Castle in the sky
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Grave of the fireflies (followed by My Neighbor Totoro as it was originally released as a double feature)

I'm not sure why Spirited away seems to be the go to Ghibli film (maybe it is less offensive) but it's probably one of my least favorites from the studio.

[–] Wilzax@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Nausicaä is the best one in my opinion but everyone treats it like one of the worst

[–] Siegfried@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Nausicaä and mononoke are my favorites

[–] CubitOom@infosec.pub 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's about pacifism and respecting nature. So naturally it's politically polarizing to some people.

I totally agree with it being one of the best

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

All Ghibli films are about pacifism and respecting nature.

[–] CubitOom@infosec.pub 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

True, but some are more so than others. Like in spirited away. It's kinda more just hinted at and it's not central to the plot of the film. Which is why I think it's more popular of a film in countries that rely on war and exploitation.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Spirited away is more about over-consumption and modern greed I'd say.

[–] pthaloblue@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Maybe people are just afraid of bugs.

[–] lightnegative@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Grave of the fireflies is hands down the saddest movie I've ever seen.

I bawled my eyes out

[–] nightm4re@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

Add the boy and the heron to the list - it's a bit darker than others but worth every minute of your time.

[–] Justas@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You are forgetting The Wind Rises, Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke at least.

[–] BluesF@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Imo if you watch only one, watch Princess Mononoke. What a great film.