Okay . . . update. I watched Spirited Away tonight and all I can say is . . . wow. That is a stunning piece of animation. Blows Princess Mononoke away, in my opinion.

I'll get back to you with my "final answer" after I watch Grave Of The Fireflies tomorrow.

Okay . . . I watched Grave Of The Fireflies tonight and, while it is a very powerful movie, I have to give the nod to Spirited Away for my favorite.

well I guess this poll is really "what is your fav Miyazaki film on dvd in Region 1?" and not "what is your fav studio ghibli film?"

as Grave of the Fireflies on on dvd and not an option...but that wasn't directed by Miyazaki....and there are several Miyazaki directed films left off also.....

but based on the choices given and without picking one of the other/none/all choices....I voted for Spirited Away

1. Castle in the Sky
2. Whisper of my Heart

I have to go with Princess Mononoke. I liked the whole machine vs. nature storyline and how neither side was really good or evil, the medieval Japan setting, etc. I've seen all the movies in the poll, BTW.

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