Spirited Away
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Studio Ghibli's hand-drawn masterpiece directed by Hayao Miyazaki, blending Japanese folklore with a coming-of-age allegory. Development & Release: Conceived by Miyazaki after reading shōjo manga magazines and observing the 10-year-old daughter of a friend; released in Japan in July 2001. International Milestones: Won the Golden Bear at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2002, and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Producer & Studio: Toshio Suzuki; Studio Ghibli.
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#2.8
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“Top 10 Greatest Movie Soundtracks of All Time — From Blade Runner to Spirited Away”
Ranks as high as #1 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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“Spirited Away vs. Your Name? Top 10 Best Anime Movies of All Time (2026)”
Climbed to #1 — a narrowly contested win.
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International Milestones: Won the Golden Bear at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2002, and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003.
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