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I believe this film is one of the best animated films of all time, no, one of the best movies ever period. The film follows two girls Mei and Satsuki and their father, moving to the countryside. Then they encounter a big fuzzy creature named Totoro. Totoro and the girls go on adventures together, while their mother is is in the hospital from an illness. What makes this film so special, is that it perfectly blends a kid’s movie to a film enjoyable for adults. Today it’s quite hard to find an animated kid’s movie that’s thoughtfully made, thought provoking, fun but mature at the same time. From what I see today is just cash grabs made to sell toys that follow the basic kid’s movie formula, but this is impeccably, and beautifully realized and there is something deeply nostalgic about it. The animation is GORGEOUS and very organic, all 100% hand drawn, and each and every frame is so beautiful and meticulously made. I really do recommend this film, it is worth your time.

Some reviews of this film are misinterpreting this film and talking about it as if it’s a huge grandiose spectacle or whatever, and it isn’t. This movie is AN EXCELLENT movie but not in the way as if it was breathtaking, or marvelous. But this film is really just a cute heartfelt film that will make you feel some sort of way when you finish. The only thing that’s a spectacle about this film is the gorgeous animation and visuals, as well as the sound design. It’s super wholesome, Kiki is such a likeable protagonist inside a relatable wholesome in general incredible film overall. Easily one of my favorites of all time.

Absolute incredible movie. The story follows Ashitaka, who got cursed by a demon. He must venture out to find the great forest spirit to lift his curse. On the way he meets a feral woman named San raised by the wolves. He also visits Iron Town, a town at war with the spirits and gods of the forest. Ashitaka gets caught in the middle. He meets San and bonds and builds a relationship with her, and they learn from each other, eventually. Later Ashitaka is in a battle with the forest and iron town and the Great Forest Spirit gets beheaded, San and Ashitaka return the forest spirit the head and the curse gets lifted. There is no villain in the movie, everyone is a complex 3 dimensional character with good and bad. The Animation is GORGEOUS and the action is fast yet so easy to follow. It’s does the Man v Nature story perfectly with nature and Man having the same amount of good and evil. This is a masterpiece and watch it. It truly is worth your time.

Absolute masterpiece. EASILY one of the best movies I have ever watched and will watch throughout my lifetime. The protagonist is an incredible girl and her character arc is perfect, the world is stunningly beautiful, the animation is gorgeous, and incredibly emotional. The story is basic on paper, but in the movie it gets used in the best way possible. Spirited Away is a must watch movie, even if you hate anime with a passion, trust me, watch this masterpiece. Trust me, it’s truly worth your time.