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studio-ghibli-miyazaki-hayao · 4 months

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The Radish Spirit is a minor character in the animated film Spirited Away. His name in the Japanese version is Oshira-sama (お白様, lit. "Great White Lord").

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karin-ko · 21 days

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Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki

Released in 2001, Spirited Away is a Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a masterpiece with beautiful world-building, stunning visuals, and enchanting music, making it enjoyable no matter how many times you watch it. It's my favorite among Ghibli's works, and upon watching it again after a long time, I made many discoveries.

The scenes I particularly love feature Kamaji, the boiler man, and the spirit resembling a white radish, known as Oshira-sama. Kamaji treats and says Chihiro like his granddaughter, protects her, gives her train tickets, tucks Haku into a futon, and even sits beside him until he wakes up. He's a warm and endearing grandfatherly figure. Oshira-sama doesn't speak but protects Chihiro. Modeled after a deity worshipped in the Tohoku region known for its fondness for children, Oshira-sama likely protected Chihiro due to this characteristic.

Another scene I adore is when the transformed Bo, a mouse, reenacts the scene of "えんがちょ / Put your thumbs and forefingers Together! Evil be gone!” with the soot sprites, which is cute and charming. Also, the meticulous attention to detail in the film, like the sign at the izakaya run by spirits saying "おいでおいでおいで… / Come, come, come…” or the ledger-like characters on the bathhouse walls such as “葬儀 / funeral", “大入 / big entrance”, and “貸借 / lending and borrowing”, adds to its allure.

The character of the River Spirit, Okusare-sama, being polluted by humans also serves as a critique of modern society. Furthermore, elements of Buddhism are incorporated alongside Shintoism, as seen with the “中道 / middle path" inscription on the train and the reference to the sixth station, indicating a blend of spiritual themes.

The opening scenes, with numerous houses of gods and a torii gate, suggest that the world Chihiro stumbles into is that of the gods. The bathhouse run by Yubaba is said to be a place where the Yorozu no kami come to relax from their daily fatigue, though it's speculated to possibly be a brothel. In the movie, when night falls, the bathhouse becomes brightly lit and bustling, reminiscent of a lively night city street. Many kami visit, and within the private baths, women attendants wash their bodies of them. In the morning, those descending from the sleeping quarters are with women. Some women are wearing revealing clothing. The clientele, who are gods, are male, as indicated by the blue color of the curtains bearing the character for “湯 / hot water". Employees have their names taken away and are given pseudonyms, a characteristic of brothels. Also, the blackened newt is an aphrodisiac, and this is implied in the film like Rin's blushing cheeks when Kamaji gives it to her and the frog's demanding for it. The presence of the term “回春 / revitalization" and the shadow on the upper floor when Chihiro and Oshira-sama ride the elevator further support this interpretation.

Losing one's name also acts as a constraint to keep individuals in the bathhouse. Not only employees are taken by their name, but also they lose their original clothes, shoes, and even their scent by consuming the food of that world, essentially losing their identity. To return to the original world, they must remember their name, and their identity, a task made difficult as they forget it while working there. Chihiro quickly forgets her real name, unable to recall it. Rin and Haku are also among those who have lost their true names and selves, forcing them to work under Yubaba. Therefore, Haku and the Susuwatari were hiding Chihiro's clothes, shoes, and belongings to help her return to the original world. By the way, Rin, despite her feminine appearance, exhibits many masculine traits such as speech patterns and using “俺" (a masculine pronoun), suggesting she embodies both male and female characteristics, leading me to believe she's a white fox possessing elements of both genders.

No-face represents a lack of identity, devoid of facial expressions or speech, with its name likely derived from its appearance. Not being invited by the bathhouse and merely brought by Chihiro, it's not considered a god. Considering that no one else besides Chihiro could see him at first, it's possible that the reason he was so attached to her and eager to help her was that she was the first person to notice him, and that brought him joy. Perhaps that's why he became angry and consumed the frog who mocked Chihiro. He likely yearned to be noticed by someone and to fulfill the expectations of those around him, as he seemed to lack a sense of self. So perhaps he became a valued customer at the bathhouse by eating a lot of food, as desired by the employees, and settled into a role of calmly assisting under Zeniba's care. He seems to have inherited the voice, mannerisms, and hairstyle of the person he merged with. It's akin to how humans can exhibit vastly different traits and personalities depending on whom they spend time with.

