*MAGICAL* Spirited Away Reaction | First Time Watching

LIPPSMACKER watches Spirited Away for the first time ever and what a beautiful story to be told. Grab your tissues and a snack for this one.
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[@laurainathunderstorm]

"oh no they've unionised" got me 😂😂 I love the soot gremlins 😅

[@lolbuster01]

"I think i can handle it." Is one of the most powerful film endings. I love Chihiro's journey and that confidence makes me tear up every time.

[@Artnotforthesakeofart]

Ikr.

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

The funny thing is, that was added to the English version. It didn't exist in Japanese. Instead, you were left to wonder, and also to ponder Haku's promise to Chihiro that they would meet again... except that in Japanese, what he said was "I'll come for you" which any Japanese would have understood to mean that he was promising to be her spirit guide into the afterlife when she died. So they will see each other again, but only after they can be together forever.

[@ElliotNesterman]

Miyazaki's films often have a strong environmental message, as in _Princess Mononoke._ I particularly like that in _Spirited Away_ it is subtle, embodied only in Chihiro cleaning up the polluted river.

[@Makkaru112]

It was also the same story Hayao Miyazaki speaks about in the DVD special features how he was cleaning a river with a group of people.

[@judith4646]

There is also a critic with Haku loosing himself in the other side when his river disappears

[@f1mbultyr]

Also very anticapitalist. I mean this movie is all about the trauma of work under capitalism.

[@xenshaxiii1339]

I remember a documentary feature on my copy of the dvd where the director, Hayao Miyazaki, was trying to give the animators an idea on how to play out the scene where Chihiro was giving Haku the medicine. He tried to elaborate on real life situations for them to use as references for that scene alone. For example, as the two were falling into the boiler room from above, Haku clings to the wall with his claws. He asked them if they ever saw how a gecko cling to the walls, they said “no”. When Chihiro tries to give him the medicine, she had to hold down his head; meanwhile his body flails about in the struggle. He asked them if they ever saw how an eel was prepared to be grilled, the chef pretty much holds the eel by the head, with the body flailing about before it’s dispatched. Again, they replied “no”. Then, when Chihiro tries to force the medicine into his mouth, she had to pry it open, shove it in, and then keep his mouth shut before he threw up the seal and slug. Again, he asked if they ever seen how a dog is given it’s medication. How reluctant they can be to the point where the owner or vets have to force their mouths as such and then clamp it down in order for them to swallow the medication. Again, they replied “no”. He got exasperated from their answers all three times. It goes to show how observant of a man he is when it comes to bringing life to these films. The cleaning of the Stink/River Spirit was a reflection of him cleaning out a river in his neighborhood as well. These are all loose memories that I have, so I may be wrong a few of the details, but it is amazing how something as minuscule at those examples really brings more to the characters and the scenes themselves.

[@PureYang0]

17:18 That was a river spirit and all that sludge was because of all the human trash that is thrown in rivers (and other bodies of water). It was a message about pollution.

[@nmota12]

Hello from Japan. In the film, the director hid many things that are too subtle to notice. In terms of Japanese Shinto (the ingenious religion before Buddhism was introduced in the 5th century), the family committed too many offenses against Gods/devines/spirits. 1. Driving on stone paving with a 4WD. Stone paving indicates there used to be a shrine. That's a NO, but the father doesn't know. 2. Before they approached the tunnel, there were small stone-made shrines piled up and dumped on the sidewalk. You can see a tall tree next to it. That illustrates people had shown little respect for them. Many old traditions/architectures had been through like this during the 70s and 80s, called post-war economic miracles. From what I can see in the film, a theme park must have been there after demolishing a shrine. 3. Eating food for the spirits. And they've got three outs. Maybe Chihiro might have sensed something but the car went on. The director (Hayao Miyazaki) is famous for not explaining too many details, but hiding or embedding clues in his films. No wonder the whole franchise has got a strong fun base so that we can talk about it.

