@RobbyBevard:
The blu ray regularly goes for 200-300$. I assume it was low printed when it was first released due to no one knowing who he was, and then went out of print and hasn't been re-released since, so there's only X amount of copies about.
Ugh. Bad enough I'm running into the same problem with the Berserk volumes. Ain't easy being an anime/manga fan.
skillfully avoids the Ame to Yuki comments (still waiting for a good subbing group to pick this up)
Now ladies and gentlemen, it's unbelievable to read but I haven't watched a single Studio Ghibli movie yet but plan to do so in the next time. Since there's such a huge range of films to choose from, though, I don't know which ones to pick. Could someone recommend me the best ones (the must-watch ones, so to speak)?
Um…most of them. I'll break it down into a few categories, sticking primarily with the Miyazaki films, which I prefer and am most familiar with:
[disclaimer: I recommend watching all of these in the original Japanese with subtitles, though some of the dubs are at least adequate]
The Accessible Ones:
My Neighbor Totoro: Probably the best place to start to understand Ghibli/Miyazaki. The storyline is relatively devoid of conflict, but the characters are lovable (the father is especially an underrated character in the Ghibli canon), and Totoro and Catbus are essentially the core of the Ghibli world. Laputa: Castle in the Sky: For a long time, my favorite movie, and still up there. Lovable main characters, a fairly tight narrative (that has some minor issues in that last bit), and has the scope of a classic adventure. Also, lots of flying and robots.
Porco Rosso: In my opinion, Miyazaki's most complete film. Superficially it's a little odd to be in this category–it's about a man who happens to be a pig flying a plane in post-World War I Italy--but the story is among his best and most coherent and the movie concludes wonderfully. Plus more flying. Miyazaki loves flying.
Castle of Cagliostro: Caveat here: the accessibility of this one requires some small familiarity with Lupin III, which can be attained just by looking at the wikipedia if you're new to the series as I was when I first saw it. Once that's out of the way, this is one of the most entertaining films ever made. So many of the setpieces in the film still fill me with a childish glee. Add in the fact that he converted Lupin into a lovable thief with a heart of gold and it's amazing stuff.
All four of these movies are or have been at some point in contention for my all-time favorite movie.
Less Accessible Masterpieces:
Spirited Away: The story on this one can be downright random, some of the characters are odd and unsettling, but it creates an absolutely amazing world that's unforgettable. I also think it has Joe Hisaishi's best soundtrack (Hisaishi was the John Williams to Miyazaki's Spielburg). There's a scene in a train at the end that never fails to give me chills. This one might be better served after checking out some of the others, but it's definitely worth seeing.
Princess Mononoke: I'm still not entirely sure what the hell is going on at the end of this movie, but the getting there is amazing. Another fully-realized and unsettling world with another fantastic soundtrack. This is possibly Miyazaki's most adult movie, but it's still get the sense of childlike wonder of all his other films.
The Slice of Life Movies:
Whisper of the Heart: Not technically a Miyazaki film, but his fingerprints are on this more than some of the other non-Miyazaki Ghibli films (the director was intended to be one of his successors but died after the release of this movie). Might be the deepest movie thematically of his works and has some fantastic scenes involving, of all things, John Denver's Country Roads. I'd wait on this one if you're trying to get a sense of Ghibli, since I connect the studio more to fantasy worlds and settings and this one has almost none of that.
Kiki's Delivery Service: Truly a lovely little movie, but there's almost no conflict, the story intentionally meanders, and the world isn't quite as interesting. This, Totoro, and Ponyo are probably the movies best suited for a young audience.
Flawed but Good:
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind: This isn't a bad movie, but it's a reduction of Miyazaki's masterwork manga and thus has the baggage of being a pale imitation. Also makes some odd decisions in story. It does feature his most fully-realized world, though. Avoid the cut-and-dubbed disaster released under the name Warriors of the Wind, though, oddly enough, that was the first anime I ever saw and what got me into it.
