Ok, this one does get my like, and I fully agree. Miyazaki is a beast, even if his storytelling is, from an "academic" point of view, a fucking mess. But from a human POV, it's natural and immersive, and the train scene from Chihiro is definitely one of the best (if not the best) example of it. Completely out of place, from a narrative perspective, yet it is perfectly locate to tell the story
This analysis is so fascinating! I'm obsessed with deep dives into studio ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's unique storytelling, and it was really satisfying how you made a comment on the way that its understandable not all audiences are able to digest it. I've always thought of Ghibli films as something like fine wine, and that only people with a passion for its type of media can really enjoy it to the fullest. I watched The Boy and the Heron in cinemas, and there was only one other group of people there. When it ended, hilariously, one of them stood up and announced "well, that was weird". I think that movie is very much a spectacle as well as a self introspection by Miayazaki, but it made me proud that I could enjoy it. Ghibli movies feel like they are made with great passion, for the greatly impassioned. On another note, I've never seen anybody make a connection between liminal spaces and Ghibli, and now I can't unsee it. You're so right and I think that concept is so interesting. Your videos are so well worded and paced, I'm really glad your channel gained publicity thanks to One Piece. I feel inspired to write story/animation concepts with the liminal space type visuals in mind now hahaha
Actually Miyazaki usually follows kishōtenketsu, which for the Easf (Japan, China, Korea etx) is their standard *4* act structure. Look it up - while he is loose in his art-making, almost all of his films follow this formula. (And once you learn it, just like learning the "3 Act Structure" in The West) you'll start seeing it everywhere. But please don't think I am criticizing this delightful video. This might be the finest description of "Ma" as implemented by Miyazaki that I have ever seen.
Great video! I gotta disagree with one thing tho: its not that miyazaki doesnt use structure he just doesnt specifically use the three act or heros journey one In traditional east asian stories there exists another structure called Ki-Sho-Ten-Ketsu A four act structure that is divided a bit different with Ki being the beginning, Sho a moment of information and then Ten being what we would call the climax but it can also mean a new force being introduced or another change happening. Then the Ketsu is the fruitition aka what as achieved within the story in terms of growth or anything else. Ghibi films are much easier cut up into this structure so I heavily recommend looking it up for more infos : D
wonderful analysis, but as someone who has only seen spirited away in sub, and has seen it probably about ten times, the sudden scene with the dub was such a jump-scare
Beautiful animes that bring back great memories 😌
This and Porco are probably my favorite 2 Ghibli films.
Porco is definitely underrated!!
this was such a delight to watch and it was so well done omg - thank u for posting this and sharing your thoughts 🥰 adored!
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed 🙏
Ok, this one does get my like, and I fully agree. Miyazaki is a beast, even if his storytelling is, from an "academic" point of view, a fucking mess. But from a human POV, it's natural and immersive, and the train scene from Chihiro is definitely one of the best (if not the best) example of it. Completely out of place, from a narrative perspective, yet it is perfectly locate to tell the story
This analysis is so fascinating! I'm obsessed with deep dives into studio ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's unique storytelling, and it was really satisfying how you made a comment on the way that its understandable not all audiences are able to digest it. I've always thought of Ghibli films as something like fine wine, and that only people with a passion for its type of media can really enjoy it to the fullest. I watched The Boy and the Heron in cinemas, and there was only one other group of people there. When it ended, hilariously, one of them stood up and announced "well, that was weird". I think that movie is very much a spectacle as well as a self introspection by Miayazaki, but it made me proud that I could enjoy it. Ghibli movies feel like they are made with great passion, for the greatly impassioned.
On another note, I've never seen anybody make a connection between liminal spaces and Ghibli, and now I can't unsee it. You're so right and I think that concept is so interesting. Your videos are so well worded and paced, I'm really glad your channel gained publicity thanks to One Piece. I feel inspired to write story/animation concepts with the liminal space type visuals in mind now hahaha
Actually Miyazaki usually follows kishōtenketsu, which for the Easf (Japan, China, Korea etx) is their standard *4* act structure. Look it up - while he is loose in his art-making, almost all of his films follow this formula. (And once you learn it, just like learning the "3 Act Structure" in The West) you'll start seeing it everywhere.
But please don't think I am criticizing this delightful video. This might be the finest description of "Ma" as implemented by Miyazaki that I have ever seen.
This is such good analysis, you're giving me a whole new appreciation of these movies
I adore studio ghibli
Great video!
I gotta disagree with one thing tho: its not that miyazaki doesnt use structure he just doesnt specifically use the three act or heros journey one
In traditional east asian stories there exists another structure called
Ki-Sho-Ten-Ketsu
A four act structure that is divided a bit different with Ki being the beginning, Sho a moment of information and then Ten being what we would call the climax but it can also mean a new force being introduced or another change happening. Then the Ketsu is the fruitition aka what as achieved within the story in terms of growth or anything else.
Ghibi films are much easier cut up into this structure so I heavily recommend looking it up for more infos : D
never watched before looks amazing defo need to check it out
Great video! Loved the movie too.
Thank you! such a great film
lets go I love studio ghibli movies they are my gf favorite
Good video!
Thank you 🙏
Loved this, he NEEDS subs STAT
Dope
wonderful analysis, but as someone who has only seen spirited away in sub, and has seen it probably about ten times, the sudden scene with the dub was such a jump-scare
Nice animes!
lol great content
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