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Spirited Away Character Analysis

I'm so excited about Spirited Away, that I make the article of character itself. This is kind of rare to me. 1. Chihiro Ogino (Sen) Chihiro is like any lazy bum out there who just want in her comfort zone, but all that change when she entered the spirit world. However, she has a pure heart, full determination and kind to all the creature, whether it is eerie or disgusting. She is a representation of innocent and kindness, and it shows throughout the movie. She also had ability to sense supernatural or danger situation (bad vibe) She also capable of doing acrobatic and athletic, and even beat powerful spell. The unique trait about her is she surpass and exceeding all romance typical love interest by becoming the hero instead to save her beloved from dying. She also face any danger or maybe even death to protect what she cherished most. Her trait is almost like typical shonen hero type, making her one of unique character. 2. Haku (Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi) Haku or his real name ...

Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away Secret Success

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As a fan of anime, Hayao Miyazaki is a must known for any of anime fans. I already watch several Ghibli's movie, but there is one movie that surpass the others, despite there are lot Ghibli's movie that is outstanding at their own right terms. That movie is called Spirited Away (also known in Japanese translated Sen and Chihiro Being Spirited Away). Why this movie surpassed the others? Why they gain billion box office, and winning tons of award? At first I also wonder because Ghibli's is always known to make the best animated length feature movie despite the genre and theme. So why is this any different? The answer lie within the content of the movie itself, and I'm about to reveal what is so magic about Spirited Away. There are many reason Spirited Away is the most outstanding, revealing and surpassing the other Ghibli's movie, but let me tell you the synopsis (beware spoiler) of Spirited Away. Chihiro is a little girl who didn't want to move to other to...