Ben je fan van 'Nausicaä aus dem Tal der Winde' (1984) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 prachtige verhalen die dezelfde magie, avontuur en diepgang bieden als deze Miyazaki-klassieker. Perfect voor liefhebbers van fantasy en milieubewuste verhalen!

Castle in the Sky (1986)
Beschreibung: A fantastical adventure that blends steampunk aesthetics with themes of lost civilizations and the balance between technology and nature, centered around a young girl with a mysterious past.
Fakt: The floating island of Laputa was inspired by Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The film's iconic robot designs have influenced numerous other works in the sci-fi genre.


My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Beschreibung: A gentle, whimsical story about two sisters who encounter friendly forest spirits, emphasizing the wonder of childhood and the beauty of rural life.
Fakt: Totoro became the mascot for Studio Ghibli. The film was initially a double feature with Grave of the Fireflies, creating a stark contrast in tone.


Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Beschreibung: A charming tale of a young witch finding her independence and place in the world, set in a picturesque European-inspired town.
Fakt: The film was based on a novel by Eiko Kadono. The town's design was inspired by various European cities, including Stockholm and Visby.


Porco Rosso (1992)
Beschreibung: A unique blend of adventure and romance, featuring a World War I ace pilot cursed to live as a pig, navigating a world of air pirates and personal redemption.
Fakt: The film was originally intended to be a short in-flight movie for Japan Airlines. The Adriatic Sea setting was inspired by Miyazaki's travels in Italy.


Princess Mononoke (1997)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of environmentalism and the conflict between nature and industrialization, featuring a strong female protagonist who bridges the gap between humans and the natural world.
Fakt: It was the highest-grossing film in Japan until Titanic was released later the same year. The film's production involved over 144,000 cels, making it one of the most labor-intensive animated films of its time.


Spirited Away (2001)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story set in a magical world filled with spirits and gods, where the protagonist must navigate a surreal and often perilous environment to find her way home.
Fakt: It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the first and only hand-drawn and non-English film to do so. The bathhouse setting was inspired by real locations in Japan.


Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Beschreibung: A tale of war, magic, and self-discovery, featuring a dynamic female lead and a whimsical, ever-changing castle that symbolizes the fluidity of identity and destiny.
Fakt: The film was loosely based on a novel by Diana Wynne Jones. The moving castle's design was inspired by a steampunk aesthetic combined with traditional European architecture.


The Cat Returns (2002)
Beschreibung: A lighthearted adventure about a girl who saves a cat and is whisked away to a magical feline kingdom, blending fantasy with themes of self-discovery.
Fakt: It was originally conceived as a short film for a theme park. The Cat Kingdom's design was influenced by traditional Japanese and European architecture.


Ponyo (2008)
Beschreibung: A heartwarming story about the bond between a young boy and a magical fish-girl, set against the backdrop of a beautifully animated coastal town and the sea.
Fakt: The film was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Over 170,000 hand-drawn frames were used to create the film's lush underwater scenes.


The Wind Rises (2013)
Beschreibung: A historical drama that blends realism with dreamlike sequences, focusing on the life of an aeronautical engineer and his passion for flight amidst the turmoil of war.
Fakt: It was the final film directed by Hayao Miyazaki before his initial retirement. The protagonist is based on a real-life engineer who designed Japanese fighter planes during WWII.
