Studio Ghibli is a Japanese film studio based in Koganei, Tokyo, Japan, best known for its anime feature films. It was founded in 1985 and eight of Studio Ghibli’s. From the cyberpunk of Akira to the jazzy funk of Cowboy Bebop, we rank the Best Japanese Animated Movies of all time. Studio Ghibli fansite bringing you detailed media coverage for all movies. The 1. 4 Best Japanese Animated Movies. Japanese animation has a storied, yet surprisingly unheard history. For instance, you’ve probably watched Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, the first major animated feature film, numerous times. It is less likely, however, that you’ve even heard of Momotaro’s Divine Sea Warriors, released seven years later in 1. Momotaro’s was Japan’s first animated feature, a tale about a monkey, bear, puppy, and pheasant who leave their families to fight in a war. You can watch the entire 7. English subtitles here on You. Tube. Propaganda at its finest, the undeniably cute (though equally dark) tale encouraged young Japanese citizens to enlist and fight in World War II. On a more pleasant note, the film also inspired a generation of Japanese animators, including Osamu Tezuka. If Walt Disney is the godfather of animation in the U. S. Before moving to the big screen, he created Astro Boy, contributing over 1. Spirited Away (Japanese: Find your favorite Disney movies available now or pre-order on Blu-ray Studio Ghibli - Limited Edition ORDER NOW from your favourite retailer. Japanese comics, or manga. In 1. 96. 0, Tezuka transitioned to film with The Journey to the West, which he followed with over 6. His work was incredibly influential on artists both in manga and Japanese animation. Today, “anime” is more popular than ever, with television series and films reaching wider audiences and receiving high levels of acclaim. For both the Miyazaki- buffs and foreign film illiterate, the stylized and often traditionally hand- drawn animations continue to captivate people young and old. Here are our picks for The 1. Best Japanese Animated Movies. Explore Disney Movies to find new, classic and upcoming films, Blu-rays, DVDs, downloads, and much more, including favorites, news and watch online. If you take your wi-fi seriously, and can’t abide dead spots, Netgear’s Orbi mesh routers are some of the best you can buy according to Gizmodo and The Wirecutter. Japanese animation, with a few exceptions, has often existed on the periphery of Western popular culture, where even the most successful film by the Japanese. Honorable Mentions: Belladona of Sadness, My Neighbor Totoro, Tales from Earthsea, A Letter to Momo, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Ponyo. Ponyo, known as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea in Japan, is an animated film released by Studio Ghibli in 2. The film marked anime legend Hayao Miyazaki’s 1. Studio Ghibli. If you are unfamiliar with either, note that they will appear frequently on this list; for those familiar, it comes as no surprise. In Ponyo, the plot centers on the eponymous goldfish who, after falling in love with a human boy named S. It’s not among Miyazaki’s or Ghibli’s greatest works (see below) but it has all the charm fans have come to expect after a track record as solid as golden age Pixar. Similarly to their own Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro, the film takes place in a world similar to our own, that borders on one far more fantastical. In this instance, Liam Neeson voices Ponyo’s father, an sea sorcerer, who provides the magic that allows Ponyo to have a Little Mermaid- like adventure with her five- year- old pal. Ghibli films have long- been dubbed in English by the folks at Disney Animation, thanks in part to close friends of Miyazaki, Pete Docter and John Lasseter. For years Disney has gotten A- list talent to provide the voices in Ghibli films and Ponyo is no exception. Neeson was joined by Matt Damon, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, Tina Fey, and Cate Blanchett among others. Ponyo is a delight from start to finish, but it a technical marvel as well. Animators drew 1. Studio Ghibli film. The majority of the waves in the ocean were drawn by Miyazaki himself, because as the director, he knew exactly what he wanted. Ponyo is a great anime to share with younger film buffs and cartoon fans alike. Centimeters per Second. Far more adult than the previous entry, 5 Centimeters per Second is a love story in three parts. The three segments: “Cherry Blossom,” “Cosmonaut,” and “5 Centimeters per Second” reach about an hour of run- time total. Set in Japan, the story begins in the 1. Takaki T. Shinkai was notably inspired to get into animation by the Miyazaki film Castle in the Sky (below). Unlike typical Ghibli films and Shinkai’s previous work, 5 Centimeters per Second does not feature fantasy or sci- fi elements. Instead, it chooses to tell a fairly straightforward tale about coming- of- age in modern Japan and loves lost and found along the way. The film was released in 2. Howl’s Moving Castle. In 2. 00. 