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Description: A reflective story about childhood memories and adult life, exploring themes of personal growth and self-discovery through nostalgic storytelling.

Fact: It was the first Ghibli film directed by Isao Takahata to be released in the US, though this happened 25 years after its Japanese release.

Description: A coming-of-age story about self-discovery and pursuing one's passions, featuring a young protagonist who learns about life and love through her experiences.

Fact: The film was based on a manga but significantly expanded the story. The song 'Country Roads' plays an important role in the plot.

Description: A heartwarming tale of found family and redemption, following three homeless individuals who come together to care for an abandoned baby.

Fact: The film is set during Christmas but isn't a typical holiday movie. It was inspired by John Ford's 1948 film '3 Godfathers' but with a Tokyo setting.

Description: A touching narrative about family, relationships, and personal transformation, with strong emotional depth and themes of found family.

Fact: The visual novel it's based on sold over 200,000 copies. It's known for its emotional storytelling that often moves viewers to tears.

Description: Features gentle storytelling about human connections and understanding others, with a protagonist who bridges two worlds while learning about himself.

Fact: The manga has been serialized since 2003 and has over 30 volumes. It won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in

Description: A gentle story about youth, nostalgia, and community bonds, set against the backdrop of 1960s Japan with themes of preservation and moving forward.

Fact: The film was co-written by Hayao Miyazaki but directed by his son Goro. It's based on a 1980 manga series.

Description: A poignant exploration of friendship, family, and self-acceptance, featuring a protagonist who forms a mysterious bond that helps her understand herself better.

Fact: This was Studio Ghibli's last film before their temporary hiatus. It's based on a British novel by Joan G. Robinson.

Description: A heartwarming story about personal growth and unexpected bonds, featuring a protagonist who learns valuable life lessons through interactions with a child and a rural community.

Fact: The series was inspired by the creator's own experiences moving to a remote island. It won the Excellence Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in

Description: A story about healing from trauma and forming meaningful relationships, with themes of acceptance and personal growth through family-like bonds.

Fact: The 2019 version is a complete adaptation of the manga, which previously had an incomplete anime adaptation in 200It was one of the best-selling shoujo manga of all time.

Description: Explores themes of healing and companionship through the relationship between a socially awkward writer and his adopted cat, showing how they help each other grow emotionally.

Fact: The story is told from both human and feline perspectives. The author based the cat character on their own pet.