Good morning,

A reminder that Hayao Miyazaki films exist in this world and that now is as good a time as any to (re)watch them. My recommendations: the cult classics Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Ponyo- and of course, Howl’s Moving Castle. Go nuts with this Spotify playlist of the Studio Ghibli favorites :)

- Charlotte

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