This episode we cover "Tales from Earthsea", the Goro Miazaki-directed adaptation of Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea novels. We talk about what Ursula Le Guin means to us and then dive in to the film's unique production, story and thematic shortfalls. ***Spoilers for the movie and bits of the Earthsea cycle books*** Follow us on Twitter: Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com Ending song: "Theru no Uta" from the Tales From Earthsea sountrack
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