Studio Ghibli always delivers beautiful visuals and eye-pleasing animations that fans and audiences around the world can enjoy. It's not only the stunning visuals, interesting storyline, and various iconic characters that have managed to steal the hearts of many fans around the world. Thus, making Studio Ghibli films into anime films that are commercially successful globally.

Another interesting thing about their anime film story is also centered on a romantic plot that gives a picture of the love attached to the characters. Here are some of the most romantic Studio Ghibli couples that singles can envy with their romance.

Most Romantic Studio Ghibli Characters

1. Howl & Sophie - Howl's Moving Castle

Howl and Sophie are one of the most famous romantic couples created by Studio Ghibli. Howl's Moving Castle introduces Sophie as a girl who has very low self-esteem at the beginning of the story. However, she manages to develop his confidence and prove herself by the end of the story.

On the other hand, you can see how Howl is a young wizard who is selfish but brave in every action. During their adventures, the two bicker frequently and are always complete opposites. Until finally they realized the love that started to grow between them, and how they finally grew feelings for each other to be better in front of each other.

2. Ashitaka & San - Princess Mononoke

In Princess Mononoke, both Ashitaka and San are a bit fierce but brave as skilled fighters. Ashitaka bravely protects his people and wants peace for everyone including the forest spirits. San is a woman who has lived and been adopted by a pack of wolves since she was young. She initially tried to kill Ashitaka because she was wary of humans, but San slowly starts to trust Ashitaka, until finally, she admits that he cares for Ashitaka and Ashitaka accepts it by saying that he will visit her whenever he can.

3. Chihiro & Haku - Spirited Away

After her parents turned into pigs, Chihiro had to survive alone in the spirit world in Spirited Away. She had to work to find a way that could bring back her parents, and on the way, she met Haku. Haku is a descendant of the river spirit where Chihiro fell when she was little.

Throughout their journey, Chihiro and Haku protect each other from the dangers and traps of evil spirits. Even though they split up in the end. Haku vowed to find Chihiro again someday thereby strengthening their relationship.

4. Kiki & Tombo - Kiki's Delivery Service

This couple from the anime film Kiki's Delivery Service from Studio Ghibli is a couple with the most realistic behavior and shows a refreshing youthful romance. Kiki acts haughty like most young girls, and Tombo is the opposite. Tombo kept being friendly and tried to annoy her constantly. Until the two of them became close friends and even went on a date.

5. Jiro & Naoko - The Wind Rises 

The Wind Rises is a fictional biographical film based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi who designed Japanese fighter jets during World War II. This film successfully depicts how his life journey, as well as the development of his romantic relationship with a girl named Naoko. The two end up falling in love and getting married after the fact that Naoko suffers from acute tuberculosis which foreshadows a sad story for both of them. Despite that, Jiro and Naoko stayed together as long as they could which made this story both beautiful and emotional.

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6. Ponyo & Sosuke - Ponyo

This time, there is a cute couple from the anime film Ponyo. This film, which tells of a little fish girl who wants to become human, manages to present a sweet and cute relationship between Ponyo and Sosuke who lives by the beach. The romance between them is simple, pure, and adorable. Until the happy ending that allows the two of them to remain human and can still live together.

7. Shizuku & Seiji - Whisper Of The Heart

Shizuku was initially bothered by being bullied by a boy with Seiji who continued to tease her relentlessly. But as time goes by, they respect each other until Shizuku finally feels inspired by Seiji. When Seiji decides to leave for Italy to practice violin making, Shizuku gives up her love for writing and making books. Their relationship, which starts as a mockery of each other, ends happily on something more and develops into their initial meeting.

8. Arrietty & Shawn - The Secret World Of Arrietty

In The Secret World of Arrietty, Shawn is told as a young boy who has a heart condition and lives with his aunt. There, he met Arrietty, who was only about four inches tall. Throughout the film, the two develop a deep emotional connection which makes them seem close to a romantic relationship.

But because the two live in different worlds, they have to separate because Arrietty has to go with her family to find a new home. Maybe their relationship is not so exposed, but their caring can be interpreted as a charming romantic relationship.

9. Taeko & Toshio - Only Yesterday

Taeko is a 27 years old woman who comes to the countryside to visit her family. While working on the flower harvest, she meets Toshio who helps her deal with difficult memories of Taeko's childhood flashbacks. When she is about to return to Tokyo, Taeko realizes that she truly feels happy while at the farm with Toshio. This signifies how beautiful love can come at any time, even in unexpected ways.

10. Sheeta & Pazu - Castle In The Sky

Castle In The Sky tells the story of a boy named Pazu who meets a mysterious girl named Sheeta. After their meeting, Sheeta and Pazu become friends and have an adorable relationship. Since the beginning of their relationship, they were close, but because both of them often acted more for the sake of keeping each other safe, this relationship was considered special and considered romantic relationship that made them quite an iconic Ghibli couple.

What do you think about the couples from Studio Ghibli with iconic romances that are loved by many fans? Which couple do you think is the most romantic and makes you jealous?

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