SPIRITED AWAY is DISTURBINGLY beautiful

[@Reulock]

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[@chelseaaguilar6069]

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[@RinSicairos]

The "stink" spirite at the bathhouse was a river spirite. It was representing the pollution caused by us humans. Howls moving castle , and another amazing movie is a silent voice. Its 100/100. Not ghibli though.

[@llamaalpaca5563]

Pretty sure it is Ghibli production.

[@TrueGamer22887]

Yes it is

[@McMannigan]

@@TrueGamer22887 No it isn't. A Silent Voice is Kyoto Animation, not Studio Ghibli.

[@TrueGamer22887]

Mitchell McIvor oh wait I saw howls read right over a silent voice

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Not capitalizing "A Silent Voice" is what was confusing.

[@vpersona177]

When Haku said, "don't look back" it felt very symbolic of her growth. Like, she's completed a quest and there's no need to second guess the choices she made. It can rest peacefully in her past. Similar to how people get hung up on past events and can't move forward. She easily could have been traumatized from everything that happened but instead chose to accept it and learn from it.

[@agenttheater5]

26:03 He just couldn't remember - they either drained or filled up his river and built apartments over it, that's why his memory was shaky and he told the boiler man that he didn't have a home to go to (in the original Japanese dub he apparently said "I've lost my home"), Yubaba took advantage of that, it was easy to make him forget his name.

[@Crispy111]

Spirited Away is such a beautifully haunting movie, you can rewatch it a million times and you get something new out of it each and every time. The ending makes me cry every time because it symbolizes Chihiro leaving childhood and moving into her teenage years and eventually adulthood.

[@cathleenmoyle1476]

She'll still keep apart of her childhood self/inner child, and she and Haku will eventually see each other again.

[@larsthorsen4660]

In case no-one's mentioned it already: while it's never explicitly stated in the movie, Lin is supposed to be a spirit too - in fact her design was recycled from another project that was never finished, in which she would have been a Fox-spirit or Kitsune.

[@kuwayoto]

"Spirited Away" is recently screened again in Japan movie theater. Seeing it in a movie theater is very powerful. I have already watched it in movie theater for 3 times.Thank you very much for reviewing this movie. from JAPAN

[@martaszewczak7515]

The spirit with bicycle in it was a river god. In eastern mithology dragons are usually associated with water sources, like rivers and lakes. They are usually guardian gods. :)

[@Mikerille]

Yup! He’s a great river spirit, while haku is a river spirit, why he’s less powerful and smaller. What’s sad though is that the haku river dried up, which is when he was taken under the control of ubaba

[@bradlocken2621]

That tunnel at the beginning of the movie is actually a real place

[@WarReactors]

Studio Ghibli has lots of good movies, a mix of fantasy-action-adventure and drama-coming of age.

[@RuuAndrew]

Did not expect a reaction to Spirited Away but yes please this

[@LaPalmeritaFeliz]

Howl's moving castle is also an awesome movie, I recommend it. It's my favorite by far. Only "bad" part is about accepting there are things that happen with no explanation...

[@kingofspades5567]

Haven't seen any reactors pick up on the message of pollution with the River Spirit that Sen helps which is a shame

[@miket.1933]

I always wonder why. It seems obvious.

[@theCrownofSympathy]

Someone else suggested Kiki's Delivery Service and I'm going to second that recommendation. That one is my favorite Ghibli film.

[@gfoyle69]

I also love The Cat Returns

[@mehreenhasan3]

The magic of Studio Ghibli is how these films aren't *only* catered towards children. Adults and children can both find meaning in these movies. I remember watching studio ghibli films when I was 8-10 years old, and again as a teenager. There's something so nostalgic about them, even to a first time viewer. The stunning hand drawn animation makes me want to transport into the screen and live in that universe with these characters :) 💕💕💕😭

[@Fishy77777]

The gift chihiro got from the river spirit is just wasabi, so it’s so spicy that it made Haku and No face throw up

[@clarefox9644]

I’ve seen no one recommend this, but my fav Studio Ghibli film is Castle in the Sky

[@waylongreen7562]

Yessss!

