Spirited Away [Blu-ray + DVD]

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one of the most iconic moments in the story). The release also comes with a booklet featuring writing by Hayao Miyazaki about Spirited The original Japanese audio comes in 5.1 DTS-HD MA. While a shade behind in aggressiveness and discrete activity than the 6.1 audio found on the Japanese BD, it offers marvelous separation and precise surround imaging. Joe Hisaishi’s score comes alive with thundering LFE output. Clean, intelligible dialogue is nicely balanced with the wider sound design elements. Loaded with directional cues, the immersive mix sweeps you away at Yubaba’s bathhouse. Led by a voice cast that includes Daveigh Chase (Chihiro), Suzanne Pleshette (Yubaba), Jason Marsden (Haku), Susan Egan (Lin), Lauren Holly, John Ratzenberger, and Tara Strong, it’s one of anime’s finest English dubs. This is one case where the English audio is a first-rate alternative to the native Japanese dub and the preferred option for English speakers. Tokyo will also be getting a new batch of performances, with the play heading to the capital’s Imperial Theater, also known as the Teikoku Gekijo, in the Marunouchi district in March of 2024.

The Art of 'Spirited Away' (SD, 15:12). A look behind the scenes of Japan's most successful film ever as well as what went into creating the English Dub. A nice piece, but this one looks fuzzy on a big screen. In this world, Japan's many spirits and gods travel to Yubaba's bathhouse for refreshment and relaxation. In this world, Yubaba turns humans like Chihiro's parents into pigs, fattening them up as food for the gods. In this world, Yubaba takes control over others by stealing their names. Without any doubt in my mind, Spirited Away is a cinematic masterpiece which deserves to be recognized as one of the greatest

The former involves a more accurate tonal and cultural balance at the price of having to read for two hours; the latter frees up the eyes to explore Miyazaki's gorgeous environments, but doesn't quite capture the same feeling and tone as the original. It's really up to you what you enjoy more. For my two pennies, the Japanese version is the way to go; this English dub is okay and everyone's very proud of it, but it adds an unwanted layer of -- not sure if this is the best word -- melodrama, feeling a little hokey at times thanks to the differences in vocal intonations between English and Japanese. Chihiro, a headstrong 10-year-old girl, is unhappy that her family are moving house and that she will have to make new friends. As they make their way to the new home, Chihiro's father takes a detour to explore a mysterious tunnel in the woods. On the other side is what seems to be a deserted theme park but is in fact a ghostly town. Unwittingly, they have strayed into the Land of the Spirits, a world of dreamlike scenery inhabited by ancient gods and magical beings, ruled over by the sorceress, Yubaba. With her parents held captive and Yubaba set on enslaving them forever, Chihiro must use all her energy to survive in this strange new place. With the help of Haku, a brave young spirit, she is forced to overcome her fears and join an epic battle for her family's freedom. The collectors edition steelbook release features a stunning design with a shimmery sheen that shows the brilliant red hue with clear From the master director Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke), comes a remarkable fantasy adventure film quite unlike any other, the Oscar® winning SPIRITED AWAY. This visionary and much-loved classic sets the benchmark for all animation films and is now available for the first time on Blu-ray in stunning high-definition.

While traveling to their new home, Chihiro and her family stumble into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. When her parents are turned into pigs and she is put to work in a magical bathhouse, Chihiro must use her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents, and return to the normal world. Spirited Away: Live on Stage ~ Release Details deserves to be recognized as one of the greatest cinematic gems the world over. (For those interested, Spirited Away is not only one of Optional English SDH, French and a second set of English subtitles directly translating the Japanese dialogue are included. They play in a white font. A French dub is available in 5.1 Dolby Digital. Extras features some of the most breathtaking animation that has ever been put on film and each frame feels like a distinctive work of art suitable for Themost successful film of all time in its native Japan, SPIRITED AWAY is a thrilling and enchanting adventure for adults and children alike.Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters. Adapted and directed by Tony Award®-winner John Caird ( Les Misérables), two unique casts and performances were filmed during the show’s acclaimed 2022 run at Tokyo’s historic Imperial Theatre, featuring Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro. Spirited Away' is a classic coming of age tale by way of a Brother's Grimm nightmare set in a Japanese afterworld-infused universe. It is beautiful and mesmerizing and a lot of fun for film fans of all ages while managing to seed serious commentary on the environment and pollution (evident in many other Miyazaki productions). I honestly wouldn't even know where to begin critiquing it. I'm simply in awe. Spirited Away' offers a resplendent, reference quality high definition presentation, framed in a 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio and encoded in MPEG-4 AVC.

I don't have the original DVD handy, but it appears as though Disney has ported over many (possibly all) of the Bonus Features from the original 2003 DVD. And while it's a shame that there aren't any new bonus materials, the good news is a couple features appear here in high definition for the first time. Spirited Away is Hayao Miyazaki's greatest masterpiece and one of the best films of all time (animated or otherwise). The film features aSo when are we going to get to see Spirited Away: Live on Stage? Unfortunately, this is where GKIDS gets a bit vague. According to them, the release window for this film adaptation of the stage play adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime film is sometime in Spring 2023. Whether they mean March, April, or May 2023 is unknown at this time. Fortunately, the release window means that we won’t have that long to wait even at the latest estimates, at the very least. all time (animated or otherwise). The film features a fantastical storyline with one strange and remarkable event after another unfolding all the way to puppy's name... Chihiro). A film that never tires and is always as comforting and magical as it was the first time I experienced it. See it and share it Actresses Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi will reprise their shared role as protagonist Chihiro, continuing the production’s “double cast” system of having the actresses alternate between the part of different days.