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A mystical and enchanted storyline of romance permeates both of these wonderful creations by the same director 

This two great movies have the same creator and they both contain great stories about curse, love, and drama at the same time. If you'll notice upon watching them, the way they were drawn was also the same. In characters Haku(Spirited away) and Howl(HMC) do look alike. Both movies have great lessons and that after you watch them they will surely leave a good memory. 

As you all likely know already, both Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away are the brainchild of Hayao Miyazaki; however, the two films share numerous similarities in addition to Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki's style. Perhaps the greatest overbearing theme in both movies is the use of surreality bordering upon absurdism. Miyazaki is a master of this style. His movies are filled with surreal and inventive worlds and magical, unique characters. More so than any of his other films, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle invoke the same feeling of wonder to their majestic settings. As far as the narrative goes, both movies are centered two young and bewildered coming of age heroins and their sojourns through the new and fantastic worlds they are discovering. Along the way, love, compassion, curiosity and development are evident in each of the protagonists. Miyazaki's protagonists are quite akin to Alice from Lewis Carrol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, featuring young female leads as they journey through newly discovered mystical worlds. Although Howl's Moving Castle contains a slightly darker theme with a violent war ravaging the world and Spirited Away has a lighter and more upbeat feel, both are excellent films laden heavy with Miyazaki's beautiful and sublime visions coupled with a mystical, romantic adventure.  

Besides that both are made from Hayao Miyazaki, they both represent pure love and friendship. Spirited Away is about a girl, Chihiro, who depends on her friends to save her family from the magical world which they do not belong in and Howl's Moving Castle's, Sophie, relies on her friends, one of them supplies major eye candy, to release her from a curse. They both have happy endings and are films that are in my top ten favorite movies (Spirited Away is one of Roger Ebert's favorite movies) and they will definitely be yours too. 

Both have gorgeous art and they both dwell in fantasy and the supernatural. They also have the same producers so they have similar art styles. What's more, they both have fascinating plots and lovable characters. 

Same producers, Studio Ghibli. Both of the movies have a great story, same genre, romance, fantasy, supernatural, adventure and a very good drama. Both of movies are great and worth watching, has great lessons of love and friendship between the cast/characters of both of the movies.  

Like magic? Like inventive transportation? The creators of Spirited Away and the talented voices of Billy Crystal, Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, and Emily Mortimer bring Howl's Moving Castle to life. See a world where wizards and witches fight in a war and curses are cast on the innocent so nothing and no one is quite what it seems. 

The plots are different but both have a girl as the protagonist as they accidently get involved in another world full of magical elements and fantasy.  

Two different movies and both made by Hayao Miyazki. Both movies are highly creative, involve magical elements, very light underlying romance between the two characters and are both about a young girl who is leading an average life until suddenly being whisked away into a magical/spiritual adevnture.  

Both were made by the same director and producer. Both are about a relationship between a human girl and an unusual guy. Both are fantasy, and the character's main goal is the same: remove the curse. 

Sophie & Chihiro sound like they're both dreaming aren't they? They think they're dreaming and both are very dark anime. But actually it was really half-real and half-fantasy 

Both are fantastical, dream-like, magical, captivating stories of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. 

These two movies are very similar. The ideas are almost like a copy of each other! One week after I had seen Spirited Away, I saw Howl's Moving Castle, and yet I was amazed by it! They made me realize what love truly means! 

For starters, they both are breathtaking movies from Studio Ghibli. The art and animation in both are so similar that the characters look a lot alike. The main protagonists (who are both girls) have a curse put onto them or their family, so they're sent on a journey to break that curse. Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away are adventurous, fantasy, and romance movies that will draw your interest in from start to finish. 

These two titles are excellent example of unique love stories. I mean, we have female protagonists whos adventures are the main plots of these titles. Chihiro and Sophie have to give up their normal lives. Consequently, they meet their beloveds who are really mysterious and powerful persons. And what it is worth mentioning is the fact that they are great titles for whole families. Every family's member will appreciate other thing and anyone won't be disappointed after them. They are the great start for people who think that anime is only "Chinese porn cartoons for kids"... they are but not in this case. 

