Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous and beloved animation studios in the world. The company has released many legendary and critically acclaimed anime series.
Together Animation Station Continuing the list of anime series adapted from Studio Ghibli books.
Anime series adapted from Studio Ghibli books
6. Pom Poko
One of Studio Ghibli’s most overlooked works, Pom Poko released in 1994 directed by Isao Takahata. The film tells about a family Tanuki lives in a forest just outside Tokyo. As Tokyo began to expand, this forest became a target for planners who wanted to turn it into housing.
To protect your family, Tanuki used all of their magical powers, including the ability to change shape, to try to drive away the land miners – but they soon realized that holding back the forest would not be easy. The film’s title comes from a 1919 poem by Ujō Noguchi.
7. Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart tells the story of Shizuku Tsukishima, a young girl who loves to write. While looking through the books in her library, she noticed that they had all been read by Seiji Amasawa before. Wishing to find someone with the same interests as her, Shizuku vows to find this person. One day, after following a cat, Shizuku finds herself in an antique shop. She soon learns that the young man working there is the Seiji Amasawa she is looking for.
Shizuku and Seiji quickly bond over their shared ideals, embarking on an adventure that will change their lives and force them both to consider what they want from life and love. The film was released in 1995 and is based on the manga by Aoi Hiiragi.
8. My Neighbors the Yamadas (The Yamada family)
My Neighbors the Yamadas released in 1999 tells the story of the titular Yamada family: father Takashi, mother Matsuko, eldest son Noboru, youngest daughter Nonoko and the family dog Pochi. Told as a series of vignettes, the film follows the Yamadas as they go about their lives, experiencing many ups and downs and humor.
My Neighbors the Yamadas set-based 4-koma gag manga (a manga frame format, usually with pages of four frames arranged top-down) famous by Hisaichi Ishii. When this manga debuted in 1991, it was called My Neighbors the Yamadas. But in 1997, the series was renamed Nono-chan to focus the manga’s content on the youngest daughter Nonoko.
9. The Cat Returns (The Cat Returns)
Directed by Hiroyuki Morita, The Cat Returns there is one of the supporting characters of Whisper of the Heart previously released. The film is about Haru Yoshioka – a shy high school student who saves a cat about to be hit by a truck, then discovers that the cat is Lune – the prince of the Cat Kingdom.
Lune proposes to Haru and due to communication problems, Haru accepts the offer, leading to her being sent to the Cat Kingdom. Once there, Haru knew he would turn completely into a cat if he didn’t quickly find his way home. The Cat Returns Based on the manga by Aoi Hiiragi. This comic series is called Baron: The Cat Returnspublished in 2002.
10. Howl’s Moving Castle (Magician Howl’s flying castle)
Howl’s Moving Castle Set in a fictional kingdom where both magic and advanced technology of the early 20th century coexist, the story revolves around Sophie, a young hatmaker who is content with her quiet life. After being turned into an old woman by a witch, Sophie met wizard Howl and joined him in fighting the king.
Howl’s Moving Castle is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film directed and written by Miyazaki Hayao, based on the 1986 novel of the same name by British author Diana Wynne Jones.
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