My friend's kid is hooked on Ponyo right now, and I feel like that will be the Miyazaki film burned into her soul from here on forward.
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As an animation lover, just for purely the animation itself, I personally love just about any Ghibli film ( minus Earwig and the Witch, the 3D animated Ghibli movie, for just the animation ). I cannot think of any prettier looking animation, besides maybe the odd few scenes from a movie like The Ice Queen ( the Eastern block one ) or something in this hauntingly beautiful style. Though, I think atmosphere/story have more to play into that than not.
Otherwise, for story, I still absolutely LOVE especially the early seasons of Franklin ( that 90s preschool cartoon ). Partially due to nostalgia, being a furry, and being autistic, I find a lot of calm in watching that show. It's basically my Bluey. It really is a show that helps me get a little more relaxed while snuggled up with my favorite stuffed animal. Especially my favorite episode: Franklin Goes To School.
I have a lot of favorites for a lot of different categories, but I don't wanna spend an hour listing a bunch of stuff, so I'm gonna end my comment here.
Director by hayao's son, I don't think I'm familiar with Earwig and the Witch. Or his other two movies.
Or the ice Queen, i see a horror movie from 2005? Does it have animation scenes within it?
Very cool short, the visual style reminds me somewhat of Fantastic Planet, although the content couldn't be more Russian.
I'd be willing to continue reading your list for the next hour, thanks!
I never watched Franklin growing up, i'll take a peek at the go to school episode.
Your comment made me realize I am wrong. I was thinking Snow Queen and not Ice Queen. Craziest thing is I could have easily looked to the right of my desk and easily facy checked myself by looking at the DVD copy I have. I was thinking the 50s Soviet hand drawn movie.
The Earwig movie isn't really bad from an animation standpoint, but it is just so departed from Ghibli style animation that it feels a little too off putting for me, despite the story being fine.
With Franklin, it obviously isn't super deep considering the target audience. I just happen to really like that episode because, even as a college student, I feel it's relatable to me. The feeling of unwarranted worry Franklin feels his first ever day of courses is kinda how I feel my first day of classes, even if I don't show it. Though it's nowhere near as bad as portrayed by Franklin.
Snow queen, I think I found it, 1957, but I don't think I've seen that either. Sounds good, even just the poster looks very interesting artistically.
Thanks.