studiogek - .Spirited. .Away.

please also watch ponyo from ghibli. it is a litle bit more catered to children but it is sooo wholsome and incredibly adorable ^^

parALICEis

2024-08-15 12:13:24 +0000 UTC

I love both honestly, but Nausicaa has a very soft spot in my heart. I even have the manga lol!

Lalisa Truong

2024-06-24 05:57:17 +0000 UTC

canon and mckay’s shocked expression whenever something REALLY unexpected and weird happens always gets me😂 cant wait for more movie reactions!! also im glad u guys enjoy the dub for studio ghibli movies🫶

sleepymiffi

2024-05-28 17:32:05 +0000 UTC

Please watch 'the first slam dunk"!!

MYZEN

2024-05-25 04:23:57 +0000 UTC

I love the "What's that?" reaction when you see Japanese food! The star-shaped candies that the Soos were eating are actually 'kompeito', a traditional Japanese confectionery. It is very beautiful and can be enjoyed as an ornamental treat. Image search. From Japan with Love.

N

2024-05-22 02:28:11 +0000 UTC

Super excited for Princess Mononoke!

Isabella Anderson

2024-05-10 12:15:31 +0000 UTC

Yes, Nausicaa and the Valley of the wind is my fav. Please react to Ponyo, Kiki's delivery service and Castle in the sky as well!

Helily

2024-04-22 20:52:07 +0000 UTC

Anyone else here excited for them to get to Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind? I've seen a lot of people excited for Princess Mononoke but no one mentioning Nausicaa. I feel like if you liked Ashitaka as a character then Nausicaa is similar in a lot of ways. Anyone have an opinion? Nausicaa is my personal favorite Miyazaki film, even as old as it is.

Sascha

2024-02-16 19:03:40 +0000 UTC

As a fan of Ghibli Studio, I enjoyed watching it again with all of U guys, next one... Princess Mononoke!! 😍

Jordi Ale

2024-02-16 03:27:36 +0000 UTC

love your explanation

Winifred

2024-02-14 19:17:32 +0000 UTC

Jack I also sometimes fly in my dreams by flapping my arms, and it's freaking awesome

Mahti

2024-02-14 00:18:42 +0000 UTC

When director Miyazaki was making "Spirited Away,'' he said he wanted to base the story on Kenji Miyazawa's work "Night on the Galaxy Express.'' The assumption that Haku is the older brother who drowned while trying to save Chihiro who fell into the river was also made to bring it closer to the episode that appears in "Night on the Galactic Railway.'' This is not officially approved but this is one of the theory that the guy, who used to work with Miyazaki, analysed. Haku reincarnated as god because he died to help others and this is why he doesnt remember his previous name. This guy also talks abt so many things that make sense to this theory but its all in japanese so its kinda hard for me to translate cuz im still learning eng.

maiya iwatobi

2024-02-12 06:50:01 +0000 UTC

He regained his memory once she reminded him of his true name as the Kohaku River. If he was her brother then that would not have been his true name and it would not have freed him. It's a nice sentiment but you have to ignore certain facts in the story to make it work.

Nick K

2024-02-12 06:19:26 +0000 UTC

I already commented, but I wanted to share a couple things. 1) the character growth that chihiro has is because she learned from Haku who helped her with no expectation of being rewarded. We see this repeated when Chihiro helps Haku, the baby & mouse are inspired by the selfless deed which helps them grow too. 2) the theory of the human-like women is that the longer you stay the longer you become less human and forget. 3) no-face to me was supposed to represent greed and gets overwhelmed by the greed of the bathhouse workers. This is why being in the country with Zaniba is so good for him. Though the spirit world depicts humans as selfish and harmful to the environment, the true message is that humans are not like that on their own, they grow to adopt what they see, so Chihiro’s pure good comes from Haku and that it’s important they’re both kids since they’re relatively considered pure good. 4) the parents being pigs/not being in the test is because the idea that her parents aren’t as neglectful as we think and only pigs would actually be that horrible which is why her parents were excluded from the test. I think that her parents aren’t as bad as they seemed at the beginning because we are seeing chihiro’s perspective of her parents. She’s very concerned with her own life and how the move disrupted her life. So post adventure, the parents aren’t perfect but there is more caring dialogue from the parents such as “everything will be alright, honey” and “a new home and a new school? It can be kinda scary”. Both sentences imply the parents do pay attention to her. 5) definitely the movie is less confusing to Japanese people because of children’s tales about the spirits. 6) the randomness of the plot is less so for sure after the first watch. But also if you break it up into episodes and not think too logically about it, it makes more sense. Especially considering this is all the perspective of a child and a child doesn’t use logic to dictate decisions, they use emotions and experiences. For example, the first “episode” is her family entering the spirit world through the tunnel. Does it make sense to think about why a tunnel would lead to such a place? Not really, but it happened. The second episode is Chihiro losing her parents and navigating by herself for the first time. The next is her accepting her role to take care of herself alone and what work actually entails. Then the bath scene with the spirit is to show her experiencing hard work paying off and trusting her own judgement. And pretty much the rest break off points are self-explanatory. The randomness of the actual designs of the characters again makes sense following Japanese myths and lore. But the plot is a lot less obscure when looking at it this way. You’re supposed to feel lost and confused because that’s what Chihiro is feeling and also how life can feel. Additionally, there is huge belief in fate and Miyazaki really likes to play into that to give his films a sense of magic. 7) The river being filled in makes more sense if you’ve seen Miyazaki’s other films because environmental concerns are a HUGE theme. Since this film was made in 2001, I think three or four other films preceded that which have a lot of environmental awareness so it’s not as bizarre of a one-off backstory. 8) the ending is also supposed to be left with questions because it really replicates the feeling of “not looking back”. If we got more information, we would be returning to the world. I know that was a lot and honestly I have so much more to say, but these were my takeaways from the film. Great reaction guys!!

