Which Ghibli film deserves a sequel?

Postby **sonicfan** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:20 pm

Studio Ghibli announced that Porco Rosso is going to have a sequel. Which other movies that Ghibli has produced do you think deserves a sequel?

For me, I would say Whisper of the Heart. While the ending was alright, alittle more could have been told in the plot of the movie. (Dont say the The Cat Returns is a sequel. Although, Wikipedia labels it as a sequel, I considered it more of a spinoff.

Postby **Atria35** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:37 pm

Can we vote on which one deserves a redo? I would vote Howl's, myself.

MAL · Postby **Mr. Hat'n'Clogs** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:38 pm

With Mamoru Hosoda as the director, I hope.

Postby **bigsleepj** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:41 pm

The good ones tend to feel complete when they're done, so I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Postby **Rri X** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:59 pm

They all seem finished to me, but I'd love to see another featuring the Totoro.

Postby **ChristianKitsune** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:35 am

I think Howl's was fine, considering the source material. I like both the book and the movie.

I'm REALLY mixed on Porco Rosso getting a sequel. I'd like a backstory, but not anything afterwards. It FELT done to me.

I guess I'd like a sequel to Spirited Away. I want to see Chihiro and Haku when they are older.

Postby **Warrior 4 Jesus** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:24 am

I love most of the Studio Ghibli movies and think they're all pretty complete without sequels. That said, I would love to the rest of the Nausicca manga made into movies (with a less nihilistic ending).

Postby **TWWK** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:54 am

You know, it seemed like the fan reaction toward a Porco Rosso sequel (is this confirmed? last I heard it wasn't for sure) was decidedly negative. But I thought it was a fantastic idea. The new film is open for a lot of exploration - besides our hero, no character would have to return, leaving room for Miyazaki's imagination. There's also a lot that could be explored by either moving the film to an earlier time or to a later one, in terms of setting.

The Whisper of the Heart manga has a nice final chapter, but not something that could fill a movie. And the original film was all about the beauty of youth - I think moving to a later stage in the protagonists' lives would totally defeat what Whisper of the Heart is all about.

Postby **Atria35** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:31 am

Warrior 4 Jesus (post: 1490153) wrote:I love most of the Studio Ghibli movies and think they're all pretty complete without sequels. That said, I would love to the rest of the Nausicca manga made into movies (with a less nihilistic ending).

Wouldn't that kind of defeat the message of the manga, though?

Postby **Nami** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:05 am

I'm with Kit-chan. The only film I'd like to see a sequel to is Spirited Away. That one felt good, but it left a nice gap for a sequel. XD

Postby **Sheol777** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:39 am

Grave of the Fireflies II: Revenge of the Fireflies

Postby **Sapphire225** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:25 pm

I would like to one for The Cat Returns, given he only appeared once in the first place!

At least Porco Rosso is getting a sequel. I can't wait.

Postby **Blitzkrieg1701** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:15 pm

Since I've never been a fan of open endings, I still say that I'm down with a sequel to Porco Rosso

Postby **Atria35** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:16 pm

Sheol777 (post: 1490192) wrote:Grave of the Fireflies II: Revenge of the Fireflies

Best. Movie. Ever.

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! · Postby **steenajack** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:44 pm

I'm really a big fan of all the movies. Yes, even Ponyo which most people claimed to dislike. Personally, I thought it was enjoyable and sweet, not as good as Miyazaki's other work, but still I loved it. I'd like to see a sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, since there's still more to the series. Personally, I don't mind the changes they did in the movie. It's a whole new interpretation to the story, and I personally think it was done well. Even though it was a bit rushed at the very end, I still loved it. I agree about Spirited Away having a sequel though. It was nice the way it ended and was almost perfectly done in every way....a sequel to it would be nice though. Just for funsies. :3 IDK why but, I'd like to see a sequel to Castle in the Sky, and maybe Nausicaa. I loved those movies very much....it just makes me so curious about what could happen next sometimes...and Pazu and Sheeta are like the cutest couple EVAR!!!!

Postby **mechana2015** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:13 am

Kiki's Delivery Service. It has the possibility for more happening more than any other movie really.

