SPIRITED AWAY | First Time Watching (reaction/commentary)
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Spirited Away was absolutely gorgeous. For my first anime experience, this was a blast! Wasn't sure how I'd go with reading subtitles the whole film but it was super easy and I was totally taken with the voice actors expressions that portrayed so much. Enjoy my reaction!
Let me know in the comments what you thought this film was about since It had so many cool sequences and poetic imagery.
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If you liked Spirited Away, I recommend watching the rest of the movies in Studio Ghibli's lineup. Some of my favorites not including Spirited Away are Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and When Marnie Was There.
As for how I first found out about this movie, way back in the day during the early 2000s, Disney had the localization and distribution rights for North America. My mom works in marketing and one of her clients worked with Disney regularly, so when he found out she had a young kid (me) he pretty much gave her all of the DVDs and VHS tapes they gave him, and the English dub of Spirited Away was one of those movies. I've been hooked on Studio Ghibli ever since.
I imagine all these movies are fantastic. I’d like to do more but probably on my future Patreon.
Add Porco Rosso on that list, it's excellent.
@@thecocoacouch Smart, these movies are risky on RUclips. Vkunia lost her old channel because of them.
@@thecocoacouch Nausica and Castle in the Sky are good classics too. They really had a golden era in the 90s and 2000s
No face is a _fascinating_ antagonist/sidecharacter. At the end of the movie, it seems all he really wanted was companionship. But he clearly does not know how to articulate that in any way shape or form, so he starts just giving people things. he wants Chihiro to be his friend, so he gives her things and is confused when that does not work teh way he wants it to. He eats the frog because he wants a voice. He is extremely selfish and actually qute childlike in his desie to _have_ things, but not have any agency or understanding how to _get_ those things.
He is actually like a mirror. He treats people how he is treated and learns from them like a mirror. He thought Chihiro was like the others, the people that valued gold. But she didn't and treated him kindly without expecting anything in return. Living with the good witch is a very good influence to him.
@@TuningAnApple Yes and in that way he is childlike too. Like a small child that mirrors the behaviour of the adults around it, be it good or bad.
I also felt a sense of loneliness while watching this movie - and it stuck with me in a strange way after the film ended. Love and loneliness 💕
I think for westerners, there is a bit of a cultural whiplash here. In Japan, Shintoism is still fairly widespread and even those that don't actively practise are livivng with the cultural knowledge that spirits are just everywhere. Every river, every mountain, every forest has their own sppirits. Like with the Irish fairyrings, there are certain buildprojects that have been halted or abandoned because of spiritual concerns. many people still leave small offerings at various lac shrines, for good luck.
So the Idea that there is a bathhouse full of spirits is not quite as far fetched, especially as the spirits are pretty much just people with different appearances and a few powers, but they eat, drink, bath, have societies, etc.
As someone who watches anime in Japanese typically, this movie is actually pretty good in English, by the way. xD
And while it might be above average (I can’t say), the English subs still suck compared to the German ones. The English subs dumb down a lot of stuff that the German leaves in.
@@tookitogohi, could you give an example of this please?
@@Jose-ru2wf Oh gosh, it’s been a while since I watched it in German! I just remember it leaving in a lot more detail in the dialog that just got glossed over in English.
Not really.... nothing beats the original Japanese voice acting and vocal expression
@@BadVideo_Man That's not really the point of what I said.
Imagine being little Chihiro, and your first love is a river 😄💙
One of the best anime films to start things off!! Studio Ghibli has some pretty amazing films, my recommendation would be Princess Mononoke or Porco Rosso.
Yeah I’m definitely going to return to do a few more of Studio Ghibli films along the way doing this channel. So good.
@@thecocoacouch the English version is better in my opinion
@@bryanmcdonough3558 oh okay. I'll have to watch it some other time with the English dub. Cheers.