Moreover, Chihiro undergoes significant growth throughout the narrative. Initially portrayed as a timid girl unable to write her name correctly or descend stairs, she gradually becomes fearless and adaptable, overcoming her fears and bravely facing challenges. There's also a theory suggesting not only psychological but also physical growth, namely, the onset of menstruation, is implied. Chihiro's age as an elementary school student is evident from the scene with her parents at the beginning, making her age fitting for such a milestone. Also, when Chihiro decides to work at the bathhouse, she clutches her stomach and crouches down, complaining of feeling unwell. Later, unable to sleep, she trembles while lying down in the morning. From that point on, Chihiro becomes braver than before. Considering the narrative as a depiction of Chihiro's growth as a young girl, it's highly probable that Miyazaki intended such implications.

The film depicts contrasting parent-child relationships, too. Chihiro and her mother's relationship feels notably cold compared to other Ghibli films. Her mother shows little warmth towards Chihiro, not even looking at her or matching her pace while walking. She seems indifferent to Chihiro's fears, telling her to wait alone in the car or don't walk close together. In particular, it feels unsettling or unusual to see Chihiro's mother show neither concern nor assistance towards Chihiro, who had almost drowned when she was younger, as they cross the river, especially considering her worried demeanor towards her curious father. Observing the mother smiling and embracing the father suggests that the mother's behavior seems cold only towards Chihiro, rather than being her inherent personality. Also, Chihiro is depicted as a skinny girl and you can see her struggles to carry coal from Yubaba's remarks. From those scenes, the neglect or lack of concern for her by the mother is apparent. In contrast, Yubaba and Boh are portrayed as an overprotective mother and a pampered son. Yubaba overly coddles Boh, using baby talk and sheltering him from the outside world, indicating an unhealthy level of parental indulgence even though he is big enough and able to speak. It's like watching a grown-up who remains childish inside and a mother who continues to baby her child even as he grows older. However, while Chihiro can recognize her parents even in their transformed pig forms, Yubaba fails to notice Boh transformed into a mouse, insults the mouse, and fails to realize the existence of the fake Boh for a while. Both sets of parents exhibit distorted forms of love, with neither seeming genuinely caring about their children. However, both Chihiro and Boh mature by venturing into the outside world and gaining experiences.

When Chihiro and her parents return to the real world at the story's end, her parents have lost their memories. Her mother repeats the same lines she said upon entering the tunnel-like gate as if nothing had happened. Yet, their car is covered in dust and grass, indicating a significant passage of time. The gate's color has changed as well. Also, the hair tie made by her friends glows. All of those elements confirm that Chihiro's experiences were not a dream but a reality.

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ghibli-merch-store · 1 year

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Radish Spirit Plush Oshira-sama Spirited Away Doll 12cm

Radish Spirit Plush Oshira-sama Spirited Away Material: Plush Filling: PP Cotton Gender: Unisex Size: 12cm Item name: Radish Spirit Plush Movie: Spirited Away “Oshira-sama (Radish Spirit) is a kami in agriculture, as an example of how the Japanese must cherish and revere even the humblest elements of our lives. Not just helping Chihiro at the moment. In the beginning, every time she did…

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aemiliuslives · 2 years

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Daily Challenge 2022, Day 28. This is my 3D sculpture of the Radish Spirit from "Spirited away".

#Radish Spirit #Spirited away #3d sculpting #Daily Challenge #zbrush #keyshot #render #fan art #studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #oshira-sama #お白様

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tofuist · 5 years

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“There is the story of a poor farmer who had a beautiful daughter. The girl loved her father’s horse, spending every night with it until they became husband and wife. When the father found out, in a fit of rage he hung the horse from a mulberry tree and chopped its head off as the wailing girl clung to it. She then flew off into the sky, horse head and all, and became the agricultural deity Oshira-sama.“ from “The Legends of Tono”

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japanimatewithme · 2 years

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Full Movie studio Ghibli "Spirited Away" List of Gods! What are the names of the gods that look like Japanese white radish and chickens?

