8 Japanese Animated Classics You Can't Afford To Miss!

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Sophie sets on a mission to break free of the curse by the Witch of the Waste; she befriends Howl, Calcifer, and Markl, which changes her life forever.

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Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

 Ponyo (2008)

A young boy, who lives near the sea, forges a friendship with a goldfish princess- Ponyo, who wants to become a human being.

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Chihiro has a task to turn her parents back into humans, who turn into giant pigs after eating food in an amusement park full of spirits, witches, and gods.

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Spirited Away (2001)

The Secret World Of Arrietty (2010)

Tiny Arrietty has to protect her family from the humans who find out about the last surviving borrowers on Earth. 

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Sickly Anna forges closer ties with a Marnie, who later turns out to be one related to her past.

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When Marnie Was There (2014)

Mei and Satsuki become friends with their strange rabbit-like creature neighbor Totoro during a summer in the countryside.

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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Young witch Kiki moves to a new town with her cat and starts flying courier service. Soon her magic fades with her growing insecurities. Will she be able to reclaim it?

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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

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Set in the backdrop of World War II, a young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in a destructive environment. 

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Grave of the Fireflies (1988)