Studio Ghibli
Ghibli on Netflix: When Marnie was There
April 6, 2020 | Roxy SimonsStudio Ghibli’s emotional drama stands apart from feel-good Western animations, making it a touching, personal swansong.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: From Up on Poppy Hill
April 5, 2020 | Ivan RadfordThis tiny slice of family life finds mouth-watering appeal in daily details.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: Whisper of the Heart
April 4, 2020 | Nathanael SmithThis beautiful coming-of-age romance is a celebration of the boundless creativity of youth.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: Pom Poko
April 3, 2020 | Nathanael SmithEven while you may not understand every beat of what’s happening, this inventive, niche Ghibli offering is sure to keep you smiling. Read More
Miyazaki’s motto: Living for art as The Wind Rises
April 1, 2020 | Ivan RadfordWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
“The wind is rising! We must try to … Read More
Narratives of war: The conflicting adaptation of Howl’s Moving Castle
April 1, 2020 | Alex ClementsWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
“It’s a battleship, looking for more cities to … Read More
Simple, not simplistic: The joy of childhood in Ponyo
April 1, 2020 | Philip W BaylesWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
“Is someone different at age 18 or 60? … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
March 8, 2020 | Ivan RadfordWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we look at what makes them so magical.
One of the best things about Studio Ghibli has always been its female protagonists – not just telling stories about them, but … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: My Neighbors the Yamadas
March 7, 2020 | Roxy SimonsWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we look at what makes them so magical.
When thinking of the legendary Studio Ghibli, fantastical things like the Cat Bus, moving castles and bath houses full of spirits come … Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: The Cat Returns
March 4, 2020 | Victoria CuratoloThis underseen Studio Ghibli animation is a stunning but uneven watch.Read More