Old School Lane Casual Chats: Studio Ghibli Films

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia and special guests Zenith Warrior Princess and Filip Kanzurovski discuss about the Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli founded on June 15, 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Toshio Suzuki, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. They have been known for producing some of the most groundbreaking, critically acclaimed 2D animated movies in Japan from Castle in the Sky to When Marnie was There. They go over the films, the memorable characters, the atmospheric scenes, the quiet moments, and the risky storytelling ranging from protecting the environment to the struggles of surviving a war as well as the cute, charming stories from two sisters interacting with a creature named Totoro to a witch trying to help her neighborhood with delivering goods alongside her smart aleck cat. 35 years after the studio's premiere, people from around the world love the films and has gained a massive audience into the world of anime. Which movies do Patricia, Zenith, and Filip think are the best films in Studio Ghibli's library? Listen and find out.