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.
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1 Film
My Neighbor Totoro
A tale that wraps the heart softly, bringing back childhood curiosity and the quiet magic of nature.
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2 Film
Spirited Away
A story about finding yourself where you are lost, and how courage and kindness will carry you through every door.
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3 Film
Kiki's Delivery Service
A warm tale of a young witch finding her own way as she grows up in a seaside town.
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4 Film
Ponyo
The friendship of a little fish girl who wants to be human and a boy, an innocent joy as exuberant as the waves.
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5 Film
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
The magic of Sophie, waking in an old woman's body, rediscovering her own youth through courage and compassion.
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6 Film
Porco Rosso
The elegant, witty and free-spirited adventure of a pig-faced pilot gliding through the blue skies of the Adriatic.
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7 Film
Arrietty
Through the eyes of a tiny girl who lives under the floorboards, it shows how magical an ordinary garden can be.
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8 Film
Castle in the Sky
A breathtaking adventure full of curiosity and friendship, following two children chasing a city that floats in the sky.
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9 Film
The Cat Returns
A sweet tale in which shy Haru, after saving a cat, learns to trust herself in the kingdom of cats.
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10 Film
Whisper of the Heart
A gentle coming-of-age story about a love of books, first love and the courage to follow your dreams.
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11 Film
Only Yesterday
A calm, tender journey in which Taeko, off to the countryside, makes peace with her childhood memories and chooses a new life.
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12 Film
From Up on Poppy Hill
Umi, who raises a flag every morning in Yokohama, finds a tender first love and works to save an old clubhouse.
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13 Film
My Neighbors the Yamadas
An ordinary family's little squabbles and everyday moments become a smile-inducing poem in watercolor lines.
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14 Film
Your Name
Two teenagers who swap bodies without ever knowing each other share a magical bond that defies time and distance.
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15 Film
Summer Wars
A rousing adventure in which a big family gathers at a summer house and joins hands against a digital threat.
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16 Film
Mirai
Little Kun, jealous of his baby sister, learns about love by traveling through time and discovering his family's past.
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17 Film
Song of the Sea
A poetic journey drawn from Irish legends, in which two siblings hold each other close and return home.
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18 Film
Wolfwalkers
A girl who comes to hunt wolves befriends the wild heart of the forest in a tale that honors nature and courage.
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19 Film
Ernest & Celestine
A bear and a mouse tear down the prejudice between their peoples in a friendship painted in watercolors.
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20 Film
The Triplets of Belleville
A determined grandmother and three jazz-singing sisters set out to rescue her grandson in a strange and musical adventure.
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21 Film
Kirikou and the Sorceress
Tiny but clever Kirikou faces the sorceress who terrorizes his village with curiosity and kindness rather than anger.
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22 Film
Flow (2024)
Without a single word spoken, different animals learn to trust one another on a boat as the waters rise.