25 Things You Missed In Spirited Away

Did you catch all these hidden moments in Spirited Away?
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Let’s go back to a simpler time. Back in 2003, the work of Hayao Miyazaki and the team at Studio Ghibli captured the world’s heart with Spirited Away. What you probably didn’t know is the fact Miyazaki didn’t even make it to the ceremony. He wasn’t there to see his film become the first and only foreign featured film to win Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards.
That’s what’s in store for you with this video. We’ve got tons of behind the scenes and moments in the film that you missed out on during your multiple viewings. We’re talking about stuff like the crew’s rush to get the film produced on schedule, how multiple voice actors ate KFC during some recordings, and the spiritual symbolism attached to the film. We’re trying to say this video, right here, is required viewing for any Studio Ghibli fan.
Screen Rant is going to run the gambit. We’re explaining the characters’ names and how the story came together-subtle nods to other studios and even changes made under the American crew. There’s so much in store that we just want to get into it.
Strap in, and get ready to journey back to those warm feelings and full-hearted attempts at the animation that we long for today. We’re giving you a reason to go back and watch Spirited Away here (not that you needed an excuse)!
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Sit back and click play; you won’t regret it--promise!
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[@kathleenjackson3258]

The first time I ever saw this film I distinctly remember thinking, “I’ve got absolutely no idea what I’m looking at, but I simply cannot look away.”

[@jaquelinzepeda2355]

that was me!!

[@OnlyTrustTheGovernment]

I was young and it made me so uncomfortable... but I watched it again recently and it's actually really well done

[@dannyhilljr518]

Yeah it came on tv when I was like 11 or so and I was entranced. Watched the whole thing intently. And remembered it vividly

[@viralviruz8694]

@@OnlyTrustTheGovernmentbro I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You'll think?

[@staysafebutdonteathandsani3965]

@@viralviruz8694 welp spirited away is only for smexy people

[@rodrigocarranza2456]

Spirited Away isnt a Movie, its an experience. Something that gets inside you and never leaves. It feels like an old memory, like youve been in that world even though you havent. No words con make justice to Spirited Away.

[@justtalooma320]

It's not my favorite animated movie it's my favorite movie

[@asta3749]

I feel this way too, thank you for your beautiful comment

[@schoolofwonders]

Makes me feel like im watching my dreams in real time.

[@ale5cat-san689]

Exactly

[@Varies16]

I always thought that, especially the last part "Like you've been in that world even though you haven't".

[@ale5cat-san689]

Spirited Away will always be my favorite Studio Ghibli movie next to Howl's Moving Castle.

[@kaylee1068]

I just actually watched it and I’m in love with it

[@rylianianthus]

True dat

[@idefinitelyhavefriendst-t1700]

I dont think its a studio ghibli but I like silent voice and princess mononoke(nevermind princess mononoke is on of his)

[@ale5cat-san689]

@@idefinitelyhavefriendst-t1700 what do you mean

[@idefinitelyhavefriendst-t1700]

@@ale5cat-san689 I realized that princess mononoke is one of studio ghibli's movies

[@AA-eg3nf]

The scene where Chihiro was in the barn with the pigs. I believe those were other humans who fell victim to Yubaba's trap.

[@alessiapalma8823]

I thought that was made clear in the film lol

[@pandabear4256]

So humans turn into pigs and if no one saves them, they turn into food? humans turn into food? That’s so creepy.

[@Elijahxrod]

@@pandabear4256 that’s anime for you

[@Sprinkling_waters]

@@pandabear4256 I agree!!

[@syruscloud7277]

my much older cousin took me to the movies to see this one when i was 7 years old. i was so upset because as a boy i didn´t want to see a movie about "a girl traveling to a magical world". i came in grumpy and left just in awe. back then there was no internet so all those years i kept it in my heart fantasizing about seeing it again one day. when the day came 8 years later i became that little excited boy once more. such an unbelievable nostalgic and emotional movie.

[@jaylevan3769]

I think you're confused. The Internet was absolutely around in 2002.

[@syruscloud7277]

@@jaylevan3769 well at least not in the household i grew up in. not that I would have found and be able to download it at age 7.

