Your participation in the academic survey is genuinely appreciated. The questionnaire serves as research support for the investigation titled “Popularity of Japanese Animation: A Study on the Influence of Studio Ghibli’s Works on the Cultures of China, the UK, and the United States.”
The investigation studies how Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle create changes in cultural understanding across various global regions. Participating in this survey enables researchers to understand what global audiences find attractive within these films while uncovering their Japanese cultural elements and promotional aspects. You have the right to choose the survey's anonymity while confidentiality is assured.
We really appreciate your perspectives and look forward to theirextensionintowider discussion of global media, cultural exchange, and worldwide fan communities。
1. What is your country of residence?
China United Kingdom United States
2. What is your age group?
Under 18 18–24 25–34 35–44 45 and above
3. What is your gender?
Male Female Non-binary / Prefer not to say
4. How often do you watch Studio Ghibli films?
Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never (Skip to open-ended section)
5. How did you first encounter Studio Ghibli films?
TV/Cinema Streaming platforms School/university Friends or family Other: ___________
6. Which of the following Studio Ghibli films have you watched? (Select all that apply)
Spirited Away My Neighbor Totoro Howl’s Moving Castle Princess Mononoke Other: ___________
7. What language do you typically watch Ghibli films in?
Original Japanese with subtitles Dubbed in English Dubbed in Mandarin Other: ___________
8. How would you rate the animation quality of Ghibli films?
Excellent Good Average Poor
9. How would you describe the themes in Ghibli films?
Culturally rich Emotionally deep Fantasy-driven Hard to understand
10. Do you believe Studio Ghibli films reflect aspects of Japanese culture?
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
11. Do you engage with any Ghibli-related merchandise, fan groups, or social media?
Yes No
12. Have Ghibli films influenced your perception of Japan or Japanese culture?
Yes, significantly Somewhat Not much Not at all
13. Compared to Western animations, how would you rate the storytelling in Ghibli films?
Much better Slightly better About the same Worse
14. Which genre best describes Studio Ghibli films for you?
Fantasy Drama Environmental/Political Coming-of-age Other: ___________
15. Would you recommend Studio Ghibli films to others?
Definitely Maybe Probably not
16. What drew you to watch Studio Ghibli films initially?
17. How do Ghibli films compare to other animated films you have seen from your own country?
18. Which Ghibli film has had the greatest impact on you and why?
19. Do any Ghibli films resonate with your cultural values or experiences? Please explain.
20. What are your thoughts on the way Studio Ghibli portrays nature and society?
21. How do you think Ghibli films reflect or promote Japanese cultural identity?
22. Can you share any instances where Ghibli films changed or deepened your view of Japan?
23. What elements (visual style, music, storytelling, etc.) stand out the most to you in Ghibli films?
24. How do Ghibli films contribute to your understanding of global or cross-cultural themes?
25. Do you think Studio Ghibli films are universally appealing? Why or why not?
26. In what ways do you think Ghibli films influence media or pop culture in your country?
27. How would you describe the fan culture around Studio Ghibli in your region?
28. Are Studio Ghibli films discussed or shown in educational or academic settings in your country?
29. What role do you think nostalgia plays in Ghibli’s storytelling?
30. Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experience with Studio Ghibli or Japanese animation in general?