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Calming Anime and Animated Films

Grass swaying in the wind, a bus stop in the rain, a bakery by the sea. The films of Studio Ghibli, and of the animation masters who followed in its footsteps, slow you down with their hand-drawn worlds. Best watched with a cup of tea and no rush, these are anime and animated movies that rest the mind.

  1. 1 Film

    My Neighbor Totoro

    1988

    A tale that wraps the heart softly, bringing back childhood curiosity and the quiet magic of nature.

  2. 2 Film

    Spirited Away

    2001

    A story about finding yourself where you are lost, and how courage and kindness will carry you through every door.

  3. 3 Film

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    1989

    A warm tale of a young witch finding her own way as she grows up in a seaside town.

  4. 4 Film

    Ponyo

    2008

    The friendship of a little fish girl who wants to be human and a boy, an innocent joy as exuberant as the waves.

  5. 5 Film

    Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

    2004

    The magic of Sophie, waking in an old woman's body, rediscovering her own youth through courage and compassion.

  6. 6 Film

    Porco Rosso

    1992

    The elegant, witty and free-spirited adventure of a pig-faced pilot gliding through the blue skies of the Adriatic.

  7. 7 Film

    Arrietty

    2010

    Through the eyes of a tiny girl who lives under the floorboards, it shows how magical an ordinary garden can be.

  8. 8 Film

    Castle in the Sky

    1986

    A breathtaking adventure full of curiosity and friendship, following two children chasing a city that floats in the sky.

  9. 9 Film

    The Cat Returns

    2002

    A sweet tale in which shy Haru, after saving a cat, learns to trust herself in the kingdom of cats.

  10. 10 Film

    Whisper of the Heart

    1995

    A gentle coming-of-age story about a love of books, first love and the courage to follow your dreams.

  11. 11 Film

    Only Yesterday

    1991

    A calm, tender journey in which Taeko, off to the countryside, makes peace with her childhood memories and chooses a new life.

  12. 12 Film

    From Up on Poppy Hill

    2011

    Umi, who raises a flag every morning in Yokohama, finds a tender first love and works to save an old clubhouse.

  13. 13 Film

    My Neighbors the Yamadas

    1999

    An ordinary family's little squabbles and everyday moments become a smile-inducing poem in watercolor lines.

  14. 14 Film

    Your Name

    2016

    Two teenagers who swap bodies without ever knowing each other share a magical bond that defies time and distance.

  15. 15 Film

    Summer Wars

    2009

    A rousing adventure in which a big family gathers at a summer house and joins hands against a digital threat.

  16. 16 Film

    Mirai

    2018

    Little Kun, jealous of his baby sister, learns about love by traveling through time and discovering his family's past.

  17. 17 Film

    Song of the Sea

    2014

    A poetic journey drawn from Irish legends, in which two siblings hold each other close and return home.

  18. 18 Film

    Wolfwalkers

    2020

    A girl who comes to hunt wolves befriends the wild heart of the forest in a tale that honors nature and courage.

  19. 19 Film

    Ernest & Celestine

    2012

    A bear and a mouse tear down the prejudice between their peoples in a friendship painted in watercolors.

  20. 20 Film

    The Triplets of Belleville

    2003

    A determined grandmother and three jazz-singing sisters set out to rescue her grandson in a strange and musical adventure.

  21. 21 Film

    Kirikou and the Sorceress

    1998

    Tiny but clever Kirikou faces the sorceress who terrorizes his village with curiosity and kindness rather than anger.

  22. 22 Film

    Flow (2024)

    2024

    Without a single word spoken, different animals learn to trust one another on a boat as the waters rise.

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