Fall in love with Studio Ghibli and its iconic romances
Are you looking for a good romantic movie? Check out and fall in love again with the iconic love stories from Studio Ghibli.
For many years, Studio Ghibli has brought amazing, animated pictures to big screens. Their fascinating, diverse story plots, iconic characters, and the whimsical world have captured the hearts of the people.
The love stories are beautifully well-written and indeed endearing to the hearts of the audiences. Fall in love, and feel butterflies in your tummy with these top 5 Most Iconic Studio Ghibli Romances.
Fall in love with Studio Ghibli and its iconic romances
1. Spirited Away
2001 film Spirited Away is known as one of the most famous of Studio Ghibli’s creations. This visually stunning film tells the story of generosity and love. It tells the story of Chihiro, a ten-year-old girl who has been trapped with her parents in the spirit world. After her mother and father turns into pigs, she has to work for the evil witch named Yubaba to save them and herself. With the help of Haku from the spirit world. The story features a relationship that at first looks like a special friendship that could become a romance.
2. Howl’s Moving Castle
We cannot deny the fact that Howl’s Moving Castle is one of the studio’s greatest works. Based on a 1986 novel, follows a young woman story who is cursed by a wish to have an old appearance and body. But, luckily, she met a young magician who lives in a moving castle and can help her to break the curse. Howl’s Moving Castle is known for its fantastical story that has a unique bond and relationship at its heart.
3. Only Yesterday
A 1991 film, Only Yesterday is an underrated Studio Ghibli romantic movie that you should watch. Despite the fact that it’s a lesser-known movie by the studio, it is indeed very romantic. Only Yesterday shows true love in many ways. Made for adult women out there. Also a realistic drama about a worker in her 20s who decides to travel to the countryside as she remembers her childhood and met a very special person, that turns her life even more magical.
4. Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart is one of the most romantic Studio Ghibli movies of all time. Most fans are considering it a “go-to romantic movie” when they want to feel in love or in a romantic mood. Whisper of the Heart was adapted from the 1989 manga of the same name. The love story tells the journey of Shizuku, a young girl who loves reading books, and Seiji, a boy who has previously read all the library books she chooses. As the adventure continues, their romantic story also rises.
5. The Wind Rises
This is my personal favorite. The Wind Rises is Miyasaki’s fantastic creation with aviation. This movie make you want the relationship that the characters have. It is inspiring and can make you cry at some point.
Romance, love, and loss with a trademark magical twist. That is how Studio Ghibli’s created. Studio Ghibli’s romantic stories are fantastical. However, it is real. That is the mark of a great love story. Want to fall in love with the idea of love, Studio Ghibli always got you, check their finest romantic movie. Happy watching!
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