MAL · Postby **Mr. Hat'n'Clogs** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:40 am

mech you are my new favorite person.

Seriously, I have no idea why Kiki's is my favorite Miyazaki film but I love that movie to pieces.

Edit:I just found this and it is relevant.

Postby **AnimeGirl** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:10 am

I also agree that it'd be cool if Spirited Away had a sequel. Darn it, now I almopst feel like creating a fanfiction XD!!

Postby **Atria35** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:15 am

The problem with a Spirited Away sequel is that I read a fanfiction that was so amazing that nothing Ghibli put out could top it. I wish I weren't serious, but I am. That fanfiction is a work of art.

Postby **AnimeGirl** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:34 am

Atria35 (post: 1490385) wrote:The problem with a Spirited Away sequel is that I read a fanfiction that was so amazing that nothing Ghibli put out could top it. I wish I weren't serious, but I am. That fanfiction is a work of art.

Link o kudasai? (via PM)

Postby **Juliannesan** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:30 am

I would love to see a Howl's Moving Castle sequel and Spirited Away sequel, and a Ponyo sequel. Oh yes, and Castle in the Sky!

Postby **ShiroiHikari** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:05 am

I would like to see a Howl's Moving Castle redo. Unfortunately I doubt there's an animation studio out there that could make it work. Pixar maybe, but they don't really do adaptations.

Postby **Nami** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:31 am

Atria35 (post: 1490385) wrote:The problem with a Spirited Away sequel is that I read a fanfiction that was so amazing that nothing Ghibli put out could top it. I wish I weren't serious, but I am. That fanfiction is a work of art.

Hmm, Hmm?

Linkage pwease?

There are quite a few that would do well with sequels. XD

Postby **TheSubtleDoctor** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:40 am

The rest of the Nausicaa manga is ripe for animating. What I've read is pretty great. We need a 6-7 episode OAV of the rest of that.

Postby **hey** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:24 pm

Rri X (post: 1490064) wrote:They all seem finished to me, but I'd love to see another featuring the Totoro.

At the Ghibli museum I watched a quick animated short, and before the short started they had a mini clip show of all of the Ghibli films. One of them featured catbus, kittenbus*, and mei. My guess is it was also a short film, but it seemed pretty cool.

*I don't think it was called that, but that's the best name I can think for it.

Postby **Roxi** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:45 pm

sonicfan (post: 1489941) wrote:Studio Ghibli announced that Porco Rosso is going to have a sequel. Which other movies that Ghibli has produced do you think deserves a sequel?

For me, I would say Whisper of the Heart. While the ending was alright, alittle more could have been told in the plot of the movie. (Dont say the The Cat Returns is a sequel. Although, Wikipedia labels it as a sequel, I considered it more of a spinoff.

Exactly! Whisper of the Heart's ending was SUCH a Cliff Hanger!! I wanna see them on their separate journeys and when they get married etc... :dance:

Postby **Maokun** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:10 pm

Kiki's Delivery Service has a lot of material to build unto. It's not like other more self-contained stories which pretty much rounded up everything that made them happen in first instance. It could even be turned into a TV series. I'd watch it.

Postby **Nekomimi** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:06 am

I'm torn about the Porco Rosso 2 (had to look it up once it got mentioned). On one hand, yeah, it was a great movie, but on the other... I guess I'm with ChristianKitsune. A backstory would be great, but who knows what Miyazaki has planned. I don't know which Ghibli movie deserves a sequel, honestly, but I do know "Tales from Earthsea" deserves a re-do!

MAL · Postby **Narnian** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:56 pm

A sequel to Nausicaa could be interesting as could one for Howl's Moving Castle or Whisper of the Heart (which didn't feel complete to me. A sequel for Porco Rosso seems a bit odd. It feels like a complete story/saga and that there wouldn't be much to work from unless they did a back story or side story.

I agree The Cat Returns was more of a side story. It just didn't fit well as a straight up sequel.

Postby **A88mph** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:55 am

Nasicaa: New Vegus :sweat:

But seriously, I want Howl's moving castle, Totoro, and Ponyo to get sequals. Totoro would be prime to get one dubed in the US since we saw him again in Toy Story 3 :cool:

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