Obviously both have there similarities as they are both studio ghibli films. However these 2 in particular have a very simile feel.  

Both anime movies are produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. They have similar animation and character design, as well as great landscapes and soundtracks by Joe Hisaishi. Both contain coming of age narratives, following a young heroine in a magical world filled with magic and spirits. In both anime, the protagonist have to find a way to break a spell. 

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The two epic fantasy-ghibli movies. In my opinion Howl's the best. Perfect animations and draws, beatiful and detailed landscapes and unforgottable OST. Both in the same level, just the best combination of the franchise. The characters are charismatic and very unique; the stories are entertaining and interesting. I Think that Howl has better or deeper characters and the story is less complicated, but both are a must see if you like the anime and/or the movies. 

Both of these films are made from the well known Studio Ghibli - both of these films have the the weird but lovable story lines the studio is known for. They both have fantastic characters and the artwork is great! Similarities - 'Quirky' story line's with the intriguing characters. 

Both Miyazaki films will take you to a magical world. Both films are masterpieces in my mind that features (a) a beautiful fantasy world, (b) amazing character building - watch the characters grow and mature and learn about themselves as they embark on their adventure, and (c) a great story -- Both stories are wonderful deep adventures that will leave you craving to learn more about the world and the characters. I'm impressed by how much both movies are able to capture in under 2 hours. i watched spirited away when I was 10 years old and it's remained my favorite animated film throughout my childhood and well into my adult life. I watched howl's moving castle more recently, but it brought back similar emotions of curiosity and amazement as the story unraveled.   

They are both made by Studio Ghibli. It looks so good and the story is amazing. I love all the movies from Studio Ghibli but these are my absolute favorites. 

I love the Studio Ghibli films. They all have amazing stories but this one i don't know always warms my heart when i watch it When I watched this anime i was only 9 years old, and i was amazed by its art, story, characters... I'm now 21 and still in love with this anime, i still watch it like it's my first time. loveeeee hayao miyazaki  

i think you would like this because these are pretty similar to each other and also theyre also made by same studio so i think these are similar to each other 

drawings so cute 

If you liked this anime you will definitely like Spirited Away, the main character in both animes can see spirits and they have to deal with them through it. 

Both deal with the interactions between an ordinary human protagonist and the supernatural creatures they encounter. Both have similar meticulous pacing, themes of friendship, character growth, and are pretty much guaranteed to warm your heart at least a little. 

Both are about Youkai. Well, Spirited Away is a wonderfull movie, completely must to see for everyone. The ones who enjoyed Natsume's story will love Chihiro. 

Natsume Yuujinchou... Natsume Yuujinchou revolves around a phycic teenage boy named Takashi Natsume, who is hounded by spirits on a regular basis. Recently, Takashi's grandmother Reiko passed away, leaving him the mysterious 'Natsume book of friends'. Reiko, in her youth, was quite a myschevious girl, who would challange spirits in the codition that if she won, she would seal their name in her notebook, rendering them a servant to her. Upon inheriting this book, Natsume is faced with more spirits, those wanting thier names returned, and those out to steal the book in order to gain servants. Spirited Away... Spirited away revolves around a young girl named Chihiro, who, with her parent, walk into what they belive is an abandoned themepark. This is a trap. After her parents are turned into pigs, the residents of this loccation finally appear, only to be revealed a series of bizzare spirits. Chihiro is rescued by a mysterious young boy who knows nothing about his past, he advise's to keep her head down in order not to gain attention. We soon discover that a which is dictating this spirit wold and stealing the name and identity of others, who have no choice but to serve her. Natsume YuuJinchou has quite the oppsosite storyline to Spirited away, yet inspite of this, their are great similarities... Spirited Away - A sweet little girl gets stranded in the spirit world, being the only human Natsume Yuujinchou - A pleasant teenage orphaned boy, see spirits in his everyday life Spirited Away - Thoses in the spirit world have their names taken from them, i.e. losing their identity and freedom Natsume Yuujinchou - Many spirits have had their names stolen from them and sealed in the book of friends, i.e. losing their freedom Both stories feature sweet, lovable main characters, who have a shapeshifting spirt acting as bodygaurd.  