Tatum McCormick

2024-02-12 00:22:27 +0000 UTC

I have a sticker on my laptop that has Kamaji's saying, "Finish what you started, human." It's my motivation sticker XD

Alison

2024-02-11 17:08:19 +0000 UTC

LOOOOL my bad I just watched 27.01 and he explained why he was laughing 😂😂😂😂😂not me thinking he was grossed out by them eating meat savagely

Ash

2024-02-11 04:15:43 +0000 UTC

Is carter vegetarian 😂😂? Was wondering why he looked sick during the scene where the parents are eating the food

Ash

2024-02-11 03:58:49 +0000 UTC

I really liked this movie, thank you Studio Gek, for this nice experience! <3

Elisa Kallai

2024-02-11 01:57:17 +0000 UTC

Wow. The movie was so good, so heartwarming and interesting. It left me feeling all warm and emotional inside at the end.

Elisa Kallai

2024-02-11 01:55:56 +0000 UTC

"she kinda runs things now like, for wholesome reasons" wait I love that 😂 perfect description

Carrie

2024-02-09 20:07:41 +0000 UTC

Favorite movie for sure. This movie made me fall in love with Miyazaki films and Joe Hisaishi (composer). The music is truly phenomenal and triggers nostalgia that is specifically one which you can only feel but have no actual memory to recall. At least that’s what it does for me. This is also one of the only Miyazaki films where the protagonist looks very different from his normal drawing style (ponyo also looks different but it’s more abstract). This film also taught me that not all love is romantic or familial, love for a friend is unique because usually it’s someone who you got to choose to love while romance comes later and family was established for you. Also, the part about Haku and Chihiro being related has not been verified by Miyazaki. It is a very intriguing theory and would make for a good back background story, but the only reason I would negate the explanation is that it would subvert Miyazaki’s critique on environment which is something he has explicitly stated he cares about. Again, the theory is interesting and not impossible.

Tatum McCormick

2024-02-09 18:48:51 +0000 UTC

Great reactions as always. This was my third watch and what both Carter and the others express afterwards about their overall thoughts on their respective first and second watch is completely how I felt - “flashbang” is really a great word for it. I think for most shows and movies you kind of find yourself predicting where the story is gonna go, and you will be mostly right most of the time. But for Spirited Away it feels pretty much impossible right from the get-go. You never know where you’re gonna go, or what will be happening even just five minutes in the future. I think Carter’s call to not say anything whatsoever was the right move. You can only have that blind and overwhelming experience once, but you can in theory rewatch the movie and appreciate the finer details as many times as you want.

Asbjørn Kennedy

2024-02-09 14:29:56 +0000 UTC

Such a great movie

Tanya

2024-02-08 19:35:07 +0000 UTC

Haku is actually Chihiro's older brother. He died and became a river spirit when he helped her from falling into the river. When Chihiro got her memories back, she was naked in the water (in old times in Japan it was normal for kids to play in the river naked) and there was one hand with sleeves, that's Haku's hand helping Chihiro. She forgot that she had a brother due to this accident. The reason why Chiriro's mother was a bit cold to Chihiro was because of this accident. She was so upset because her son died so Chihiro's father wanted to make a fresh start in a new environment, and that's why they are moving.

maiya iwatobi

2024-02-08 08:54:59 +0000 UTC

y'all are going to enjoy Princess Mononoke

goldleader42

2024-02-08 07:01:16 +0000 UTC

it's such a good dub tho! it's lilo and meg

april 🍏

2024-02-08 06:35:58 +0000 UTC

This is a Miyazaki classic for a reason. I love the fantastical elements he uses in his films that seem so outlandish but become endearing. It's such a unique world and seeing Chihiro's character growth is so wholesome to watch. I kind of think that some Miyazaki films get better the more you think about it afterwards lol. I can appreciate Carter's rewatch takes. I think on a rewatch you get a better opportunity to marinate in the bigger picture.

april 🍏

2024-02-08 06:29:10 +0000 UTC

I can't wait for Princess Mononoke its my favorite of the big 3🥹

Mitosdomain

2024-02-08 03:47:00 +0000 UTC

Miyazaki uses "Soft Magic" so that's usually what may cause some viewers to feel like his movies are weird or chaotic.

These Plums

2024-02-08 01:15:48 +0000 UTC

To me Totoro and Mononoke hime are the best ones

Frozzen Edge

2024-02-07 23:12:48 +0000 UTC

Favorite childhood movie. Watched it so many times.

Uros Vesic

2024-02-07 21:43:00 +0000 UTC

Excited to hear Princess Mononoke is next! That one along with Castle in the Sky is one of my favorite Ghibli movies/movies in general! And in regards to the ending discussion, I really don't think anyone can blame you for having questions and all when you don't know what you're getting into lol. Spirited away is definitely one of the busier movies, with a lot going on! Maybe its just because I grew up watching them, but I never really felt the need to question many of the things in Ghibli movies and such to the same extent I might with other things - not because I'm not thinking of it (there's much to think about!), but because I feel like its one of those things where you just accept the journey as it comes, yk? And then they definitely make for great rewatches, where you have the big picture, and can go on to even better appreciate the little details~ Also yes, its definitely partially a cultural thing as well. Spirits and the like are pretty prominent throughout Japanese culture thanks to the influence of Shintoism and such, so its really not so strange for them to make appearances in media and the like as it might be for more western audiences.

Saki

2024-02-07 11:06:32 +0000 UTC

Ooh! A Whisker Away is also a really great movie...especially if you like cats haha

Christina Laegel

2024-02-07 04:56:45 +0000 UTC

YES^

Sandi

2024-02-06 23:22:20 +0000 UTC

This is my favorite movie next to howls moving castle🥺💓 watch princess mononoke next!

Sandi

2024-02-06 23:21:03 +0000 UTC

Akira is another goated anime movie I would love to watch ya'll react to.

