Sheeta
main character
MOVIE
8.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 2, 1986
- Season
- Summer 1986
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Ghibli
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 80/100
- Also known as
- Castello nel cielo, Castillo en el Cielo, Dangaus pilis Laputa
- Score across sites
- 8.21/10
- Official site
- ghibli.jp/works/laputa
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
2h 5m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Lost Civilization92%Steampunk84%Environmental82%Pirates82%Aviation81%Fugitive80%Female Protagonist79%Exiled79%Primarily Adult Cast70%Military68%
MOVIEFINISHED1986 SUMMER8.0 / 10 AniList score
Castle in the Sky
天空の城ラピュタ• Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
Synopsis
This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky wearing a glowing pendant. Together they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth, and from each other. (Source: Disney)
Trailer
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Should you watch Castle in the Sky?
Yes, if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and sci-fi, especially stories with lost civilization, steampunk, environmental.
Fans rate it highly: 80/100 on AniList, with 72% of 65K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #48 most popular film of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.2% of viewers drop it.
As a 125-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Music
- Joe Hisaishi
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
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Castle in the Sky FAQ
How long is Castle in the Sky?
Castle in the Sky runs 125 minutes (2 h 5 min).
Is Castle in the Sky finished?
Yes. Castle in the Sky has finished airing — the final episode aired August 2, 1986.
Is Castle in the Sky based on a manga?
No. Castle in the Sky is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Castle in the Sky?
Castle in the Sky was animated by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who sings the opening of Castle in the Sky?
The opening, "Sora kara Futtekita Shoujo", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Castle in the Sky?
Castle in the Sky is listed on Netflix, Max. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.