Studio Ghibli will lift your spirit

When I feel slightly battered down and my creative energy is sapped I know it's time to sit down with the family and watch a Ghibli film. The story telling always surprises and delights, the visuals are inspiring and heart warming. We started a few years ago with Spirited Away and have worked our way back through more than 15 or so films, each time discovering more.

The Studio has a 'no-edits' policy when the films are released abroad, I respect this and really appreciate it as a fan. The films are very story based and you are always left feeling touched by the lives of the characters.

Most of these are great family films, if you want get started look here.

Studio Ghibli are based in Japan and are headed up by two directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.