4, Studio Ghibli found themselves with the rights and script for Howl’s Moving Castle but no one to direct it. So Hayao Miyazaki returned from retirement. Based off the novel by British author Diane Wynne Jones, Howl’s tells the story of a young girl transformed into a 9. After Miyazaki took the director’s chair, he made many changes to the story, but his adaptation is perhaps even more beloved than the original story. After the curse is placed on her, the “old woman” enlists the help of a crazy wizard and his castle- on- legs to turn her back into a girl. The English dub was written by Pete Docter and featured the voice talents Christian Bale as Howl and Billy Crystal as a fire demon called Calcifer. Howl’s Moving Castle blurs the lines between children’s film and a darker fantasy tale: there’s death, war, and very high stakes. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Based off the popular 1. Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven’s Door was neither a prequel nor direct follow- up to the show. Instead, due to the ambiguous ending, the show took place in between episodes (“sessions”) 2. The film was made due to high- demand from the fan- base that the characters’ stories continue, as it was released in 2. Much of the cast and crew that worked on the show returned for the film, including director Hajime Yatate and the English and Japanese voice casts. For those unfamiliar, Cowboy Bebop follows the adventures of space bounty hunters on the ship Bebop, as they seek fortune for their future and are haunted by their past. The show is known for its phenomenal jazz soundtrack composed by Yoko Kanno and her band, the Seatbelts. Knocking on Heaven’s Door involves terrorist plans to destroy the population of Mars with an unknown pathogen, and is an entirely stand- alone story from the show. However, an appreciation (or devotion) to the series will only boost your enjoyment. Stylistic and action- packed Cowboy Bebop is a must- see for the mature animation buff. Princess Kaguya. Princess Kaguya is the only Ghibli film to make this list not directed by Miyazaki, but instead by Isao Takahata. Takahata is no stranger to directing, having lent his talents to Grave of the Fireflies in 1. Ghibli effort. Kaguya is based on the Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and tells of bamboo cutter who discovers a girl in a shoot of bamboo. The girl grows rapidly and the man and his wife decide to raise her as their own. The film tells and beautiful and pleasant story and is accompanied by stunning visuals. Almost the entirety of Kaguya is hand drawn in water color paintings, and the effect is mesmerizing. Thanks in part to the talents of James Caan (the Bamboo Cutter) and Chloe Grace Moretz (Princess), the film manages to overcome a simple premise and cement itself among some of Studio Ghibli’s best. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Based off the 1. 96. The movie differs from the novel in several ways, namely the main character: in the book the protagonist is Kazuko, but the film follows her niece Makoto. After the teenage Makoto discovers her powers, she starts to use her time- leaping abilities for frivolous purposes. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the original director of the Miyazaki film Howl’s Moving Castle (above). Hosoda was taken off the project earlier in development after failing to come up with a pitch that satisfied Studio Ghibli. We are pleased to say that his directorial effort is equally enjoyable. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a satisfyingly simple romp, like a better, Japanese animated version of Adam Sandler’s Click. Castle in the Sky. We’ve mentioned Studio Ghibli numerous times, but haven’t said much about their origins. The company was founded after the success of the Miyazaki- directed Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind in 1. The first film produced under the Ghibli banner was Laputa: Castle in the Sky and was again directed by co- founder Miyazaki. The tale is inspired in large by Gulliver’s Travels; it gets the name Laputa from the novel. However, due to the negative meaning of a similar word(s) in Spanish, the title became Castle in the Sky in US and European markets. Castle in the Sky follows two kids, Princess Sheeta (Anna Paquin), and an aviation- obsessed boy named Pazu as they try to reach the last floating city in the sky. They are pursued by sky pirates who seek the treasure of the long- abandoned fortress. There’s an adorable Iron Giant- style robot, a wonderful score and, if you aren’t convinced yet of what a gem of a movie this is, know that Mark Hamill voices the villain. Special shout- out to Joe Hisaishi, who composed the enchanting score for this film, along with almost every other Studio Ghibli picture. Paprika. Paprika may sound familiar to those that watched a Christopher Nolan movie in 2. Released four years earlier in 2. Inception rip- off, but rather based on the novel of the same name by Yasutaka Tsutsui. The novel was released even earlier, in 1. So unless Tsutsui “incepted” into Nolan’s dreams, the English director must have drawn at least some inspiration for his blockbuster meme- ruining epic from the Japanese animated film. Paprika is about the creation of a device that allows therapists to enter their patients dreams. The device, called the DC Mini, is stolen leading psychiatrist Dr. Atsubo Chiba and her dream alter- ego Paprika on a wild chase for the thief. Yes, it isn’t “exactly” Inception, but the underlying premise is certainly similar. A solid film in its own right, Paprika features spectacular visuals and a mind- bending but relatively easy to follow narrative. Doesn’t have the spinning tops though. The Wind Rises In 2. Miyazaki announced that he was retiring once more, and this time, for good (apparently). His swan song came out that same year, a meditative journey called The Wind Rises. In stark contrast to his previous films, it is a biopic of Jiro Horikoshi (1. Japan in WWII. Never one to simply adapt a story, Miyasaki combined elements of the 1. The Wind Has Risen by Hori Tatsuo and stories from Horikoshi’s life. Studio Ghibli, Casio watches, and more. Club. Our friends from Kinja Deals are taking over Income Disposal. Commerce Content is independent of Editorial and Advertising, and if you buy something through our posts, The A. V. Club and Gizmodo Media Group may get a small share of the sale. 