petran79 said: It is just that In USA many Ghibili films skipped cinéma going straight to DVD. In Europe they were released on cinema after 2000. Eg Kiki in France was released in cinéma in 2004 and had over 650000 viewers. Castle on the Sky in 2003 had over 615000. This thanks to the success of Spirited Away. Prior to that there were usually awards in cinema festivals. princess Mononoke did also far better in France than USA. (757000 compared to 467000 viewers), probably because Disney decided to promote the film to younger audiences only. I actually don't remember whether Kiki was screened in theaters. I only remember that I knew of it. |
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| I doubt you're the only one. I can imagine some people walk into the Sistine Chapel and go "meh". |
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Anime from the studio (9, mean score: 7.56): Ged Senki(rated with 6) Howl no Ugoku Shiro(rated with 8) Karigurashi no Arrietty(rated with 7) Majo no Takkyuubin(rated with 8) Mononoke Hime(rated with 7) Neko no Ongaeshi(rated with 8) Omoide no Marnie(rated with 6) Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi(rated with 10) Tonari no Totoro(rated with 8) As you can see, I find some movies better some worse. Mind you my scores average around 7 not 5. And I've watched it long time ago. Some Ghibli movies have the world that seems natural. Lots of movies are like a person edited our world. He/she then simplifies it and s/he adds something. I feel like those movies are "just movies". They might be good but that's it. Ghibli movies on the other hand put you inside a world that lived many years. Immersion - that's what they call it. Add some magic and stuff and you get something to watch despite it's flaws or boring story. That's why I love the first Harry Potter. The magic world lived for so many years, created many things, there is history etc. It's not "oh, I have some power". It has its flaws but I don't really mind. |
| Mononoke Hime was the only Ghibli movie with a good plot I.e about forests. Others were shit plot and lacked climatic ending |
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| Can't say that I don't like them nor that I don't have an interest in them. I just think they're overrated. |
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| most ghibli stuff is overrated, you also need to remember that these are given to the general audience, like, on a global scale. even though I am not a die-hard fan of ghibli, it is a pretty good studio and I like their films. |
| I don't hate it but everytime I watch their animes, I always ended up fell asleep on the mid way. |
| If you don't understand why people like their films, then you don't understand anime at all. Just keep watching anime and learn a bit. I understand that someone might not enjoy their movies, but not understanding why someone may enjoy them is plain ignorance. |
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| I have never watched a Ghibli film in my entire life and I will never I just can't ever see myself watching a Ghilbi film and I don't want to join the stuck up anime aristocrats who say their movies are the best. I mean yes I understand that the plot might be captivating and they bring nostalgia but I just can't see myself watching them and I never had them in my childhood Jamaica isn't really a country that cares for anime. Call me stupid all you like but that's just how I feel about Ghibli. |
Mystogan14579Sep 10, 2020 5:34 PM
| Not everyone likes them, but a lot who don't, don't like them, because they look at them in the wrong way. While technically, Ghibli movies are anime, they are closer to Disney, than they are too anime industry. Miyazaki's movies are not made for otaku, they resonate with the mainstream, and that's why they are so beloved, because they have a larger following. Also, unlike anime, who is made for teenagers and young adults, Ghibli animation target mainly children, so those are works that you enjoy the most as a child. I remember being 13yo old or so when I watched Spirited Away, and I loved it. They also can resonate with adults, who are prone to nostalgia. For me, just thinking about Spirited Away, takes me back to the times I just discovered anime, and I was still a child. I recognize that I didn't watched many, I would like to see all of them, but I was never in the mood or found the opportunity. But is not hard to see why they are loved. Is just that, they aren't anime like. |
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| I have seen a total of three, but I liked all three of them. I wouldn't call them masterpieces except grave in the fireflies |
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| Yes you are the only one who doesn't like them. And a very few others. |
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| they're fucking shit. some have female protags but they're NEVER sexy... no thanks dude, i'll watch highschool dxd instead. |
| My preference for Ghibli (and their staff) tends to lean older. 1978-1997 > 1998-Present. |
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| I have enjoyed some of Miyazaki's films (as I'm assuming to be what you really mean by "ghibli films") but I don't hold him in extreme high regard as other anime fans seem to and I don't really find his works to be very interesting. Takahata on the other hand, I haven't liked many of his works (though admittedly I've only seen his early solo stuff so far) but I find his stuff far more interesting than Miyazaki's. As for the various other directors that have made stuff for Ghibli, I haven't seen enough to tell, but I watched Whisper of the Heart recently and really liked it. |
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| I have only seen one Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arietty and I like barely remember. I have like no interest in watching any other Ghibli or Miyazaki films at all. |
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Adimus_prime said: I have only seen one Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arietty and I like barely remember. I have like no interest in watching any other Ghibli or Myazaki films at all. Arrietty, while not bad, is definitely a lesser Ghibli film. For me, the quintessential Ghibli films are Castle in the Sky, Porco Rosso, and Princess Mononoke. And On Your Mark. And Castle of Cagliostro. |
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Zelkiiro said: I watched Arietty as a kid because it was on Disney Channel one time. I don't remember it enough to give like a proper opinion of it but I remember not hating it.Adimus_prime said: I have only seen one Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arietty and I like barely remember. I have like no interest in watching any other Ghibli or Myazaki films at all. Arrietty, while not bad, is definitely a lesser Ghibli film. For me, the quintessential Ghibli films are Castle in the Sky, Porco Rosso, and Princess Mononoke. And On Your Mark. And Castle of Cagliostro. |
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| Only watched a few of them and I only liked Spirited Away tbh. The standard is the same as Pixar's best movies. Adventurous. |
| Everyone treats them like Gods so I don't criticise them but I think they are kinda overrated personally |