Howl's Moving Castle: Story is all over the place as are the characters, but some of the scenes are oddly moving and the castle itself is fantastic. Probably the weakest of his movies. Oh, wait.
Just Don't:
Ponyo: I hate this movie. (All right, all right, some people love it, but the central conflict and ending make no sense to me and the main character isn't as immediately likable as all of his other characters.
Yeah in regards to uh that direct whoever behind Girl-Time/Summer Wars/Wolf Duudes I really like his movies
I feel like they elevate sentimentalism into this incredibly charming, non-transparent vibe where I can watch it and feel all touched and shit without feeling like I got manipulated like a whore
Spirited Away is apparently accessible enough for every American mom.
In retrospect, for someone on a One Piece board who wants to watch Ame to Yuki, they're all accessible enough.
I'd still put the top four as my immediate recommends, with Spirited Away hovering at Number Five. I don't think I'd have appreciated that movie as much without getting a sense of Miyazaki's version of conflict/villains.
Hang in there, Kierkegaard.
In retrospect, for someone on a One Piece board who wants to watch Ame to Yuki, they're all accessible enough.
I'd still put the top four as my immediate recommends, with Spirited Away hovering at Number Five. I don't think I'd have appreciated that movie as much without getting a sense of Miyazaki's version of conflict/villains.
I kind of agree, although I don't think that most casual fans have watched Porco Rosso or Cagliostro.
I would also say that Kiki's is weaker than Howl's, but I probably just hate it because there is no intrigue.
Now ladies and gentlemen, it's unbelievable to read but I haven't watched a single Studio Ghibli movie yet but plan to do so in the next time. Since there's such a huge range of films to choose from, though, I don't know which ones to pick. Could someone recommend me the best ones (the must-watch ones, so to speak)?
They're all good in different ways. The big adventures might appeal to you more, or the quiet slice of life movies where not much happens. They're very different.
Really, you should just try to see them all.
Castle of Cagliostro, (Not technically a ghibli, but it counts, and my all time favorite movie no question) Nausicaa, Porco Rosso, Laputa, Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away are the biggies. Try those first, then move onto the other stuff.
Grave of the Fireflies is super sad… but skippable. Pom Poko (about Tanooki) is just WEIRD. Whisper of the Heart, My Neighbors the Yamadas, The Cat Returns, Tales from Earthsea, Ponyo, Arriety and Up on Poppy Hill are sort of the B films, but they're still super high quality. (Whisper of the Heart is one of my personal favorites, but it for personal reasons... its not a great first exposure.)
I kind of agree, although I don't think that most casual fans have watched Porco Rosso or Cagliostro.
I think you're right, which is a damned shame. I don't think they're too bad for entries into Ghibli, though, as Robby just pointed out, Cagliostro technically doesn't count as Ghibli.
You may be right about Howl's. I remember the flaws from it much more clearly, but I also watched it several times more than I did Kiki's. Howl's was also one of the first I watched on release night in a theater, so expectations tempered my enjoyment, most likely.
Whisper of the Heart is totally the underdog best
@The:
Whisper of the Heart is totally the underdog best
Its easily my third favorite Ghibli film. In spite of the nothing at all happening. I think it really speaks to artistic types and craftsmen, is the main thing it has going for it. Also. That sunset.
You'd think Nausicaa or Laputa would hold that spot,but nope.
@The:
Whisper of the Heart is totally the underdog best
The scene
! where the old dudes join in on Country Roads is my favorite in Ghibli.
I legitimately got misty-eyed just thinking about it.
I have watched that part I don't know how many times.
I have no idea what it is about that moment… but it works and clicks so well.
Hrm. Ya'll want to make an attempt at watchng for the first time/rewatching the Ghibli films Maybe say, one movie a week? (Chronological order, I guess.) I know its not readily available on Netflix or anything, but… the movies are out and about on the internet. it's an excuse to watch these things again. I know I personally haven't watched some of them in quite some time.
(I own all of them except the most recent couple, so it'd be easy for me at least.)
