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I love how Hayao Miyazaki portrays the subtle passings of time in his films, like the changing moon in Spirited Away or Howl’s hair length.

They’re such small details that I had to watch the films several times before I noticed that’s how he indicated any time passed, but that’s how life is, isn’t it?

The moon changes and our hair grows and we live.

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theres just something intimate about studio ghibli.

you sit down to watch about two hours of hand-drawn animation, each frame done with fragile care, with a silly little plot and cute little characters falling in love with something, whether it be friends, family, the world, nature, their work, independence, freedom, and doesn't even have to be romantic. these girls are so innocent yet brave main characters while also keeping their loving and kind personalities, with such great slice-of-life shots and cute little animal companions they can telepathically communicate with. they're the perfect things to watch with young kids, and can be enjoyed by practically any age they're that perfect.

i just love studio ghibli ok

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just thinking about how howl spent his entire life looking for sophie. he built an entire castle just to find her. he worked on both sides of the war because he didn't know which kingdom she was from. he dated pretty women because he thought she was beautiful the moment he saw her in the past. calcifer let her in because he knew she was the one. he really was looking everywhere for her. and i think i'm unwell.

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when hayao miyazaki said that true love was two people inspiring each other to live…recognizing just how hard living is, putting one foot in front of the other every day, how easy it is to lose our passion for it…… that’s the real shit

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One thing I love about Princess Mononoke is how Lady Eboshi is not the stereotypical evil villain who doesn't care for anyone but themselves, it would have been so easy to turn her into a villain like the Onceler, but instead she helps people with leper and give girls a chance to have a life without having to resort to prostitution.

Not only that, but she also gives the women a safe place to live and means to defend themselves in the case of an attack where the man are not around. She's an antagonist, but still a great lider for her people.

Of course what she's doing to the forest and it's creatures is wrong, but even then I can't fully hate her cause her actions are not moved by greed, but by the need to protect her people. And in the end, when she says they'll build a better town, I fully believe this time she tried to do things right.

I also love how San didn't just forgive and forget everything in the end just to stay with Ashitaka. The humans took so much from her and she has the right to resent them.

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ashitaka is the best welcome to my ted talk

i adore ashitaka so much. i feel like people could learn so much from watching that movie and looking at ashitaka. he stays strong in his wish for peace even though everyone always assumes that he is completely against them when he doesn't agree with their methods and their hatred. he doesn't ever take a side because he knows that taking sides would destroy peace, the opposite of his goal. he knows that there is always a third option, not just the ones that the others present him. which, people often don't understand the concept of not taking sides because they think you have to choose one way or the other when you don't. it's not as black and white as people think and he shows this so well. he deals with people insulting him, laughing at him, and assuming bad things about him simply because he doesn't view things the same way, do things the same way, or have hate for the others. he also does all of this while dealing with his own struggles and the fact that he will probably die. and having that imminent doom looming above his head, it would be very easy for him to feel hatred for lady eboshi and everyone who is being less than kind towards him, but he doesn't. he is angry, yes, because of the violence and cruelty, and he isn't happy with that, but not hateful and doesn't lash out with hate. there is a difference between anger and hate. that is a very uncommon trait for people to have. he doesn't take it out on others and stays civil and respectful. like, san lashes out at him and he reacts calmly and with understanding. ALSO the way he uses force only when absolutely necessary. he only uses force in self defense or to stop people from harming each other.

and im certainly not perfect and not as good as ashitaka is at any of that but i certainly try because i admire him and i agree with his mindset and think it is an incredibly wise way to go about life.

i could actually go on for hours about this its one of my favorite movies of all time. THE COMPLEXITY OF THE CHARACTERS AND THE SITUATIONS THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN! good soup <3

anyway ive been watching the cenima therapy video on princess mononoke. its definately worth the watch if you like cenima analysis!

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Studio Ghibli’s Love is stored in the hugs that characters have at the end of their adventure, their mutual understanding, the affectionate gestures shared along the way to become better people, in the words they speak that spark warmth. It is also stored in the jokes, witty banters, playful fights, desolate crying. Stored in the worry in the eyes, the quiet talks near the fireplace, gifts they give before parting away, wonder in front of something they searched for together. Love is the most honest emotion as well as the most pure and gentle in Ghibli’s movies, and nobody managed to portray that better. May it be romantic, platonic, any form of Love ever felt on earth, it still amazes us.

