Only Yesterday [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [1991]

Richly nuanced this sweet visually beautiful story of nostalgia and quiet romance charmed me. Has Daisy Ridley on the English Audio and includes the original Japanese as well. Ghibli collectors will love this, especially fans of From Up on Poppy Hill and Whisper of the Heart.

Now that Disney's catalog of Studio Ghibli movie classics are available on Blu-Ray in North America, there are still a few movies remaining to fill out the roster. How cool, that Only Yesterday, a Ghibli movie from the 90s, receives an all-new English dub and is finally released in NA as well. Maybe we will see Ocean Waves released next?

This film had not been on home video in the US prior to this Blu-ray release. Thanks to GKIDS for distributing this beautiful film from the Studio Ghibli library. Disney has been releasing many Studio Ghibli films, but some films, like this one and Grave of the Fireflies and others are being released by other studios. The transfer is beautiful, and it shows off the amazing animation very well. You may not realize how old this film is while watching it on Blu-ray. Disney does a great job remastering films they release to Blu-ray, and if you have had concerns over the quality of this release from GKIDS, rest assured. It is fantastic. Colors pop. The lines are sharp. It's great. Some may find the story a bit slow, but I only thought it dragged near the midway point, which is typical for a lot of Ghibli films, to be honest. However, I found this one dragged less than many. The film is funny and touching. I don't get emotional during films, generally, but by the end of this one, I was swelling up tears. I bought this film having never seen it before, which is always a risk, but I am glad I did. I loved it and I will watch it over and over.

This is one of the lesser-known Ghibli films, but every single film the studio releases is amazing. This one is no exception!

Not only one of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies, but one of my favorite movies of all time.

The story, although simple, focuses on the transition in one's world view from childhood to adulthood in an emotionally engaging and satisfying way. Director Takahata tells another story about the will and character of the human spirit, similar to what he did in Grave of the Fireflies. Also, anyone who is a fan of the beautiful animation of Studio Ghibli should check out this film.

Great characters that are a significant part of the history of studio ghibli movie. This can't be missed. Disney can't touch any ghibli movie.

This was a good movie I'm glad it came to north america only yesterday is about Taeko, a 27-year-old office worker who is sick of her job and ready for a change. As she ventures to the rural Yamagata prefecture to visit her sister and brother-in-law, her mind wanders back to moments from her childhood and adolescence. While reflecting on her coming-of-age experiences, Taeko bonds with her brother-in-law's cousin, a hard-working farmer, and attempts to learn who she truly is.