Audiences Will Be ‘Spirited Away’ in Stage Adaptation of Miyazaki Classic

April 25, 2023May 1, 2023 Lauren Lola

Spirited Away is undoubtedly one of — if not the most — well-known film from director Hayao Miyazaki. The Academy Award-winning fantasy-adventure of a young girl having to navigate the spirit world she’s trapped in is a story that has captivated and inspired audiences all over the world.

Anime, Movies

Your Name: When Body-Swapping Encounters Adolescence

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 hiarashi

Your Name, Makoto Shinkai’s latest animated film, has been making news and setting records in Japan (it’s currently the second highest grossing film of all time over there!) and after watching it, I’m not surprised. Your Name initially comes off as a light-hearted comedy but evolves into a film that touches upon various relatable themes that are woven throughout this story of adolescence, nostalgia, and love.

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