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Nintendo can’t make enough Nintendo Switch consoles, but Joy- Con don’t seem to be an issue. You can already pick up an extra set for $6. For the rest of today’s best deals, be sure to head over to Kinja Deals. Spirited Away - Wikipedia. Spirited Away(Japanese: . After her parents are transformed into pigs by the witch Yubaba (Natsuki), Chihiro takes a job working in Yubaba's bathhouse to find a way to free herself and her parents and return to the human world. Miyazaki wrote the script after he decided the film would be based on the 1. Seiji Okuda, who came to visit his house each summer. With a budget of US$1. Spirited Away began in 2. During production, Miyazaki realized the film would be over three hours long and decided to cut out several parts of the story. Pixar director John Lasseter, a fan of Miyazaki, was approached by Walt Disney Pictures to supervise an English- language translation for the film's North American release. Lasseter hired Kirk Wise as director and Donald W. Ernst as producer of the adaptation. Screenwriters Cindy Davis Hewitt and Donald H. Hewitt wrote the English- language dialogue, which they wrote to match the characters' original Japanese- language lip movements. The film overtook Titanic (at the time the top- grossing film worldwide) in the Japanese box office to become the highest- grossing film in Japanese history with a . Spirited Away is frequently ranked among the greatest animated films. They unknowingly enter a magical world that Chihiro's father insists on exploring. While Chihiro's parents eat like pigs at an empty restaurant stall, Chihiro finds an exquisite bathhouse and meets a young boy named Haku who warns her to return across the river before sunset. However, Chihiro discovers too late that her parents have turned into pigs and she is unable to cross the flooded river, becoming trapped in the spirit world. After finding Chihiro, Haku has her ask for a job from the bathhouse's boiler- man, Kamaji, a spider y. Kamaji already has soot spirits working for him, but he asks the worker Lin to send Chihiro to the witch, Yubaba, who runs the bathhouse; Yubaba tries to frighten Chihiro away, but she persists, so Yubaba gives Chihiro a contract to work for her which Yubaba takes her name and renames her Sen (. While visiting her parents' pigpen, Sen finds a goodbye card addressed to Chihiro and realizes that she has already forgotten her name. Haku warns her that Yubaba controls people by taking their names and that if she forgets hers like he has forgotten his, she will not be able to leave the spirit world. While working, Sen invites a silent masked creature named No- Face inside, believing him to be a customer. A 'stink spirit' arrives as Sen's first customer. She discovers he is the spirit of a polluted river. In gratitude for cleaning him, he gives Sen a magic emeticdumpling. Meanwhile, No- Face tempts a worker with gold, then swallows him. He demands food and begins tipping extensively. As the workers swarm him hoping to be tipped, he swallows two other greedy workers. Sen discovers paper shikigami attacking a dragon and recognizes the dragon as Haku transformed. When a grievously- injured Haku crashes into Yubaba's penthouse, Sen follows him upstairs. When she reaches Haku, a shikigami that stowed away on her back transforms into Zeniba, Yubaba's twin sister. She transforms Yubaba's baby son Boh into a mouse, creates a decoy baby and turns Yubaba's bird creature into a tiny bird. Zeniba tells Sen that Haku has stolen a magic golden seal from her, and warns Sen that it carries a deadly curse. After Haku dives to the boiler room with Sen and Boh on his back, she feeds him part of the dumpling, causing him to vomit both the seal and a black slug, which Sen crushes with her foot. With Haku unconscious, Sen resolves to return the seal and apologize for Haku. Before she leaves the bathhouse, Sen confronts No- Face, who is now massive, and feeds him the rest of the dumpling. No- Face chases Sen out of the bathhouse, steadily vomiting out those he has eaten. Sen, No- Face and Boh travel to see Zeniba. Yubaba orders that Sen's parents be slaughtered, but Haku negotiates freedom for Sen and her parents after revealing that Boh is missing and offering to retrieve him. But if Sen fails Yubaba's final test, the deal will be broken. Sen, No- Face and Boh meet with the now benevolent Zeniba, who reveals that Sen's love for Haku broke her curse and that Yubaba used the black slug to control Haku. Haku appears in his dragon form and flies Sen and Boh to the bathhouse. No- Face becomes Zeniba's spinner. In midflight, Sen recalls falling in her youth into the Kohaku River and being washed safely ashore, thus revealing Haku's real identity as the Kohaku River. When they arrive at the bathhouse, Yubaba forces Sen to identify her parents from among a group of pigs in order to break their curse. After Sen answers that none of the pigs are her parents, her contract combusts. Haku takes her to the now dry riverbed and vows to meet her again. Chihiro crosses the riverbed to her restored parents, who do not remember anything. They walk back to their car and drive away. Character name. Japanese voice actor. English voice actor. Chihiro Ogino (. It's not a story in which the characters grow up, but a story in which they draw on something already inside them, brought out by the particular circumstances. I want my young friends to live like that, and I think they, too, have such a wish.