[@lux279]

Really great stuff! Thanks for reacting to this! Loved all of your thoughts and the care that you took with writing down the themes you noticed so you could talk about them later! I have an awful memory so I relate to taking notes! :)

[@HonokaHannon]

YES! 😍😍😍 Ghibli is my favourite! I’m glad you liked Spirited Away, it’s truly Miyazaki’s magnum opus. Miyazaki has a lot of recurring themes in his movies -female empowerment (his main characters are usually young girls and he’s said that he wants to show that we don’t need a man to save us, we may need friendship and support but never saving); environmentalism (that’s what the ‘stinking spirit’ represents! He’s a River Spirit and everything they pulled out of him is junk you may unfortunately find in a river); growth. My two personal favourites are Kiki’s Delivery Service and Whisper of the Heart. If you ever get around to watching those, especially Kiki, please watch the Japanese dub! They added unnecessary dialogue to appeal to the western public and that actually changed the meaning of the film! As far as I know, Miyazaki got VERY mad that they did so and has since been very specific about his movies not being altered. Howl’s Moving Castle is another masterpiece. And the soundtracks are MAGIC! ✨ ✨ I really hope you watch some more Ghibli, all their films are beautiful, nostalgic and magical! Loved the video🥰💖

[@gianlucabolla98]

Ok, I have to stop falling in love with all the red-haired girls that exist in the world! René: Hi! Me: I said enough!!!

[@EpitomyofShyness]

OMG. Okay so, additional Studio Ghibli recs. My Neighbor Totoro Princess Mononoke Howl's Moving Castle

[@nanp00p67]

Castle in the sky is an underrated gem too.

[@EpitomyofShyness]

@@nanp00p67 Oh absolutely! Just make sure to watch it in the original Japanese though, the dub is AWFUL.

[@mariannawallace1808]

She should watch Ponyo as well, if she hasn't already.

[@EpitomyofShyness]

@ALPHA KENNY BUDDY UHHH yeah noooo. I like the English dub fine for some of his movies but for Castle in the Sky its HORRIBLE.

[@EpitomyofShyness]

@ALPHA KENNY BUDDY OH SHIT sorry for my sarcastic reply. I misunderstood what you were saying.

[@zoesantschi6631]

I really hope you explore more ghibli movies!! They’re so fun! My recommendations are princess mononoke and howls moving castle

[@franciscasoto2819]

OMG I love the video! hahaha I remember watching this movie with my cousin when I was younger and ending up with trauma towards parents made pigs!

[@franklyncheatum2324]

I really love this movie as an example of old school fantasy (also called soft fantasy by some). More commonly in the past fantasy was when the main character was thrust into a world with magic knowing none of the rules and just has to do the best they can. It evokes feelings of both anxiety and wonder which you clearly felt as well. Modern fantasy has shifted more to where the main character is controlling or learning about the magic and the magic follows rules (hard fantasy). Both have their place, but I miss this style and this is a glorious example.

[@francobarrandeguy9453]

YESS, Studio Ghibli makes for great reaction videos, I recommend Princes Mononoke if you want to keep reacting to them

[@tallowport2943]

Having grown up on Ghibli movies, I can sorta naturally accept/understand all the weird lore they hold. And seeing someone who DIDN'T grow up with them try and puzzle it out is honestly way more fun than you'd think.

[@lillykawaiifox]

More suggestion from Ghibli Studios: My neighbor Totoro, Kiki's delivery service, Howl's moving castle & princess Mononoke. My neighbor Totoro is my favorite one. Totoro is that big creature that was at the beginning of the movie when was written on the screen "Ghibli Studios". This part of the video: 0:58 This cute weird "bear". He became a symbol :)

[@maryjaneberrys]

I first saw this movie when I was 2 years old, I am now 18 and it’s still my favorite movie of all time 💗

[@terezaprochazkova2897]

Oh yay! 😌 I’m so happy you chose to react to studio Ghibli movie! I’m obsessed with so many of them. Would definitely recommend My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke. But my personal favorite is Grave of the Fireflies 😭 but warning - be prepared to cry. If you ever consider reacting to series try Avatar: The Last Airbender. I can’t describe how much I love the show since I was little . But it’s been quite hyped lately so maybe you have already seen it. And also a series would be quite a commitment for a long time. Love all your videos ❤️

[@bambibam5009]

Spirited away has been my favorite movie of all time since 2010 when I was still a kid. My taste had never changed and I’m proud.

[@saklee1777]

18:02 the costumer wasn’t a stink spirit. it was a river spirit. it was a spirit of a river that was heavily polluted.

