Earwig and the Witch

A young orphan named Earwig grows up in an orphanage in the British countryside. She loves her life there and doesn't want to be adopted. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is adopted by a witch and her familiar. Earwig discovers a magical world she never knew existed.

Earwig and the Witch received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its imaginative story and visual style, many found the CGI animation to be a departure from Studio Ghibli's usual aesthetic and felt the story lacked depth and emotional resonance.

• Visually jarring CGI animation that deviates from Studio Ghibli's signature style.
• A story that feels underdeveloped and lacks the emotional depth expected from the studio.
• Some viewers appreciated the unique, albeit controversial, visual approach and the adventurous spirit of the protagonist.

Google audience: Google users had a divided response, with some finding the animation style to be a refreshing change and enjoying the quirky characters. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed disappointment with the CGI, finding it unappealing and a step down from previous Studio Ghibli productions, and felt the narrative was too simplistic.

This was the first feature film from Studio Ghibli to be entirely computer-animated in 3D CGI.