Laputa, Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta)

This fantastic movie is the story of a girl Sheeta that hides a powerful secret without knowing it. Her ancestors lived in a castle in the sky but before she was born her family had to live on earth. 

Sheeta (that later in the movie we see that her real name is Lusheeta Toel Ui Laputa) has an amulet that can take her to the castle in the sky, but it is also actively sought by everyone, mainly thieves, who knows the story of Laputa and wants to take control over its treasure. At the end, Sheeta and her friend Pazu could visit Laputa, discover all the secrets and survive to return to earth.

One of the things that I really enjoy about this movie was that Laputa was the home of giant robots which took care of the living things there. And in real life in the Ghibli Museum in Japan there is a exact replica of this robot. Very impressive, I want to go there one day soon!

My neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ Tonari no Totoro)

My neighbor Totoro was release in 1988, this great movie tells the story of two young sisters Satsuko and Mei and their adventurous interactions with friendly wood spirits, like Tororo.

I just love this movie, because is very touching when you see the relation of the family. The innocence of little kids that can see spirits in the forest and play with them. Also the soundtrack is very sticky you can sing all the time 'Tonarino To-toro Totoro, To-toro Totoro' and love this big spirit.

You will enjoy watching this animation and also purchasing  every item of merchandising around the world because it is the most famous and friendly wood spirit of all times. (I have my totoro tedy bear and also a key chain)

Howl's Moving Castle (ハウルの動く城 Hauru no Ugoku Shiro)

"Howl: I feel terrible, like there's a weight on my chest.

Young Sophie: A heart's a heavy burden."

Howl's Moving Castle is the story of a eighteen year old girl named Sophie who lives making hats. One day she get into the way of a witch that pursues the main character Howl to have his heart, curses Sophie. She become a ninety year old woman, so she starts looking for cure to that spell. She travels to the mountains and finds a scarecrow which takes her to Howl's castle. They meet and she stay at the castle as a cleaning lady, she also meets Calcifer, the spirit who maintains in movement the castle, and Howl's young apprentice Markl. 

This story also shows a war in which everyone gets involved even if they don't want to. During all these events Howls starts feeling something for Sophie. At the end, the magic of love prevails and the war situation is ended. Shopie and Howl can continue with their lives together, and the castle that once wandered in the mountains now fly. 

It is another fascinating movie from Miyazaki's work that worth watching.  

Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)

Spirited Away is one of my favorite movies from Hayao Miyazaki's work. This Japanese animation film was released 2001 and it tells the story of Chihiro travelling to her new home. In the way to the place, she and her parents are going to live something strange and magical. They will be locked in the Spirits World in which her parents will become pigs, then, she has to work for the Witch of the Spirits, Yubaba, and try to save her and her parents to finally return to the human world.

This movie is full of colors, feelings, unusual characters and a beautiful soundtrack that will attract you to follow this wonderful story.

If you like Japanese animation, you must see this movie. I strongly recommend it!