[@MontroseChloe]

I've seen this so many times and I never fail to tear up. Great reaction! I loved the OH NO They UNIONIZED! ahahahah

[@chrisjacobsen7265]

As I get older, chihiro's journey resonates with me more

[@mevb]

When mouse Bo (The Giant Baby) kisses his aunt Zeniba, he says chu which is the japanase onomatoopeia for squeak (the sound that rodents make) but it's also the soung of kissing in japanese, so it's a japanese pun.

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

Something which struck me about the movie is how it completely avoided a particular western cliche. Chihiro is told not to trust anything that Haku says because he's Yubaba's henchman. She cries after that, but then completely ignores that advice and she never has a reason to regret doing so. Plain, simple and straightforward. If it had been a western-made movie, Chihiro would have lost faith in Haku until some major event happened to restore her trust, or she'd have trusted him only for him to either betray or or at least seem to betray her, leading to him having to do or explain something in order to regain her trust. But nothing like that happened. She trusted her friend, and he proved worthy of that trust. Plain, simple and straightforward. Sometimes the simplest story can be told so expertly that it still takes your breath away, and I think Spirited Away falls into that category. Edited to add: One of the neatest plot points I've seen is how Haku says that Chihiro is fine and invites her to see for herself by touching him, but... she remains see-through UNTIL SHE REACHES OUT to him. Like, it's also her faith in him which cures her, not just the food she eats.

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction once again, i love Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli have the best Animated movies, and Hayao Miyazaki is a genius his animations and director style is amazing, you should watch "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Howl's Moving Castle" they are simple magnific. Keep up the amazing work!

[@LIPPSMACKER]

I recorded my reaction to Totoro today!! LOVED it!!

[@MarcoMM1]

@@LIPPSMACKER sweet can't wait to see it. ❤️✌️

[@davidmeir9348]

Consistently voted the greatest anime of all times, Spirited Away is such a wonderful film. You can see the clear inspiration of western culture, like the Odyssey (the parents turning into pigs) or Alice in Wonderland, but also the clear Japanese asthetic and folklore, the spirits, the bathhouse, the kami (spirits that reside into things). All the movies of Studio Ghibli are top rated, not a bad one among them. Miyazaki is my personal favorite director ever. The man is a genius.

[@Makkaru112]

he also created Bloodborne, Demon Souls, Dark Souls! and lots of the stuff connects to things like Laputa. especially a particular place in Elden Ring. That game is FULL of Celtic mythology... so so beautiful. ♥

[@Painocus]

@@Makkaru112 That's Hidetaka Miyazaki, not Hayao Miyazaki. Completly different guy.

[@ayysea5717]

@@Makkaru112LMAOOOOOOOO

[@ayysea5717]

@@Painocuswoosh brotha you completely missed the joke. hes making a joke abt how two of the most acclaimed japanese creators that are both held up as creative geniuses for their intricate and immersive worlds and stories both share the last name miyazaki. its funny laugh at his joke

[@readstoomuch2070]

I first watched this movie in 2004 or 2005. My 7th grade science teacher wanted to do some movie days and we watched Finding Nemo and Spirited Away. I had never seen those films before then and I was mesmerized with both of them; especially with Spirited Away. I had been watching anime since I was very, very small, but I had never seen anything like Spirited Away before, so I begged him to let me borrow the DVD. I was a good student, so he let me borrow it lol I must have had it for a weekend or something and I remember watching it soooo many times at home and I couldn't get enough of it. It holds such a special place in my heart. I don't even have the words to explain how much this film means to me. I still cry everytime I watch this movie and I'm 30 now lol I literally just watched it yesterday lol I'm so glad you finally watched this film! ✨️

[@bbadperson594]

yes! haku's a river spirit, the same one as the stink spirit that gave chihiro the medicine. and if i'm remembering correctly, the dad mentioned that the theme park was built on a river!

[@ashleyconner6266]

“i knew you were good” makes me cry every time

[@Valandar2]

Pretty much every spirit and creature in this movie exists in Japanese myth and folklore.

[@johankaewberg8162]

The No-face is such a strange creature. He offers you all you want, but if you take it, you are absorbed. Mammon-ish.