Dude Man McGee

2024-02-06 23:07:53 +0000 UTC

I cant believe he got his name so wrong LMAKDNDJSJS

Diana Rodriguez ⛓️

2024-02-06 22:19:06 +0000 UTC

This was the first Studio Ghibli movie I ever watched and I became obsessed with it, watching it every single day, multiple times a day! One thing to note about Studio Ghibli/Hayao Miyazaki movies is that whatever he's feeling inspired by or wanting to do in the moment, he just does it, so sometimes it seems random but still also connected somehow. Miyazaki went all out creatively on this one! Also, I'm about to leave an ESSAY about a lot of things you guys had questions about (and then some) to try to clear up some confusion. You might've already watched a video essay, but I'm still going to add it here. There are a lot of cultural nuances in the movie that gets missed for obvious reasons. One example, the Radish Spirit in Japan is known, among other things, as someone who has parental characteristics and adores kids. That's why he follows Chihiro to the top floor, because he's concerned about her and wants to make sure she gets to where she needs to go. Japanese people would understand this, but of course, Westerners would think it's weird without that cultural context. Also, Lin is a fox spirit but takes on a humanized form because it's easier for the others working in the bath house to approach her in that form. Unfortunately, she's stuck at the bath house. We also see a lot in the movie where Chihiro is called lazy and spoiled and it's true. In Japanese culture, children doing chores is important so that they can become self-sufficient in these everyday tasks when they get older and in hopes of them becoming responsible adults. This is taught to Japanese children when they're in elementary school, especially cleaning the classroom which includes wiping the floors. Because Chihiro isn't able to keep up with her peers when doing her chores, it's clear to Japanese viewers that she never did these chores before and thus lived a spoiled life. Lin also says, "It's like you've never worked a day in your life," and it's because of this cultural nuance. Respect is also important for obvious reasons. That's why at the beginning of the movie, Lin scolds Chihiro for not saying thank you or showing appreciation to those helping her. It comes off as rude, but it's an expection in Japanese culture, though most Japanese wouldn't point it out like Lin lol. In regards to Haku, and as mentioned in the movie, he was a river spirit, but his river was drained by humans to make room for apartments. This means he ended up losing his home (the river itself), and so he wandered without a place he could go back to. Eventually, he showed up at the bath house and ended up staying there as that become his new "home." The Japanese believe that everything has a spirit and that they take on many different forms. The spirits with bigger responsibilities are the ones that go to the bath house to cleanse and replenish itself after a long day. River spirits typically take on a dragon form in Japanese culture, which explains why Haku can become one. The "stink spirit" is also a river spirit, and it's odd that they just wrote it off as "old and rich," but he's actually an ancient and wise river spirit; thus, he looks like an elderly man and can also take on a dragon form. But when you first see the spirit, it gets mistaken as a "stink spirit", and there's a reason. The scene of Chihiro and the workers pulling the thorn out of it and all the trash spewing out is actually Miyazaki's take on environmentalism. Basically, humans had polluted the river spirit's waters with so much garbage and random stuff (such as the bicycle) and that's why it became dirty and "stank." This comes from Miyazaki's personal experience when he was helping to clean the waters in Japan and found bikes and so much trash in them. Lastly, Chihiro forgets her memories of being in the Spirit World. She's not supposed to have any connection to it. And when Haku says it's a promise that they'll meet again, people theorize that he means they'll meet in the afterlife. In the Japanese sub, Haku says something along the lines of, "I'm going to quit being Yubaba's apprentice and go back to my world." which means that his world and Chihiro's world is still different and that, logically, the only way they'd meet again is in the afterlife (Spirit World). I really like this movie because Chihiro is just a normal kid trying to adapt to a new world, and through her experiences she learns to accept things and not judge what's different from what she's known. She learns to become self-sufficient, gain courage to face her fears, and survive without the form of any supernatural power. She's just trying to be a decent person and because of that people gravitate towards her. She doesn't let people's misconceptions of her change her kindness towards them. She's super relatable too, and you find yourself rooting for her. The storytelling is also super whimsical and creative, and I think the randomness makes it enjoyable because you can't predict what's going to happen but it's still a pleasant surprise.

Miya

2024-02-06 22:11:47 +0000 UTC

It's always so exciting when you guys put out a movie! Spirited Away is awesome! I can't wait for Princess Mononoke. I hope you guys eventually watch Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. It's my personal favorite Miyazaki film and also the oldest one. And even aside from Ghibli movies there's still so many good anime movies out there. Sword of the Stranger, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Maquia, Perfect Blue. And the list goes on and on.

Sascha

2024-02-06 21:53:54 +0000 UTC

Oh, that's 👀.

Ramennn

2024-02-06 20:19:05 +0000 UTC

put perfect blue on the watchlist

myron

2024-02-06 19:36:15 +0000 UTC

please watch the newer Makoto Shinkai movies! Weathering With You, and Suzume both very good

Kyosuke Kagami

2024-02-06 19:14:21 +0000 UTC

I second that suggestion for Sword of the stranger. I think its probably the best showcase of sword animation in all of anime even today, and it's a masterclass in cinematography, as well as a superb soundtrack that will give you chills all over your body with instruments hitting incredible highs in perfect sync with pristine piercing sounds of swords clashing... its just divine how it all comes together with so much adrenaline rushing through your body as you witness such greatness of human achievement. A masterpiece on so many levels. As for Princess Mononoke, I really think for such an old film, you should really go with sub, since the dubs in those days werent that great.

Mysterious Figure

2024-02-06 18:15:52 +0000 UTC

https://gyazo.com/0b818846f00819e065121523a8c33658 Found it haha I didnt even pick up on that while watching AOT. Nice catch! Just shows you how iconic Ghibli movies are with AOT animators paying hommage like that.

