Castle in the Sky (1986)
Anime film · 121 min · Studio Ghibli · directed by Hayao Miyazaki
AdventureFantasySci-Fi
Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky is a Hayao Miyazaki-directed adventure, fantasy, and sci-fi film. It follows orphan Pazu and the mysterious Sheeta as they seek the legendary floating city of Laputa, pursued by air pirates and government agents. Themes of lost civilization, steampunk, environmentalism, and aviation intertwine throughout their high-flying quest.
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Castle in the Sky in motion
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The story
An apprentice engineer, Pazu, discovers a young girl named Sheeta as she descends from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant. Both Pazu and Sheeta share a common goal: to locate the fabled floating castle, Laputa. They commit to uncovering the secret of the luminous crystal Sheeta wears.
Their journey to Laputa is fraught with danger and opposition. Greedy air pirates and clandestine government agents actively pursue Pazu and Sheeta, creating numerous obstacles that threaten to separate them and prevent them from reaching their destination and the truth about Laputa. The film explores the pursuit of a lost civilization, powered by steampunk technology, amidst aerial escapades and environmental considerations.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Story
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Script
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Voice
- Keiko Yokozawa as Sheeta
- Voice
- Mayumi Tanaka as Pazu
- Voice
- Kotoe Hatsui as Dola
- Voice
- Minori Terada as Muska
Where to watch Castle in the Sky
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Castle in the Sky colour palette
The main colours across the whole film, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Castle in the Sky happens
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Castle in the Sky background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Anime like Castle in the Sky
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5 fan votes · Shared: Adventure · Fantasy
- 7
5 fan votes · Shared: Adventure
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Looks like it
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Similar stories
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Questions about Castle in the Sky
Who made Castle in the Sky?
Castle in the Sky (1986) was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, from a script by Hayao Miyazaki.
Where can I watch Castle in the Sky?
Netflix and Max list Castle in the Sky. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Castle in the Sky?
Fans most often recommend Children Who Chase Lost Voices, Future Boy Conan, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Howl's Moving Castle. In look: Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
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Frames and loops from Castle in the Sky (1986) © Studio Ghibli, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.