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Babbling About Overrated Anime

The List Code Geass Inuyasha Satoshi Kon Samurai X Trust and Betrayl Nausicaa and Spirited Away (Pom Poko Only Yesterday) Full metal alchemist brotherhood Ghost in the Shell Bubblegum Crisis (armitage, Mid-Late 2010s -…

animebackwhen

The Boy and the Oscar

By Andrew Osmond. Hooray, The Boy and the Heron has won! When it snagged the Best Animated Feature Oscar last night (sorry, Spider-Verse fans), it marked only the…

All the Anime

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Happy Year of the Dragon!

The Lunar New Year is almost here! And this time it’s the Year of the Dragon. The Lunar New Year is part of the Zodiac 12 year cycle…

Anime Hanabi

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The Boy and The Heron: Disappointing (SPOILERS)

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting The Boy and The Heron, GKIDS/Ghibli’s latest movie, was something I learned of completely by accident while scrolling through the Fandango App. I was…

The Anime View

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Four Free Spirited Away 2024 Calendars

Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away” with my collection of meticulously crafted 2024 anime calendars, available for free download. Download your favou…

All About Anime and Manga

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Free Studio Ghibli 2024 Calendars

Are you a fan of Studio Ghibli? Do you want to keep track of your schedule in style? Look no further! I’ve compiled four free anime calendars featuring…

All About Anime and Manga

Episode 836: I Got a Boy in Another Wold and Became Heron in the Real World

This week on Anime Pulse we got a baking company joining Japan's earthquake relief, more middling isekai, and snow. Up first Joseph sees the first real snow storm…

Anime Pulse

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Fanart Friday, Too x 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 2: Spirited Away to Christmas

We continue the 12 Days of Christmas Anime with our second Fanart Friday piece of the day! Haku and Chihiro all grown up and decorating their Christmas tree…

Beneath the Tangles

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The Beauty Of Anime Backgrounds

https://www.apari-shop.com/?ref=internetpitstop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apariart/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApariArt Shoutout @inakyu for the collab shoutout to https://twitter.com/Holdsworthands for the decades of the backgrounds pixel art map! A very short analysis deep dive into anime background art and…

Internet Pitstop

Spirited Away Stage Play Adaptation London Performance Details

We've just heard news that the stage adaptation of Spirited Away has been extended by 5 weeks due to huge demand. It's set to run in London ...

Otaku News - World Edition

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The Weight Of Hayao Miyazaki And Ghibli – The Boy And The Heron / How Do You Live?

Hayao Miyazaki’s storytelling is built upon the dreamlike, empowering physics of the animation that builds his worlds. This offers a fascinating contrast with his latest film The Boy…

Sakuga Blog

Paprika

By Andrew Osmond. If you want a soundbite that describes Paprika fairly well, an obvious one would be “Spirited Away for adults.” Okay, that’s patronising, as Spirited Away…

All the Anime

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Fanart Friday: Spirited Away

I can’t wait to see the new Miyazaki film! To get another glimpse (maybe the final one) of the master’s work is a privilege. Spirited Away, depicted below,…

Beneath the Tangles

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Writing Prompt: Do you want to be isekai’d?

I’ve just finished rewatching an isekai anime, Re:Zero, so it feels like a good time to tackle this question. We often see characters getting spirited away to fantasy…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

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How Studio Ghibli Inspires THIS Manga

Studio Ghibli is one of the most renowned animation studios that has inspired many works across different fields. One series in particular that was influenced by this studio…

Colleen's Manga Recs

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Ghibli President Says No Trailers for New Miyazaki Film

Miyazaki Hayao's highly anticipated new film is less than two months out from release. Now Ghibli says there won't be any trailers!

Unseen Japan

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Spirited Away: Live on Stage Review

If Spirited Away: Live on Stage premieres at your theater, you'll want to give this excellent show based off a beloved anime film a chance.

TheOASG

Prescription for Manga: Parallel World Pharmacy

Although Japanese “isekai” stories of characters spirited away to or reincarnated in alternate worlds have been prominent since at least the 1980s, the fantasy sub-genre began an unprecedented…

AnimeNation Anime News Blog

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Ranking the Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Rob and Justin rank Hayao Miyazaki's eleven films --- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sclass_yt/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sclass_yt EMAIL: sclasspodcast@gmail.com PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sclasspodcast --- 00:00 Ranking Rules 00:25 Totoro 02:00 Princess Mononoke 02:55 Nausicaa 04:50 Kiki's Delivery Service 06:15 The Wind Rises 08:15 Porco Rosso 10:25 Laputa Castle…

S CLASS Anime

Review: Spirited Away Live On Stage

In 2002, I remember excitedly going to a small arthouse theater in Seattle with a close friend to see Hayo Miyazaki’s big new animated film,...

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast

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30 Years of Anime in 13 Minutes

Anime is one of the most bright and vibrant art forms out there, often being quite wild and wacky. While animation allows it to tell some of the…

ProfessorViral

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STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023 Kicks off with 35th Anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro  

Studio Ghibli Fest RETURNS HUGE this year with the 35th Anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro and, the first-ever screenings of SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage! Learn more here!