@@thecocoacouch whisper of the heart is also good😊
Tomb of the Fireflies is another beautiful, albeit depressing one
The thing with Ghibli is that they're not going to hold your hand throughout the movie and over-explain things. You're along for the ride and it's up to you to infer and decipher the rules of the world and the meaning of the story as you watch. There are of course different levels to this depending on the movie, but as a whole they trust the viewer's intelligence and ability to keep up.
Honestly the dub for this movie is one of the very few absolutely exceptional dubs out there that I’d actually recommend over the original audio for English speakers. Not in that it’s “better” but it’s of substantial quality that is absolutely on par with the original, and for a native English speaker it makes a better over all experience. And I’m typically a sub over dub guy. Also. It’s so funny seeing you also try to hold your breath during the bridge scene, as a kid I always did that too lol.
A wonderful cartoon, no matter how many people treat anime badly, I still think that this one should definitely be watched) Like a Walking castle. My childhood favorite is still Neko no ongaeshi ( The return of the cat), 2002
If you liked this anime films you really should watch "Your name " and "The silent voice "
Your name - It's an emotional story about soulmates and connections. Totally unexpected and beautiful
And Tha silent voice - is about the consequences of bullying and acceptance, a spectacular film!!
I advise you to look for translations of what they write or read in both films, it is essential to understand the film!! Love your reaction, sucess 🤩
this was such a fun watch! i've loved ghibli movies since i was little and even have a few tattoos inspired by them. if you're thinking of reacting to other ghibli stuff i recommend "Howl's Moving Castle" :D but since your channel is relatively new i feel the need to warn you, ghibli is known for taking down reaction content on youtube so if you want to still watch anime but not risk getting banned "Your Name" is a great movie! Thank you for the beautiful reaction you're doing great
Oh really? Thanks for the heads up! I made sure it was copyright free? Is that not enough? I really liked this movie and want to watch others like it 😭
@@thecocoacouch im sure if you’re carefull it will be fine, but id you get a strike or something i wouldn’t continue doing their movies cause they are really strict. just watch out :)
@@artemisneomenia I appreciate it. I'll do my best to be careful lol 😬
Studio Ghibli is actually the one studio where the english dubs are good. It's disney so they cast all the greats. For spirited away, the main character was voiced by the girl who did Lilo (Lilo and Stitch)
He's watch one, now he's gotta watch them all.
the fan fiction will give you some closure lol. especially the one where they meet when she's in college with the red dress 😭
Still my fave Ghibli movie. ❤ And yes I need to see Chihiro and Haku together again!
One more fund for the week my friend. Love this film and love your reaction to it. I cry every time I watch this film. I saw it 7 times in theater so far. They play it in a local theater all the time. Thank you again for all your hard work and really appreciate you.
Wow that’s so cool tho! I got a double blessing!! Thanks man 🙏 feeling really appreciated on this channel ☺️
Hi, i came here from Thor's channel, from the video you guys did together, the Friend reaction. I really like your reaction and hv been binge watching your videos.
Keep it up!
Hey thanks!! ☺️
I just noticed they even animated the vibration of the break pedal when breaking quickly on an rough surface. That is some devotion to detail. 🙂
13:30 - from what I've heard about the No-face character, the director talked about people who don't have a healthy sense of identity, who try to find it in other people or in other things. No-face is, apparently, a personification of someone lost and seeking identity.
As with other characters in other films, he started as an idea and later became a larger part of the film. Miyazaki often changes the story based on drawings or other inspiration, making one character bigger than he first anticipated. No-face was not originally a large part of the story, until Miyazaki came upon the idea to make him a more important part of the plot.
10:45 - I think she is scared to be alone in a strange place, so shaking from such a drastic change in her life. I love your reaction. THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D
As far as wintertime is concerned where it gets very cold out, houses are heated just like they are cooled for summertime.
But for smaller temperature fluctuations, I'm with you, more blankets, not more clothes for sleeping in.
this movie is a CLASSIC globally, i watched this when i was a kid and i was born in 1999
I didn't even know you watched this! Spirited Away was just one of those movies that I watched a bit too young. No-face's gluttony scene really disturbed me as a kid and I couldn't rewatch for years but I've grown to appreciate it for a real work of art and storytelling.
