Studio Ghibli All Characters
Studio Ghibli is known for its beautiful movies and unforgettable characters. Each one brings magic, heart, and meaning to the screen.
In this guide, we list the most famous Studio Ghibli characters and tell you why fans love them.
Spirited Away Characters
🧒 Chihiro (Sen)
A brave girl who enters a spirit world.
She works at a bathhouse to save her parents.
🧙 Haku
A boy who is also a river spirit.
He helps Chihiro and protects her.
👵 Yubaba
A witch who runs the bathhouse.
She is strict but not fully evil.
👻 No-Face
A quiet spirit who copies others.
He becomes kind after meeting Chihiro.
My Neighbor Totoro Characters
🐻 Totoro
A big forest spirit.
He is kind, quiet, and helps children.
👧 Satsuki & Mei
Two sisters who meet Totoro.
They explore nature and wait for their sick mom.
🚌 Catbus
A magical bus that looks like a cat.
It takes Totoro and the kids where they need to go.
Princess Mononoke Characters
🧝 Ashitaka
A young prince with a curse. He wants peace between people and nature.
🐕 San (Princess Mononoke)
A girl raised by wolves.
She fights to save the forest.
👩 Lady Eboshi
Leader of Iron Town.
She cares for her people but cuts down the forest.
🐺 Moro
A giant wolf spirit.
She protects San and hates humans.
Howl’s Moving Castle Characters
🧙♂️ Howl
A wizard with a moving castle.
He is powerful but afraid of war.
👵 Sophie
A young woman turned old by magic.
She breaks her curse and helps Howl.
🔥 Calcifer
A fire demon.
He powers the castle and is tied to Howl.
🧙 Witch of the Waste
She curses Sophie.
Later, she loses her powers.
Kiki’s Delivery Service Characters
🧙 Kiki
A 13-year-old witch.
She starts a delivery business and learns to be strong.
🐱 Jiji
Kiki’s black cat.
He talks and adds humor.
🚲 Tombo
A boy who loves flying.
He wants to be Kiki’s friend.
🌊 Ponyo Characters
🐠 Ponyo
A goldfish who wants to be human.
She causes trouble but brings joy.
👦 Sosuke
A kind boy who finds Ponyo.
He cares for her deeply.
🧙 Fujimoto
Ponyo’s father.
He fears humans and tries to stop her.
✈️ The Wind Rises Characters
🧑🔧 Jiro
An airplane designer with big dreams.
He wants to build something beautiful.
👩 Naoko
Jiro’s love.
She has a sickness but loves Jiro deeply.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Characters
👑 Nausicaä
A princess who loves nature.
She wants peace between humans and the forest.
🧓 Lord Yupa
A wise man and fighter.
He helps Nausicaä on her journey.
Laputa: Castle in the Sky Characters
👧 Sheeta
A girl with a magic crystal.
She holds the key to Laputa.
👦 Pazu
A kind boy who helps Sheeta.
He wants to prove Laputa is real.
👵 Dola
A pirate leader.
She acts rough but has a good heart.
Other Famous Ghibli Characters
🕴️ Baron (The Cat Returns)
A talking cat in a suit.
He helps a girl escape a strange world.
✍️ Shizuku (Whisper of the Heart)
A young writer with big dreams.
She writes her first story and finds herself.
🧒 Arrietty (The Secret World of Arrietty)
A tiny girl who “borrows” things from humans.
She lives under the floor and avoids being seen.
💬 Final Thoughts
Studio Ghibli characters are more than just drawings.
They teach us love, hope, courage, and kindness.
Whether it’s Totoro’s smile or Chihiro’s strength, they stay with us forever.
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