I'd suggest a livestream, but I feel goofy suggesting it when I couldn't myself host (my internet recently decided it didn't want me to livestream anymore and now my connection can't support it??)
But if anybody else could handle it, that way we're all watching at the same time together.
My personal internet can't handle live streaming, but I can watch stuff and type at the same time.
Though for people seeing a ghibli movie for the first time, they really shouldn't be distracted, and able to just watch and take in the details.
Sounds like a cool idea. Can't say for sure that I'd join in (maybe only on ones I haven't seen), but it sounds good.
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BTW Robby, is there any particular reason Castle of Cagliostro is your favorite movie?
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There's also the Miyzaki SERIES, like Future Boy Conan, or the influences Nadia: Secret of Blue Water, but… those are lengthier and harder to find obviously... movies should be first.
BTW Robby, is there any particular reason Castle of Cagliostro is your favorite movie?
Well, I was already a big Lupin fan before I ever saw it, and its the best Lupin outing, so that helped. Combination of the comedy, drama, action, over the top car chase sequences, romance, ninjas, villainous villain, scenery, the clock tower fight sequence, everything with Lupin and Clarise, the music, some great Zenigata moments… its just the complete package.
If it was the only example of Lupin that ever existed then it might not be up quite as high for me, it might only be in the top five then. If it didn't exist, then a different Lupin movie like Fuma Conspiracy or Episode 0 might be in my top 10 movies instead, but they probably wouldn't be my number 1.
I'm in. Can't make a guarantee for every movie, but I can certainly hit most of them.
Well, thats a few people at least. Maybe we'll start this weekend (Friday? Saturday? For me personally Sundays are best, but its up to ya'll) and see how it goes. If it works, one movie a week will last a couple months.
Obviously, support the official release if you can afford it and find a copy, but we'll be doing a whole mess of movies that aren't on Netflix, so I know that gets expensive fast. I'll try and hunt down streaming sources or torrents for whatever the movie of the week is where applicable. There's also boxed sets on ebay for 30$ that contain many of the films that are obviously bootleg that I can't officially recommend, but… they exist.
I guess start with the official stuff, then do some of the outside "other" related material later. (So Cagliostro, Animal Treasure Island, Panda Go Panda, Dog of Flanders, etc. will be later.)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is not quiiite technically a ghibli film, as it predates the actual studio founding by a year, but since it had pretty much everyone involved, I guess we'll start there.
http://anilinkz.com/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind
Then Laputa:Castle in the Sky next week, and either Grave of the Fireflies or Totoro after that (those two came out at the same time… mood whiplash!)
How about the stuff Takahata and Miyazaki worked on during their Toei Doga days?
I thoroughly enjoyed Puss In Boots,you can totally see how some of it's stuff carried over to Miyazaki's actual directorial work(it even has a clocktower sequence!),and Animal Treasure Island totally has an archetypal "Miyazaki girl" in it.
Haven't seen Hols which was actually directed by Takahata,but I've seen it hailed as Toei Doga's best.
How about the stuff Takahata and Miyazaki worked on during their Toei Doga days?
That's for after getting through the ghibli canon. That stuff is going to be a little harder to track down in general, and you start breaking into indiviudal directors or key animators or storyboards and suddenly there's dozens of projects to choose from. But I actually haven't seen a lot of those, so I'd definitely be interested.
We'll see if we can get through 16 or 20 movies with a studio brand in a row first, then we'll see about branching out.
I´m in, it´s been a while since i watched the movies and since it is always nice to discuss movies right after watching them, i think the idea is good.
So until Monday, i have to watch Nausicäa, right?
Whatever schedule works for you. I assume weekend is a better time for most, and when discussion will hit, but any time during the week is fine.
I was actually talking to a buddy of mine, and the only Ghibli movies he's seen are Totoro (last year) and Spirited Away (when everyone was buzzing about it).
this is a sign from the universe - now is the time for him to find out what he's been missing. and and excuse for me to watch 'em all again.
Wow, this is a great idea. I have a lot of time currently and still miss quite a few Ghibli movies.
