Discover the magic of Studio Ghibli through these top 6 films ranked by critics! Which one is your favorite?
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1. The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) by Studio Ghibli
A bamboo cutter raises a tiny princess he finds in a bamboo shoot who grows up and becomes sought after, but yearns to return to her home on the moon.
Box Office: $27 million
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
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2. Only Yesterday
The protagonist reflects on her past while considering her future. The coming-of-age story explores themes of self-discovery, nostalgia and adult life complexities.
Box Office: $525,958
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
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3. Grave of The Fireflies (1998)
Two siblings struggle to survive in Japan during the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing. It is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the human cost of war.
Box Office: $516,962
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
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4. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
A young witch moves to a new city and starts a delivery service. Coming-of-age story about finding oneself, independence, and perseverance.
Box Office: $41.8 million
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 98%
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5. Spirited Away (2001)
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange and mystical world of spirits and must find a way to free herself and her parents.
Box Office: $395.8 million
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 97%
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6. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Two sisters move to the countryside to be near their hospitalized mother and encounter a forest spirit known as Totoro.
Box Office: $41 million
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93%
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