Which Studio Ghibli Character Am I?
You love the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli films and the heartwarming characters who live inside of them. But have you ever wondered which Studio Ghibli character best fits your essence?
Wonder no more! Answer a few quick, fun questions below, and we'll tell you which Studio Ghibli character you're most like. Click "Start Quiz" to get started.
Questions Overview
- Spirited Away . It's so mysterious and exciting.
- My Neighbor Totoro . I like to look back on my childhood.
- Howl's Moving Castle . I prefer a subtle, moving story.
- Princess Mononoke . I need action to keep me interested.
- Japan, obviously. It would be fun to see the sights.
- Sweden. It’s not too crowded, and so beautiful.
- Italy. I like food and the arts.
- Germany. I like a good adventure.
- Castle in the Sky" data-image="" data-points="1,1">"The earth speaks to all of us, and if we listen, we can understand." - Castle in the Sky
- The Cat Returns" data-image="" data-points="2,1">"Always believe in yourself. Do this, and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear." - The Cat Returns
- Princess Mononoke" data-image="" data-points="3,1">"Life is suffering. It is hard. The world is cursed. Still, we find reasons to keep living." - Princess Mononoke
- The Wind Rises" data-image="" data-points="4,1">"The wind is rising! We must try to live." - The Wind Rises
- Courage. Life wouldn't be fun without a fright here and there.
- Creativity. You don't always have to follow the traditional path.
- Compassion. It's worth it to be kind to others.
- Humility. It's good to know that there are more important things than you.
- Flying. Being above the ground would feel so free.
- The ability to control and heal nature. It would feel nice to bring back the earth.
- Transformation. I need a little bit of mischief in my life.
- My imagination. It doesn't hurt to make up a story now and then.
- "One Summer's Day." It arouses a familiar sentiment.
- "The Path of the Wind." It also brings back memories!
- "Merry-Go-Round of Life." I'm a hopeless romantic.
- "The Girl Who Fell From the Sky." I'm mad for adventure.
- Crimson. The color of passion and boldness!
- Green. The color of earth and calm.
- Yellow. The color of happiness and sensitivity.
- Black. The color of deep emotion and thought.
- Susuwatari (from Spirited Away ). They're playful and mischievous.
- Cats (from The Cat Returns ). They're everything I want in a companion.
- Warawara (from The Boy and the Heron ). There's something special about the circle of life.
- Kodama (from Princess Mononoke ). They're creepy, but cute at the same time.
More Quizzes
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The Wonderful World of Studio Ghibli: Fun Facts
- There's a famous (beautiful) Studio Ghibli museum in the city of Tokyo, Japan. There are no set paths or routes that guests are supposed to follow inside. The museum's slogan is "Let's lose our way together."
- Studio Ghibli never uses CGI for more than 10% of an entire film.
- The word "Ghibli" actually describes a very hot wind that blows North from the Sahara Desert.
- Studio Ghibli has a "no cuts" policy with foreign film markets. So when people reproduce their movies, you're still seeing it in its original form.
- Hayao Miyazaki (a founder of Studio Ghibli) doesn't like to rely on scripts in his films. Instead, he leans into gut feelings and improv.
- Spirited Away is Japan's highest-grossing film, earning 274 million dollars worldwide.
- Studio Ghibli's logo is "Totoro," from their film My Neighbor Totoro .
- The waves that you see on screen in the movie Ponyo were actually hand-drawn by Hayao Miyazaki.
- If you look closely, you'll notice that Studio Ghibli films often bring back creatures from previous films. So next time you watch, keep an eye out for your old favorites!
Want to learn more?
For more information about Studio Ghibli, check out these authoritative sites below:
- https://www.boisestate.edu/presidents-writing-awards/an-analysis-of-miyazaki-hayao-and-the-aesthetic-of-imagination/
- https://blogs.uoregon.edu/postbubbleculture/2010/04/05/hayao-miyazaki-the-transnational-fantasy-of-post-wwii-japan/
- https://www.academia.edu/41288965/The_Life_and_Works_of_Hayao_Miyazaki
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