Livestreams are a great opportunity for a lot of people to (re-)evaluate their stance on most of the classics. I'd also prefer Sundays.
If anyone has the capability of hosting a livestream, go for it. I can't myself, and Ghibli's should be watched rather than half-watched… but whatever works for ya'll.
Similarly, if anyone finds links of places that host a given movie, drop em off, in case one doesn't work for whatever reason.
Do a search for "studio ghibli torrent" and you'll find a lot of stuff on pirate bay.
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/5664076/Studio_Ghibli_Collection_[jap-eng_audio]eng-sub[Mkv]
has a ton of seeders and leechers, should go pretty quickly.
Again, I hate to promote that, but… mostly I ask that if you end up loving at least one of these movies you then make an effort to buy it.
^
GASP! An esteemed man like you resorting to suggesting PIRACY?! What has the world come to?!
You could stream it too like this site:
http://www.watchcartoononline.com/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-english-dubbed
(unfortunately, as the url suggests, it is dubbed. But that is an option in case anyone has qualms from torrenting).
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I'll have to torrent a few myself, since I own all the movies but have them pretty constantly lent out to a variety of mooks in hopes of attracting more into the fold.
I'll join. I haven't watched any of these.. so this should be interesting.
For those that use IRC to download their stuff, all the movies are available on #news.
Good luck to all of you starting this journey! It's well worth it.
Also read the Nausicaa manga if you want to enjoy one of the greatest masterworks in the genre.
This sounds like fun, I may join in too. Have not watched Nausicaa in so long and I really would like to find the manga.
Btw, has anyone seen that old Miyazaki movie, Go Panda, or something like that? I personally think that one is worse than Ponyo… Haha.
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This sounds like fun, I may join in too. Have not watched Nausicaa in so long and I really would like to find the manga.
Btw, has anyone seen that old Miyazaki movie, Go Panda, or something like that? I personally think that one is worse than Ponyo… Haha.
Panda Go Panda. From 1972, Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Miyazaki. I did not care for it, but its vaugley on the agenda after we get through the main ghibli films, depending on how those go and if anyone is still interested in ~5 months..
GHIBLI FILMS
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Laputa Castle in the Sky
Grave of the Fireflies_-directed by Takahata_
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service
Only Yesterday_-directed by Takahata_
Ocean Waves_-directed by Mochizuki. made for tv_
Porco Rosso
Tanuki War Pom Poko -directed by Takahata
Whisper of the Heart -directed by Kondo
Princess Mononoke
My Neighbors the Yamadas_-directed by Takahata_
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns -directed by Morita and Yoshida
Howl's Moving Castle
Tales of Earthsea -directed by Goro Miyazaki
Ponyo
The Secret World of Arriety_-directed by Yonebayashi_
From Up on Poppy Hill -directed by Goro Miyazaki
NOT QUITE GHIBLI (But Miyazaki was in a lead creative role)
Hols: Prince of the Sun
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Animal Treasure Island
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
-DIRECTED BY TAKAHATA (1972-1982)
Panda! Go, Panda! (written by Miyazaki)
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Dog of Flanders
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Anne of Green Gables
Tatsu no ko Taro
Jarinko Chie
Gauche the Cellist
SERIES (we'll ignore due to length and lack of availability)
Future Boy Conan
Sherlock Hound
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (concept by Miyazaki, little involvement but the influence is obvious)
There's a whole bunch more stuff on their resumes, but even doing just the main films is going to take a while, and I think dealing with anything where they were "just" an animator or inbetweener might be a bit much, especially given how much or little effect they may have had on the production otherwise. I'm not sure about including the pre-Ghibli Takahata films, especially since there's so many of them, but I have them listed for convenience just in case. We can figure that out when we get there.
I personally haven't seen 6 of 19 ghibli films (mostly the more recent ones) so I'm looking forward to those. Of the NOT QUITE GHIBLI films I love Cagliostro, but haven't seen the other three. I've only seen panda go panda of the Takahata films, but I've seen large chunks of all three series… and love Nadia.
