One of my favorites!

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2016)

This movie was my kids' introduction to Hayao Miyazaki and studio Ghibli, and has remained one of our favorites for over twenty years. It follows sisters Mei and Satsuki on their exploration of the countryside and discovery of all of its inhabitants. I love how the father encourages the girls' imaginations and even plays along. I am lucky to have a pre-Disney copy, as I feel Disney completely ruined the character of this film. Cheryl Case (Angelica from Rugrats) is perfect as Mei in the original English version, and Lisa Michaelson does a great job bringing Satsuki to life. In my opinion, the Disney version falls flat. If Disney's version is the only one you've experienced, look for the original, I think you'll like it better.