Anime That Have Been Nominated for an Oscar, Two Titles Won

SPIRITED AWAY (2001) tells the story of Chihiro, a young girl who accidentally enters the world of Japanese spirits after her parents are transformed into pigs by the witch Yubaba. To free herself and her parents, Chihiro must work at Yubaba's bathhouse and find a way to return to the human world. The film was released on July 20, 2001, in Japan and grossed over $395.8 million worldwide. SPIRITED AWAY (2001) won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003, making it the first anime film to receive this prestigious award.

HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) tells the story of Sophie, a hat maker who is cursed to become an old woman by the Waste Witch. In her efforts to break the curse, she meets a mysterious wizard named Howl and joins the crew in his moving castle. The film was released in 2004 in Japan and received widespread acclaim for its beautiful visuals and rich narrative. HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2006.

THE WIND RISES (2013) is a fictional story about the life of Jiro Horikoshi, a Japanese aeronautical engineer who designed the famous "Zero" fighter aircraft during World War II. The film depicts Jiro's career journey from his college years to the first flight test of the Mitsubishi Ka-14, set against the backdrop of historical events in Japan during the 1920s and 1930s. Released on July 20, 2013, in Japan, THE WIND RISES (2013) became the highest-grossing Japanese film of that year and received widespread critical acclaim. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.

THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (2013) adapts the ancient Japanese folktale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," telling the story of a mysterious little girl found inside a bamboo stalk by a bamboo cutter. The girl grows into a beautiful young woman who attracts many suitors, including the Emperor. The film was released on November 23, 2013, in Japan and received a warm reception from critics. THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA (2013) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015.

WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (2014) tells the story of Anna Sasaki, a shy and solitary young girl who is sent to stay with her relatives in a seaside town in Hokkaido. The film was released on July 19, 2014, in Japan and received positive reviews, being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 88th Academy Awards in 2016. This nomination marked the fifth time for a Japanese animated film from Studio Ghibli, although the film did not win the award.

THE RED TURTLE (2016) is a dialogue-free animated film that tells the story of a man stranded on a remote island after a storm. In his attempts to escape, he is repeatedly thwarted by a mysterious giant red turtle. The film was released in 2016 and is an international co-production involving Studio Ghibli. THE RED TURTLE (2016) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2017.

MIRAI NO MIRAI (2018) centers on Kun, a four-year-old boy who feels jealous after the birth of his baby sister, Mirai. In his frustration, Kun discovers a magical garden in his backyard that allows him to travel through time and meet family members from both the past and the future. MIRAI NO MIRAI (2018) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2019.

THE BOY AND THE HERON (2023) tells the story of Mahito Maki, a boy who moves to the countryside after his mother’s death and discovers an abandoned tower near his new home. The film was released in Japan on July 14, 2023, and received widespread critical acclaim. THE BOY AND THE HERON (2023) won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 96th Academy Awards in March 2024, making it the second animated film by Hayao Miyazaki to receive this award after SPIRITED AWAY (2001). Want to know the latest news about the entertainment world? Check it out directly at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, then when?