Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday, the heart-wrenching beauty lost in the shuffle of Ghibli giants, is the underdog you didn’t know you needed. Sure, Spirited Away gets all the glory, but have you ever tried explaining the intense joy of farming and nostalgia to your friends? One minute, you're watching a girl grapple with her childhood dreams while you’re sitting there like, 'Man, my biggest worry is whether or not I can find my other sock.' The lush landscapes and relatable awkwardness? Pure magic. The obsessive fan base debates whether the real tragedy is the character's longing or the fact that nobody appreciates this gem. Seriously, who knew you could get so emotional over a field of sunflowers?!