Studio Ghibli films have been a touchstone in my life for years.
Theyre artistic masterpieces, featuring a stunning attention to detail.
Heres how to do it.
(The lush musical scores by Joe Hisaishi only adds to this aesthetic.)
Consider occasionally reading from various translations of Japanese folktales and history written for children, too.
Talk to your kids about the food, clothing, and traditions of various cultures, including Japanese culture.
This will provide some context about Studio Ghiblis history.
you’ve got the option to find a lot of stunning fan art on Etsy.
For the sake of simplicity, Im only including the English titles for each film in this list.
Ages 4+
My Neighbor TotoroandPonyo.
They are charming, whimsical stories, but younger children with short attention spans might struggle to stay engaged.
We all do what we must, right?)
All these movies, however, inspire wonder and encourage children to be brave while trusting themselves.
Great messages for any audience, really.
That said, its one of the most gorgeous, emotional films I have ever seen.
It also emphasizes the importance of hard work to achieve your dreams.
Note that these movies are slice-of-life stories.
They are beautiful anime with subtle emotional depth.
InPrincess Mononoke, a man and later a mystical being are beheaded at different points in the story.
InGrave of the Fireflies, two children struggle to survive the horrific aftermath of WWII in Japan.
Its slow-paced and is probably best for patient viewers, but the storyline is meant for younger children.
Studio Ghibli co-createdThe Red Turtlewith a French animation studio, and its special because there is no dialogue.
It should be released sometime in the next few years.
Ponoc is the artistic heir to Ghiblis anime legacy.
