenschwein“. This is a german word for people who left their companions back alone or for backstabber. Especially old people still use this word so I think it was commonly used in war times. (we live in Austria)

after some research it makes totally sense:
1. its a movie about italy/austria and „Kameradenschwein“ means companion PIG and its also a word mainly used in war scenes.
2. Marco/Porco was the only survivor in a war scene. Maybe he felt like a „Kameradenschwein“ or backstabber bc he was the only one surviving and also felt in love with Gina. Maybe other people judged him and told him it was his fault or thought he backstabbed his companions, and thats why he was able to survive. And maybe because he left the army afterwards and also „betrayed“ the army/his country

Miyazaki LITERALLY made Marco become a PIG. and in some moments, when marco forgot his feelings of guilt or when he feels like a hero or when he stops pushing his feelings away, he becomes human back again. Its not a curse, its his guilt of feeling like a „KAMERADENSCHWEIN“. Its a conflict with himself and the guilt.

I think its really interesting that Miyazaki used a german insult and made a movie out of it. So you might only understand it when you speak german and know the word „KAMERADENSCHWEIN“

This might just be a personal headcanon. But here's some reasons I think this way.

1. She has trouble eating certain foods

2. She feels distant from friends and family

soo cute!! got at a local flower market 🥲🥲