both are about spirits, but Spirited away has more action, and Natsume Yuujinchou is more relaxing, :) 

both are full of loving characters you will never forget. while spirited away is more fast paced natsume yuujin is more slow and calm. Both are full of supernatural creatures and the determination of a child/teen to do what they think is right. fully fleshed out characters that are brought to life on the screen right before your eyes. if you liked spirited away you will love natsume yuujin because both are unforgettable in their own right.  

Both have a human become involved in a spirit community. 

Both are supernatural tales regarding interesting ghosts and their stories. Ghosts in both anime aren't the horrific killer ghosts, but just spirits that just want to live peacefully. 

If you love spirited away, I would really recommend watching this! Similar air/vibe about these two and the idea of spirits or youkai is present in both. Both really beautiful. 

If you're a fond of spirits, monsters, or any weird apparitions, but an anime that's got a great story, then Natsume Yuujinchou is for you. 

If you are seeking a Anime with Youkai & Spirits, look no further than Spirited away, and Natsume and the book of friends. Both anime have really good story telling, where Natsume Yuujinchou focus more on many different stories, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi focuses on one longer one. Both anime are relaxing and some what exciting to watch. If you looking for a good time, or you just finished spirited away but long for some more of those spirit like beings? Check out Natsume Yuujinchou! I´m glad i did! 

Both Natsume and Spirited Away concern the relationships between humans and spirits; in Natsume, it is the relationship between him and the youkai apparently only he can see, in Spirited Away, it is the relationship between Sen and the spirits of the bath house. Due to it being a movie, Spirited Away has a much more prominent plot, whereas Natsume, being a slice of life show, is more laid back with episode-long story arcs. Both are fantastic.  

Both have spirts in it and a character that is caught up in some strange antics with the spirits as well too and both have some pretty good animation that still holds up well. 

Coming-of-age movies about a child happening upon another world. Both are delightfully evocative with consistent interest and tight animation. 

The alternate worlds in both movies give a similar surreal, dream-like feeling 

These films are extremely similar, child runs off and gets lost in a new world filled with weird beings. They both find someone that will guide them though it, teaching them the ways of life there. But eventually their goal is to return to the human world. Both these films are masterpieces a highly recommend both 

These films explore the boundary between the human and fantasy worlds. The protagonists are young children who mature through their experiences within the other world after receiving the help of magical creatures. The stories focus on family (whether it's adoptive or biological), unlikely friends, and personal growth through learning. The fantastical wonder in a child's mind as s/he sees the world - that's what these films will bring back to you, regardless of what age you are now. 

Similar stories about humans going to a world of monsters/spirts/beasts They both have amazing animation. 

Both are about a young MC who gets lost in a alternative world and find a mentor to guide them. 

Starting out as a bratty kid who only thinks about themselves characters, Chihiro and Ren find themselves crossing a barrier between the norm and the supernatural, into a mystical world not like the one they are used to. Full of mythical humanoid characters, in a landscape where they are now the irregulars, the two embark on a tale of growing up. The Boy and The Beast are much more explicit with the theme of "growing up" so much that Ren, the protagonist, goes through a coming of age story. Spirited Away is much more implicit in that Chihiro learns from her time in the spirit world she gets a job in. Both tell a great tale of simply growing up and understanding that not everything will come your way, sometimes you need to work your way to the life you want to go accordingly. They both also get given new names upon arriving at the new world; "Sen" and "Kyuta" respectively. Both are great anime movies with Boy and Beast featuring good comedy as well as some action. Spirited Away having a much more peaceful atmosphere for an adventure-fantasy.   

Both films feature a child who after getting trapped in another world, mature and make the best of their situations. The Boy and The Beast definitely has a more prominent "growing up" theme and has more comedic and action elements, as compared to the peaceful-adventurous tone of Spirited Away.  