[@kikicyclogue3915]

Hi I’m japanese. The front of the house sign for the bathhouse says 油屋 it reads “YuYa” it doesn’t read “Sentó” . “YuYa” can mean hot water house which is a bathhouse. But it doesn’t show any connection to Chihiro’s name. The house on an island scene is homage to an 80’s anime film “A Night of Galaxy Train”.

[@Gi8740dc]

Nice

[@viralviruz8694]

Hey, I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You'll think?

[@electrofonickitty823]

I studied Japanese and I noticed that 😅 I honestly think this was a huge mistake

[@mariematthews7571]

@@viralviruz8694 I mean people can have their own opinions and preferences so if you don't like it then maybe it's not for you. Or maybe you need to give it another chance. People might go crazy if you say that but honestly, like what you like, dislike what you dislike as long as you're respectful ^^

[@martinsupenieks4262]

You mean "Night on the galactic railroad" 1985

[@Sage_of_the_Arts]

When I was young, around 7-8 years old I didn't like Spirited Away all because the no-face scared me. I didn't touch that movie until I was 13, when it came up on Netflix. I watched it again and soon got over it, forgetting about the movie again. Now I'm 14 and I've watched Sprinted Away many times and each time I love it more and more. Spirited Away is the best Studio Ghibli film and I won't ever change my mind.

[@capncake8837]

Well, you did better than me. I’m a little older than you, and I only watched it a few hours ago for the first time.

[@Aimi_Kaneko]

How is Spirited Away on Netflix?

[@Sprinkling_waters]

@@Aimi_Kaneko it is!!

[@kawaiicherryberryz]

“Only if I knew Japanese” was literally my thought every time I think about this movie, every aspect has a deeper meaning and every action in this movie had a meaning but it’s something I’ll have to do more research on. It wasn’t until my Japanese friend told me that each character had a meaning to them as well. The weird white fat character that was in the elevator with chihiro is actualky the god of daikon. It’s basically saying all the characters that they were serving were a god of something. It’s crazy

[@damianreyesavila3402]

.Amazing young Beautiful Girl in The world with love and care in year 2021 in us.👧🏻👩🏻👩🏻‍🦱💓.

[@damianreyesavila3402]

.Hi Glowcrie Channel Amazing Girl Stay Strong for Me in life Time.🇺🇸.

[@viralviruz8694]

@Alex bro I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You'll think?

[@yahspeddy]

For the 3% reading this, i hope you become successful in everything you dream of and accomplish more than you had lmagined. My dream Is to become a successful Artist!

[@CrazyGamer-kv9yh]

I belive in you to

[@CrazyGamer-kv9yh]

too*

[@cellogum]

He thanks! Hope you have a very successful carrier!

[@shockerhaven07]

Thank you

[@asta3749]

u2

[@shrekpaidaisuki4912]

This is more of a "Did you know? Ghibli-" video more than a "What you missed" one, but I didn't expect anything from Screen Rant so that's fine.

[@Sprinkling_waters]

True!!

[@semantikachowdhury8153]

This movie is amazing. I really liked it. Some parts were weird but that's 👌.

[@fernandorios474]

If you see a creature named No face or a spirit that has a mask for a face don't take anything that's not yours

[@pj13]

The parts you are saying were wierd was the movie

[@fernandorios474]

@@pj13 there are some rules you MAY want to fallow if you're going to Japan if it's pure for business you must accept all business cards with both hands not just one I know because I love Japan more than the entire United States of America

[@user-bs5fn4kk6n]

Some part wasn't weird

[@viralviruz8694]

bro I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You'll think?

[@michaelmalachite4404]

No mention on the faces being gone from the memorial statue in front of their car, the faces were there in the beginning but gone at the end symbolizing how Chihiro helped spirits move on 🙏

[@eyeln9ne696]

It's one of the few movies I could watch on repeat, and never get tired of.

[@Cervando]

It was my daughter's favourite film as a child and she would watch it at least 3 times a day and yet I still love it.

[@viralviruz8694]

@Alex bro I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You'll think?

