Spirited Away !
I've loved the story since I was young. (:
Loved the comic/manga too ~

People that vote for Spirited Away and Howl haven't really seen anything else by Miyazaki.

Voted "never watched" although I have watched a few of his films, I just don't like his style at all.

Not really, I've seen almost all of Studio Ghibli movie after 1990, even those of his son like Eathea. Though I have to said Howl floating castle was awesome, it really refreshing, as well the magic really does touches people heart, or at least mine and remind us of our innocence. Spirited Away work in the same way. but may vote goes to the howl's castle, that mechanism is awesome.

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Aethereal, my world.

I wouldn't argue that point regarding Howl, but for Spirited Away I can understand the vote - particularly if it were the first Miyazaki film the person saw (the nostalgia factor seems to come into play faster these days). Personally, my vote went to Laputa - although I'd like to see higher numbers for Porco Rosso and Totoro, as well. I'm not surprised at the lack of love for Porco, but Totoro's number seems shockingly low.

I love Laputa the most, follow by Nausicaa & Totoro :x

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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
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I've seen them all except for Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro, being a fan of the original Lupin I can't stand the third.

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Was this poll made because of Miyazaki's apparent ragequit?
I don't remember where I read it, but it seems he will close shop if his next film doesn't do well in America.

No clue what you're talking about

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A just ruler amongst tyrants

Why would he care that much how well his film does in America? I'm skeptical of this piece of information

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"It is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science."

He's probably thinking about this...
http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=20554
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/08/22/studio-ghibli-co uld-be-about-to-close-down-or-to-make-a-porco-rosso-seq uel/

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"Officially, this machine doesn't exist, you didn't get it from me,
and I don't know you. Make sure it doesn't leave the building."