[@Inukitsoq]

Awesome that you're watching Ghibli movies now, I promise you won't regret it

[@tessawoodyard1182]

Me: about to watch. Dumb doll ad: DANCE DANCE DANCE Me: waits. Ad: over. Me: about to watch. Dumb doll ad: DANCE DANCE DANCE Me: 👁👄👁🔫

[@jekkabean]

The "Oil" on the flag is because the bathhouse's name is the Aburaya, using the kanji for 'oil' and 'store'. No big secret meaning, just its name.

[@Fishy77777]

The little creature made of soot are called soot sprites and are also in the studio ghibli movie totoro

[@ry_jayy]

Wasn't expecting this! If you do more Ghibli movies I recommend Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro, Arrietty, From Up On Poppy Hill and When Marnie was there! I love all of those!

[@Richardrod29]

Check from the same Studio "Howl's Moving Castle" is a beautiful and magical story .

[@Mikerille]

Any time I hear that beautiful theme, I want to start crying, and be more brave

[@tazm2480]

Them in the water is such a beautiful scene the water is so clear

[@nilsbosch25]

I don't know if anyone already wrote it, but I do it anyway. Noface reacts to the way you treat him and copies you. That's why he became greedy and ate the people in the bathhouse, while he was friendly before to chihiro and then when he was outside the bathhouse, away from all the greed, he became friendly again. Great reaction and hope you react to the other studio Ghibli movies too. Sorry for my english, it's not my first language.

[@LovelessDogg1]

This film is great. Ghibli has great movies. Princess Mononoki is probably my favorite.

[@sS0O0L]

this entire universe is so confusing, but is just so beautiful

[@berenicefeliciano573]

I love the reaction! I recommend you Whisper of the Heart ❤️ is a little bit more simple than the other ghibli films but it’s a really good movie

[@mehreenhasan3]

Yessss!!! Sad that there aren't really any reactions to that one :/

[@berenicefeliciano573]

Mehreen Hasan OMG!! Yeah, idk why people don’t talk about more about this movie. I honestly feel like is somewhat underrated 😔

[@poppermintee]

for some reason your voice makes me feel relaxed. Thank you for your reaction!

[@16taysia]

Have you ever seen My Neighbor Totoro?? It's awesome and SO cute! 😍 please do a reaction video of that movie! Also btw, the stink spirit was actually a river spirit that had been polluted

[@Inukitsoq]

If you don't mind subs, I would recommend watching the Japanese dub for future Ghibli movies (if you're gonna watch more). They added music in the English dub in some scenes where there originally was none, because the western publishers thought that western audiences would be too uncomfortable with the empty spaces. (But I believe they fixed it for the newer movies) So if you want the best experience I'd watch the subbed version, although it's also fine to watch dub if you prefer them :)

[@DeathsjesterKMNP]

Unless she prefers the dubbing. Which in Ghibli films IMO is very well done, especially in Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke

[@Inukitsoq]

@@DeathsjesterKMNP exactly, it's perfectly fine to watch the dubs, especially the first time watching. But if you don't have one you prefer, I'd still go with the subs. As English isn't my first language I'm very used to watching pretty much every movie with subs anyway, so the subbed versions are great for me

[@yvainees]

Midnightson yeah i agree, it definitely depends on the person especially as a lot of the ghibli dubs are pretty well done. personally, i get distracted easily and so can’t watch a movie for nearly 2 hours while reading the subtitles, i have to listen to the dub^^

[@EchoASMRtist]

I think Howl's Moving Castle is more enjoyable in the english dub. Billy Crystal and Christian Bale do a really great job.

[@mehreenhasan3]

Princess Mononoke is the one film where I actually prefer dub over sub hahaha I don't know why

[@MsLittlelady12]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this movie, Spirited Away is definitely in my top three of favorite Ghibli movies. 😊 If you are ever interested in do I g more in the future I would recommend Howl's Moving Castle. Can't wait to see what else you have in store, hope you have a great day/night!

[@christianmosqueira1985]

Awesome job girl and I love your hair and glasses you rock any look 👍 and although I haven't seen a lot of Anime your reaction was right along with it that i shared the emotion❤️ keep up the good work 😊

[@華華-t9k]

9:55 星じゃなくて金平糖って言うちっちゃい和菓子で、是非食べてみてほしい！

[@Reulock]

Thank you for the clarification, I will look into that sweet and try it if I can find any. :D (I used google translate to read this by the way, but it actually worked really well, so yeah thanks again.)

[@liliks14]

great reaction choice ;)

[@Mikerille]

Chihiro at the end completely forgot her adventure, but still has her growth from the experience. The reason why this was done, was to intentionally make the audience feel like maybe one time in their life they were trapped and a friend, long lost, helped them too, and that one day we’d also eventually return to meet them again.