"Spirited Away" is a masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki. The story takes place in a bathhouse called "Aburaya," which is run by a witch named Yubaba.

The protagonist, Chihiro Ogino, wanders into the mysterious town and searches for a way to return to the original world while working at the Aburaya where the eight million gods come to heal their fatigue. The gods created by director Miyazaki are based on Shintoism, folk customs of various regions, yokai (monsters), and even the god of daikon (Japanese radish)! They were truly unique.

In this article, I will introduce a list of the gods that appear in "Spirited Away. Please note that there are spoilers about some of the characters.

Table of Content

- Who are the gods in "Spirited Away"?

- Oshira-sama

- Lord Otori

- Lady Oksare

- Kasuga-sama (Lord Kasuga)

- Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi

- Ushioni

- Hitotsunushi (Lord of a Word)

- The daikon gods of "Spirited Away" may be hiding in our daily lives.

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Who are the gods in "Spirited Away"?

What kind of gods visit the oil shop?

Yubaba describes Aburaya as "a bathhouse” where the eight million gods come to heal their fatigue. The "eight million gods" refers to all the gods that exist in Japan（八百万の神――やおよろずのかみ）. Unlike Christianity, which is a monotheistic religion, in Japan, God dwells in all things, which means there are many gods. Aburaya is the place where these gods gather.

What are the names of the gods in the movie?

So what kind of gods actually visited Aburaya? For example, there is Oshira-sama, who looks like a radish, and Otori-sama, who looks like a chick. And Oksare, who appeared covered in garbage, was actually a famous river god.

Lady Oshira――おしら様

Oshira-sama is a god who wears a red bowl on his head, and his white body and loincloth are very impressive. He is also known as the God of Radish. He was the one who rode in the elevator with Chihiro to Yubaba.

This God of Radish is called Oshira-sama. In the movie, he appears as the god of daikon(Japanese white radish), but in reality, he is famous as the guardian god of sericulture, agriculture, and horses.

In its original form, Oshira-sama is a house god worshipped in the Tohoku region, and there are shrines dedicated to him in Ibaraki and Shizuoka prefectures as well.

Oshira-sama is said to be a god who loves children. Oshira-sama is said to be a god who loves children. In the movie, she was accompanying Chihiro to see Yubaba.

Is the episode of Oshira's birth sad?

The episode of Oshira-sama's birth was surprisingly sad. Once upon a time, a farmer's daughter unexpectedly fell in love with a male horse. The angry father kills the horse, but the daughter's soul ascends with the horse. Thus, the daughter's soul became Oshira-sama.

Incidentally, the original Oshira-sama was a doll made of mulberry wood, with men, women, and horses carved on it. Oshirasama was already an object of worship during the Warring States period. The names and appearances of the dolls vary from region to region, but it seems that they are still gentle gods who are close to people's lives.

Otori-sama

This god looks like a big chick and is popular among fans of "Spirited Away. He looks like a chick itself, but his eyes are so surreal that you cannot tell where he is looking.

The story of his birth is a sad one. He was a chick who died as an egg, or a chick who could not grow into a chicken, and became a god. It is cute to see a large group of them in the bathtub, putting small towels on their heads and using a small tub. It looks like a familiar toy in the bath.

In "Spirited Away," the chick's god is Otori-sama! The sad secret of his birth is explained.

Oksare-sama

Oksare is a god who covers his entire body with garbage and filthy sludge and emits an unbelievable stench. The employees of the oil shop call him "rotten god(腐れ神）" and are fed up with him, but only Chihiro does her best to take care of him.

As soon as she pulls out the mysterious spike on Oksare's back, the garbage and dirt spew out of his body, and he transforms into his original form with a face resembling a mask of an old man and a body as long as a dragon! In the end, he left the Aburaya with a satisfied look on his face and gave the mysterious nigadango to Chihiro and a large amount of gold sand to the Aburaya.

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The true identity of Oksare is that of a river god, who has been accumulating in his body the garbage that humans have been illegally dumping in the river, such as bicycles, drums, and furniture ....... The character was originally inspired by Miyazaki's experience when he pulled up a bicycle to clean the river.

