Paprikawas and still is renowned as a visual marvel and arguablythe best arthouse animated movie.

The dream sequences in the film are exquisitely executed, achieving stunning technical heights.

The writers made the film incredibly accessible to new audiences, thus increasing the IP’s appeal.

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Although called a tad “girly” by many,When Marnie Was Thereis certainly accessible for everyone.

The two become best friends.

But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she looks like it’s.

Paprika seeing versions of herself in the mirror in the film Paprika.

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For what feels like all his life,Jiro Horikoshi (Hideaki Anno) wanted to become a pilot.

Makoto, unfortunately, has to learn the precious moments she’s taken away cannot be recreated.

Thus, he befriends Shoko Nishimiya (Saori Hayami), the deaf girl he bullied years before.

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Part of what makes Sophie and Hauru such great protagonists is how much they contrast with each other.

Upon doing so, a magical mystery unfolds, changing the way they see everything.

There aren’t many poor things that can be said aboutMakoto Shinkai’sYour Name.

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She must seek out a way to restore her parents to normal after they are turned into pigs.

Spirited Awayis easily the most iconic Studio Ghibli film.

It’s hard for people not to callSpirited Awaya borderline-perfect film, let alone Miyazaki’s best work yet.

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Anna, a shy 12-year-old girl, is sent to spend time with her aunt and uncle who live in the countryside, where she meets Marnie. The two become best friends. But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she appears to be.

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Howl protects a surprised Sophie in his bird form in ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’

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Taki and Mitsuha looking at each other with a worried expression in Your Name

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Chihiro standing among flowers and looking up in ‘Spirited Away’.

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