I hope you'll watch Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and Kiki's Delivery Service too at some point. All beautiful stories with great messages too!
The reason she bursts into tears while eating the food Haku brought her is because she was too exhausted to do so before. She had been in fight or flight for so long, she had no energy left. So the minute she took a bite of the food that was spelled to give her strength, she finally had the energy to just sob.
Finland here, with -30 degrees at night in winter. It's so cold you need both layers of clothes, including woolen socks, AND multiple blankets
I love this move and it was so great to see your reaction. The little Soot Sprites are my favorites. 🥰 I first saw the movie when I was a kid because my babysitter brought it up for me to watch. She was doing a college report for I think a kids' psychology class and asked if I'd let her record my reactions. I'd seen anime before, but never an anime movie like this, and I fell in love with it. Totoro's another favorite of mine, as is Howl's Moving Castle (different from the book, but I love them both).
15:59 the inspiration for the bicycle stuck in the giant creature came from a true story where Miyazaki and about nine or ten others pulled an old bicycle out of the bottom of a dirty river.
I remember my mom coming home with the vhs of that film and the scene where chihiro's parents turn to pigs traumatizing me, good times :')
Same here, I almost walked away from the movie at that point when I first watched it at 14.
So fun to see you react to this one! This is a very special movie for me. Also Princess Mononoke is one of those really close to my heart. That one is also more serious with an amazing story and mind blowing scenery.
Fun fact: the ideas of the stink spirit/river spirit is from when Miyazaki found an old bike while cleaning a polluted river.
I'd love to see you reacting to other anime! I'd recommend "Your Name", "Princess Mononoke" and "Wolf Children".
A great reaction! My uncle took me too see this in the cinema when it came out, and it was the first anime I had seen (besides Pokemon) and I was blown away by it. What makes it more amazing that it is a masterpiece to watch even as an adult.
Yeah it was really beautifully done!
I think you showed up on my home feed, so you were suggested to me by RUclips. Keep it up! You come across as genuine and it's awesome.
I am a BIG Studio Ghibli fan. You have just touched the tip of the iceberg. All their movies are great and until recently all hand drawn. Hope you watch more.
I think their movies from The Secret World of Arrietty onwards just don't have the same wild aspects like Nausicaa and Castle in The Sky anymore. I wish they would keep those radical aspects in their films.
Easily one of my favorite films of all time.
Agreed. And my second fav Ghibli film. My fav Ghibli film is Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
I love this movie. Such a world away.
I wish I had seen it when I was younger, would have been crazy to dream about.
Studio Ghibli movies are next level. This was the first I saw. I already loved Anime before this, especially Sailor Moon. You’d really love Weathering with You, Belle, or A Silent Voice. 💜
I'm glad this was your first Anime movie, it's a very good choice! There's two other popular ones from Ghibli that people generally like- Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. I think they're both good, but I recommend Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind. It's not technically a Ghibli film bc it came before. If you like post-apocalyptic worlds with giant insects and getting the feels, you should watch that one 😉
Finished this reaction video! I love Studio Ghibli movies so much.
When you finally are gonna watch more, i recommend Your Name, Castle in the sky - Laputa, Ponyo, When Marnie was there, The Secret World of Arriettas and the classic My Neighboor Totoro
thats my favorites i think! I look forward to when you start to watch more Studio Ghibli stuff!! :D
I'm actually surprised you have managed to get this up and keep it up. Ghibli Studios is notorious for taking down reactions to their movies. I love how you were appreciating the illustrations so much. I miss this type of artwork in movies nowadays. I always love the "stink spirit" scene. It was inspired by Miyazaki himself who cleaned out a river that was heavily polluted and found, among other things, a bicycle. My sister is a big fan of this and years ago got a book on the myths and creatures in the movie. A lot of it would make much more sense to a Japanese audience. For example, the book said that when Chihiro first saw Haku flying as a dragon, a Japanese audience would recognize his tie to water. The mushroom spirit many others are tied into Japanese myths, beliefs, and culture. So yes, it does feel quite "Alice in Wonderland" bonkers to those of us without the background. Even so, it works because Chihiro is going through this world.
