As the studio moved into the 2010s, the collection reflected a period of transition and experimentation. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013), directed by Isao Takahata, utilized a minimalist, watercolor-inspired animation style that deviated from the classic Ghibli look, proving the studio’s commitment to artistic innovation. Following the initial retirement of Hayao Miyazaki after The Wind Rises (2013), the studio explored new directions with When Marnie Was There (2014) and the co-produced The Red Turtle (2016). The 2020 release of Earwig and the Witch marked the studio’s first full foray into 3D CGI animation, a controversial shift that sparked debate among fans about the future of the studio's traditional craft.
The first fully 3D-CG Ghibli film. Hated on arrival for “ugly” character models and a rushed ending. But as a ‘B’ work? It’s a about a manipulative girl who out-smarts a witch. The animation is experimental (motion-capture + hand-drawn textures). A fascinating failure—and thus pure ‘B’. studio ghibli movie collection 1984 2020 b work
Collecting and curating a “1984–2020 B works” set — practical notes As the studio moved into the 2010s, the
The is not a derogatory label. It is a badge of honor. Anybody can buy the box set of Miyazaki’s greatest hits. But the true fan understands that Only Yesterday is more radical than Howl’s Moving Castle . That Pom Poko is weirder than anything in Spirited Away . The 2020 release of Earwig and the Witch
Marked by global breakthroughs, this period features the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away (2001) and the epic environmental conflict of Princess Mononoke (1997) .
Made by young Ghibli staffers (the "Ghibli Youth"), this TV movie is messy, melancholic, and weirdly petty.
Ghibli continued to experiment with diverse themes, from the whimsical The Cat Returns (2002) to the poignant wartime tragedy of The Wind Rises (2013) .