I didn't know Nadia was influenced by Miyazaki. Neat. And, ooh. I watched the Anne of Green Gables anime a few years back. Not spectacular, but it was good. My first exposure to Anne, acutally. Got me hooked.
And really? people hate Ponyo? I know it's not spectacular, but It's got that enduring charm like Kiki or Totoro.
So what's the timing on this? I work this weekend, but I got a good chunk of the Ghibli library,so I can always watch on my own time this weekend.
And really? people hate Ponyo?
No, I hate Ponyo. It's questionable whether I'm people.
So what's the timing on this? I work this weekend, but I got a good chunk of the Ghibli library,so I can always watch on my own time this weekend.
Starting with Nausicaa this weekend, going through official Ghibli films chronologically with one per weekend, as I understand it.
It doesn't even have to be on the weekend, its just when it fits your schedule, but the discussion will probably be heaviest between Friday and Sunday. The really cool thing would be to get a simultaneous watch going with active commentary, but… especially since a lot of people are seeing these for the first time, these are movies that should be WATCHED rather than half observed from the side while you type.
I'm personally going to try and do them on Thursday nights, just so I can do proper researched and detailed write ups to get the thread going Friday mornings... depending on my workload.
No, I hate Ponyo. It's questionable whether I'm people.
Ponyo is one of the ones I haven't seen yet. I'm curious how I'm going to take it. It does not look quite… up my alley.
I saw like the last ten minutes of the Nausicaa movie on Toonami way back in the day lol, I wonder what'll be like now that I've read the manga
ya, the simulcast. for us who have seen a bunch, a simulcast would be fun. Tatermog can rant at how stupid ponyo is, while I protest. lol
and no, not just you, tatermog, a few others agreed with ya. :)
Robby, it has the same feel as totoro, but on about the same level quality as Airietti. I liked Airietti, btw. I wish the movie was more in depth.
I vote a simulcast this friday night, or early sunday. :3
Out of curiosity, did Miyazaki had anything to do with that one Little Nemo movie? Not sure what role he played or what sort of influence he had on it.
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Didn't Little Nemo go head to head with Totoro or Kiki or something and do terrible financially because of it
I think that's the only association at all?
Out of curiosity, did Miyazaki had anything to do with that one Little Nemo movie? Not sure what role he played or what sort of influence he had on it.
Studio Ghibli did a 3 minute test animation for it in like, 84.
For whatever reason the producers went with the other guys. I assume they were cheaper, or production was halted until it conflicted with the ghibli schedule or something. Or there was just too much awesome and sense of wonder for american audiences.
Ghibli had nothing to do with the final movie.
(Nemo is a really old comic strip incidentally.)
The American Nemo came out in 92, the Ghibli film of that year would have been Porco Rosso.
whats this Studio Ghibli movie watching… are we all watching it online at a time together like a simulcast.. or individually..
anyways .. wayyback i watched some Ghibli movies... Spirited Away, that flying castle movie.. i actually thought to watch all of them... but got caughtup in someother things.. its good to catch up with remaining movies..
i really liked spirited away... so what are the list of Ghibli movies.. guess i google them.. also.. there are some other movies that i wanted to watch like the girl who leapt through time, summer wars etc.. so it decided this weekend i will watch these movies.. :)
Nausicaä? Sure, I'm in. It's one of my favourites.
I'm gonna pass on GotF when you're streaming that though. (We are talking about a stream, right?)
No one on-forum has actually volunteered yet to stream that has the capability. A couple of links have been provided where the movie can be watched or torrented or ebay bootlegged, but mostly its going to be up to everyone to procure their own copies in whatever method they find expedient. (Trying to support the official release as much as possible but.. I know how it is, especially with this many films.)
Schedule is pretty much whenever you can manage it, but aiming for the weekend.
And check a page back for a listing, I went through all of them.
http://forums.arlongpark.net/showthread.php?t=6500&page=7&p=2835583&viewfull=1#post2835583
@RobbyBevard:
Sherlock Hound
this is from miyazaki? o_O
I knew I watched some series about sherlock holmes as a dog when I was very young, but didn't know where it was from. wow you've left me perplexed.
