Arguably one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films of all time, Spirited Away continues to set the bar for imaginative coming of age films. Chihiro’s quest to save her parents, and learn who she is in the process, can captivate most any audience, and the world and characters around her only bolster this with their iconic designs and personalities. For fans who want to see something similar though, these seven movies are their best bet for capturing the same experience as Spirited Away.
7 Movies Like Spirited Away if You’re Looking for Something Similar
In This Corner of the World
Following an arranged marriage to a boy she barely knows, a young woman named Suzu finds herself forced to adapt to an entirely new way of life. Gone are the days of lackadaisically sketching and creating her artwork, replaced by the daily duties of keeping her in-laws in check and keeping things afloat amid the increasing struggles of life during World War II. And yet, through the use of her imaginative view of life, she is able to find creative ways through life’s hardships, and hopefully even come out of the other end with a positive outlook on the future.
Though admittedly a more grounded coming of age tale than Spirited Away, In This Corner of the World still encapsulates the struggles of a young woman learning who she is and how she fits into the wider scheme of the world. It’s cheery highs and crushing lows can capture the attention of most any viewer, and it’ll leave them examining their own life – in a good way – by the end.