Mysterious Figure

2024-02-06 18:04:24 +0000 UTC

Quite an enjoyable watch, thanks guys

August in a Day

2024-02-06 18:01:09 +0000 UTC

I would have liked you to listen to at least a little bit of the ending soundtrack (for most Ghibli it's a soundtrack that is not used at all during the film but just for the ending). They are often very beautiful and quite well known!

devakira

2024-02-06 16:11:16 +0000 UTC

I'd love to see then watch Sword of the Stranger. Its a very different type of movie to this, but has some of the best sword action you'll see on screen. The camera really shows the weight of the movements

Matthew Hunt Davies

2024-02-06 15:43:40 +0000 UTC

Princess Mononokes soundtrack is so beautiful too

Pati Zvarová

2024-02-06 15:21:53 +0000 UTC

Just finished watching your reaction. I can't wait for you to watch Princess Mononoke. First time I watched it was when I was I think 10 years old haha and well, i was not expecting it to be a bit too much for me at that age (kinda spoilerish but, yep at that time, too much blood aint for me) 🤭 Dubs on Ghibli films are okay but I still prefer the sub.. watching it with the original audio feels natural for me. But that's just my preference

corLeonis

2024-02-06 12:39:07 +0000 UTC

Do you guys take recommendations ? I think Perfect Blue would be a good one

Chiefzys

2024-02-06 09:53:27 +0000 UTC

Great points

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-06 07:46:04 +0000 UTC

I watched this movie like 6-7 years ago. This was a really good rewatch. I’m not very movie smart enough to understand if there is any inner meaning or anything, but I very much liked what’s there in the front. Super dope animation, so much mistery, leaving alot for the watchers to interpret, beautiful music…A wholesome watch altogether. Also makes me wonder, as unrealistic a story it is, what happens after? how would you live out the rest of your life if something like this happens to you at a young age?????

Natsu1401

2024-02-06 07:40:01 +0000 UTC

I feel like we have to remember Miyazaki made this movie for Japanese children. As westerners we are unfamiliar with much of their culture so it may seem “weird” but rewatches are always good with Miyazaki films. I personally always loved this movie from the first time I saw in on CN when I was a kid. It’s really magical

Londra H

2024-02-06 06:26:54 +0000 UTC

That was a cool watch. for the next title maybe you could add to the watchlist The girl who leapt through time i think it would be interesting

outrun_fate

2024-02-06 04:54:51 +0000 UTC

People always forget too that this movie won an OSCAR for BEST ANIMATED FILM like dang man. And the English dub of the Ghibli movies were all produced by Disney, so they've always managed to get some famous voice actors in for them: like Susan Egan who WAS Megara from Hercules

Guy

2024-02-06 04:53:47 +0000 UTC

I remember reading somewhere that said Haku was actually Chihiro's dead older brother. He wasn't always a river god, but dying for someone else, which is considered one of the few ways to become a god in Japanese Myths, turned him into a god after death. That explains why Chihiro's parents weren't so caring for her, cuz they considered Chihiro the reason their son died. If you look closer into the flashback Haku had, a shoe got flooded away, and a hand(of his) reached into the river. Love in the movie isn't romantic but the will to sacrifice yourself for others, like what Haku did for Chihiro, and Chihiro risking her life to help Haku.

Paffu

2024-02-06 03:47:50 +0000 UTC

I think it's just cultural differences in storytelling and what we expect. we get so focused on plot and external conflict where eastern storytelling just doesn't. and you just end up at the place the story began. definitely can be frustrating at times

Kyle

2024-02-06 03:07:27 +0000 UTC

I feel like all of the Ghibli movies require rewatches for a better understanding.. and every time i watch it, i feel different emotions each time

Teddy

2024-02-06 03:01:44 +0000 UTC

After watching I think this is the best dub I've heard in a long time. Can't hate.

Colin Boehling

2024-02-06 02:59:05 +0000 UTC

The scene in the attack on titan final episode where Pieck runs down the war hammer titans trident was an Easter egg to the scene in this movie when chihiro runs down the stairs

Lenny Wikberg V

2024-02-06 02:57:41 +0000 UTC

Yeah I know. I just didn't want you so upset over an opinion. Because it makes you look like an idiot. I'm glad your so set on proving it XD

Colin Boehling

2024-02-06 02:55:23 +0000 UTC

Yea if you didn't know people can reply to other posts. Kind of the point of commenting :)

Dio

2024-02-06 02:50:30 +0000 UTC

its insane how beautiful this movie looks over 20 years later

NMP

2024-02-06 02:45:15 +0000 UTC

What I can see most is due to the super odd characters it definitely would take me out of the movie and I’d realize I was watching a movie yk? And I’d have to get back into it. Not boring but I wish I was more immersed. Probably something a second watch would do

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-06 02:45:10 +0000 UTC

thats interesting.. maybe next time ill comment on how someone else feels!

Colin Boehling

2024-02-06 02:43:15 +0000 UTC

I love you!

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-06 02:42:54 +0000 UTC

I loved the dub personally

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-06 02:42:40 +0000 UTC

I loved the dub and I’m a sub guy

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-06 02:40:43 +0000 UTC

You guys should check out the Berserk movies. People tend to heavily underrate them, but I think they're brilliant. The OST and sound design is really well done.

arcv

2024-02-06 02:36:25 +0000 UTC

Just commenting as I'm watching so maybe it's addressed later but I don't think Lin is a human - I think I read that she's a spirit but just more human in appearance :) but I might be wrong lol anyway such a great movie - excited to finish the reaction !

Ash

2024-02-06 02:33:11 +0000 UTC

Thank you for this reaction! This movie will always hold a special place in my heart. I watched it when I was a kid and many times afterwards. It's such a strange, scary, but magical place that she gets thrown into rapidly. I love how Chihiro brings out the good in others and makes them feel safe. The music makes you feel emotional and calm. Hayao Miyazaki makes the most beautiful films. His art is a true masterpiece. But for a non-anime recommendation even though I love anime, but for something different, could you maybe consider a Korean movie called Train to Busan (2016) that was recently released on Netflix. It's so good and intense. I think ya'll would love it. Well maybe not Carter since he gets a little squeamish... haha but the film keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time and you're rooting for the good guys.