Yeah I loved it anyway despite those things I missed. Even if you watch it a little lost, you can enjoy being mesmerised anyway! And yeah after all I’ve heard I’m surprised it hasn’t been taken down either 😆
@@thecocoacouch Very surprising it's still here. And I'm glad it's here. Some other movies I recommend (regardless if you react on this channel for them) are Ponyo (a cute kid's movie take on the Little Mermaid) and The Secret World of Arriety. I've watche anime and read mangas. There's some really fun stuff out there. Welcome to the world of anime! I will say, for me personally, this movie is one of its crowning jewels.
Since you haven't watched much anime... I would LOVE an Attack on Titan series reaction! Love your reactions and would love to hear your thoughts on the themes covered in the show! You tend to really analyze the characters reactions and expressions and I absolutely love that and think you'll find AOT stimulating in that aspect.
Amazing reaction, Ghibli films are sooo good, this is probably my favourite with kikis delivery, princess mononoke and Howls Moving castle ❤
What a great way to start getting into anime dude! Funny coincidence I was gonna recommend the studio Ghibli movies but I forgot. Lol! Fair warning I’m an anime/manga fangirl. I could give u many titles to watch. Lol. But this is a great way to start. This one, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle r my favorites.😊😁🐉🏯🍙🍱🎎
Oh okay thanks!!! Yeah this was really good. ☺️
@@thecocoacouch 😊🐉💕
love this reaction so much, i rewtach it a few times each month. i hope you react to more ghibli films!
One of my all time favourite movies
it is my first time watching this movie in japanese but I always liked it better in english.
This is still just as good in English. Actually I would suggest watching these movies in English cause the English dub is good. It really just depends on what your watching. But yeah don’t listen to people who say Japanese only. It’s bullshit.
Not sure if it got across, the Spirit that Chihiro helped in the bath was a River spirit. People are throwing trash in the river, making him clogged, stinky and ugly. A bit of a commentry on pollution.
I personally prefer the dub.
The original voice actors are great but I find it easier to fallow the story when I don't have to keep my eyes glued to the bottom of the screen.
I love this film, so happy to see you reacted to it 😭 Also, you should totally watch Demon Slayer, it’s one of the best anime shows ever
I remember this movie terrifying me as a child I enjoy it a lot more as a adult
Recently discovered your channel and have been tearing through your reactions. I know I’m a year late to this video but I really hope you keep checking out more anime, especially stuff from studio ghibli. I feel like with your ability to pick up on things and general commentary it would be really fun to watch you! More beautiful animation and great story telling if you do!
Yeah that movie made me felt like lonely /scared when i was little
oh no he has dimples! lol but yeah I am glad that he is trying out anime to experience these movies. Keep up the good work!
It's so strange you were not able to tap about the emotional side and what Miyazaki was trying to convey. I don't mean it as a shade at all. I actually adore you. But it shows how different perspective are. Ghibli movies are extremely deep movies. I hope you see what Spirited away movie is actually about and what different things have been discussed diguised in animation.
Yeah I guess that’s the problem with a reaction. It’s a “reaction”. Would love to dive into the meanings and symbolism etc. also don’t forget this is one of my first reactions.
You should also watch Howl's Moving Castle, if you enjoyed Spirited Away! Same masterminds behind it.
I haven’t finished watching this reaction yet but I wanted to say that I’m really happy you’re watching it with subtitles!! Also studio ghibli has really pretty and emotional movies, if you haven’t watched Howl’s moving castle (and if you enjoyed this movie) I would really recommend it! Anyways, back to watching your video, I love your reactions and commentary btw I’m glad I found your channel :D
Highly recommend watching Howl's Moving Castle, another brilliant film by this director.
