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2 days ago · Spirited Away is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of a girl who enters the world of kami and works in a bathhouse to free her parents and herself.
Aug 15, 2024 · As they near the bridge, Haku gives Chihiro a stern warning not to breathe as they cross. Doing so will alert the spirits that she’s a human, breaking the spell that allows her to cross undetected.
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Sep 3, 2024 · In Spirited Away, the shock of entering adulthood and the working world is a big theme. Chihiro’s transformation from a whiny, dependent child into a resilient, capable young adult mirrors the kind of change Billie grapples with in this line.
6 days ago · Whether it's the devastating consequences of war in Grave of the Fireflies or the bittersweet parting of Chihiro and Haku in Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli's illustrious catalog explores the depth of emotion they evoke.
5 days ago · Watching “Spirited Away” heroine Chihiro soar through the sky with the white dragon, Haku, as the live orchestra built up to a climax was particularly special. “I’m so grateful to be here with you,” read the words of Hisaishi, displayed on the screen at the end of the concert.
1 day ago · Spirited Away's fantastical world puts Chihiro through a crucible, recklessly volleying the heroine throughout disorienting set-pieces filled with enigmatic, potentially untrustworthy characters. Desperate to find her way back home to the real world, Chihiro spends much of Spirited Away's runtime struggling to discern between reliable and ...
2 days ago · Princess Mononoke was released in Japan on July 12, 1997, by Toho, and in the United States on October 29, 1999. A critical and commercial success, the film became the highest-grossing film in Japan of 1997, and also held Japan's box office record for domestic films until 2001's Spirited Away, another Miyazaki film.
