Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea - Recommendations

• Vol: 5
• 2001

Chihiro and her family are on their way to their new home, when they discover an abandoned amusement park. After Chihiro's family mysteriously turn into pigs, she is thrown into a surreal world of magic and fantasy. Join her as she struggles to survive in the bathhouse of the gods, ruled by an evil witch who has stolen not only her name, but her way back to the real world.

• Vol: 2; Ch: 4
• 2012

For nearly fourteen years, Arrietty has lived with her parents under the floorboards of a house. As 'tiny people', the family must remain hidden from humans, 'borrowing' items from them such as postage stamps or herbs to cook with. Arrietty is old enough to borrow for the first time, and alongside her father, the two explore the house in search of tissue and sugar. But when the pair is spotted by Sho, a boy who is visiting his great aunt, Arrietty's parents fear for their safety. However, unlike her family, Arrietty is convinced that not all humans are dangerous, and together she and Sho form an unlikely friendship.

• Vol: 4
• 1986

Legends tell of a floating island in the sky known as Laputa, upon which is rumoured to be treasure beyond a person's wildest dreams. Sheeta is an orphan girl who is being hunted down because of her necklace, a rare Levistone, which legend says will lead the way to Laputa. One day she is saved by Pazu, a miner apprentice and also an orphan, and together they set out to escape from her would-be captors. Unfortunately, their friendship must go through endless trials in their quest to hide Laputa's location. What is Sheeta's mysterious legacy, and what hidden motives do Sheeta's enemies have in regards to finding Laputa?

• Vol: 4
• 2004 - 2005

The responsible orphan Sophie led a relatively normal life, safe within the walls of the hat shop in which she works; for outside, it is rumored, the evil wizard Howl roams the land in his mobile black castle. After a chance and mystical encounter, poor Sophie finds herself transformed by a spell which makes her appear to be an old woman, and thus embarks on an adventure to find Howl's castle and put an end to her curse. A mystical world of talking flames, sentient scarecrows and magic aplenty awaits those who seek the legendary Howl...

• Vol: 4
• 1988

Satsuki, her younger sister Mei and their father have just moved to their new home in the countryside, where grand adventures await them. One day while playing outside in the garden Mei encounters a small creature and decides to follow it. After chasing it through the bushes Mei eventually finds herself at the base of a large Camphor tree and as she drops through a hole in its roots, she lands on the stomach of a large, sleeping forest spirit named Totoro. The two sisters befriend the gentle spirit and are soon introduced to a world more fantastical than they could ever imagine, from playing with soot spirits to meeting a Catbus, to flying through the air and even making the trees grow. However when Mei disappears, Satsuki must call on the help of her new friends if she wants any hope of being able to find her sister...

• Vol: 1
• 2016

The story follows Marlin, a clown fish, who is highly overprotective of his son, Nemo. When Nemo gets caught by a diver and ends up in a dentist’s fish tank, Marlin stops at nothing to find him and gets a little help along the way from a blue tang named Dory.

• Vol: 2
• 2006 - 2007

Azuri, a mermaid princess, is betrothed to Prince Unagi. Their marriage is arranged to bring peace to their two kingdoms, but when Azuri falls in love with Thale, a royal guard, she doesn't know if she should save the world or follow her heart.

• Vol: 4
• 2006

In the lush fantasy world of Earthsea, dragons and humans no longer live together as one due to the greed of humanity. It is in this world that the young Prince Arren lives – a young man who is dejected, tormented, and afraid of the ultimate goal of life: death. After killing his father and stealing an heirloom sword forged by magic, Arren sets forth with his trusty steed into the unknown countryside, experiencing the joys and darkness of mankind. Along with the powerful mage Sparrowhawk, an unlikely friend and his own personal angst, Arren must rediscover his desire to live while evil forces threaten his precious life's existence.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 4
• 2002

Seventeen-year-old Yuushi is a very non-typical teen: not only is her father a famous hero, but also due to an obscure curse, she hasn't been able to physically age since she was ten! Currently, the Queen is seeking an eligible bride for her son and candidates to receive a very special item. Known as the Eternal Tiara, it utilizes the powers of the Human, Celestial, Demonic, Spirit and Fairy worlds and grants its wearer any wish. After sneaking into the castle Yuushi garners the Queen's attention and earns a chance to become the legendary princess, much to her surprise! And so, Yuushi sets forth for the Puchi Puri Princess Academy where she will meet new friends, form fierce rivals, and compete with other girls from the five worlds. With luck, she'll be able to receive the Eternal Tiara and finally be able to become an adult!

• Vol: 1
• 2013 - 2014