I think i have posted this somewhere but in case some people have missed it, here Hisaishi´s "Studio Ghibli 25th anniversary concert"
this is from miyazaki? o_O
Well, he directed a handful of episodes and was involved with it as an animator, but probably only about as much as his stint on Lupin III. His influence was more extensive and obvious on Future Boy Conan, where you can see his designs and storytelling showing pretty clearly. But as one of his earlier official directorial efforts (as opposed to just "animator") I figured it should be on the list… but we won't get to it anytime soon, if at all.
There's a whole mess of stuff that he and Takahata worked on pre-Ghibli.
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Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji (1963) (by Toei; Isao Takahata was the assistant director)
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon (1965) (by Toei; Hayao Miyazaki was one of the in between animators)
Sally the Witch (1966) (by Toei Animation; Hayao Miyazaki was a key animator on this series, based on a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.)
GeGeGe no Kitaro (1968-1972) (by Toei Animation; first and second TV series directed by Isao Takahata, based the manga series by Shigeru Mizuki)
Hols: Prince of the Sun (1968) (by Toei Animation, Takahata's directorial debut; Hayao Miyazaki was chief animator, concept artist, and scene designer)
Himitsu no Akko-chan (1969) (by Toei Animation, directed by Hiroshi Ikeda; Miyazaki was a key animator)
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969) (Directed by Kimio Yabuki for Toei, written by Hisashi Inoue with gag supervision by Nakahara Yumihiko, key animators include Yasuo Otsuka, Yoichi Kotabe, Reiko Okuyama, Takuo Kikuchi, Akemi Ota, Hayao Miyazaki, and Akira Daikubara) (The main character of the film; Pero would become the mascot for Toei Animation)
Moomin (1969) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and Mushi Production, key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Animal Treasure Island (1971) (Directed by Hiroshi Ikeda for Toei with idea construction by Hayao Miyazaki; Hayao Miyazaki was also scene designer and chief animator)
Lupin III Part 1 (1971 by Tokyo Movie Shinsha; the rest of the episodes were directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, based on the manga series by Monkey Punch)
Panda! Go, Panda! (1972) (Made by Tokyo Movie Shinsha ) (Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Hayao Miyazaki)
Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974, by Zuiyo Eizo, which later became Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata)
Dog of Flanders (1975) (made by Nippon Animation; animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976, by Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata; Scene setting, Layout: Hayao Miyazaki)
Lupin III Part II (1977 by Tokyo Movie Shinsha); two episodes directed by Hayao Miyazaki)
Rascal the Raccoon (1977, by Nippon Animation; key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Future Boy Conan (1978) (by Nippon Animation; directed by Hayao Miyazaki, with two episode directed by Isao Takahata, and featured animation work by many future Ghibli staffers)
Anne of Green Gables (1979) (by Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata)
The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) (by TMS Entertainment, Miyazaki's directorial feature debut)
Tatsu no ko Taro (1979) (by Toei Animation, original concept by Isao Takahata)
Jarinko Chie (1981) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and Toho; directed by Isao Takahata)
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (1982) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Gauche the Cellist (1982, by OH Production, directed by Isao Takahata)
Sherlock Hound (1984, Tokyo Movie Shinsha, six episodes directed by Hayao Miyazaki)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984, Topcraft, many who worked on this film went on to found Studio Ghibli)
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I liked Ponyo for its campy nature if anything. It didn't have much visual variety as Spirited Away, but it was okay. It's the most kiddy movie from Miyazaki I've ever seen. My least favorite film really had to be Howl. It was kinda all over the place and I had a bit of trouble understanding what was going on. I also didn't like PM because the prince's role as a main character didn't sit right with me(he was a boring dude), and I felt like I seen the the whole war plot somewhere else to the point where it's a little predictable. If there's any points I can give the movie, I guess it would have to be seeing a bunch of beautifully drawn and animated animals, and Mononoke's design.