[@saklee1777]

the ending makes me so sad. because when chihiro returns to the human world she forgets everything that happened to her in the spirit world and even though haku promises theyll meet again they probably never will and if she does she won’t remember him. u see, when chihiro first entered the spirit world, everyone was freaking about a HUMAN being there. so it seems like this spirit world was only for spirits and yokai. so it seems that dead human souls don’t go to this spirit world either. otherwise they would be freaking out about a LIVE HUMAN

[@louise.g80]

oh wow I didn’t get notified but Spirited Away is a good movie! ❤️

[@LordVolkov]

The Castle of Cagliostro is an early Miyazaki classic he did for the Lupin III series. I highly recommend it, along with Nausicaa.

[@MidnightAmythest]

Yay! What a great surprise ❤️

[@yvainees]

yes Ghibli movies!! i love spirited away so much, i hope you react to some other ghibli films; my favourites are Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Kiki’s and Totoro are a lot more lighthearted with childhood whimsy with some deeper themes, whereas Howl’s is quite deep all the way through. Oh, another one I love is The Cat Returns! it’s quite underrated for a ghibli film and not one that immediately comes to mind, but when i watched it I really enjoyed it.

[@officialflikz]

What a beautiful film, i also recommend "when marnie was there" Edit: omg you gotta watch Your Name

[@tazm2480]

Anime food always looks 1,000,000x better than real life food man

[@jorannaleahy1548]

It’s been my favorite movie 🎥 os all time

[@danielnolt3518]

You may like a silent voice. It’s a very good, beautiful and emotional movie! It’s not studio ghibli, but it’s very good.

[@mehreenhasan3]

You should ABSOLUTELY react to more Studio Ghibli films!! I would recommend Howl's Moving castle next, and Kiki's Delivery service which is more wholesome 💖💖💕

[@susiewolf4318]

That was wonderful! I loved your reaction and now I want to watch the movie again 😄

[@kylebrooks338]

I wish I could erase my mind of all ghibli movies so I could rewatch

[@marlowec3110]

Wow I love Gibli films! Might wanna consider Howl's Moving Castle or Grave of Fireflies 🥰 Btw when will Fantastic Beasts come out? 😍

[@ghosty8193]

This is an older video, but I think it's worth commenting anyway (I haven't' seen any of your other videos so maybe you've changed this) but as someone who is HOH, subtitles would do WONDERS for reaction videos. The youtube ones only pick you what you say, not the movie. It doesn't matter if they aren't super accurate, it's better than nothing :)

[@rebekahann27]

You should definitely react to Howl's Moving Castle! That was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid!

[@rhman.3374]

WhY dId tHeY DElEt3 ToTaRo MoViEs vIdeOs On Yt Btw this is better than watching the movie by it self watching u react to it is better

[@Aiueo172]

Some Spoilers/Explanation from a native Japanese •The stink spirit is a well known river spirit which has turned into a stink spirit because of all the garbage. •The little stars the fluff(the spirits of dust) is eating is called Konpeitou it’s a star shaped crunchy sugar candy in Japan. •The OIL flag is... the 油(oil)character is sometimes read “YU” which is the same sound as 湯 meaning hot water. And so, this bathhouse is called Aburaya(oil shop/油屋)somehow. It’s strange flag even from the eye of native Japanese but with out this explanation I thought it’s more confusing for you guys lol I’m not entirely sure of my perceiving being “correct” , but if there were any points you’d want to know let me know~I’ll try to explain

[@kentonjen8475]

It's only Chihiro who had to hold her breath. The spirits could smell that she was human by the sent of the living world.

[@hunterodwyer2626]

Staying tuned for "Nausica Valley of the wind"

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

You are literally so damn cute 💕 love your hair and your vibe is super chill :3

[@SrGigglesandlaughs]

Environmentalism is also a major theme and general theme of Miyazaki’s films. For example, the “stink spirit” was actually a spirit encumbered by pollution.

[@TheBarovianDuck]

So here is a recommendation of a movie that probably most of your viewers havent seen. 'The Secret Of Kell' which is a movie about one of the oldest illuminated manuscripts in the world. It has a beautiful animation style and art direction, as well as excellent characters that are incredible loveable. It also has some Irish folk creatures in it.

