Lab 1.1 Icon: Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki. They were part of the founding movement which led to current day 'anime' productions. Over the past decades, they have developed 21 animated feature films. Some of their more notable works are Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and Castle in the Sky. What makes their work stand out to me are the stunning scenic visuals and the recurring combination of domesticity, supernatural characters and the real-life issues portrayed in their films. In my opinion, they have created a true collection of masterpieces.