While "Spirited Away" will always have this sense of wonder and nostalgia that it brings with every watch, "The Boy and the Beast" looks to invoke similar feelings. I couldn't help but notice some influences from the Ghibli films, and it turns out that Mamoru Hosoda, the director, worked with Ghibli back in the day- specifically "Howl's Moving Castle." This was one of those films that always caught my eye, but I never got around to it until recently (as of the writing of this recommendation). Check out The Boy and the Beast if you're looking for something heartfelt and slightly unpredictable. 

Both anime films have a female character who ends up in some strange land with monsters/spirits. The young male and female characters do have feelings for each other that develop, as well. 

A girl is lost in a world different from her own. A world full of mystery and danger. One wanted to save her parents while the other wanted to see her first love. Both had a companion to aid them on their journey. 

Both MC travels to a new world filled with mysterious creatures and new experience.  

Both films have a female lead. They end up in a strange world and want to save something precious. Both films have those mysterious beings and a young male who helps the protagonist. Similar art style. 

Just like every Ghibli movie the protagonist is a little girl that somehow meets spirits and supernatural beings.A girl to a world different from her own ends up meeting a young boy from a different world and develop feelings for eatch other in a world full of mystery and danger and they end up about the same away 

Makoto Shinkai has said that he is a Hayao Miyazaki fan, so both of these works share many similarities. Both feature a young girl as a main character, as they travel in a fantasy world filled with fantastical creatures. Both anime have beautiful scenery and soundtracks, as well as some romance between the two main characters. 

Anyone familiar with Studio Ghibli easily see that Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo was heavily inspired by their films. I feel that the movie it has to most parallels to is Spirited Away as they are both adventure films that take place in a different world, have a female lead, a male lead guide, mysterious creatures and beautiful scenery and soundtrack. 

Everyone already spotted the similarities. Both movies have spirits, girl and boy protagonists, but it's shorter and sadder. 

Both have supernatural elements and are about when a human interacts with spirits. They also have slightly similar themes of romance. 

Both stories revolve around a helpless, innocent little girl as a protagonist, who then is aided through the challenges she faces by a mysterious boy. As you watch through the film, you will see the relationship develop slowly between the two characters. As said in the previous posts, yes they also have that same supernatural related genre, and they both will also have that bittersweet ending as well.  

Very warm and sweet. A young girl is involved in a "true love" relationship with a non-human which ends somewhat prematurely and moves on in life. The portrayal of love is meant for a younger audience. There is somewhat a bittersweet feeling at the end, but with the emotional development of the main character, you cannot help but to feel happy for them. 

A girl encounters spirits, which then revolves into a story about the spirits and the girl either growing up or realizing things about herself. Both movies also include a huge amount of japanese mythology. 

Both films show a girl in her encounter with a magical character and her friendship that on the end becomes something more. The protagonists are very similar to each other and history has many similarities. Hotarubi No Mori e - - - Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi     Hotaru Takegawa - - - Chihiro Ogino                           Gin - - - Haku 

There are spirits. The girl wanders around the place and suddenly stumbles to the land of spirits and ghosts. Great storyline. A must see anime movie. 

Both Anime take supernatural elements and tell delightful and charming story. One bases the supernatural elements off the Western culture found in Europe and the other is based off Japan. They also have a historical element of something that has been lost. 

Both have the same director. Both of the characters(which are female) are moving away from home. They both struggle with different situations on their own. And somewhere along they are helped by friends/neighbors. Basically, young female characters wandering around a fantasy land. In the end they both become strong and independant :] 

Both are Ghibli films directed by Hayao Miyazaki. They have similar art, character designs, and beautiful soundtracks composed by Joe Hisaishi. Both anime have coming of age elements, and focus on a young girl who is struggling with her problems. Both anime also have magical elements, and create an overall similar mood. 

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A new world. Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service both follow two young ladies who travel into a new place, learning about the way life works, as an outlier, in those areas. In doing so, they go and get jobs to fit in with others that are different to them, as well as needing to have a stable place to live in. Spirited Away does this with Chihiro working in the spirit world. Delivery Service does this with Kiki living in a bakery offering postal service. Both are good anime movies for families made by Studio Ghibli and directed by Miyazaki Hayao. Amazing OST and visuals, high and low.   

