I’m not sure if this one counts as underrated but it’s my favourite!
the music (esp the opening scenes), the dynamic between Pazu and Sheeta (Pazu is the sweetest ghibli hero imo), giant robots, ancient floating castles, the usual ghibli focus on nature, love, friendship, etc etc
oh and of course the old lady sky pirate and her band of idiot sons
another honourable mention has gotta be Nausicaä
Apr 18, 2024
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castle in the sky or princess mononoke. nausicaa valley of the wind is also super beautiful and underrated imo.
Mar 15, 2025
i could be considered the ghibli version of a disney adult but without hoarding themed stuff. i go to gkids every year. ok-
this depends on how you define underrated..
the boy and the heron? so underrated. if you haven’t, watch it because it’s all the things a ghibli movie is: top tier animation, sobering themes, cozy/low stimulation scenes, character decisions that catch you off guard. they’re so good at telling a story.
whisper of the heart is the cutest little low stim comfort film about falling in love. it’s a warm hug like totoro (without the dying mother :/)
the cat returns is not low stim but it’s fun and cheeky in a way the others aren’t. it gives me princess bride vibes i can’t explain why.
Apr 19, 2024
In my opinion this is the best Ghibli film. Yes, I always say Howl’s Moving Castle is my favourite, and it is my favourite as it’s the one I saw first and I have sentimental attachment to it. But I think that Nausicaä is the actual best Ghibli film. A moving sci-fi/war film with an environmental message. Beautifully animated and colourful.
Apr 18, 2024
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autobiography of red is her most well known one, my favourite of hers though is h of h playbook
these are more verse novels than a traditional poetry collection, but all of her work is beautiful and often I find quite accessible
other authors I love are Mahmoud Darwish and Seamus Heaney
Apr 19, 2024
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spiritfarer
hades
zelda games (majoras mask is my fave)
and it’s been said already, but stardew valley!
Apr 18, 2024
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listening to it lying in bed in the dark w headphones on idk it hits
Apr 18, 2024