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, Princess Mononoke, and to a lesser extent Howl's Moving Castle, are part of the same conversation and I have a lot of feelings about it

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“There’s no good male role models .” “There’s no good representation of positivity masculinity in our media.” Pardon? Ashitaka did not go on a whole ass journey to see with eyes unclouded by hate for y’all to be spouting this nonsense. You want good male role models? Look no further than the ghibli men.

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Providing a deep analysis of all Studio Ghibli films would be an extensive undertaking, considering the studio's rich and diverse catalog. However, I can highlight key themes and elements that are often present in their films.

1. **Spirited Away (2001):** Explores identity, environmentalism, and the spirit world. The bathhouse setting is a metaphor for societal structures.

2. **My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Focuses on the innocence of childhood, the connection to nature, and the acceptance of mystery.

3. **Princess Mononoke (1997):** Tackles environmentalism, the clash between industrialization and nature, and the complexity of human relationships with the environment.

4. **Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Examines themes of war, love, and transformation, set against a backdrop of magical realism.

5. **Grave of the Fireflies (1988):** A powerful anti-war film exploring the impact of conflict on two siblings during World War II.

6. **Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Focuses on self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of growing up.

7. **The Wind Rises (2013):** Tells the story of an aeronautical engineer against the backdrop of historical events, reflecting on creativity, passion, and the moral implications of invention.

8. **Porco Rosso (1992):** Explores themes of identity, war, and redemption through the tale of a World War I flying ace transformed into a pig.

9. **Castle in the Sky (1986):** Features an adventurous tale with themes of environmentalism and the consequences of human greed.

10. **Whisper of the Heart (1995):** Focuses on adolescence, dreams, and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passions.

These brief insights into a selection of Studio Ghibli films highlight their exploration of diverse themes, including environmentalism, identity, and the human connection with nature. Each film is a unique artistic expression that often combines fantasy with deep, thought-provoking narratives.

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Yo I just saw princess mononoke for the first time last night and man:

The little white forest creatures with holes in their faces

Lady Eboshi's perfect non-villany.

The way you can viscerally feel Ashitaka's fear as he braces himself for inevitable death after the forest spirit doesn't heal the demon's wound.

The fact that the women of the Iron City are able to be utterly ridiculous but also extremely competent at the same time

Ashitaka's quiet: "Don't make me kill you" when he's trying to get the forest spirit's head back from Jibo

The messages about blind hate and rivalry.

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Forget blockbusters, let's go back to the good stuff

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currently thinking about those posts about how Miyazaki and junji itto are the total opposite of their work and how Miyazaki is all gloomy irl while his movies are so beautiful and stuff, bc the thing is that you can see in his work that Miyazaki sees how deeply flawed the world we live in is, how uncertain and scary the future is but he also acknowledges the beauty in our world. At the very core of his work Miyazaki tells us that our world can be miserable, living is scary and painful BUT there is also love, and beauty and kindness which is why living is worth it, despite all the pain and misery

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Miyazaki is so funny. He’s like “yeah I’m gonna make a retrospective of all my past work, in a story about passing the torch to the next generation and moving on. Oh but IM not done yet. I have like four more farewell films to make babe.” I used to think “workaholic” was a fake thing but he keeps quitting and then he’s like “wait. One more film. Just to take the edge off…”

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I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I want to portray a slightly different relationship, one where the two mutually inspire each other to live—if I’m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.

Hayao Miyazaki on romance

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Princess Mononoke said “We’re still alive, so there’s still hope” and they were so real for that.

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i find the quote from princess mononoke "life is suffering. it is hard. the world is cursed. but still you find reasons to keep living." a lot more... not uplifting, exactly, but empowering - motivating - than anything about how the world is beautiful and life is a precious gift not to be wasted, etc. because the fact is that it is hard, and that's not something that should be dismissed in the name of paving positivity over the cracks without addressing the stresses that caused them in the first place. suffering is not something you have any kind of obligation to bear silently and lie to everyone, including yourself, about, nor should you be expected to. and it's hard not to wonder, especially in times like these, if maybe the world is just cursed, and feel hopeless in the face of so much suffering. but still you find reasons to keep living. the man who speaks those words in princess mononoke is a leper, ignored and outcast and abused for suffering that is neither his fault nor within his control to change, and before he says that famous line he mentions how lady eboshi, who rules the town where he lives, was the first and only person to see him as human, and show him kindness. and so he found reasons to keep living. the world may be cursed, and life may be hard, but individual acts of kindness have the power to make a difference. showing others kindness, and being shown kindness by others - those are the reasons to keep living.

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