I might watch the others, especially since those I've mentioned were the only ones I've seen. I'm skipping out on GoF though, especially considering I get sensitive and teary eyed over anything.
@RobbyBevard:
Well, he directed a handful of episodes and was involved with it as an animator, but probably only about as much as his stint on Lupin III. His influence was more extensive and obvious on Future Boy Conan, where you can see his designs and storytelling showing pretty clearly. But as one of his earlier official directorial efforts (as opposed to just "animator") I figured it should be on the list… but we won't get to it anytime soon, if at all.
There's a whole mess of stuff that he and Takahata worked on pre-Ghibli.
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Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji (1963) (by Toei; Isao Takahata was the assistant director)
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon (1965) (by Toei; Hayao Miyazaki was one of the in between animators)
Sally the Witch (1966) (by Toei Animation; Hayao Miyazaki was a key animator on this series, based on a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.)
GeGeGe no Kitaro (1968-1972) (by Toei Animation; first and second TV series directed by Isao Takahata, based the manga series by Shigeru Mizuki)
Hols: Prince of the Sun (1968) (by Toei Animation, Takahata's directorial debut; Hayao Miyazaki was chief animator, concept artist, and scene designer)
Himitsu no Akko-chan (1969) (by Toei Animation, directed by Hiroshi Ikeda; Miyazaki was a key animator)
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969) (Directed by Kimio Yabuki for Toei, written by Hisashi Inoue with gag supervision by Nakahara Yumihiko, key animators include Yasuo Otsuka, Yoichi Kotabe, Reiko Okuyama, Takuo Kikuchi, Akemi Ota, Hayao Miyazaki, and Akira Daikubara) (The main character of the film; Pero would become the mascot for Toei Animation)
Moomin (1969) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and Mushi Production, key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Animal Treasure Island (1971) (Directed by Hiroshi Ikeda for Toei with idea construction by Hayao Miyazaki; Hayao Miyazaki was also scene designer and chief animator)
Lupin III Part 1 (1971 by Tokyo Movie Shinsha; the rest of the episodes were directed by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, based on the manga series by Monkey Punch)
Panda! Go, Panda! (1972) (Made by Tokyo Movie Shinsha ) (Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Hayao Miyazaki)
Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974, by Zuiyo Eizo, which later became Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata)
Dog of Flanders (1975) (made by Nippon Animation; animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976, by Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata; Scene setting, Layout: Hayao Miyazaki)
Lupin III Part II (1977 by Tokyo Movie Shinsha); two episodes directed by Hayao Miyazaki)
Rascal the Raccoon (1977, by Nippon Animation; key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Future Boy Conan (1978) (by Nippon Animation; directed by Hayao Miyazaki, with two episode directed by Isao Takahata, and featured animation work by many future Ghibli staffers)
Anne of Green Gables (1979) (by Nippon Animation; directed by Isao Takahata)
The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) (by TMS Entertainment, Miyazaki's directorial feature debut)
Tatsu no ko Taro (1979) (by Toei Animation, original concept by Isao Takahata)
Jarinko Chie (1981) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and Toho; directed by Isao Takahata)
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (1982) (by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, key animation by Hayao Miyazaki)
Gauche the Cellist (1982, by OH Production, directed by Isao Takahata)
Sherlock Hound (1984, Tokyo Movie Shinsha, six episodes directed by Hayao Miyazaki)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984, Topcraft, many who worked on this film went on to found Studio Ghibli)
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I own and love hols: prince of sun but didn't even know its name till just know. I didn't even think about it being anime.
HEIDI AND MARCO ALSO ARE?!!!!!?¿¿, wat 90% of Spain have grown up watching those, no one here would ever think about them being form Japan.
PS: Marco is 3000 leagues in search of mother
Oh man, the two Miyazaki-directed episodes from the second Lupin series are simply the best. It's a shame that the franchise will most likely never reach that level of quality again.
I liked Ponyo but felt it was a bit bland, maybe I'll give it another shot sometime.
