And every time, theyre worth it.
Miyazakis anime oeuvre may come across as intimidating and impenetrable to newcomers.
InMy Neighbor Totoro, its change itself that serves as the characters greatest enemy.
Totoro himself has become such a beloved figure in animation whos gone on to acquire international acclaim.
Kiki is also one of Miyazakis best and boldest female protagonists, not in short supply in his movies.
However, the movie feels like a culmination of many of Miyazakis earlier ideas.
Howls Moving Castle (2004)
Howls Moving Castleis Miyazakis brooding steampunk ode to getting older.
It feels like MiyazakisThe Prestigein the sense that its a layered film that pretends to be deceptively simple.
Just think of it as an anime version ofFern Gullybut with many more demon boar gods and beheadings.
However,Porco Rossois a surprisingly deep, dark story thats far more than a swines skybound shenanigans.
The aerial setpieces are truly unparalleled and as stunning as any spirit creature or demon.