Elizabeth Klutts

2024-02-06 02:22:26 +0000 UTC

Watching this while keeping a new watcher's perspective in mind, I can totally see how it can feel so random lol but every watch of this movie makes it more sentimental. Im trying to not set y'alls expectations too high, cuz we're all saying it, but I'm excited for y'all to watch Princess Mononoke.

ShadowCat

2024-02-06 02:19:40 +0000 UTC

There are three of them and I have to admit that I like the movies more than the books. At least the first too.

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:15:23 +0000 UTC

Wasn’t expecting myself to actually rewatch the entire thing with you guys but I did

1999

2024-02-06 02:14:02 +0000 UTC

Hayao Miyazaki said he prefers for people to watch it in their native language so that they focus on the visuals

1999

2024-02-06 02:13:42 +0000 UTC

I think that's not a good idea. He will start liking anime too much then. Or he can just go out, paint his hair black and boom Megumi's here.

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:11:30 +0000 UTC

Of course you are not the only one but I don't get how it could be boring. I mean there was everything happening in this movie. But maybe the first time watching this movie there is just too much happening as the couch said.

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:07:50 +0000 UTC

Didn't Carter say that movie will be the next one?

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:05:10 +0000 UTC

I hope we can get the movies rated too like the series. Will be very interesting since this was the "worst" movie for most.

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:04:34 +0000 UTC

When are you guys going to start reacting to non-anime movies?

ABC

2024-02-06 02:02:11 +0000 UTC

Never seen Mckay have such a variety of reactions. This movie must be very crazy on the first watch.

Sasha

2024-02-06 02:01:52 +0000 UTC

yeah this dub is weird. Completely changes the tones of the two main characters. Her voice just gets annoying a lot and he just sounds angry the whole time. Wish it was sub

Nrock23

2024-02-06 01:41:05 +0000 UTC

The music in the beginning makes me tear up every time. Such a masterpiece.

ffltscat

2024-02-06 01:04:01 +0000 UTC

Who said I was mad lol

Dio

2024-02-06 01:00:46 +0000 UTC

Hi guys, Thanks for the reaction, i really like it. :) I will just leave here my recommendations to react: The Girl who leapt through time. (2006) I want to eat your pancreas. (2018) Weathering with you (2019)

Mei Nano

2024-02-06 00:48:51 +0000 UTC

I'm pretty sure there is a lot on this movie that we miss, just for not being Japanese, like the whole things with spirits for example, I'm sure there is a lot of symbolism that might be rooted to the culture. This is only my second watch and the first time I saw this movie was like 15 years ago, but I remember almost everything. It's my favorite Ghibli movie and it has an special place in my heart, even if I do think it's weird sometimes and had other elements I don't understand.

Ale

2024-02-06 00:42:44 +0000 UTC

Same guys same, it’s coming soon

Studio Geck

2024-02-06 00:39:18 +0000 UTC

Japan reveres many spiritual beings since they arent a monotheistic religion so they have endless spirits and gods they worship, pray to or give offerings to for even daily benefits. Having a bath house for the spirits in the story shows how the spirits need cleansing from all the impurities they accumulate due to influence from the human world. It's especially obvious in that scene where Chihiro cleanses the river spirit from which all manner of human world garbage is being pulled out, and what she got from that spirit was later used to cleanse all manner of sickness... river spirit - water - a symbol of healing. Then you have Haku being a river spirit too, but he forgot his name because again humans built their apartments where his river used to be... again, another example of humans destroying the gift of nature. But the greatest thing I love about this film, and if you watch more of Ghibli films, you may notice something they all have in common - every time even the "bad guys" are either forgiven, or given another chance at redemption. And this is what I feel is the greatest message of LOVE, and what love in its purest form is all about - kindness and forgiveness. I dont think Chihiro is old enough to have romantic love for Haku, or to even understand that kind of love... the kind of love she embodies is the purest love there is in my opinion - selfless kindness and forgiveness. Several times she offered everything she had and could for others even at her own expense and at the expense of her own parents when she didnt have to, and she did it out of pure want to help someone in pain. This is something you can be shown and taught through the love a parent has for their child which is the purest kind of love there is. This is the love Chihiro knows, and what she embodies and shows towards every other character in this story. She gave a chance even to the No-Face spirit when no one else would. This is the open mindedness and almost naivete you only see in children, which is why I love Ghibli films so much. They all have this strong message of kindness and forgiveness. Even would you forget everything else about the story of any of those movies, I bet you wont ever forget how you felt when those tears came out of nowhere yet you still felt so happy. And thats, I think, how it should be.

Mysterious Figure

2024-02-06 00:36:37 +0000 UTC

Oh this show has tons of deep meaning behind it. I’ve written an essay about it when I did Asian studies at university. Can share with you a couple of interesting facts. When Chihiro’s name is taken away by Yubaba there is only one Kanji character left on the contract paper, it’s 千 (Sen) which means one thousand. Yeah don’t get confused, the same characters might have various pronunciations depending on how they’re combined but this character alone is a mere number. It shows that Chihiro loses her identity and personality and becomes a numeral value to the place. Another interesting fact I could share is that in Japan people follow Shinto religion and there are like more than 8 million gods and they can be represented by literally any objects, places and creatures like stones, foxes, rivers and even radish :) So don't be surprised by such random creatures like the Radish Spirit in the show. People worship it for agricultural prosperity.

Ly

2024-02-05 23:59:39 +0000 UTC

dont get mad on patreon too big bro... enjoy your life more

Colin Boehling

2024-02-05 23:36:08 +0000 UTC

I’m so glad you’re going through the Ghibli movies. These movies have comforted me, taught me and entertained me through the best and the worst moments of my life. This studio in particular convinced me I wanted to work in the film/animation industry🥹

Hyōga❄️

2024-02-05 23:34:40 +0000 UTC

Yeeeees

Jordi Ale

2024-02-05 23:33:41 +0000 UTC

While I agree that'd be nice, I thought the dub for this was pretty good. Though, I don't know why Haku's voice was so aggressive lol. I feel it gave him a different vibe. Mononoke will be weird for me in dub though, considering that it takes place in ancient rural Japan.

