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Spirited Away

May 2024

  • Withnail & I W&I Production Pic 067 - Morgan Philpott (Wanker), Adonis Siddique (Marwood) and Robert Sheehan (Withnail). Credit Manuel Harlan

    The week in theatre: Withnail and I; Spirited Away; Mary Said What She Said; Boys on the Verge of Tears – review

    Bruce Robinson’s new adaptation of his cult film is too theatrical by half; the latest staged Studio Ghibli fantasy is more effects than feeling; and all hail Isabelle Huppert’s many Marys in Robert Wilson’s magical production
  • Homeric quest … Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro in Spirited Away at the Coliseum, London.

    Spirited Away review – Studio Ghibli gem becomes a theatrical feast

    Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece is brought to life with imaginative puppetry, wondrous music and moments of delicate poetry
  • No strings attached … Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro rides the giant puppet dragon Haku in Spirited Away

    Spirited Away, the stage spectacular: ‘Every 20 minutes there’s something that would be another play’s finale’

    The theatre adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animation sold out in Japan in four minutes. As it comes to the UK, we meet the international team of creatives bringing its giant dragons and tiny soot sprites to life

September 2023

  • Here at last … Joe Hisaishi at Ovo Arena Wembley.

    Joe Hisaishi review – expertly conjuring the Studio Ghibli spirit

    Following pandemic-related delays, the longtime Hayao Miyazaki collaborator helms a highlight reel of his most iconic work – including a sneak preview of a new theme

July 2023

  • A movie poster of Hayao Miyazaki's film How Do You Live? displayed outside a movie theatre in Tokyo

    The Guardian view on Studio Ghibli: a Japanese success story in a faltering film world

    Editorial: The latest anime from director Hayao Miyazaki aced at the box office without any marketing. All credit to his unique vision and passionate fans

January 2020

  • Monumental animation that speaks to the climate crisis … Princess Mononoke.

    Ranked
    Every Studio Ghibli film – ranked!

    In a bonus edition, we rank all the animated films – from Spirited Away to Ponyo – by the revered Japanese studio, most of which will be available on Netflix from February

September 2019

  • From left: Moonlight, The Handmaiden, There Will Be Blood, Under the Skin

    Best culture of the 21st century
    The 100 best films of the 21st century

    Gangsters, superheroes, schoolkids, lovers, slaves, peasants, techies, Tenenbaums and freefalling astronauts – they’re all here in our countdown of cinema’s best movies since 2000

August 2019

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    The best films for children: Observer readers have their say

    A look at some of the best responses to Mark Kermode’s selection of 25 child-friendly films

August 2017

  • Spirited Away

    From Wonder Woman to Spirited Away: what really makes a superhero?

    JM Green
    Hollywood firmly believes in superheroes who fulfil male adolescent fantasies of aggression and violence, but there are other ways to be a hero

July 2016

  • 2013, FROZEN<br>HANS & ANNA Film 'FROZEN' (2013) Directed By CHRIS BUCK & JENNIFER LEE 20 November 2013 SAE18990 Allstar Collection/DISNEY **WARNING** This photograph is the copyright of DISNEY & can only be reproduced by newspaper & magazine TV guides in conjunction with the promotion of the above film. A Mandatory Credit To DISNEY must also be printed. For Printed Editorial Use Only, NO online or internet use.

    Film blog
    Watch and learn: the hidden messages in children's movies

    Ever suspected Frozen was more than a simple singalong? Have the false promises of Emerald City ever rung alarm bells? Here are nine family flicks that have been mined for underlying meaning

June 2016

  • A still from When Marnie Was There.

    The film quiz
    Match the Studio Ghibli screenshot to the movie – quiz

    It might be Studio Ghibli’s last film so with the release of When Marnie Was There, here’s the ultimate test. How many of their classics can you recognise?

March 2015

  • The Princess Kaguya

    Film blog
    Studio Ghibli's films enchant adults but can they engage today's young viewers?

    ‘A tumultuous emotional journey’ it might be, but this beautiful Japanese animated film still can’t compete with the likes of Big Hero 6 or Frozen

October 2013

  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Film blog
    Top 10 family movies

    Time for some wholesome fun – what are the best movies for the whole family to enjoy? From Bambi to Spirited Away, here are the Guardian and Observer critics' top 10

July 2011

October 2010

  • Scene from Spirited Away (2001)

    The 25 best sci-fi and fantasy films of all time
    Spirited Away: No 8 best sci-fi and fantasy film of all time

    Hayao Miyazaki, 2001

February 2010

  • Ponyo

    You review
    You review: Ponyo

  • Ponyo

    Ponyo

February 2005

  • Pick of the day

    Broadway - The American Musical | Spirited Away | Dog Soldiers | The French Lieutenant's Woman | Family Business

December 2004

  • The fortnight's highlights: December 18 to December 31

    Grumpy Old Women At Christmas | Shameless Christmas Special | The Simpsons' Christmas Message | Not Only But Always | Shrek | Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone | Finding Nemo | Love Actually | Spirited Away

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