You need to watch the rest of Miyazaki's work now I think you'll like Grave of the fireflies.
It's not traumatizing at all. 😈
Team More Blankets!! 🎉 If it's too cold for me to fall asleep, I'll put on socks, but I'd rather have less layers on me too.
It feels literally like my dreams xD so random and vivid xD
OMG. I just finished your video! It’s rainy and cold here in Wisconsin. I’m putting on this film now and falling asleep to it! Dude, I really appreciate your channel! I had a crap morning but you got me through it! You’re the best mate! Keep up the amazing work!
You are a guy that understands deep meanings in movies, so this one is a good one for you. Lets see if you "get" the metaphores in this ❤
Would love to see more Ghibli reactions from you! Although I totally support watching in the original subs, Ghibli films actually have really amazing english dubs - if that's something you're concerned about or interested in in the future!
Love your reactions! I'm so pleased you watched this with subtitles! As a bilingual, the english dub in this one misses a few things. This film is directed by the renowned Hayao Miyazaki, who is the flagship director at ghibli (jib-lee) studios. Any of his films are great, but I think you would enjoy some of his other major hits in the following order (I strongly suggest watching subbed unless indicated): 1. Laputa, Castle in the Sky 2. Kiki's Delivery Service 3. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 4. Porco Rosso (dub ok) 5. Princess Mononoke (dub's ok) 6. Howl's Moving Castle (dub ok) 7. As the Wind Rises 8. My neighbour Totoro.
Note: Ghibli studio employs several different directors who aren't Miyazaki, and who do not have the same depth of craftsmanship as he does. However there is one standout film by a different director at Ghibli - Grave of the Fireflies - but it is a tough and poignantly sad film, which people never want to see again, so I would take care about deciding whether to watch this one.
I love Hayaoi Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli movies! :D I'd love to see you watch more of their movies. I bet you would enjoy Totoro, Princess Mononoki, and Howl's moving castle. :) Totoro is wholesome, mononoki is epic and action packed, and Howl's moving castle is fantastical and romantic. :) Also, I'd love to see you react to Steven Universe! It's my absolute favorite series, ever. Starts out slow, but it grows into a super fascinating and intricately woven story. Plus, very wholesome and music is a HUGE part of the show. :)
When you said it doesn’t have a face and it’s name is literally no face 😂
You should check out Howl's Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke if you haven't already. They're positively beautiful, amazing films.
I would love to see your reaction to other ghibli films like kikis delivery service!
Omgggg you have to watch Castle In the Sky❤❤❤ another studio Ghibli film
Um dos meus filmes favoritos, eu era muito novo quando assisti esse filme pela primeira vez, 12 ou 13 não lembro muito bem , mas foi o primeiro filme do Hayao Miyazaki que eu assisti , e tem essa estranheza toda com a história que parecia um sonho, parece um sonho lúcido, onde vários elementos diferentes da vida se encontram em uma narrativa louca , mas que faz algum sentido em nosso próprio interior. Foi muito legal ver você assistir na língua original, mas não adianta muito pq precisa da legenda, e tem tanta coisa que não entendemos por não falarmos a língua e não termos tanto conhecimento da cultura, das criaturas e espiritos que inspiram esse mundo fantástico. Gostaria muito que pudesse fazer um react do filme Kiriku também um dos filmes que me marcou na infância.
"a sort of spider human spirit with no life outside of work drinking directly from the tea pot after waking up" « this guys has a drinking problem »
I don’t know why but I found that hilarious
12:40 *I knew the dub added that extra line!* The english version spoils Haku being the dragon right here and I've always disliked that choice.
This movie introduced me to Studio Ghibli's exceptional anime animation. If you think THIS film is beautiful, watch The Garden of Words. It runs at 64 frames per second as supposed to the traditional 24 per second, so every movement is beautifully smooth. Everything is stunning in that film.