[@RealBradMiller]

He is a mirror to his environment. Once removed from the vicinity of Yubaba's bathhouse, he was much calmer, more himself. Reminds me of those ppl who like to be the center of attention and cause drama, they are such different ppl when alone.

[@Icyangel10]

Fun fact Chihiro's voice actress voices Lilo from Lilo & Stitch along with being the actress for Samara(Sadako) from the US version of The Ring. Her name means "thousand questions" with Sen meaning "thousand", Chihiro is a common girls name. "Chu" is an onomatopoeia for a kissing sound & the squeak of a mouse. This is an interesting movie with interesting backstory like the bathhouse I heard was inspired by one in the Miyazaki's town growing up, Ghibli films seem to just be full of wonder & small details you can't help but stare at sometimes

[@gerimiddleton]

Please watch Howl's Moving Castle next!!!!

[@raychikay]

Ahh this movie ❤❤ Howl's moving Castle is my favourite :)

[@Makkaru112]

Yes, Spirited Away, Howl and Ponyo among many others have been played so many times and have gotten me through so much throughout my life.

[@mi622na]

Your reaction is great!😊❤ Laputa catsle of the sky Naucicca valley of the wind Kiki's dellivery service Wisper of the heart Grave of the fireflies its all masterpiece! my favorite! must wach😃 love from Japan😊

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

Grave of the Fireflies is a major downer film, with a major downer ending, but it's not as though you're not warned right in the opening lines.

[@user-ji3sx9gz8k]

One of my favorite movies ever! Whisper of the Heart s another one of my favorite Ghibli movies. VERY different but amazing.

[@nonko83]

When I see it again, it will be in Japanese. The scenery you see will change. Chihiro once drowned in a river when she was small, and the river was the Kohaku River.

[@titusherminius765]

Another Ghibli that I absolutely love is Porco Rosso, its such a simplistically beautiful movie. Would love if you checked it out!

[@KelvinColin]

This movie was my nightmare when I was little. I scared to travel with my parents after watching this

[@Retrovorious]

I don’t see a lot of people recommending Pom Poko so I’ll do it. It’s one of studio Ghibli’s more comedic movies.

[@Makkaru112]

yes but it's also one of the most environmental movies too. very powerful but also showed alot of japanese folklore too. it's tremendously good.

[@Retrovorious]

@@Makkaru112 Yes, very poignant at times. It’s one of my favorites but it doesn’t seem to come up a lot when other people talk about Ghibli films.

[@Makkaru112]

@@Retrovorious Princess Kaguya and Porco Rosso are also amazing. he has SO many films!! Arietty too, When Marnie Was There.

[@Retrovorious]

@@Makkaru112 I haven’t seen those particular ones but I believe you. Everyone one of Ghibli movies I have seen so far were great.

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

@@Retrovorious I can recommend When Marnie Was There. In fact, it's a watch-twice movie. The first time for the mystery, and the second time to better appreciate what's going on once at least part of the mystery is solved (although some things are left a mystery and never explained). We find out who Marnie is, but not how or why she is "there" in the first place. PS: Open a fresh box of tissues.

[@MrTabs4]

next should be Tenkū no Shiro Laputa or Howl's Moving Castle you will love those movies those two are my favourite

[@Makkaru112]

The same man who created GHIBLI also created DarkSouls and Demon Souls and Bloodborne. there are huge Laputa themes in a particular area with all the tornados. many great videos explaining these things too. ♥

[@drackyslime]

@@Makkaru112same last name, not same man

[@indiiedreamer]

The first time a watched this movie I was a teen, I didn't understood a lot of it, and then I rewatched older and made me cry so much, is a beautiful movie.

[@LIPPSMACKER]

It is beautiful 🌺 at whatever age or time of life it finds you

[@Terrasapien1990]

AMAZING REACTION. You had all the feels minus the river of tears that I usually have 😅

[@Alex-ex7hx]

one of my favorite movies ever! loved your reaction

[@LIPPSMACKER]

Thank you!!

