Studio Ghibli films by plot

What you’ll practice

Plot-based identification is all about recognizing key story cues—who the protagonist is, what the central conflict is, and which magical or historical elements define the film.

Because the difficulty is mixed, you’ll get a balanced blend of famous premises and more subtle summaries that require attention to smaller details.

How the quiz works

Each question gives you 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through similar-sounding plots without pressure.

Choose your preferred question count and difficulty before starting—short runs are great for warm-ups, while longer sessions help you spot patterns across the studio’s themes.

Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

• Mixing up films with similar coming-of-age arcs or rural-to-city transitions
• Over-relying on iconic creatures (they appear in more than one style of story)
• Confusing war-era backdrops and aviation themes across different titles
• Missing the “hook” detail that separates two otherwise similar plots
• Forgetting that some summaries focus on relationships rather than the main quest

Difficulty balance tips

If you’re new to Ghibli, start on an easier setting to lock in the best-known plots, then move up once you’re consistently recognizing settings and character roles.

For a tougher challenge, increase difficulty and question count to include more nuanced summaries where a single detail (job, town, curse, or companion) makes the difference.