Thank you 🙏
One of my favorite movies of all time. The next anime movie you have to watch is Your Name
0:30 I recommend watching Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, but because there's the original Yu-Gi-Oh!, if you watch GX, you need to watch the original show (I don't recommend the English dub, not only because it's not that good, 4Kids changed too much stuff, it's not the same as the Japanese version, not only because of the names, it's also because the plot and what the characters say).
the second show I recommend is Beyblade Metal Saga, unlike Yu-Gi-Oh!, you don't have to see the original to watch it.
12:40 It's nothing, if you saw how Ginga and Masamune from Beyblade Metal Saga eat, you'll die from laughter.
27:30 that's why it's my favorite anime movie of all time.
I have not watched that many older anime series or movies(of course the classics: dragonball(1986) , naruto, onepiece and bleach were a must watch. Well when i was younger and had the time to rewatch onepiece 3x in highschool lmao) but i've always wanted to watch this one because of the gifs they still use to this day from the movie.
Yeah I’ve heard a tonne about one piece 😂 never seen an anime so this was a good start.
Doubleplus good to you for watching the original Japanese/subbed version and not the godawful English dud (the whiny American voice acting for Chihiro.. *shudder*) Always subtitles.
I’ve heard that’s the ONLY way to watch them 😂 I actually had people upset though it wasn’t dubbed when I put it out 🤷♂️
omh I love that you watched it in Japanese!
The soot creatures are from another ghibli movie where they were dust bunnies.
It's really hard to find reactions to Studio Ghibli movies, they seem to guard them zealously. Studio Ghibli have four spots on my top ten animated movies of all times for a good reason, this is one of them.
loved your reaction smm i love ur channel !!
have u considered reacting to kdramas?,?? i can just imagine how much all of us would love your wholesome reaction to kdramas and you're gonna love them too!!!
please react to twinkling watermelon its a a recent kdrama and its a literal masterpiece!!
24:23 Pixar reference :)
I hope you will watch Howl’s moving castle. It is one of my favorite gibli movie. The english dub is quite good too, if you want to.
I LIKE YOU FACE AND SMILE☺🙃💖
Cheers 🍻 😂
@@thecocoacouch It's a sweet and truthful compliment ☺🤩💖
jesus imagine a ghibli being your first anime movie
unrelated but I'd love it if you reacted to Neon Genesis Evangelion + End Of Evangelion + Rebuild 1.11/Rebuild 2.22
Heard it was the way to go 😂🤷 I’ll keep those in mind. 🍻
You should watch the other studio Ghibli films I recommend Howl's moving Castle and princess monoake
And with a movie like this it’s honestly better to watch it in English so you can enjoy like visuals more. Then having to deal with subtitles.
You gotta understand this is a japanese film so all the monsters and spirits are from japanese folklore. Even the name of this movie Spirited Away is a concept in Japanese folklore. So for the average Japanese viewer, its much less random and confusing. Whats happening in the movie? The title, shes been spirited away.
Great Video ! Great Movie !
If you get a chance watch the Live Action version of this
Hope you already react to howl's moving castle one day
It's lovely seeing you react to Spirited Away! I'm glad you're watching the subtitles; Studio Ghibli are so much better with subtitles! Gotta say though.. Studio Ghibli are cartoons, not anime ;) I recommend Arrietty, Tonari no Totoro and Princess Mononoke :)
you should watch ponyo!!!
Please watch
Your name
Wolf children
Wind rises
It's wholesome anime movie
You got to work more anime
I AM FIRST!!! 😆😆😆, please make reaction to FROZEN(FULL REACTION 🙃)
I’ve got the schedule lol 😂 it’ll happen eventually!
@@thecocoacouch I understand you perfectly..., it's a little hard for me to wait😞🙃..., you're amazing and beautiful, I think it's no accident that you're on RUclips 😊😎, and I saw the schedule like, but this cartoon wasn't there...
It’ll be on the next list ☺️
@@thecocoacouch 🤔👁✌
Please watch Totoro 😭