Any other Studio Ghibli fans here? They're internationally renowned for their gorgeous animation and are a major influence for many filmmakers and animators. Most known for Spirited Away which one won the Oscar for Best Animated Film in 2001, and was the first anime movie to do so.
I've been a die hard fan since I first saw Princess Mononoke years ago on VHS. Also Studio Ghibli has made some of the best feminist films ever! Strong, relatable, unique, non-sexualized, LEAD female characters in engaging stories against a backdrop of stunning visuals and some of the most beautiful animation I've ever seen. Animu fans with no soul will tell you Ghibli films are for kids, but people of all ages can enjoy these movies. Their films are magical and fill me with so much happiness (except Grave of the Fireflies lol) whenever I see them I feel like a kid again.
So I was deeply saddened when I read that they've just announced that they're closing :'( http://oh-totoro.com/post/93700803450/studio-ghibli-announces-closure-toshio-suzuki
It had already been rumored that they were closing because their last films just haven't been turning a profit, but to see that it's true just breaks my heart. Some of my most favorite movies ever are Ghibli works.
RIP Studio Ghibli, they've left behind a body of work that is unmatched by any animation studio imo
What are your guys' favorite Ghibli movies? Have you seen any?