Her narrations enrich the book and give it more of that intimate edge that Studio Ghibli prides itself on.Īboard the fabled Zephyr, which seems only to reveal itself when you're not actively searching for it, is a pastiche of bars, jumbled, cramped quarters and game halls in which players have the opportunity to get involved in several minigames also detailed in the book. Throughout the game book, the setting is presented to us through the scattered notes of Journalist of the Travelling Scribes, Amilia. | Image credit: HOMIE and The DUDEįunded in just four hours on Kickstarter, D&D 5E campaign The Wandering Tavern takes place in a ginormous floating tavern, a Zephyr of epic proportions, filled with gritty characters and secrets waiting to be unfurled. The mystery of Laputa meets Howl's Moving Castle-style engineering, with a sprinkling of Spirited Away's irksome ghosties Father-and-son creators HOMIE and The DUDE create a world of flying bars and spiritual companions in this Ghilbi-inspired D&D setting. Some of these Ghibli-inspired D&D 5E supplements have yet to complete their Kickstarter campaigns, but they're already fully funded and have shown a lot of promise, so be sure to keep an eye on those. These are all things that make any story unmistakably Ghibli-esque, and the D&D supplements below have it in buckets. But Ghibli heroes are hardy and brave they're doers, makers, and by golly they'll face the perils ahead of them to make a better world. These are stories of mankind's folly as they wreak havoc through war and greed, blackening the world with their reckless hate, and the fury of nature's vengeance. Miyazaki's work often touches on darker themes, too. A lot to work with in a D&D setting, then.ġ0 wholesome RPGs for chill roleplaying with friends If you love the comforting vibe of Ghibli movies, check out these cozy RPGs Watch on YouTube Aside from the wholesome, anime aesthetic and sumptuous food porn every Ghibli movie has had the gall to tease me with, there's Mikazaki's not-so-subtle obsession with airships - both modern and mythical - and strange, folkloric creatures that guide and abate the protagonists. What makes a D&D 5E supplement, adventure or roll table so obviously Ghibli-inspired, you ask? Other than its description specifically listing movies such as Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro or Princess Mononoke as a reference, there are a few running themes and technologies that bear the Ghibli seal of approval. That way, you can dip your toes into the enchanted worlds of the great filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki through a system you already know and love. I've gathered together some of the best Ghibli-inspired 5E supplements, from all-new settings, minigames, items, crafting systems and bestiaries, all of which are fully compatible with Dungeons & Dragons’ Fifth Edition.

If upcoming Ghibli-flavoured RPG Break!! is something you and your D&D party are keeping an eye out for, then this is the list for you.

It takes a special something to capture the whimsical, cosy essence of a Studio Ghibli movie, but there are plenty of Ghibli-inspired D&D 5E supplements out there doing just that - and doing so with the grace of a most helpful forest spirit.

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