10 Most Uplifting Anime Movies

7. Whisper Of The Heart

Another “hidden gem” in the Ghibli collection. It spawned a loose sequel called The Cat Returns, a surreal fantasy based on ideas explored in this film, which is perhaps better known. But Whisper of the Heart is a must watch for any anime fan. It follows 14-year-old Shizuku, a high school student with a passion for books and writing.

Fellow introverts will relate to her, as she traverses the minefields of young love, sibling conflict, and dreaded negative feedback on her writing. Again, this isn’t a fantasy, but it’s about as magical as a film can get.