Kiki’s Delivery Service – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
On a still midnight by the light of the full moon, young witch Kiki and her sarcastic cat Jiji fly off on their own to a seaside village. Beset by scolding traffic cops, needling peers, and one particularly nasty rainstorm, Kiki soon learns that making it in the real world takes more than a little magic. From Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, Kiki’s Delivery Service is an ever-relatable coming-of-age story about overcoming creative burnout by opening your heart to the world.
The Secret World of Arrietty 15th Anniversary – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live out of sight of humans. When brave Borrower Arrietty is out gathering supplies, she is discovered by Sho, a human boy. The two form a strong bond, but Sho carries a heavy burden that threatens to cut their time together short. The Secret World of Arrietty serves as Academy Award® nominee Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s directorial debut with the legendary Studio Ghibli. Brimming with warmth and empathy, The Secret World of Arrietty stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Studio Ghibli’s greatest works.
My Neighbor Totoro – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
Young sisters Satsuki and Mei move into a dusty old house in the countryside with their father, while their mother recovers from an illness in a nearby hospital. While exploring the woods behind the house, little Mei discovers a gaggle of forest critters, including the gentle gray giant, Totoro. From Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro stands as an undisputed masterpiece in the medium of animation. In the years since its release, Totoro has become one of the most iconic characters of all time and serves as the official mascot for the legendary Studio Ghibli.
Grave of the Fireflies – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-old sister Setsuko are left to fend for themselves in the devastated Japanese countryside. With food running short, the siblings can only cling to fleeting moments of happiness in their harsh reality. Grave of the Fireflies is hailed as one of the most stunning contributions to animation and cinematic history. Deftly depicting the beauty of the human spirit as well as its devastating cruelty, Grave of the Fireflies is a singular work of art from Academy Award®-nominated director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata.
Ponyo – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
Ponyo is a spunky little goldfish who swims to the beat of her own tune. One day, Ponyo escapes the grip of her overbearing father and is found washed ashore by a human boy named Sosuke. But when Ponyo makes a wish to become human herself, she throws the entire balance of nature into turmoil. With direction from Academy Award® winner Hayao Miyazaki and a delightful score from Golden Globes® nominee Joe Hisaishi, Ponyo’s whimsical narrative and popping colors are masterfully woven with resonant themes of environmental preservation and self-actualization.
Howl’s Moving Castle – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
As war brews between two kingdoms, the fate of the world may rest on Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, and Howl, the handsome and mysterious wizard who literally sweeps her off her feet. An Academy Award® nominee, Howl’s Moving Castle stands as one of director Hayao Miyazaki’s most beloved masterpieces. Its surreal blend of quaint, picturesque nature and the fiery plumes of industry make for a one-of-a-kind fantasy world that is quintessentially Studio Ghibli.
Spirited Away – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
On a long car ride to their new home, young Chihiro and her parents stop by an abandoned park that turns out to be a gateway to the spirit world. Chihiro’s parents become cursed, and she is put to work in a bathhouse frequented by creatures both adorable and grotesque. Stripped even of her true name, Chihiro must cling tightly to her slipping memories to reconnect with her mother and father and break free from this bizarre and dreamlike realm. Spirited Away earned Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki their first Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, and remains heralded not only as a landmark of animation, but as one of the greatest films of all time.
The Boy and The Heron – Studio Ghibli Fest 2025
After losing his mother during World War II, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito’s new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower and enters a world shared by the living and the dead. Earning the legendary Studio Ghibli its second Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2024, The Boy and the Heron saw the triumphant return of legendary writer and director Hayao Miyazaki following a 10 year absence. Its painterly vistas and surreal imagery brilliantly capture one boy’s journey through grief, capstoneing the career of one of the world’s all-time great artists.
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