Ahh Howl <3 I share the Howl affection for sure.
yes, yes ofc. it is also for me that spirited away has always been scented with the sweet fragrance of nostalgia. also, "with his masterful ability to touch the kernel of your soul"? i'm deeply impressed by your poetic abilities :0 and i hope you don't mind if i steal borrow that expression now
i believe the combination of stunning graphics, calming ost, solid and lovable characters and plotlines to live for is what has me so hooked on ghibli films? haha, i think i just included everything in that. and as for you, is there something that you love most (other than soul-kernel-touching hisaishi, ofc)?
i noticed, you do change quite a bit. at least i don't feel so alone anymore xD