Made by the same studio, they give me similar vibes too. 

They both have to do with spirits, and both are colorful and unique. 

1. It has the same innocent child-like feel to it. 2. Filled with strange creatures. 3. The ability to see spirits.  

Both of them have a slow plot and maybe will make you bored if you don't like a soft anime. but if you like soft and SOL anime, this anime will make you washed away when you watch. The conflict between Human and Nature, then the fantasy with supernatural are the most interested point and making you comfortable to watching 

Each of these anime follow the story of a character who journeys through a morally ambiguous world of diverse creatures that co-exist. 

peaceful vibe with beautiful scenery, spirits and both very relaxing 

I think that the colours and art form is very similar, both stories are very enjoyable and take you on an adventure. I recommend them both tbh. 

- They both explore this "spirit world" - Both gorgeously animated - Both have this "mystical" or "magical" atmosphere - Both have a female child lead whom faces a coming of age character development 

This is similar with Spirited Away because of the atmosphere, the world, the magic, they're very similar. I recommend watching this if you love Spirited Away. 

A girl goes to another world. There are magical and supernatural elements. 

• Both the anime takes lots of inspection from Japanese/Chinese tradition and folk tale. • Both gives same kind of aesthetic vibe , the smooth animation and beautiful sounds track really gives comfort to eyes and ears. • Both the anime have a fantastic world setting which is very different from today's modern fantastic anime, The environment feel more like a dream land and give a nostalgic feeling. 

Both have very good storyline to support a successful movie. But the part that makes it less successful (this is just my opinion), is the fail of an ending both of these movies have. Still great movies....until the post-post climax portions. 

Both were made by Studio Ghibli, and have girls as main characters . Both almost equal in length and are movies. They are both very good. I recommended checking both out. 

made by the same guy Hayao Miyazaki. He makes great anime movies that will leave you wanting more, I can't say that I didn't enjoy watching all of the movies that were made by him. His movies are very creative and original, if you've seen one, you should check out some of his others, they are all just as good. His movies are so great that I even re watched some of them a few times. anyways if you're interested in one of his movies, you're almost guaranteed to like the others. see for yourself. 

The great thing about Studio Ghibli is that each and every one of their movies goes out in their own ways to tell a story, yet they have a close resemblance to one another simply because of the directing and execution it takes. I would take this recommendation as "just watch everything Ghibli". Though if you really want some more specifics, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away have a journey type story where both MCs have this one central mission which eventually gives domino effects into meeting new people and trying to work things out in this new life. Both are great movies sharing the same director, Miyazaki Hayao, and studio, Studio Ghibli. There is something for all of these two movies.   

- kids vs the adults and the world - two main protagnoists comign from different worlds - kids changing the history ("kids are the future") - oniric world 

When people are young, they tend to want to run away from the reality they don't want to face, such is true for stories A Whisker Away and Spirited Away. Both follow an MC who changes their lifestyle for the sole purpose of going forward with what they deem would better their life. However good these characters thought such an idea would better them, both of them experience a mix of different feelings such as subtle regret of the actions they have committed. In Spirited Away, Chihiro exempts herself of her current situation with her parents. In Whisker Away, Muge wishes to become a cat to free herself from her troubles as well as getting the attention of her love interest Hinode. Both are good anime movies with Spirited Away being a great classic, Whisker Away being a nice supernatural romance drama.   

- Both films have a female protagonist who becomes connected to another world. - The oversears of both worlds are not as friendly as they first seem. - Both protagonists make friends in the other world who help them escape from it. - Both protagonists have people they're fighting for. In Spirited Away, it's Sen's parents. In A Whisker Away, it's Miyo's crush Hinode. - Both films have a similar kind of vibe and feature a fantasy world crossing with the real world. 