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| 90% of those who like them grew up watching them or saw one at least as a kid. You missed out if you didn't bro, they might be too "fairy-tale" like but that's the appeal to them. When you're a child at least, that's what makes your eyes sparkle in excitement. Don't they remind you of your childhood? |
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| I'm not a biggest fan of Miyazaki's works, but I still think they're quite good. |
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| Ghibli has a really Disney vibe to it which a lot of westerners like, but people who started watching anime by watching a series that actually feels like anime (Kill la Kill, Naruto, Code Geass) most Ghibli films will feel mid as fuck to you, and that's fine, it's probably just not your thing; I know it's not mine either. |
| Could you give us maybe a bit more of an explanation what or why you dont like Ghibli Movies? xD I feel like this kind of Generalisation ->"I dont like ANYTHING by this or that studio" <- , is often rather personal , than subjective. Especially in regard of the wide variety of Movies, Shows and Shorts the studio produced. Without knowing you, you come across as someone who just loves to be a little bit of an *Outsider*, who doesn't like what everyone likes , simply for that reason. If you want to have a discussion, why not start by formulating an Opinion?^^ On a simple note: Ghibli Movies ARE well made (in a technical sense), period. There's not even a discussion. |
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| yeah i kinda feel you, many Ghibli movies are boring and far to long. but i don't like grave of the fireflys either. sure many Ghibli's have charm, actually when i watch Ghibli movies it's mostly a rainy sunday. with a cozy blanket and a tea or coffee. this way i can really enjoy Ghibli movies, but surely not all. |
animu007Nov 16, 2020 1:50 AM
| For me, there are some amazing movies like Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away and Mononoke Hime but there were some like Ponyo, Totoro which I really didn’t like. |
SwiftFizz said: yes totoro is very fat and its a bad mnovie and the girls are annoying little brats. |
| I don't think Ghibli is really that bad lmao, I personally like When Marnie Was There it was actually a good adaptations. |
| No... but you may be the only one who doesn't like ghibli films. |
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Nikiforova said: The irony in this statement is pretty funny tbh because I see the complete opposite. I feel like Ghibli films are pretty well regarded as commonplace for most people to have seen and enjoyed at least one. Conversely, the people who want to sound distinguished make threads about how they are the only person in the world who doesn't like Ghibli.Nope. It's the same with me. I have this bad feeling that many people here think that kissing Miyazaki's butt will make them look more sophisticated. |
BorderlineSchizoOct 3, 2021 9:43 PM
My taste is trash. So is yours. |
| It might not be for everyone, even some of the ghibli films I watched didn't appeal to me |
| I don't take these topics seriously anymore because of this |
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| Well I also loved Grave of the fireflies. Mononoke Hime was also good. Rest are just alright. |
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| The most blandest films I've seen from them would probably be Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle. Surprised that Spirited away and Princess Mononoke were actually decent. But then again, the soundtrack for Princess Mononoke saved the whole film. AnimeDownUnder said: The way I see ghibli is like if Disney was anime it would be studio Ghibli, that's basically the anime equivalent of disney Funny that Disney is the one who licensed Ghibli for English releases. |
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| Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke were alright to me. They didn't do anything necessarily wrong, but they didn't have a profound impact on me either. Forgettable movies. I was disappointed when rewatching Spirited Away because I really loved it as kid. It was scary to me back then. Arin-san said: I think he simply wanted to hear other people's opinionsSo you randomly thought that out of all the people that has ever watched a Ghibli film you are the only one to dislike it? What is the point of this post? To gather all the people who didn't like Ghibli films so they can circlejerk in one place? Fafette said: I completely agree with you. Most of the time when people try to explain to me why Princess Mononoke is great, they'll began to list which character represents what and the complexity of nature vs humanity conflict in that movie. And my reaction is always "Okay, and?". I don't know.. it all just feels trivial to me, like something I've learned in primary school. You're not the only one. I don't dislike most of them, but I don't love them either. I've read plenty of analysis explaining why those movies are great but I still don't get it. Aside from the nostalgia factor, the argument I've seen the most often is the whole thing about the characters feeling real because there's a lot of moments establishing their personality and all. I've never understood it. Take for exemple Spirited Away : a lot of people are praising the scene with Chihiro crying while eating because according to them it gives her important characterization. That's not the case, I'm sorry. Plenty of shows and movies have scenes like that, they just don't last long because there's no need to make them last so long. It isn't providing characterization, it is just showing the character has emotions. I mean, it's great to know that but.. Where's the rest ? Where is the character's unique traits, psychology ? People might say that the main characters' simplicity is what makes them human but I strongly disagree. Humans aren't "simple". And not only that, but the characters also feel the same. Take for exemple Haku and Howl, aside from Howl's selfishness and arrogance (that is barely established, only told), they're the same person. There main characters don't have an actual personality and the side characters are flat despite the so-called complexity people always bring out... Without really explaining where it is. And I don't understand how can a movie that lasts 2 hours make me feel like barely anything happened in it. It's like only 10 minutes were actually used to develop the story while the rest is just there to show you the character has feelings. Great. And there's also the world-building, everyone is praising it but for me it is very bad. Take once again Spirited Away, its world-building is one of the biggest reasons of its success but we spend the huge majority of the movie in the baths without exploring the world outside. Hiw is that good world-building ? The Ghibli movies have their qualities but they're also very flawed. Not liking them is totally in your right, because despite what their fans say there are actual reasons to dislike them. |
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| Studio Ghibli films are fairly easy to enjoy. They are not complicated (at all). |
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