[@brookdavis994]

With Studio Ghibli films you just sort of have to accept everything and know that most of it will never be explained, especially the ones done by Hayao Miyazaki like this one. I quite like that though because it means years later people are still speculating their meaning. One of my favourite films! And like many people are saying I recommend Howl's moving castle, Kiki's delivery service, Mononoke Hime and when marnie was there

[@jakethesnake4]

8:22 I actually have that shot of Chihiro's face as my friends phone contact photo. don't ask me why

[@a.g.demada5263]

I read on Internet, the women with colors dress are in reality garden snails turned into maids. About Zeniba, she's the nicest twin.

[@yoonseok3321]

Your videos are awesome. 😊 Please react to Jurassic Park (Jurassic World is okay but I like the Park-Movies more). They are classical. You're gonna love them. 😊

[@kalakritistudios]

13:14 Wow, that's really good. Not true but wow.

[@straightontillmorning6348]

SO excited you reacted tot his! I don't know if you're looking for a show to react to, but you should definitely react to Netflix's Dark! It's a great show.

[@mothmoss118]

Rin/Lin is actually The Spirit of The White Fox. In the book anyway, is still says that she's a humanoid spirit.

[@tazm2480]

22:13 I'd be terrified as many times as i've seen this movie I still would be terrified

[@ay873]

I love Spirited Away!!!

[@585bonbon]

Haku is chihiros elder brother. He helped chihiro when she drowned. because chhiros mother cannot love her obediently.

[@allychan9715]

If you liked Spirited Away I recommend watching The Cat Returns! It is also a Studio Ghibli movie and it's about a human girl who wanders into the Cat Kingdom!

[@triplebackspace3623]

This movie borrows from eastern mythology , especially concerning the spirits. It helps to at least have a little bit of a primer on eastern thought and folk tales before watching this movie. I think it helps to at least not be overwhelmed by the weird concepts.

[@redcardinalist]

urgh dubbed version with ghastly US accents *shudder*. My ears they bleed!

[@msthatiamjrdkneice]

That was the first anime movie I had ever watched but the main thing that made me uncomfortable was when my Mom had to pause it right when the pig scene began

[@thecollector5204]

I'd definitely watch more of these

[@williamsdonna4866]

hello.Good reaction movie.And I recommend howls moving castle and castle in the sky. 楽しみ☺️

[@iimalloww]

I've never watched sprited away but I've seen lots of comparisons to little nightmares but now that I'm seeing this holy crap is this bueatiful movie simar

[@morrissantana3541]

You have to watch studio G films more than 1 time to really understand them. They are more than movies, they are works of art. I've been watching them for 30 years and there are still surprices in them.

[@TheBadassTonberry]

You made an excellent choice.

[@私も土井谷を応援する]

他にも沢山スタジオジブリ作品を見てみてください🧡

[@cyrilramos3167]

You shoult try YOUR NAME. I think you'll love it😊

[@silverfoenix]

Depending on your mood Action Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind LAPUTA: Castle In The Sky Emotional Mary and the Witch's Flower When Marnie Was There Most memorable Kiki's Delivery Service (light hearted Had many awards) Princess Mononoke The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

[@lazyshoggy]

You can add Porco Rosso in "action", very good too !

[@rocketdave719]

I think the reason Lin is more human looking than her fellow bathhouse workers is simply because she's a main character and it ostensibly makes her easier to relate to.

[@mikestokes3601]

Over time, watch all the Studio Ghibli animated movies. Worth it.

[@popcornthemagictalkingcat7996]

The little colorful stars being fed to the little round coal workers are real sugar star snacks during tea time 😆 I think one of the names for it was called "ara-le"/"あられ"😆

[@nyahonyan2058]

They are sugar candy called "Kompei-tou ('tou' means 'sugar')" and almost 100% sugar with edible dyes. "Arare" is a different type of snacks made of rice, often salty coated with seaweed, soy sauce, though sometimes with large-grain sugar.

[@rebexca3]

I have this movie on dvd, but I haven't watched for like I think about 13-15 years 🙈 I just remember, that I watched in cinema, when I was about 8 (and once or twice on dvd after that). But I couldn't handle the movie as a kid, I just remember it made me super sad and I was a little disturbed by some parts of it back then 😅 But it wasn't that I didn't like it 😂 Oh and obviously I did not understand ANY of the symbolism in it as a kid 😅

[@manofcultures]

my brain watching yer reaction ... errgggghhh..... ermm... nvm .... gj there...

[@spacecow149]

did you notice the shadow girl waiting at the train station