Relive Miyazaki’s magic! 🌸 This ultimate chronological guide ranks all Studio Ghibli films—from Nausicaä (1984) to The Boy and the Heron (2023)—plus TV specials and underrated picks! Perfect for new fans and nostalgic viewers.
Full Chronological List:
→Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) – Miyazaki’s eco-epic that inspired Ghibli’s creation.
→Castle in the Sky (1986) – Steampunk adventure and Ghibli’s official debut.
→Grave of the Fireflies (1988) – Anti-war masterpiece with 100% Rotten Tomatoes.
→My Neighbor Totoro (1988) – Japan’s iconic forest spirit, beloved worldwide.
→Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) – Certified Fresh (98%) coming-of-age tale.
→Only Yesterday (1991) – Poignant reflection on childhood vs. adulthood.
→Porco Rosso (1992) – Miyazaki’s anti-fascist aviation romance.
→Pom Poko (1994) – Shape-shifting raccoons vs. urban destruction.
→Whisper of the Heart (1995) – A love letter to creativity and young love.
→Princess Mononoke (1997) – Eco-epic that redefined animation.
→My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) – Whimsical family life in comic-strip style.
→Spirited Away (2001) – Oscar®-winning masterpiece.
→The Cat Returns (2002) – Whimsical spin-off with 90% Tomatometer.
→Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Oscar®-nominated wartime fantasy.
→Tales from Earthsea (2006) – Gorō Miyazaki’s divisive fantasy adaptation.
→Ponyo (2008) – Aquatic reimagining of The Little Mermaid.
→Arrietty (2010) – Stunning Borrowers adaptation (95% Certified Fresh).
→From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) – 1960s nostalgia by Gorō Miyazaki.
→The Wind Rises (2013) – Miyazaki’s swan song on artistic ambition.
→The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013) – Takahata’s hand-drawn masterpiece (100% RT).
→When Marnie Was There (2014) – Haunting exploration of identity.
→The Red Turtle (2016) – Oscar®-nominated silent survival tale.
→The Boy and the Heron (2023) – Oscar® & Golden Globe winner.
TV & Specials:
→ Ocean Waves (1993) – Ghibli’s only TV teen drama.
→ Earwig and the Witch (2020) – Polarizing CGI experiment.
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→The Red Turtle (2016) – Oscar®-nominated silent survival tale.