Spirited Away

One of Japan's oldest hot springs in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The main building, constructed in 1894, is a nationally important cultural property and the setting of Natsume Soseki's 'Botchan.' Said to have inspired the bathhouse in Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away,' it attracts visitors from around the world.

A quintessential Studio Ghibli film by Hayao Miyazaki. It portrays the interactions between two sisters who move to the countryside and the mysterious creature Totoro. Beautifully expressing Japanese nature and childhood innocence, Totoro became Ghibli's iconic character beloved worldwide.

Japan's preeminent animation studio founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Known worldwide for beloved films such as 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro.' Their distinctive style explores themes of coexistence between humanity and nature.

A Studio Ghibli war anime film directed by Isao Takahata. Based on Akiyuki Nosaka's novel, it depicts the tragedy of siblings during wartime. Acclaimed globally as a masterpiece of anti-war cinema, it is remembered as 'the saddest anime film ever made.'

An anime based on Hiromu Arakawa's manga. Set in a world where alchemy thrives, it follows the Elric brothers on their quest to restore their bodies. Acclaimed domestically and internationally for its intricate world-building and profound themes, it is regarded as a shonen manga masterpiece.

An anime based on the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. It follows a long-lived elf mage retracing memories of companions after defeating the Demon King. Its lyrical narrative on time and farewell captivated audiences worldwide.

An anime based on Akihito Tsukushi's web manga. It follows a girl's adventure into the mysterious giant chasm called the 'Abyss.' The shocking contrast between cute character designs and mercilessly dark developments has earned it worldwide acclaim as a fantasy work.