Kasuga-sama (Kasuga-sama)

Kasuga-sama, a humanoid god, travels in groups of dozens of pillars and comes to the bathhouse on a boat. He wears a costume similar to that of a priest's hunting robe to hide his body, and walks while floating in the air.

The model is Kasuga-no-kami, a Shinto god and the deity of Kasuga Shrine. The talisman-like object covering the face is called "Zomen,蔵面(ぞうめん)" a type of mask used in Bugaku（舞楽）. Kasuga-sama's mask is said to be the same as the one used in the rituals at Kasuga Taisha Shrine to dedicate the dance!

He seems to be surprisingly mischievous, and there is a scene where he and Oshirasama praise Chihiro while waving a fan.

Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi

Nigihayami is a disciple of Yubaba, a witch, and the true identity of Haku, a boy who always encouraged Chihiro. He takes the form of a white dragon, and his real name, written in Chinese characters, is "Reihayami Koshiranushi.

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What is the true identity of Haku in "Spirited Away"? What is the origin of Nigihayami Kohaku Nushi?

Ushioni (Cow Demon牛鬼)

A demon with a large head, antlers like a deer's, and a stocky body shape. It is said to be modeled after the Ushioni that appear in folklore and folklore of western Japan.

There are many theories, but the Ushi-Oni is a brutal and ferocious demon with the head of a cow and the body of a demon. They appear in forests, woods, and waterside areas, and eat and kill people on foot. In this work, the character is deformed, round and charming, and does not have the image of an evil demon.

He is also cute when he walks around in the yukata of an oil shop, and is secretly a popular god among fans.

Hitokotonushi (Lord of a Word)

A deity who appears only in the dialogues in the film. He is the god of oracles mentioned in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan), and is worshipped at Katsuragi Hitotsunushi Shrine in Gosho City, Nara Prefecture.

He is also called "Ichigon-san" (meaning "Mr. Ichigon" in Japanese) because he is said to be the god who can grant any wish with a single word.

The gods of "Spirited Away" may be hiding in your daily life at .......

In this article, I introduced some of the unique gods from "Spirited Away.

The gods that come to the oil shop are tired, and some of them are victims of the development of civilization and culture, like Oksare-sama, who lost his true form because of humans. The characters are not only cute and funny, but also have a satirical message about the problems of modern society.

It is a dream to think that the gods of "Spirited Away" may be present in our daily lives ....... I would like to think that gods dwell in everything and take good care of them.

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jpf-sydney · 2 years

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Oshirasama

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In Tōno Region, various mysterious and tragedic stories are handed down in the pair of male and female figurines "Oshira-sama".

Shelf: 388.122 KYO (@ tadoku section) Oshirasama. based on the work by Yanagita Kunio ; text by Kyōgoku Natsuhiko ; illustrations by Ino Takayuki.

Tōkyō : Chōbunsha, 2018. ISBN: 9784811324791

[32] pages (unpaged) : colour illustrations, map ; 27 cm. (Ehon Tōno monogatari).

Text in Japanese with furigana on all kanji characters.

This book is suitable for tadoku, extensive reading for learners of Japanese-language. Please find details about tadoku and our reading night event on our tadoku web page.

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ao3feed-snape · 2 years

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The Ministry Did What?!

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by Arigato_Sayonara

The Ministry of Magic owed an age old debt to Yubaba and her bath house. The Ministry made the decision to kill two bird with one stone and sold the Hogwarts teachers and their problem students to the bathhouse as servants. Everyone was unaware of this happening until they woke up in an unfamiliar room with signs in an unfamiliar language. The only person unfazed was Professor Snape, because you see he was the one that ran the bathhouse right next to Yubaba and Haku.

Words: 3990, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi | Spirited Away

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M, Gen

Characters: Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore, Cho Chang, Ginny Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Sirius Black, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, Ogino Chihiro, Yubaaba (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi), Zeniiba (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi), Haku | Nigihayami Kohakunushi, Oshira-Sama (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi), Kaonashi (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)

Relationships: Haku | Nigihayami Kohakunushi/Ogino Chihiro

Additional Tags: Crossover, Semi-Crack, Draco Malfoy is Not Human, Neither is Severus Snape, Inari Spirit Snape, Kaonashi is Creepy

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eam05 · 6 years

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