[@g1xlive900]

@@viralviruz8694 you just don't have the right taste fam

[@nicoleabed2480]

Please have Ryan George do a pitch meeting for this movie 🙏🏻

[@qqhakku1]

Because... *Pause* *pause* Can't wait for it

[@megongaga1984]

Yes please

[@xceptiona1828]

Yoo! Yes please

[@SuperCoop1010]

@@megongaga1984 2?2242ftyttf2y52ttys11e51212e2r2q

[@boshvasara1868]

This movie and many of Miyazakis films never leave me. I always go back to them through memory as if I lived them! One memorable moment was in Porco Rosso when that woman sings a French song. It was so beautiful and majestic. It felt very much alive even though... it never happened irl. It hurts to know we will never see films such as these in the future. But I understand thats simply how the market works.

[@MithrandilPlays]

i watched this movie once 12 years ago. I really need to rewatch, going on a massive nostalgia trip rn

[@shoshanaloomer]

When she fell down the stairs I was eating a potato and choked on it because I was laughing so hard My siblings and I always laugh at that part

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@9:55 The Japanese people love KFC so much that it became a staple in their menu during New Year's Eve Celebration.

[@aksharas630]

Woww that's interesting

[@jordanherkowski5052]

This movie is a masterpiece.

[@jeremyrobinson1747]

No face's transformation is frog like because the first thing he consumes is the frog character, he was not worm like, plus when he offers the gifts he will only consume you if you take them. He consumes the greedy.

[@fatalalchemy602]

I remember seeing this movie at my grandmas house when I was younger. I was so entranced, I had a huge crush on Chihiro, but I was also frightened by some of the other charachters. I didn't know the name of the movie because there was no guide on her TV but it stuck with me forever. It felt like a distant memory, always peeking up in my head until one day in high school I met a girl who said this was her favorite movie and it immediately clicked. I went home again and watched it that day. This is a magical film forsure

[@shlbeeshrtcake7602]

This is quite literally the same experience I had with this movie.

[@aprilpink154]

Spirited away is the best anime I've ever watched...yahr.I always screamed when haku's appearing on the screen,he so handsome bruh~

[@SPARKI404]

**teleports** _D I D S O M E O N E S A Y S P I R I T E D A W A Y ?_

[@ale5cat-san689]

I love this comment lol

[@chihiroogino8712]

Nice

[@professorpyg505]

One of the most heart warming flim ever

[@MaxTheMovieGuy]

Spirited away Is my favorite animated movie of all time. The best animated movie of all time and my second favorite movie.

[@sukiwatson]

Spirited away is a beautiful movie. I love most of studio Ghibli movies.

[@m.jenkins3012]

There's something about Studio Ghibli films and the excellent and detailed world and setting s that just make the movies that much more magical

[@chihiroogino8712]

Nice Facts my friend

[@kanavyeahyeah]

We have to give to screen rant who put so much effort for us everyday. Thank you 💞

[@benjalucian1515]

No, the backing up of the car at the end, is not the reverse of the arrival. It looks like weeks have gone by since they drove up. Grass that wasn't there, is now overgrown. To keep the family from having to face serious questions on their disappearance, I imagined that the road to the theme park was always overgrown, but they saw it differently when they arrived because it was part of the spirit world. It was back to 'normal' when they began to leave.

[@msongbird5447]

Let’s not forget about the voice behind Lin! Meg from Hercules!

[@mustardcolonel3224]

Oh my god you’re beautiful 🥺😭👏🏻

[@marywemigwase3354]

Hard to purchase . I can watch them over and over and still find things I missed . Thank you for sharing your craft , your soul

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

This movie has a special place in my heart because Chihiro is such an anxious kid and I am a pretty anxious person.

[@davemarchesan]

The first time I saw this movie I thought “That looks just like the island of Kame house” and thought it was just a coincidence. I guess Hayao Miyazaki is a bigger DBZ fan than I thought!

[@khalidhenry3857]

My favorite Studio Ghibli movie of ALL TIME

[@RosettaStoned86]

I just watched this movie for the 1st time day before yesterday. Of made me cry. I really love this movie now.

[@capncake8837]

Literally just watched it earlier today at a school grade event. It was greatness.