The Kitsune Network

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Spirited Away: LIVE ON STAGE Coming To Theaters

GKIDS announced it has acquired North American rights for SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage. The production is a live stage performance of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award®-winning animated feature…

The Kitsune Network

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When You Love an Anime Too Much to See It Again

I have a special bond with the anime/manga series Trigun. It all started at the very beginning of my anime journey years ago. If you’ve read my About…

Anime Hanabi

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First and Second Most Popular Anime of 1997-2022 as of January 30, 2023

I heard of lots of anime becoming irrelevant, but years in anime becoming irrelevant is a different story. The only thing from 2001 staying relevant is the movie…

Advanced495's Anime Blog

STUDIO GHIBLI LIGHTNING ROUND

12 Days of Aniblogging 2022, Day 8 Work’s been way busier than expected and it’s cutting into my writing time. This is annoying because I still have an absolutely…

Floating Catacombs

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Spirited Away

Spirited Away is the fourth Studio Ghibli movie I've watched. But, how does it stack up against the other three?

DoubleSama

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Porco Rosso: The High-Flying Pig Prince of the Sky!

Porco Rosso flies high and battles with pirates, fascists, and foreign armies in this action-packed epic from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki!

90sanime.com

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Tangle x Cast 4: Ghibli and Gratefulness

The warmth, gentleness, and sincerity of Studio Ghibli films seem to fit right into the theme of gratitude for the week as we enter the Thanksgiving holiday. Tyler,…

Beneath the Tangles

Tokyo Olympiad (1965) [Documentary Review]

Tokyo Olympiad or, Faster, Higher, Stronger      The Olympics are a symbol of human aspiration When it comes to sports-oriented movies, ther...

Watching Asia Film Reviews

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Fanart Friday, Too: Haku ♡ Chihiro

Doesn’t this illustration just make you want to go awwwww? Precious characters from an all-time great film, Haku and Chihiro have a lovely connection that helps them save…

Beneath the Tangles

Anniversary Post: A quick look at Selected Films of Hayao Miyazaki

So… normally this time of year I do a big anniversary top 10 list. I had an idea to do the same this year, but real life concerns…

Harper Anime Reviews

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Anime of the Young at Heart: Elderly in anime!

This post actually started quite a while ago and was inspired by a comment from Fred (Au Natural) on my post Still Life Anime: Kokkoku and other comments…

Anime Hanabi

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Experiencing the elsewhere in Hayao Miyazaki’s films

This article, centered on Hayao Miyazaki’s narratives, intends to highlight that his films are strongly structured around the themes of the hero’s uprooting and his opening to the…

Animétudes

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Spooky Summer Anime!

Though in Western cultures Autumn is the season for all things spooky, in Japan and a few other Asian cultures the time for ghosts and all things scary…

Anime Hanabi

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Is Porco Rosso still one of my favourite anime of all time?

I’m a bit of a Ghibli hipster. When other people are listing their favourite Ghibli movies with Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke or My Neighbour Totoro, I’m out here…

Day with the Cart Driver

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What’s Your Favourite Studio Ghibli Movie?

Our ‘favourites’ are often dictated by what we have an emotional connection to. It’s a complex idea that doesn’t have much explanation – but really the idea is…

The Spooky Red Head Blog

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The Deer King In UK Cinemas from July 27th

Anime Limited have announced that Masashi Ando’s directorial debut The Deer King will head to selected UK cinemas from July 27th. 

Japan Curiosity

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Fanart Friday, Too: Rescuing Haku

Spirited Away is 21 years old. Can you believe that? It’s one of the first anime films I watched in theaters, and still holds up today as a…

Beneath the Tangles

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Anime Review #82: From Up On Poppy Hill

When most people think of stories that strictly involve romance, introspective and thought-provoking journeys or school scenarios, Studio Ghibli movies aren’t usually their initial choice. Un…

The Traditional Catholic Weeb

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A Trip Down Memory Lane With Studio Ghibli's Only Yesterday - Monthly Retro Recommendations

There is no arguing that Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous anime studios in Japan. Especially to us in the west. And they have created many…

Anime Top Scholar

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Anime’s spooky little heart: Natsume Yujincho

If you have read nearly any of my earlier blog posts, it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Natsume Yujincho is one of my favorite anime series.…

Anime Hanabi

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Anime’s spooky little heart: Natsume Yujincho

If you have read nearly any of my earlier blog posts, it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Natsume Yujincho is one of my favorite anime series.…

Anime Hanabi

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Paradise View (パラダイスビュー, Go Takamine, 1985)

A listless young man finds himself spirited away in the liminal space of Okinawa on the brink of transition in Go Takamine’s lyrical drama.

Windows on Worlds

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Anime confessions

Sometimes you like animes that aren't very good, sometimes you fail to appreciate masterpieces. I do both on a regular basis!

I drink and watch anime

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Anime to Celebrate Spring!

At last Spring has come to grace the Northern world with all its lush green beauty! The dark green leaves of daffodils and hyacinth have sprouted along every…

Anime Hanabi

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The Best Places for an Anime Pilgrimage Around the Kanto Area

It would be a bald-faced lie to say that a majority of people come to Japan because of anime. Many of us grew up watching shows like Sailor…

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East Meets West #13: Spirited Away .vs. Alice In Wonderland

This week I continue my next batch of posts for the East Meets West series, dedicated to comparing/contrasting anime and Western media of similar premises, and, based on a specific…

The Traditional Catholic Weeb

Episode 728: Platinum Moonlit Ranking

This week on Anime Pulse we got ugly heroes, monster girls wiki is in trouble, and getting down with the sickness. Up first IRL news has Joseph returning…

Anime Pulse

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What I Watched This Week – 11/7-11/20

Spirited Away – I last watched this so long ago, I had forgotten as much about it as I had remembered. I was definitely as puzzled this time…

The Romantic Goldfish