MADHOUSE

2024-02-05 23:32:53 +0000 UTC

I’m seeing a ton of love for Princess Mononoke (which is deserved!) but I also want to put out there that My Neighbor Totoro is also a must watch!

Christina Laegel

2024-02-05 23:27:13 +0000 UTC

Yea it'd be weird if English is your first language and you thought the dub is cringe

Dio

2024-02-05 23:21:36 +0000 UTC

Princess Mononoke and Castle in the Sky are must watches. Nausicaa was also good but cant really hold a candle to the others in my opinion.

Emil Bengtsson

2024-02-05 23:19:25 +0000 UTC

Hiii Sav, my love ❤

Melizé

2024-02-05 23:06:46 +0000 UTC

Hi baby

Savannah Rodriguez

2024-02-05 23:00:42 +0000 UTC

dub is just cringe af to me idk why. but good upload (:

Colin Boehling

2024-02-05 23:00:02 +0000 UTC

SAME

Dio

2024-02-05 22:48:51 +0000 UTC

Great film and reaction. Princess Mononoke next i hope. Miyazaki's best work in my opinion.

PepsiMan

2024-02-05 22:19:31 +0000 UTC

lol same it’s why I joined the Patreon lol

mjenkinsify

2024-02-05 22:18:24 +0000 UTC

What an incredibly nice surprise

Coen

2024-02-05 22:17:16 +0000 UTC

One of my faves. I love you Cannon

anotherpatronmember

2024-02-05 21:59:00 +0000 UTC

YESSSSS!!! and Princess Mononoke next please hehehe

corLeonis

2024-02-05 21:57:01 +0000 UTC

What a good surprise! To confirm, nobody is human besides Chihiro in that spirited world. I love this movie; I'm glad you guys liked it. As you say, this movie is something that you watch more; you will find many more things(especially thinking about what No-face is). I didn't recommend this movie to you guys before because it is weird, and Hayao Miyazaki strongly made this for children. Adults enjoy it, but it's more for kids to expand their magical imaginations with the growth of Chihiro as mirroring themselves and being aware and caring for surrounding nature at their age. (And yes, "spirit" is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Also, unfortunately, even dud is good, it missed quite many elements and characters personality when compared to Japanese script.) I can't wait to watch Princess Mononoke next!! Also, I believe that Castle in the Sky and Naucicaa(you REALLY HAVE TO DO A SUB FOR THOSE THREE) would be your jams! I think you have yet to watch the Ghibli movies, which can be your top 3. All Ghibli movies are handwritten, one frame to frame—such beautiful and detailed animations with incredible music. Hope you enjoy more Ghibli to come!

Lily

2024-02-05 21:55:18 +0000 UTC

No "Carter" was harmed during the typing of this comment. 💀

HNadR

2024-02-05 21:51:12 +0000 UTC

Fiending for House of the Dragon rn

Stannis the Mannis

2024-02-05 21:46:28 +0000 UTC

Carston?😭

Studio Geck

2024-02-05 21:37:35 +0000 UTC

This movie really transports you into a different world, I love it! Brings back so many memories. I love the resilience displayed by Chihiro despite being all alone and in an unfamiliar world. Next one Princess Mononoke??

Shiro

2024-02-05 21:33:04 +0000 UTC

its aight with this one

y are you mad

2024-02-05 20:54:56 +0000 UTC

That's just weird. He will never do that.

Dientjuhh

2024-02-05 20:30:38 +0000 UTC

damn am i the only one who finds this really boring? First time i'm watching this movie.

Dientjuhh

2024-02-05 20:27:54 +0000 UTC

Since he still cringes admitting he likes anime, Carston should wear anime cosplay and go out in public for a vlog style video. 😂

The Quadfather

2024-02-05 20:22:11 +0000 UTC

Princess Mononoke >:(

Michael Corleone

2024-02-05 20:17:45 +0000 UTC

This movie defined my whole February 5th, 2024. So nostalgic.

The Quadfather

2024-02-05 20:17:12 +0000 UTC

Thank you for your honest reaction! I'm glad Carter wants to know a little more in depth about the story and its messages. Personally I prefer the sub. I love spirited away my childhood movie along all the ghibli's movies, I'm so excited for princess mononoke 😺

devakira

2024-02-05 20:15:57 +0000 UTC

You should watch Akira and Perfect Blue

nocomprendo

2024-02-05 20:15:18 +0000 UTC

Yubaba is still so terrifying to me, she was nightmare fuel as a kid lmao

Anna

2024-02-05 20:13:25 +0000 UTC

Please watch 'Perfect Blue'

bondbond53

2024-02-05 20:08:27 +0000 UTC

💔

Ale

2024-02-05 19:51:52 +0000 UTC

What are the chances we squeeze in some horror movies 👀 lol just for shits and giggles

Philbo

2024-02-05 19:51:33 +0000 UTC

I fell asleep watching this a while back but I can’t remember if it was because I was tired, bored, or both

Brady

2024-02-05 19:46:35 +0000 UTC

Nahhhhh

Liam

2024-02-05 19:13:18 +0000 UTC

You guys should have watched it in sub !

