Studio Ghibli has an impressive resume. The Japanese animation studio is known for creating many hits including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Castle in the Sky. Though its been years since many of these anime premiered, they remain beloved for their emotional stories and fanciful visuals. However, being that Ghibli has set the bar so high, not every movie can come out perfect. Because we already looked at the best films created by the studio, we're now shifting our focus to the worst. To do this, we'll be turning to IMDb.

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The entertainment site has given ever Studio Ghibli film a star rating based on the votes of registered users on a scale of 1 to 10. Those with the lowest scores will be showing up here.

It's worth noting that because Studio Ghibli makes such high-quality films, some of the movies making the "worst" list aren't all that bad; they simply scored lower than their counterparts.

With the said, it's time to look at Studio Ghibli's slightly less impressive pieces. Here are the worst films to be created by the studio, as scored by the fans on IMDb.

Ponyo (2008): 7.7

Ponyo, Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki

Ponyo follows the titular goldfish princess, who ends up befriending a boy on the surface named Sosuke. The more time she spends with him, the more human she becomes. However, this transformation doesn't come without its consequences, especially when Sosuke's hometown gets put in danger as a result of the magic.

The simple and sweet fairytale enchanted fans, even if the pace was uneven at times.

Only Yesterday (1991): 7.7

In Only Yesterday, career-focused Taeko Okajima decides to visit the rural Yamagata where her sister's family lives. Though she hopes to stay relaxed and celebrate the safflower harvest, Taeko trip soon has her reconsidering life after getting flashbacks of the past.

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The 1991 drama was praised for its high-quality story, which attracted adult audiences just as much as it brought in kids.

When Marnie Was There (2014): 7.7

Anna and Marnie walk through the woods in When Marnie Was There

The most recent film to be released by Studio Ghibli is 2014's When Marnie Was There. This drama follows Anna Sasaki, who ends up meeting a mysterious girl named Marnie after visiting her relatives. Though the two become close to one another, their friendship starts to fall apart as Anna learns a few secrets about Marnie.

Though When Marnie Was There didn't become Studio Ghibli's crowning achievement, its interesting story and pretty visuals helped it stand strong.

The Secret World Of Arrietty (2010): 7.6

The Secret World of Arrietty

The Secret World of Arrietty has the tiny titular teenager living in the walls and the floors of a suburban home. Though she's not supposed to talk to the normal-sized family that lives in the house, Arrietty ends up secretly befriending 12-year-old Shawn. However, she soon learns that her parents' warnings might have been in place for a good reason.

The 2010 fantasy was whimsical and heartfelt. The vibrant colors and engrossing storytelling helped Arrietty gain respect, even if it wasn't Studio Ghibli's most complex tale.

From Up On Poppy Hill (2011): 7.4

Umi and Shun on a boat in From Up On Poppy Hill

Set in 1963 Japan, From Up on Poppy Hill sees high school girl Umi Matsuzaki meeting Shun Kazama while living at a boarding house. The two decide to clean up the school's clubhouse together, but their plans are threatened by a businessman who plans to redevelop the building to fulfill pursuits of his own.

Though From Up on Poppy Hill didn't push the boundaries of storytelling, the narrative was nonetheless sweet and nostalgic.

The Cat Returns (2002): 7.3

Haru talking to a cat in The Cat Returns.

Shy high schooler Haru Yoshioka may struggle to communicate with her peers in The Cat Returns, but she has no problem talking to cats.

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Haru ends up rescuing a cat who is about to be run over by a truck, only to soon learn that the animal is actually the son of the Cat King. To express his thanks, the Cat King invites Haru to marry his son. After slowly turning into a feline herself, however, Haru must figure out how to escape her fate.

The Cat Returns wasn't as gentle as some Studio Ghibli hits, though its creative plot still managed to enchant a few fans.

Pom Poko (1994): 7.3

Three Russian Dolls and a rodent on the grass in Pom Poko

Based on Japanese folklore, this comedy-drama follows the tanuki, who are able to take various shapes using illusion science. The creatures must find a way to save their forest life after urban development threatens to destroy it forever.

Pom Poko might be colorful and weird, but the movie's toughest critics felt that at times, the story lulled.

My Neighbors The Yamadas (1999): 7.2

This 1999 comedy film was unique for Studio Ghibli. Unlike other animations produced by the company, My Neighbors the Yamadas was presented in a comic-strip-style. The story followed the chaotic lives of the titular family.

My Neighbors the Yamadas stood out for its individuality. However, some critics believed the story felt discombobulated and less compelling when put next to comparable works.

Ocean Waves (1993): 6.8

Tako and Rikako in Ocean Waves

This 1993 TV film, based on the novel by Saeko Himuro, focuses on the love triangle between two close friends and the transfer student who shows up at their high school.

Ocean Waves aimed to attract younger viewers. Though it definitely held its core audience, the film's lack of depth or surprise was noticeable.

Tales From Earthsea (2006): 6.5

Ged and the Dragon in Earthsea

Finishing things off as the lowest-rated Studio Ghibli film is Tales From Earthsea.

This 2006 fantasy, based on the first four books from Ursula K. Le Guin's series of the same name, follows a wizard, Sparrowhawk, who sets out to find why the world isn't balanced. As his power weakens, he teams up with a prince named Arren, a former priestess, and the priestess' daughter to destroy the enemy that threatens the land.

The film's narrative varied greatly from that of its source material. Though the aesthetics were fanciful and fun, the movie didn't resonate with viewers in the way Studio Ghibli had intended.

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