Customer Ratings & Reviews

DVD arrived in great condition and a definite must to add a Ghibli's fan DVD collection, especially with the steelbook edition.

Studio Ghibli continues to surprise me the studio was recommended to me by a friend and I have not regretted purchasing and watching any of their films they all are beautifully animated but each have their own unique style and story to separate them from one another.

If you’re looking for a great film that’ll keep the kids interested, this is the movie to watch.

Another must-have for any Ghibli fan! I love that the color of the steel book isn't a flat color and instead has a metallic feel to it.

Yet another classic anime from Miyzaki. Won an Oscar for best Animated Film. My kids thoroughly enjoyed it, ranking it as their favorite to date. The story is solid, the animation superb. They have wacthed it several times, enjoying it each time as much as the first.

So much whimsy in a movie! Fun and filled with adventure! My favorite studio Ghibli movie beside Howls moving castle!

love how the steelbook looks very simple design and absolutely love this movie.

Again, I say if you can enjoy any animated film, then you should look into all of the Miyazaki films and watch them. Some are better than others but all are better than most other studio films with the exception of a few newer releases since Miyazaki's retirement.

The most impressive thing this film accomplished was that it sparked that childlike sense of mystery and novelty about the film's world as I watched it. I've never been so affected by what is ostensibly a children's film. Certainly worth your family's time.

Very nice, enjoyed the updates though still with the upscale it loses a little charm.

Love the steelbook and art. Physical meidia is such a nice thing to have now a days

Love this movie so much! Anything Studio Ghibli is great for anymore looking to watch Japanese animated movies!

I'm very pleased to have finally purchased this masterpiece of a film. The DVD is excellent and contains bonus features, including a behind the scenes look at how the film came to be - which really makes you appreciate the film even more!

Great movie. Love this matching line of slip-covered bluray ghibli releases.

A great movie, though it deals with some more mature themes so it might be a little scary for smaller children at some point. Still, the animation is incredible, the acting is well-done, and the story is well-written. It's definitely worth a watch.

I walked past this film as it was on display in the “anime,” section. I had never seen it, but I felt like I recognized the characters. Had it not been for the “anime,” section in my local BestBuy, I probably would not have come across this gem!

One of the best ghibli films out there for sure. Love the red color of the steelbook too.

This movie is so magical and eerie everyone should watch and discuss

Many of you may be wondering the same thing I was when these releases hit stores. Are these Blu-rays an upgrade over the Disney releases? They are, in my opinion. However, are they worth purchasing again? Probably not. But, for hardcore fans, maybe. Here's why. First, picture quality. GKIDS has completed new 4K scans for these Blu-rays. In my opinion, it shows. The image is a bit cleaner. The details and colors do differ in some respects from the Disney releases. In comparing some scenes from Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky, and Princess Mononoke, I prefer the GKIDS releases. Is it a huge difference? No. But it is there. The reds are more intense and look red, not orange. And in Nausicaaa, the colors differ in scenes from the Disney Blu-rays. Actual color grading differences. Plus, the GIDS releases have more shadow details. The packaging and presentation on these releases tops Disney's with ease. The slipcovers are beautiful, with many of the releases using the same artwork as previous releases, with some exceptions, like Princess Mononoke. I also prefer the Nausicaa art here over Disney's. Each release is in a quality keepcase (not eco case) with art inside the back cover, so that when you open the case, you see a beautiful image from the film. The discs have art on them as well. I prefer the design on the GKIDS discs over Disney's, although, the Disney DVDs sometimes had very nice art as well. Lastly, the GKIDS releases also come with a small booklet that has some art and words from the creators behind the films. The menus on the GKIDS releases fall short of the Disney releases. They are not animated. There is no music. But, they are clean and simple. It would have been nice to have at least had music playing in the background like the Disney releases. Some releases include new extras. Many, if not all, extras from the Disney releases are ported over, but some may not be HD, as is the case on Nausicaa. As you can see from the descriptions, the Disney dubs are ported over to these releases as well. Plus, you get Japanese audio tracks, although, I have not confirmed if these are the original Japanese audio tracks, as I know that was a problem on some previous releases. Overall, I prefer the GKIDS Blu-rays, but if you have the Disney releases, you probably should save your money. However, if you're like me and you love the films and want the best presentation possible (video and packaging) and you find them on good sale, like they were on release at Best Buy, then it may be worth it to you.

Not only is the movie fantastic but the steelbook is gorgeous. Must have if you collect steelbooks!