A Whisker Away is the closest movie I have seen to a Ghibli movie. Spirited Away is a very loved Ghibli movie featuring a girl trying to fix her parents back to normal. A Whisker Away is about a girl who wants her crush to like her back so, she uses an absurd method to get her way. Both girls venture to a faraway land to fix the issues they made. I believe A Whisker Away is a lot more "mushy" and focused on the female + male relation. Chihiro and Haku in Spirited Away I believe is just a friendly relation, whereas A Whisker Away is a more romantic relation. Both movies are very well made. A Whisker Away is brand new and fresh so, in my opinion, the visuals and animation are cleaner and brighter. Spirited Away is one of my all-time favorite Ghibli movies, maybe even out of all movies. The story in Spirited Away hit closer to me than A Whisker Away. I just enjoyed the more magical, apparition theme than the cat land. Both movies are targeted towards children so they both are a "Happily ever after" movie. A Whisker Away also deals with more realistic themes including parent-child relations and bullying. All in all both movies are great it all depends n the viewers preference.  

- Both involved a strong female character who becomes connected to another unseen world - Both makes friends in this other world and they help her to escape it - Both have the same kind of atmosphere - Both protagonist got problems in their life and want to avoid them, but at the end, they face it and try to be better - Both have the same kind of animation, with nice facial expressions (especially Chihiro and Miyo) 

These are similar in the way that the main characters go to a differnet world and that they haveto complete a task in order to get back to there own. 

They both are beautifully animated. Well developed characters. Both main characters go into a different world to try and save their parent(s). Both main characters go through growing up. 

They have the same world and the same main characters hoping to save their parents by going into a magic world field with magical creatures 

Both anime feature a main character who goes into a fantasy world in order to save their parents. In order for the characters to reach their goal and turn back to reality, they must complete a task in the fantasy world. 

Both these anime draw heavy influences from the Shinto religion. Most everyday ordinary things are personified as kami. Both of the protagonists are young girls that find themselves in predicaments dealing with the kami. Both protagonists not only have similar situations but like personalities as well.  

First time I saw Kamichu!, I felt some kind of a Miyazaki aura even though it wasn't. Kamichu! is a sweet series with a bit moe with the character design. Spirited Away has the youkai relation with Kamichu! 

I think these 2 are actually very simulair. both of them take part in a supernatural spirit-like world. next to a great story they bring you the strangeness and weirdness about these spirits. both of them are also really sweet and cute. light stuff, good for all ages. and they share a pretty simulair art style. The only thing that really is different is the story-line. But I think I can safely say, that if you enjoyed one, you probably also will enjoy the other.  

- Both involve young (roughly middle school-aged) girls suddenly finding themselves wrapped up in the spirit world. - Both focus on how these main girls must navigate their new lives - Both take a lot of inspiration from shintoism, featuring various spirits and gods - Both have beautiful animation, especially Sen to Chihiro - Both feature romantic sub plots (or, at least, heavily implied romance) 

Both are Studio Ghibli classics that revolve around a young girl going on a strange and magical adventure. 

Both directed by Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli). Both involve female main characters and both are light hearted and truly amazing.  

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Spirited Away is the best-animated movie, but Totoro is such an adorable and feel-good movie. Both are among my favorite films. 

Both movies have a young girl moving into a new home and meeting with strange supernatural creatures that help them save their parent(s). 

Two stories about overly cautious young girls growing up and learning to be brave through their encounters with spirits and mythical creatures. Spirited Away has more of an immersion into the spirit side of things. A Letter to Momo focuses more on the family aspect. But I definitely saw similarities between Momo and Chihiro-- the two protagonists. 

Both films show the encounter of the girl with a group of Yokai giving way to an adventure to save the family of both protagonists. The protagonists have many physical and emotional similarities. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi - - - Momo and No Tegami                             Chihiro Ogino - - - Momo Miyaura 

the personalities of both protagonists are almost alike and it's also about working at a traditional style hotel--in spirited away it's bath house and in hanasaku iroha is a hot spring hotel--both with cruel owners. 