Céline

2024-02-05 19:12:25 +0000 UTC

my fav movie along with Princess Mononoke ♥

Pati Zvarová

2024-02-05 19:07:37 +0000 UTC

🔥

spoopyjhope

2024-02-05 19:02:55 +0000 UTC

Hola amor! ❤

Melizé

2024-02-05 18:59:58 +0000 UTC

Hi mami

Diana Rodriguez ⛓️

2024-02-05 18:59:32 +0000 UTC

W

Diana Rodriguez ⛓️

2024-02-05 18:59:17 +0000 UTC

the nostalgia with this movie almost makes me sad. i remember watching this on cartoon network as a kid thinking it was a fever dream. simpler times 🥺

Joydan Bri’an

2024-02-05 18:58:19 +0000 UTC

the visuals and music are beautiful

y are you mad

2024-02-05 18:56:59 +0000 UTC

Guys, if you need to laugh dont ever hold it in 😂 just let it out..

Pitou

2024-02-05 18:55:30 +0000 UTC

curious where this is going

Dientjuhh

2024-02-05 18:49:26 +0000 UTC

lol 16 min i, what am i watching XD

Dientjuhh

2024-02-05 18:49:16 +0000 UTC

Ayyyyeee here we go! More Ghibli? Thank you very much 😋

Christina Laegel

2024-02-05 18:49:02 +0000 UTC

LETS GOOOO

Max Grodman

2024-02-05 18:45:39 +0000 UTC

OMFG LET'S GOOO

⊰𝐝⊱⊰𝐚⊱⊰𝐧⊱⊰𝐚⊱

2024-02-05 18:44:37 +0000 UTC

LETS GOO

Melizé

2024-02-05 18:42:08 +0000 UTC

dude i had very faint and vague memories of being kinda creeped out by the old lady and the parents becoming pigs from like, 2004. when i rewatched it in 2020 it was insane

NMP

2024-02-05 18:41:13 +0000 UTC

yo?? ghibli is legit peak. pure cinema. spirited away and princess mononoke are some of my favorite animated movies of all time. have yall looked into Akira to the list? i feel like yall would like it bc its very cyberpunk/blade runner ish

NMP

2024-02-05 18:40:00 +0000 UTC

Please watch Perfect blue ans Paprika

Nemelios

2024-02-05 18:39:57 +0000 UTC

Dub 🥲

Mia Malvik

2024-02-05 18:38:39 +0000 UTC

LOL it’s one of my fave movies 🤭

Ash

2024-02-05 18:37:17 +0000 UTC

I hope people understand what we’re saying at the end 😭🙏🏽

Cannon Andrus

2024-02-05 18:36:33 +0000 UTC

Did anyone else watch this movie when they were younger and think it was a dream and then watched it again when they were older and get mega DEJA VU??

Ash

2024-02-05 18:36:32 +0000 UTC

lol

maxdemian1006

2024-02-05 18:35:30 +0000 UTC

Holy nostalgia. My sister showed it to me when I was 6 years old. No Face was creepy af. Rewatched it a couple years ago.

1999

2024-02-05 18:33:46 +0000 UTC

PLEASE CAN YOU ALSO WATCH NARNIA , It’s a classic for me!!

Ash

2024-02-05 18:32:50 +0000 UTC

NO WAY 🔥

T.Yaseen

2024-02-05 18:32:41 +0000 UTC

Omg YAYYYYYY

Ash

2024-02-05 18:32:34 +0000 UTC

Yooo I literally just watched this for the first time yesterday and loved it! Perfect timing!! 😍

pineapplegreg

2024-02-05 18:32:14 +0000 UTC

OMFG

Jyle

2024-02-05 18:32:03 +0000 UTC

Fire

Pavlo

2024-02-05 18:31:56 +0000 UTC

nice. one of the best movies ever.

y are you mad

2024-02-05 18:31:53 +0000 UTC

W

Qhoa

2024-02-05 18:31:51 +0000 UTC

Nice

Denzel Mwandha

2024-02-05 18:31:51 +0000 UTC

OMG

Ale

2024-02-05 18:31:47 +0000 UTC

FINALLY

liss

2024-02-05 18:31:24 +0000 UTC

This is a pleasant surprise

Jengit

2024-02-05 18:31:23 +0000 UTC

LETS GO WWW

Cookie

2024-02-05 18:31:16 +0000 UTC

Omg yeasss

Wiame

2024-02-05 18:31:12 +0000 UTC

Omg

Cookie

2024-02-05 18:31:10 +0000 UTC

YESSSS

Anna

2024-02-05 18:31:05 +0000 UTC

.Spirited. .Away.

Comments

please also watch ponyo from ghibli. it is a litle bit more catered to children but it is sooo wholsome and incredibly adorable ^^

I love both honestly, but Nausicaa has a very soft spot in my heart. I even have the manga lol!

canon and mckay’s shocked expression whenever something REALLY unexpected and weird happens always gets me😂 cant wait for more movie reactions!! also im glad u guys enjoy the dub for studio ghibli movies🫶

Please watch 'the first slam dunk"!!

I love the "What's that?" reaction when you see Japanese food! The star-shaped candies that the Soos were eating are actually 'kompeito', a traditional Japanese confectionery. It is very beautiful and can be enjoyed as an ornamental treat. Image search. From Japan with Love.

Super excited for Princess Mononoke!

Yes, Nausicaa and the Valley of the wind is my fav. Please react to Ponyo, Kiki's delivery service and Castle in the sky as well!

As a fan of Ghibli Studio, I enjoyed watching it again with all of U guys, next one... Princess Mononoke!! 😍

love your explanation

Jack I also sometimes fly in my dreams by flapping my arms, and it's freaking awesome

He regained his memory once she reminded him of his true name as the Kohaku River. If he was her brother then that would not have been his true name and it would not have freed him. It's a nice sentiment but you have to ignore certain facts in the story to make it work.

I have a sticker on my laptop that has Kamaji's saying, "Finish what you started, human." It's my motivation sticker XD

LOOOOL my bad I just watched 27.01 and he explained why he was laughing 😂😂😂😂😂not me thinking he was grossed out by them eating meat savagely

Is carter vegetarian 😂😂? Was wondering why he looked sick during the scene where the parents are eating the food

I really liked this movie, thank you Studio Gek, for this nice experience! <3

Wow. The movie was so good, so heartwarming and interesting. It left me feeling all warm and emotional inside at the end.

