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Howl's Moving Castle/Spirited Away/Princess Mononoke

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RevealingSkirt
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Just showed these to some friends of mine. I've loved them forever, absolute classics. They fell in love from the start and were so upset when they ended. No sequels to these, because Miyazaki pretty much wraps them up pretty well. But amazing movies none the less. You'll see the previews and think they're stupid, kiddish, maybe a little on the Anime side, but trust me. I hate manga/anime, can't stand most cartoons, and I absolutely fell in love with these movies and watched them many times over. Some of my absolute favorites.
Just figured i'd rant because there were no threads on them and yes I searchbarred. Take a look at these, they're extremely touching and absolutely must sees for anyone who wants to experience amazing feelings.
I'd start with Spirited Away, it kind of eases you into Miyazaki/Studio Ghiblis style. Then hit Howl's Moving Castle (MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE) and then Top it off with Princess Mononoke. You can find them for free all over the intertubez, but I bought mine on DVD beacause I end up watching them so often.
Let me know how you guys like them!
Nov 23 2009 10:59PM
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StReEtPIRATES
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yeah i dont have any interest in anime or however you spell it, but ive always liked these movies

Nov 24 2009 1:07AM
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powder_submarine
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i totally agree with you, Miyazaki is an amazing writer and director
i love his movies, they're far beyond the simple "anime/manga" category, they're proper "motion pictures" even though drawn
a must-see
Nov 24 2009 2:56PM
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RevealingSkirt
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the other thing is that if you've done any sort of philosophy studies, miyazaki does a wonderful job of tying in chinese philosophies and ideals into his films, which for me personally, changed my outlook on life a little bit
Nov 24 2009 3:20PM
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1337
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spirited away is the creepiest movie i have ever seen. ever
Nov 24 2009 7:53PM
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Ian.Ham
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princess mononoke and howl's moving castle are my absolute favs
Nov 24 2009 10:13PM
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Bamski
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All of them are fantastic movies for sure. If you haven't seen Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, I recommend that. Castle in the Sky is also really good.
Nov 24 2009 10:51PM
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artfullydodged
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yea they're awesome movies i never get sick of them
Nov 24 2009 11:30PM
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apcaipse
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Princess mononoke is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Nov 25 2009 11:57PM
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Calb3rt
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watch a movie called Paprika.
Nov 26 2009 1:26AM
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RevealingSkirt
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Ah thats another one similar to spirited away and howl's moving castle. If theres one recurring image in my mind in that movie, it has to be the parade. Its such a total mindfuck, 100%. Its a great mindfuck though.
And castle in the sky is another one by miyazaki and studio Ghibli. I actually don't think they've put out a movie i've ever not liked. And its so good to see other people actually know about these movies and aren't opposed to them. And to the guy saying spirited away is creepy, its weird yes, but its cinematic gold, and the character development and plot are absolutely amazing and so entertaining.
Nov 26 2009 2:10AM
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Balto
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princess mononoke is amazing, like one of the best animes of all time
Nov 26 2009 2:18AM
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RevealingSkirt
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troof
Nov 26 2009 2:20AM
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jeremy.g
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bump. watching spirited away right now. my mom got it for me when i was a little kid and it creeped me out but this time around its an awesome movie. i plan on howl's moving castle and princess mononoke as well
Apr 26 2010 8:58PM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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If you guys are into these movies then definately check out 5 Centimeters Per Second

Fuckin moving man.

Apr 27 2010 12:49AM
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Steazel
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bump for me watching spirited away right now
Jul 8 2010 3:03AM
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1337
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shits sketchy, does nobody else see it???
Jul 8 2010 5:06AM
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B-runge
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havent seen any of those but spirited away
gunna try to watch the other two now....
Jul 8 2010 3:32PM
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B-runge
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streaming is the worst....
Jul 8 2010 5:32PM
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Dbouch
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His other stuff outside of these movies are great too, Naussica and the Valley of the Winds kicks so much ass. Miyazaki in general kicks ass.
Jul 9 2010 2:37PM
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Brock.
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I just remembered that my older brother brought me to watch spirited away when It came out in theaters when I was 7 years old.... wow, I just realized that I watched it about 10 years ago, being 17 all of a sudden feels WAY too old. Soo few memories left :(

But anyways, Im in the process of watching it again because certain parts of this movie gives me CRAZY nostalgic feeling. I think I liked it a lot when I first saw it because I have this feeling that I know all of the characters.
Jul 14 2011 12:04AM
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Tanner-D
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creepy but quality
Jul 14 2011 12:19AM
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Low.End
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agreed, any movie by Miyazaki is quality.
Jul 14 2011 2:01PM
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[~_~]
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Awesome movie.