[@noirnoironey]

Binge watching your Studio Ghibli reactions. Hope you react to another film from this studio called " Howl's Moving Castle" you'll enjoy it✨️

[@LIPPSMACKER]

I hope to!! I’m taking a lil studio ghibli break because I’ve heard they come down very heavy handed with copyright strikes. But howls moving castle and Kiki’s delivery service are high on my lists

[@merriammerkabah408]

@@LIPPSMACKER I think Avatar The Last Airbender is a great substitute for Ghibli films. It has similar feels, an environmental component & an eastern spiritual deep dive with great visual storytelling.

[@pappapata]

One of the best ever👌🙏❣

[@lcbonastre2418]

The Lord Of The Ring Extended Edition Of The Return Of The King Extended Edition

[@clintonrussell8727]

hi Lipps, good choice bub my fav anime. love the music liked your movie reaction

[@user-vn7tp7ll9v]

ハクの龍の姿の特徴が、顔が犬で胴体がヘビで前足と後ろ足が鳥なのが、素敵ですな。

[@penguin50279]

have you ever heard of “Good Omens” it’s a rlly good show with only 12 episodes :)

[@Makkaru112]

there is new season too so i think it's more than that now unless that includes both seasons?

[@penguin50279]

@@Makkaru112 it includes both seasons. both only have 6 episodes :))

[@typo6616]

Idk if someone else has said but a quick fyi: Ghibli is pronounced “jib-lee” instead of “gib-lee” the “gh” can be a bit confusing. Anyways glad you enjoyed the movie.

[@ravenm6443]

Be careful with ghibli and anime reactions. They are notorious for CR strikes. And unfortunately CR law doesn’t work the way people think it does. Creators need to follow the CR law of the country that holds the CR. Not the law of where the creator lives. The reason for this is because in this case, it’s Japan’s content and they can dictate how they want it used. Japan doesn’t have Creative Commons or at least not in the way the US has Creative Commons. There’s a whole lawsuit about this with another creator who got over 100 strikes from Toei Animation. Unfortunately he’s likely going to lose because the case has to be brought in the country that holds the CR and since Japan doesn’t have Creative Commons, he had no right to use their content, period. I wish Japan had CC. I feel people should be allowed to react and communicate on films, music and media. Lovely reaction though! I love their films and I love watching people react to them! It’s frustrating to know people get screwed over for doing these reactions.

[@teti373]

please PLEASE watch my neighbor totoro its one of my favorites ponyo also is a classic n howls moving castle is great omg they all so so good

[@teti373]

my neighbor totoro reminds me of when i was a kid and me and my sister would spend all day playing outside every time i watch it i bawl my eyes out through out the entire movie sigh

[@LIPPSMACKER]

I have! It's already up!

[@gabriellbraga7732]

It's Studio "Jeebli" not "Gueebli"

[@bellineslim5074]

Brother 😢 his helicopter

[@Makkaru112]

This is one of the list of movies that i played almost every night when i was quite a bit younger. it has helped me through ALOT in my life. that and it has the perfect OST but also Itsumo Nando Demo, i also sing it often to this day. there are many nice covers of that song, even the melody on european harp and singing performance for a euro tv station. if i link those, would you react to them too someday soon?

[@Zdiot]

I had no idea you did reactions

[@LIPPSMACKER]

I do!

[@wpotter6929]

Studio Ghibli is notorious for its copyright strikes so as much as I love your reactions to these movies you should be careful about posting too many Ghibli movies.

[@LIPPSMACKER]

I have heard this unfortunately. I've got Totoro coming next weekend then we may have to take a pause and do some A24 for a bit.

[@Makkaru112]

@@LIPPSMACKER If you can... check out the special features of the DVDs of these movies. they are beautiful.

[@donniesnyman2517]

Loved her reactions. Glad she enjoyed it as much as I did. This is one of my fav movies of all time. They dont make movies like this anymore. You should totally watch Puss in Boots the Last Wish, super awesome and amazing movie! Just do not watch spoilers before watching!

[@honyakunews]

Why is HAKU a river spirit (god)? Why are his parents so cold to Chihiro? When we consider many things, we can see the true identity of HAKU.