 If you liked
Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
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 ...then you might like
Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo
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Makoto Shinkai has obviously been inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's Laputa: Castle In the Sky. Which Shinkai also has stated he is a huuge fan of!
Both involve the protagonists searching for some other magical place in the world, both have these magical stone necklaces, and not to mention both have protagonists who meet a mysterious person that sets them off on their adventure.
Castle in the Sky is Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo's most obvious influence, with many similar plot elements. Some of the characters play similar roles as well - particularly with Morisaki using a young girl and her crystal to achieve a long-held dream that involves an ancient, dying civilization. However, as far as the characters' relationships to one another, I'd say that Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo actually produces a more nuanced, thought-provoking result. If you've seen and liked either Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo or Castle in the Sky, but haven't watched the other, than that other is a must-see.
To me Children Who Chase Lost Voices was Shinkai's tribute to Mayazaki's great, Laputa: Castle in The Sky. Both contain a fun adventure through a magical world filled with nicely animated action scenes, but while Shinkai's work seems to feel like a been there, done that fantasy/adventure/action film Laputa felt like a simple story done in a enjoyable and for it's time, inventive way.
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Recommended by rubberypirate
Very similar plot setup. The main characters end up in dire situations. As a result they embark on a journey to discover the truth behind ancient legends.
I hear that Makoto Shinkai's favorite anime is Castle in the Sky, and it really shows in this film. Both movies deal with very similar themes as we see humans wanting to uncover some mysterious world. There's also a touch of romance with the lead characters. Quite similar movies, and both are definitely worth checking out.
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Recommended by jamesismynamo
Makoto Shinkai has said that he is a Hayao Miyazaki fan and his favorite anime is Castle in the Sky, so both of these works share many similarities. Both feature a young girl as a main character, who sets out to discover a legendary place. Both anime have beautiful scenery and soundtracks, as well as some romance between the two main characters.
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Recommended by BohemianRhapsody
It's a journey of a lifetime. I still believe that Castle in the Sky is the one of the best anime movies of all time. And it does share an atmosphere of excitement from discovery with Children who Chase Lost Voices.
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Recommended by Diana_Sofia
In both movies, the main characters are brave children fighting for their convictions and living big adventures in fabulous worlds.
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Recommended by Ota-kun-63