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Miyazaki’s Golden Globe Triumph: Celebrating Japanese Animation

In a moment of great importance for Japanese animation, the esteemed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has once again left an indelible mark on the global stage. He secured a Golden Globe for his latest masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. This recognition commends Miyazaki’s exceptional storytelling and underscores the profound impact of Japanese animation, or anime, ...

Viena Abdon

From 'The Boy and the heron.'

‘Howl’s Moving Castle’: The Realistic View of Love and Reality

Among the most awarded and beloved movies produced by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, Howl’s Moving Castle is a meaningful lesson many can relate to. Aside from the quality visual effects, great portrayal of the main character, and excellent storytelling, Miyazaki redirects the plot into the universal message. The movie is undeniably relevant to the ...

Viena Abdon

Howl's Moving Castle.

‘Spirited Away’: Its Enduring Magic and Lessons

Be it Tetsuo, Totoro, or Hachiko, anime characters have touched generations of children. It is no wonder that we keep going back to our childhood memories and rewatching anime films such as Spirited Away with a new perspective and respect. At 20 years old, Spirited Away is a gem of a film. Created by Studio ...

Emma Lu

The anime film 'Spirited Away.'

Japanese Composer Joe Hisaishi

Ask any Japanese adult under 35 what their favorite childhood movie is and they’ll most likely mention My Neighbor Totoro, the film by legendary animation film producer Hayao Miyazaki. No great film is without a great musical score and soundtrack. Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi wrote the music for the 1988 movie. Hisaishi has continued to ...

Nspirement Staff

Joe Hisaishi at the 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert