description Spirited Away Overview
Stubborn, spoiled, and naïve, 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino is less than pleased when she and her parents discover an abandoned amusement park on the way to their new house. Cautiously venturing inside, she realizes that there is more to this place than meets the eye, as strange things begin to happen once dusk falls. Ghostly apparitions and food that turns her parents into pigs are just the start—Chihiro has unwittingly crossed over into the spirit world. Now trapped, she must summon the courage to live and work amongst spirits, with the help of the enigmatic Haku and the cast of unique characters she meets along the way.
Vivid and intriguing, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi tells the story of Ch...
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Spirited Away ranks #37 of 4127 in the Anime ranking, behind Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya, ahead of One Piece.
info Spirited Away Specifications
| Year | 2001 |
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Who directed Spirited Away?
Spirited Away was written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. It was produced by Studio Ghibli and released in Japan in 2001. Miyazaki announced his retirement shortly after the film's massive success, though he has since returned to filmmaking.
Did Spirited Away win an Oscar?
Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards in 2003. It was the first and only hand-drawn, non-English language film to win this specific award. It also won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
What is the bathhouse in Spirited Away called?
The bathhouse is known as the Aburaya, which translates to the Oil House or Bathhouse. It is managed by the greedy witch Yubaba, who forces the protagonist Chihiro to sign away her name. It serves as a resting place for eight million gods and spirits in Japanese folklore.
What is No-Face in Spirited Away?
No-Face, or Kaonashi, is a wandering spirit who reflects the personalities and greed of those around him. He becomes obsessed with the protagonist, Chihiro, after she shows him simple kindness. He is famous in the film for eating other workers and producing gold out of thin air.
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