These two animes are both very similar, where both protagonist are forced for work a an in, regardless of their bad situations, they do their best the make the best of it, and on the way they make friends and have a good time 

Both animes include a female protagonist that have to leave their usual life to work in a 'bath house'. Both include a horrible grandmother like authority figure in charge of the bath house/inn. Overcoming challenges and at first being rejected by their peers, they end up being welcomed and loved by their new friends. Spirited Away provides a lot more fantasy content, whereas Hanasaku Iroha brings you comical situations and interactions. Both are light-hearted and great animes to watch. 

They are oth coming of age tales with romance and basically little kids growing up. They have the same artwork and the same feel to them. If you like on you will like the other. 

They kind of complement each other, since Whisper Of The Heart is realistic while Spirited Away is allegorical, but they have pretty similar discourses, both are coming of age tales, main character is a young girl, and plot deals about basic child/teen emotions like first love, responsibility and such... No wonder Miyazaki wrote the script for this one too. The artwork is a little different, but still in the Ghibli standards. 

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Both are movies are amazingly bizarre and visually stunning. If you liked that in one of these movies be sure to check the other one.  

Both Movies have mindblowing things in it. It makes you feel like your eyes are playing tricks on you. Your eyes are like this when the movies finished O.o  

- Both anime have very similar surreal,bizarre worlds. - Both main characters are trapped in these colorful,messy,surreal worlds,trying to find a way out. - Very similar art. If you enjoyed one of these great anime movies ,you'll definitely enjoy the other. 

Ponyo and Spirited away are very similiar when it comes to the overall feeling. Its very cute and mysterious. And you really love the maincharacters in both. While Spirited Away is a bit more serious both are very lighthearted anime movies. Also Studio Ghibli made both. 

both are Ghibli films 

"Ghibli vibe". Because Ghibli seems to bring forward a connection like no other studio. In a more concise outlook, the two titles have female child protagonists who seem to be working the hardest in going onward with their quest. I suppose this is less true in Ponyo, with it being more of a duo effort, but I do believe it stands how both female MCs in each movie does push forward more so than others I have seen, especially for such littluns. If Ghibli's name doesn't sell these two movies to you, then I don't know what will. Great with the family. 

Night on the Galactic Railroad is like if you took the train sequence from Spirited Away and made it into a whole movie. 

After completing the film, I am flabbergasted at how few (actually 1 at the moment) commented on how 'Night On The Galactic Railroad' actually reminded them of the award-winning film 'Spirited Away'. Both films parallels one another in many aspects such as the train, souls traveling to a different dimension, getting back to reality. Overall, both are very confusing at first but that's what make both film interesting.  

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Very enjoyable animation and themes. The setting for both films are very captivating! Immersive, and the characters work really well within their worlds. To add, both are directed by Hayao Miyazaki. 

The environement's details and creatures are very similar. The main duo work the same way. Global vibes are very similar: poetic, but dynamic. 

The main character in both animes is a young girl exploring the world she does not know much about. There are strange creatures in both animes. Both contain beautiful art and animation. And overall both have similar vibe. 

Both are Ghibli anime focusing on a young female heroine who ends up in a magical world, from where she tries to escape. Both anime have great art and animation, and evoke similar feelings from the watchers. 

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Both are by Studio Ghibli. Both are about characters who are the same age and contain fantastical ideas. 

Studio ghibli flavour 

Shinsekai yori has a *very* similar feel to Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke. It very much has an epic feel that is just breathtaking and beautiful that is very similar to a Ghibli film. It is similar to Spirited Away, in that it is about the journey of children growing more mature, in a world of magical powers that they don't understand. With Princess Mononoke, it's a very similar setting, of a rural, medieval setting in Princess Mononoke, and a Post Apacolyptic/far future medieval setting in Shinsekai yori. Both have a very similar art style and epic feel, that impart deep messages.  

Both titles have a great focus on world-building.The first arc of Shinsekai Yori serves as a world-building arc and Spirited Away explores its universe through Hayao Miyazaki's imagination. However, Spirited Away is a Ghibli movie aimed for younger audiences, while Shinsekai Yori targets a more mature crowd. 

