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‘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.'

The Battle of Animated Movies: ‘Spirited Away’ Vs. ‘Toy Story 4’

Comparing animated movies, Toy Story 4 may be a huge hit in North America, but it has been defeated in China by Hayao Miyazaki’s 2001 classic Spirited Away. Why? It’s not a surprise, actually. Japanese vs. American animated movies Pixar finally launched its beloved Toy Story characters with a bang for the final installment. It has ...

Armin Auctor

A scene from 'Spirited Away.'