[@blebhan8213]

In Japan, eating KFC is a Christmas tradition

[@firasource]

Oh man I've seen this movie so many times. It's my absolute favorite movie

[@lokiwolfgirl1855]

I love spirited away!

[@daydreaming9619]

The crazy thing is that ,,SEN,, means in my language ,,DREAM,,. This is my favourite movie ever of all the movies I've ever seen

[@sledgerwithketchupinhisham4586]

I didn't missed the scenes I watch this movie and spirited away are LEGENDARY MOVIE

[@matthewnour97]

"ma!" that's what it is!! I've always had this deep appreciation for Japanese media that does this. American media never does! They can't just relax and enjoy the moment

[@Sprinkling_waters]

What do you mean by “ma!”?

[@blebhan8213]

@@Sprinkling_waters 14:49

[@fernandorios474]

Love this movie I don't care if anyone said "I don't get it." I'll watch it 1,000 more times

[@viralviruz8694]

I saw it today and I didn't like it at all, and I find it hard to believe as everyone loved it Maybe coz I have already seen most of the top anime series What do You think?

[@fernandorios474]

@@viralviruz8694 there's always a specific rules in Japan that you want to know like When somebody is offering you with one hand just. Don't take it

[@iaintgonnanamethis8104]

Good vid

[@Laniijade]

At the end I thought chihiro and haku were going to run away together so I got so happy, but then he stayed back 😃

[@gothicgirl613]

KFC is a popular fast food dish in Japan. So popular that it becomes a holiday tradition for some families in Japan to have it and have a fluffy cake for dessert.

[@dizzy3841]

I knew it was the same voice actor as lilo as soon as the movie started but she quickly forged her own identity which was really cool

[@hanlysnowflake4400]

You: *posts* Everyone: *RUSHES TO THE COMMENTS*

[@kenishadiamond1757]

*I can not stop watching spirited away* ●●●

[@AndorMolnar-sz9zv]

My favorite movie of all time.

[@Kalikid89]

Am I the only one annoyed at the narrators pronunciation of Ghibli? FYI its Geeblee not Jiblee

[@Dreadwin]

Also it’s Thackery Binx, not Zachary.

[@mdokey3267]

KFC is typical holiday fare in Japan. Since it’s also a favorite in the US, it just makes sense to chomp on during dubbing in both versions.

[@goodmorningkay]

a moment of silence for those watching this video having not watched this Masterpiece....

[@asherael]

they put enormous effort into making the dubs of Ghibli films simply the best in the medium

[@lucasethanzamora]

Cool

[@meimme4658]

I remember that i watched this in 5th grade and i was so bored at that time because i don’t understand what’s going on from the movie but i still enjoyed it ah. Good old memories I’m now at high school it’s so hard at high school I’m grade 10 now. I forgot about this film then i saw jazza’s video remaking it now I’ve comeback.

[@PCgamerix]

Great movie

[@sayurik]

Great video! Although I wished you mentioned the link between the bathhouse “Oil house” and child prostitution. I feel that it is a pretty large hint and it also ties in beautifully with the hidden meanings behind the names Chihiro and Sen.

[@ferdinandcalamba7047]

What do their names mean in connection to the movie?

[@myyukie5781]

Just done watching but I'm still on process 🤣🤣🤣

[@yansim_akademi5004]

I love how No Face grew hair just by eating

[@General--Grievous]

My parents mistakenly gave me that as a kids show when i was 7. I can feel my terror since back then i wasnt ready for it

[@gothwolfrain]

Omg noface terrified me when I first seen this as a kid idk y it even scared me so badly but now I find it adorable

[@tiger3945]

one thing everyone missed is that they have superhuman leg power but they is slow

[@southafricastacks3992]

"What are those weird stones they look like little houses" "Some people think little spirits live there"

[@xreev0x]

They characters you highlight at 10:44 say “Oil House” not bathhouse, and pronounced “Wuyou”.

[@mustaphasmith5294]

This was my very first anime movie that watched when I was younger and I still love it

[@piretiris8223]

Fun fact: Aunt Seniba's house is takes inspiration from a typical estonian farmhouse.

[@spectre1256]

*zeniba

[@markjeftebriones324]

2nd one to comment still proud.