— Hayao Miyazaki. The idea for Spirited Away came about when he wanted to make a film for these friends. Miyazaki had previously directed films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, which were for small children and teenagers, but he had not created a film for ten- year- old girls. For inspiration, he read sh. When looking at his young friends, Miyazaki felt this was not what they . The first one was based on the Japanese book Kirino Mukouno Fushigina Machi, and the second one was about a teenage heroine. Miyazaki's third proposal, which ended up becoming Sen and Chihiro Spirited Away, was more successful. The three stories revolved around a bathhouse that was based on a bathhouse in Miyazaki's hometown. Miyazaki thought the bathhouse was a mysterious place, and there was a small door next to one of the bathtubs in the bathhouse. Miyazaki was always curious to what was behind it, and he made up several stories about it; one of which was the inspiration for the bathhouse in Spirited Away. With the use of more computers and programs such as Softimage, the staff learned the software, but kept the technology at a level to enhance the story, not to . Each character was mostly hand- drawn, with Miyazaki working alongside his animators to see they were getting it just right. When production started, Miyazaki realized it would be more than three hours long if he made it according to his plot. He had to delete many scenes from the story, and tried to reduce the . Miyazaki did not want to make the hero a . Isn't there something we can do? He often visited the museum for inspiration while working on the film. Miyazaki had always been interested in the Pseudo- Western style buildings from the Meiji period that were available there. The museum made Miyazaki feel nostalgic, . The song was intended to be used for Rin the Chimney Painter(. A Miyazaki fan, Lasseter would sit with his staff and watch Miyazaki's work when encountering story problems, and at one point they did so with Spirited Away, which impressed Lasseter. Lasseter agreed to be executive producer for English adaptation. Soon, several others began to join the project: Beauty and the Beast co- director Kirk Wise and Aladdin co- producer Donald W. Ernst joined Lasseter as director and producer of Spirited Away respectively. Hewitt penned the English- language dialogue, which they wrote to match the characters' original Japanese- language lip movements. Advertising was limited, and Spirited Away was only mentioned in a small scrolling section of their film page on Disney's official website. Disney had sidelined their official website for Spirited Away and it remained hidden. At the very moment Chihiro says there is something odd about this town, her parents turn into pigs. There were people that . Once someone becomes a pig, they don’t return to being human but instead gradually start to have the . These people are the ones saying, . Perhaps this isn’t a coincidence and the food is actually (an analogy for) . The archetypal entrance into another world demarcates Chihiro's status as one somewhere between child and adult. Chihiro also stands outside societal boundaries in the supernatural setting. The use of the word kamikakushi (literally . Upon gaining employment at the bathhouse, Yubaba's seizure of Chihiro's true name symbolically kills the child. She then undergoes a rite of passage according to the monomyth format; to recover continuity with her past, Chihiro must create a new identity. The meiji design of the abandoned theme park is the setting for Chihiro's parents' transformation - the family arrives in an imported Audi car and the father wears a European style polo shirt, reassuring Chihiro that he has . The first is seen when Chihiro is dealing with the . It only became clean again when Chihiro pulled out a huge amount of trash, including car tires, garbage, and a bicycle. This alludes to human pollution of the environment, and how people can carelessly toss away things without thinking of the consequences and of where the trash will go. The second allusion is seen in Haku himself. Haku does not remember his name and lost his past, which is why he is stuck at the bathhouse. Eventually, Chihiro remembers that he used to be the spirit of the Kohaku River, which was destroyed and replaced with apartments. Because of human's need for development, they destroyed a part of nature, causing Haku to lose his home and identity. This can be compared to deforestation and desertification; humans tear down nature, cause imbalance in the ecosystem, and demolish animals' homes to satisfy their want for more space (housing, malls, stores, etc.) but don't think about how it can affect other living things.
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