Once you’ve watched half of the TV shows you like on Netflix you kind of run out of what to watch, international films or tv shows are always refreshing to see because of the different approach they have. Over the break I finally got around to watching one of the many famous movies done by Studio Ghibli.

To make it simple they’re like Japanese Disney.

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio headquartered in Koganei, Tokyo. They are best known for their animated feature films but also known for short films, television commercials and one television film.

5 of Studio Ghibli’s films are among 10 of the highest-grossing anime films made in japan, with Spirited Away being number one on the list; which grossed over $380 Million USD worldwide.

It was only until recently they started selling digital versions of the films so when they shifted over to Netflix people were going crazy.

Now before you start with oh, I can’t watch it’s in Japanese, there is DUB available and just because it’s an anime don’t feel discouraged.

If you want to start and don’t know where I would recommend watching Spirited Away first just to get a feel.  All of the movies have amazing storylines and things to learn from although being just “cartoons”.

The one I finally got to watch over break was Princess Mononoke. Although having aspects of fantasy this movie told a great story about the relationship between humans and animals.

If you’re looking to cry your eyes out and get some of that pandemic sadness out watch Graveyard of the Fireflies but make sure you have the tissue box ready.