It will be actually one-sided recommendation - most people at least heard of Spirited Away. Hottarake no Shima, however is very underrated in my opinion. Just like in Spirited Away, we have a young girl who wents into the world of magic and encounters it's strange inhabitants. Both movies have beautiful visuals, Hottarake no Shima, however, is CG while Spirited Away uses the traditional animation. Even if you're not a fan of CG, give it a try, because good anime movies are becoming a rare thing. Especially family-friendly ones. 

Lead protags are both cast into unfamiliar, and bizarre territory. The focus and struggles with family will tug at your heart strings. 

Both of these coming of age stories involve a child or children in the case of Uchuu Show e Youkoso where they are taken away from their home by non-human forces and find themselves having to find a way back home while also bringing a stop to a major conflict. Both also draw upon aspects of childhood familiar to the creators, with one being more influenced by children being exposed to entertainment media than the other, which isn't a bad thing, but more of something indicative of the time each of these works was made. They're relatively light-heated, and enjoyable to watch. 

-Both have human character(s) journeying in a new world with different creatures. -The human protagonist(s) works in the mystical world, even with the little information they have about the world -The main goal to find away back home safety.  

Apart from the similar art style and animation, the gist of the story in both films is similar, as they both focus on a young girl who suddenly finds herself transported into a stranger and magical world full of whimsical characters and creatures. The films have a similar sense of fantasy and adventure, and even some danger, as well as similar character archetypes in Chihiro/Mary and Yubaba/Madame Mumblechook. 

Studio ghibli flavour 

It is a difficult task to find something as fulfilling as to fill a void left by one of the best works of Miyazaki, Spirited Away, but luckily there does exist one such anime movie that is similar - and in some respects, better - than Spirited Away. Wakaokami wa Shougakusei, or Okko's Inn, is the closest you can get in terms of the overall environment and protagonist to Spirited Away. Both the movies have grade school to middle school girl protagonists who are struggling on their own without their parents' help. Both have the same kind of overall envelope of the environments with spirits. Both are set in a traditional Japanese inn setting. Both employ roughly the same kind of literary style and tone to tell the story. I guess one can't find a closer match. So do give them both a try.  

They're both directed by Hayao Miyazaki and revolve around a young kid that searches for their parents with some fantasy elements. Spirited Away delves deeper into the word while The boy and the Heron is more of a drama. 

Uta Kata surprisingly shares some similarities with Spirited Away, even if Uta Kata is significantly darker. Both of these anime are coming-of-age stories with a young brown-haired girl as the main protagonist. The main character meets another character with some strange circumstances and ends up getting herself involved with spirits (though Spirited Away uses Japanese-style spirits and Uta Kata uses djinn). There's also a lot of care put into the scenery/backgrounds in both anime. 

Both movies use the "small girl in a big city" and the "mysterious boy saves lost girl" tropes. The boy character is also a mythical creature, albeit a dog-demon called "fusé".  

A girl enters a mysterious world which is totally different from the world she lives in by accident, meets and falls in love with a boy there and then they save their beloved together. One of their differences is that the heroine of "Majokko Shimai no Yoyo to Nene" is a witch, while the heroine of "Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi" is an ordinary girl. The two movies are suitable for both adults and chilren. Both stories about love and sacrifice.  

Slow paced...stuck in a strange new world...calming...and there is fantasy. 

Both are cute movies suited for children that feature an ordinary person accidentally entering the spirit world. They focus heavily on the very traditional Oriental myths & monsters, but gives them a modern twist. Spirited Away is of a much higher calibre than A Chinese Ghost Story animation wise (Xiao Qian is kinda cheesy. The dub version is distracting as it's corny to the point of being comic and ruins the style of the traditional Chinese story, so it probably better to watch it in Mandarin). Xiao Qian seems aimed at a very young audience & had a much lower budget, so it doesn't have the wow factor of Spirited Away. Also, they both feature spirit trains and a domineering old lady boss (with an odd nose).   

Both have alot to do with the supernatural and are based around fantasy world filled with creatures/spirits from Japanese mythology. Spirited Away isn't that much of a comedy though, while Inuyasha has some comedy.