I love Miyazaki's films because they moreso fall into the category of animated cinema than they do manga/anime. Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro are some of my favorite films of all time.
Jul 15 2011 1:12AM
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EthanJPAskier
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Princess Mononoke is incredible. All miazaki's stuff is just insane
Jul 15 2011 10:52AM
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Steazel
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ever since i watched spirited away last year ive been pretty much obsessed with all his stuff just got done watching castle of cagliostro if you havent seen it it is one of his best
Jul 17 2011 11:24AM
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yourthemannowdog
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I am not a big Japanese movie fan or animie fan, but Miyazaki is on my my top 3 directors of all time list
Jul 17 2011 10:39PM
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B-runge
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browsing the the back pages of "my threads" and found this

it deserves a BUMP
watch these movies people
Feb 13 2012 10:31PM
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Bmo.
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but its sooooo good. got it at BJs like 10 years ago cause my friend recommended it, and i fell in love with it
Feb 13 2012 10:47PM
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NJurkiewicz
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I have only seen howl's moving castle and I actually loved it surprisingly. I went into it thinking I would hate but turned away really satisfied with the film would recommend it to anyone!
Feb 13 2012 10:49PM
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TaranItUp
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Hmm, somewhat interested, I am going to thread this.
Feb 13 2012 11:51PM
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B-runge
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you, and anyone, should watch all of his films if you loved one of them

ive only seen
spirited away
totoro
princes mononoke
and howls moving castle but they are all amazing
Feb 14 2012 12:16AM
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WillStart
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this.



i love the scene where they're waiting for the bus in the rain
Feb 14 2012 12:41AM
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NPF
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i have only seen spirited away, but its one of my favorite movies of all times. gonna watch the other two now
Feb 15 2012 3:16PM
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[~_~]
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Watched Princess Mononoke since my last post. Wow. Definitely my favorite film by Miyazaki, and easily one of the best films I've ever seen, period.
Feb 15 2012 4:25PM
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NPF
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just watched moving castles...... SOOOOO GOOOOOD! i didnt want it to end.
Feb 16 2012 3:42AM
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Tanner-D
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My neighbor totoro is actually about death so weird just found this out. Super interesting how it the concept was mixed into the movie so nondiscreetly
Feb 20 2012 2:41AM
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Meases_Pieces
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i think spirited away is my favorite, though i havent see howl's yet. it is just so amazing the art, music, story, everything. i first saw it when it came out after it won an oscar and i was so young but i just loved it.

anyone know anything about the new anime movie in theaters?
Feb 21 2012 12:02AM
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NPF
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yeah spirited away is for sure still my favorite, but god damn the other two are not far behind. Hayao Miyazaki is the greatest.
Feb 21 2012 2:50AM
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TaranItUp
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Bumping this because I watched Howl's Moving Castle on netflix and now I want more, does anyone know of other movies like this one that are available on netflix?
Feb 21 2012 3:46PM
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Tanner-D
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Just watched howl's it was so good
Apr 1 2012 1:47AM
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TheQuailman
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I saw Howel's Moving Castle.  We actually read the book and then saw the movie for the class.

I'm pretty into film and I've heard of all these films being mentioned but I don't know, Howel's Moving Castle didn't really stick out with me.

Probably because I saw it in a class. I guess I need to see it again.

Eventually I'll watch the other ones too

Apr 2 2012 12:52AM
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hollygrove
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Just saw Pom Poko the other night. I dug it, sore of a different vibe than his other stuff, but was still really good. All subtitled though - no dubbed.
Apr 2 2012 10:49AM
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[~_~]
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Gonna have to agree. I was a fan of Miyazaki's work prior to watching, but somehow it was my least favorite movie of his. The plot felt sort of flat throughout.
Apr 2 2012 11:44AM
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NPF
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Gonna bump this again.

I just watched Arrietty and Castles in the sky. Both were amazing.

Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are pure geniuses. i love all of the films they have made so far.
Also they are making a new movie for 2013. im stoked already haha
Dec 14 2012 7:29AM
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shibby
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just watched spirited away for the first time. pretty cool movie, wish i had seen it as a kid though (even if it would have freaked me out). ill check out the other two
Oct 6 2013 9:58PM
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NPF
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Relevant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPXr-BeXJHI
Apr 30 2014 3:15AM
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Brock.
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NPFilmRelevant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPXr-BeXJHI


that is amazing and I fucking love you
May 3 2014 3:15AM
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vandersteeze
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Laputa Castle in the Sky or GTFO
May 8 2014 2:38PM
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Forcillo
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Spirited Away gave me nightmares for months
May 11 2014 2:09PM
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[tk]
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[~_~]My Neighbor Totoro


Came in here to post this. Best movie ever when I was a kid.

Tanner-DMy neighbor totoro is actually about death so weird just found this out. Super interesting how it the concept was mixed into the movie so nondiscreetly


can you explain?
May 12 2014 12:02PM
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