The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time
Forget the political climate; the real debate is over the Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time! It’s like a group of friends after midnight, hyperbolically shouting about Totoro vs. Spirited Away like it’s the Super Bowl. Why do we take it so seriously? Because choosing between these masterpieces feels like picking a favorite child! Fans passionately dissect animation quality, character arcs, and that deeply emotional score by Joe Hisaishi as if we’re debating fine wines. 'But did you see the way the raindrops danced in the wind?' Yeah, let’s ignore the fact that we haven’t even gotten a full night’s sleep! And let’s be real, we’re all just here to flex our Ghibli knowledge and pretend we’re experts on the spiritual significance of soot sprites. It’s absurd and divine all at once—welcome to the battlefield of Ghibli greatness!
1. SPIRITED AWAY
Spirited Away is currently the #1 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 91.2% head-to-head battles.
2. MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
My Neighbor Totoro is currently the #2 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 72.7% head-to-head battles.
3. PRINCESS MONONOKE
Princess Mononoke is currently the #3 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 68.0% head-to-head battles.
4. PONYO
Ponyo is currently the #4 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 64.5% head-to-head battles.
5. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE
Kiki's Delivery Service is currently the #5 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 59.3% head-to-head battles.
6. HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
Howl's Moving Castle is currently the #6 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 58.3% head-to-head battles.
7. THE WIND RISES
The Wind Rises is currently the #7 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 54.5% head-to-head battles.
8. THE BOY AND THE HERON
The Boy and The Heron is currently the #8 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 53.8% head-to-head battles.
9. NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is currently the #9 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 52.0% head-to-head battles.
10. THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
The Secret World of Arrietty is currently the #10 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
11. GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
Grave of the Fireflies is currently the #11 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 40.0% head-to-head battles.
12. CASTLE IN THE SKY
Castle in the Sky is currently the #12 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 36.8% head-to-head battles.
13. FROM UP ON POPPY HILL
From Up On Poppy Hill is currently the #13 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
14. WHISPER OF THE HEART
Whisper of the Heart is currently the #14 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 25.0% head-to-head battles.
15. THE CAT RETURNS
The Cat Returns is currently the #15 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 20.0% head-to-head battles.
T16. ONLY YESTERDAY
Only Yesterday is currently tied for the #16 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 14.3% head-to-head battles.
T16. PORCO ROSSO
Porco Rosso is currently tied for the #16 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 14.3% head-to-head battles.
18. WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE
When Marnie Was There is currently the #18 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 7.7% head-to-head battles.
19. THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is currently the #19 Greatest Studio Ghibli Movies of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
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