6 life lessons 'Studio Ghibli' taught us 

Hayao Miyazaki once said that the fact of existing implicates "losing the possibility of other potential innumerable personalities". If we take this into account, we can realise that each Studio Ghibli film represents living through another being.

The historical and social legacy that Hayao Miyazaki & Isao Takahata built as founders of one of the best animation studios in the world is, in my opinion, more than extraordinary. I want to share with you 6 life lessons we can learn with Studio Ghibli, because it is another way to thank destiny for putting it in our life.

Monsters are not precisely evil, just like beauty is not necessarily synonymous with goodness. Behind every face, however unpleasant or strangely it is, there is a being whose history defines his way of seeing the world and treating others. We have \'Porco Rosso\' a pilot that because of a spell has pig face, but a heart of gold; and Totoro, a huge forest spirit who helps two sisters to assimilate the illness of their mother.

The food in Ghibli movies is always particularly appetising, more than usual in the case of an animation. It is usual to see the characters enjoy food prepared in such an exquisite way that it makes us want to try it. This is one of the things I enjoy most in any anime; Japanese seem to love good food. Two good examples of this are: Calcifer (Howl\'s Moving Castle): A fire demon who, against his will, is used for cooking; and Ponyo, a girl-fish that loves eating ham.

Love stories in the Ghibli style are not free of romance and loss. The couples in these movies will not always have their happy endings, but they will allow us to witness affection and worship that looks almost real. Love as a way of self-improvement for each of the characters that exceeds the traditional scheme of classic movies. The favourite couple is: Howl and Sophie (Howl’s Moving Castle).

Childhood is an important theme for Studio Ghibli. A big part of characters in their movies are children that affront difficult and weird situations. Miyazaki has referred to children as inheritors of historical memory and consider them important members of society, advocating for them honourable treatment. Some of the little kids which histories will conquer the heart of everyone are: Seita and Setsuko (Grave of the Fireflies), two brothers that have to affront the WWII; and Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service), an apprentice witch girl who decides to leave the parental home to develop her skills.

Is usual that the most unexpected character finish by being the saviour. These heroes get their strength from the inside, by confronting their problems, while they surprise us with their braveness and strength. They are a role model for everyone, with all their persistence and kindness. One of the most remarkable heroes is Chihiro (Spirited Away), a little girl that tries to save her parents from a magic spell; and Pazu (Castle in the Sky) who wouldn\'t imagine the adventures he would have with a girl fallen from the sky.

Unlike what we are used to seeing in Western animation, female figures for Studio Ghibli are not helpless beings waiting for someone to release some kind of problem. On the contrary, they will take the initiative and will fight with all courage and heart. As the same Miyazaki says: "They need a friend, or supporter, but never a savior. Any woman can be a hero as a man". Princess Mononoke (Princess Mononoke), a young warrior who was raised by a God-Wolf of the forest and Nausicaa (Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind) the princess of the wind that must defend her kingdom because of her love for nature.