"she kinda runs things now like, for wholesome reasons" wait I love that 😂 perfect description

Such a great movie

y'all are going to enjoy Princess Mononoke

it's such a good dub tho! it's lilo and meg

I can't wait for Princess Mononoke its my favorite of the big 3🥹

Miyazaki uses "Soft Magic" so that's usually what may cause some viewers to feel like his movies are weird or chaotic.

To me Totoro and Mononoke hime are the best ones

Favorite childhood movie. Watched it so many times.

Ooh! A Whisker Away is also a really great movie...especially if you like cats haha

YES^

This is my favorite movie next to howls moving castle🥺💓 watch princess mononoke next!

Akira is another goated anime movie I would love to watch ya'll react to.

I cant believe he got his name so wrong LMAKDNDJSJS

Oh, that's 👀.

put perfect blue on the watchlist

please watch the newer Makoto Shinkai movies! Weathering With You, and Suzume both very good

https://gyazo.com/0b818846f00819e065121523a8c33658 Found it haha I didnt even pick up on that while watching AOT. Nice catch! Just shows you how iconic Ghibli movies are with AOT animators paying hommage like that.

Quite an enjoyable watch, thanks guys

I would have liked you to listen to at least a little bit of the ending soundtrack (for most Ghibli it's a soundtrack that is not used at all during the film but just for the ending). They are often very beautiful and quite well known!

I'd love to see then watch Sword of the Stranger. Its a very different type of movie to this, but has some of the best sword action you'll see on screen. The camera really shows the weight of the movements

Princess Mononokes soundtrack is so beautiful too

Do you guys take recommendations ? I think Perfect Blue would be a good one

Great points

That was a cool watch. for the next title maybe you could add to the watchlist The girl who leapt through time i think it would be interesting

People always forget too that this movie won an OSCAR for BEST ANIMATED FILM like dang man. And the English dub of the Ghibli movies were all produced by Disney, so they've always managed to get some famous voice actors in for them: like Susan Egan who WAS Megara from Hercules

I think it's just cultural differences in storytelling and what we expect. we get so focused on plot and external conflict where eastern storytelling just doesn't. and you just end up at the place the story began. definitely can be frustrating at times

I feel like all of the Ghibli movies require rewatches for a better understanding.. and every time i watch it, i feel different emotions each time

After watching I think this is the best dub I've heard in a long time. Can't hate.

The scene in the attack on titan final episode where Pieck runs down the war hammer titans trident was an Easter egg to the scene in this movie when chihiro runs down the stairs

Yeah I know. I just didn't want you so upset over an opinion. Because it makes you look like an idiot. I'm glad your so set on proving it XD

Yea if you didn't know people can reply to other posts. Kind of the point of commenting :)

its insane how beautiful this movie looks over 20 years later

What I can see most is due to the super odd characters it definitely would take me out of the movie and I’d realize I was watching a movie yk? And I’d have to get back into it. Not boring but I wish I was more immersed. Probably something a second watch would do

thats interesting.. maybe next time ill comment on how someone else feels!

I love you!

I loved the dub personally

I loved the dub and I’m a sub guy

You guys should check out the Berserk movies. People tend to heavily underrate them, but I think they're brilliant. The OST and sound design is really well done.

Just commenting as I'm watching so maybe it's addressed later but I don't think Lin is a human - I think I read that she's a spirit but just more human in appearance :) but I might be wrong lol anyway such a great movie - excited to finish the reaction !

Watching this while keeping a new watcher's perspective in mind, I can totally see how it can feel so random lol but every watch of this movie makes it more sentimental. Im trying to not set y'alls expectations too high, cuz we're all saying it, but I'm excited for y'all to watch Princess Mononoke.

There are three of them and I have to admit that I like the movies more than the books. At least the first too.

Wasn’t expecting myself to actually rewatch the entire thing with you guys but I did

Hayao Miyazaki said he prefers for people to watch it in their native language so that they focus on the visuals

I think that's not a good idea. He will start liking anime too much then. Or he can just go out, paint his hair black and boom Megumi's here.

Of course you are not the only one but I don't get how it could be boring. I mean there was everything happening in this movie. But maybe the first time watching this movie there is just too much happening as the couch said.

Didn't Carter say that movie will be the next one?

I hope we can get the movies rated too like the series. Will be very interesting since this was the "worst" movie for most.

When are you guys going to start reacting to non-anime movies?

Never seen Mckay have such a variety of reactions. This movie must be very crazy on the first watch.

yeah this dub is weird. Completely changes the tones of the two main characters. Her voice just gets annoying a lot and he just sounds angry the whole time. Wish it was sub

The music in the beginning makes me tear up every time. Such a masterpiece.

Who said I was mad lol

Hi guys, Thanks for the reaction, i really like it. :) I will just leave here my recommendations to react: The Girl who leapt through time. (2006) I want to eat your pancreas. (2018) Weathering with you (2019)

Same guys same, it’s coming soon

dont get mad on patreon too big bro... enjoy your life more

I’m so glad you’re going through the Ghibli movies. These movies have comforted me, taught me and entertained me through the best and the worst moments of my life. This studio in particular convinced me I wanted to work in the film/animation industry🥹

Yeeeees

While I agree that'd be nice, I thought the dub for this was pretty good. Though, I don't know why Haku's voice was so aggressive lol. I feel it gave him a different vibe. Mononoke will be weird for me in dub though, considering that it takes place in ancient rural Japan.

I’m seeing a ton of love for Princess Mononoke (which is deserved!) but I also want to put out there that My Neighbor Totoro is also a must watch!

Yea it'd be weird if English is your first language and you thought the dub is cringe

Princess Mononoke and Castle in the Sky are must watches. Nausicaa was also good but cant really hold a candle to the others in my opinion.

Hiii Sav, my love ❤