[@koflan]

This video begins with a pronounced local car dealership energy.

[@ScarlettBrescia]

I have no idea how I found this film,I’ve known it my whole life, it found me.

[@VillagerTranslator]

Who is watching this in 2020? i just finish to watch this move and its so great my aunt is watching this and i watched too its so so great i want to watch it 100000000000000 or more times (ima boiiii just using my grand grandmas phone hehe)

[@markjeftebriones324]

Anyway I just watched this movie last night. I had a glimpse of this movie when I was on my 3rd grade I think.

[@yeah89347]

my teacher made me watch it and i really gotta thank her

[@Sarah-kq3tr]

Spirited away is my favorite movie

[@johnsellings1066]

I LOVE Spirited Away - but number 20 -working the animators into the ground is not necessary a GOOD thing... it seems to be an issue with a lot of Anime. be good to acknowledge that at least. And I say as a Visual effects artist who is doing 60 hour weeks to make sure your Christmas adverts make your season all happy and fun. Weirdly you will ALL see my work.

[@icakali3158]

8:22 could you explain where you got this information, i don't read kanji or japanese, but i'm seeing comments that the name rumi can't be the name on the card. And I check Rumi in Japanese name, none of it match the kanji on the card.

[@dais1941]

the english voice actress for chihiro’s mother actually was eating apples while filming the part where she ate the spirit food !

[@Ravuun]

The issue I have with the English dub is that the girl doing Chihiro's voice is yelling through the entire film because she's trying to keep up with the rapid pace of the lines in the original Japanese. There's no real emoting, just shouting really fast LOL bugs the heck outta me.

[@therealpro8481]

This and Castel in the sky is my favorite

[@Maldi6667]

Do you mean howl's moving castle?

[@therealpro8481]

@@Maldi6667 no

[@bolsaparaprincipiantes]

You barely did some fact checking. 04:39 that's not Japan, that's Taiwan

[@DadCanInJapan]

Miyazaki denies that it was based on the place in Taiwan. It is actually inspired by the Dougo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture in Japan.

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

in german yubabas voice is given by Nina Hagen. Maybe some people know her, outside of germany 😊

[@TonberryQueen]

My most favorite movie ever. I love it so much.

[@tentons10]

KFC is well known in Japan. Families reserve it for Christmas dinner.

[@Carnidane]

I watched spirited away when I was still 5 years old but now I’m 7 and I think I saw a little bit of secrets but I don’t know if they’re true.

[@solargomez634]

There's a slight mistake. The voice actress who did the English voice of chihiros mom actually didn't eat KFC she ate an apple

[@mathmix5026]

I have saw this movie in class

[@jenniessexygetoverit6653]

8:31 me as a Persian getting excited

[@Sincerely.Nature]

One thing I never got was how Chihiro knew the pigs weren't her parents?

[@kay_8629]

Remember the hair tie that was given to her by Yubaba's twin sister? I think she said it will protect her from any spells, before going back to save her parents. Maybe she saw the pigs as spirits in her pov. That's my take on that.

[@FaithD-mz7iw]

I swear that movie was like a fever dream

[@sodacan1090]

i have no idea what i just watched but it was a nice movie

[@anishgautam3121]

Ohooo

[@Sonia1474]

Spirited away always stuck with me since the first time I watch it when I was 7 or 8,, I’m 14 now and it will always be my favourite. It just gives me a warm feeling mixed with nervousness at some parts of the movie. I just love it tbh!

[@pingvinbromma9451]

Cant you do a pitch meeting on Spirited away?

[@asherkolars1283]

the empty plate part was just no face eating the rest of it offscreen lol

[@yamaneghosty23]

I don't think its a reverse much , i mean the going back home way ground has green grass while when they go there is clean ground

[@SharkIamnot]

Let’s not forget the person that made the story.The one that wrote the story.Not Studio Ghibli.The one that started Studio Ghibli

[@Gi8740dc]

There is also one thing didn't mentioned. The movie mostly happened at the right half side of the bathhouse, there is a big ass garden only shown at the left side.

[@fakermakerprops3948]

This movie gave me nightmares as a kid!

[@cdgaming243]

Will you do a pitch meeting on this movie