Spirited Away - Blu-ray + DVD

Spirited Away has always held a special place in my heart. The world is so beautifully imagined, and every time I watch it, I notice something new. It’s not just a movie—it feels like stepping into a dream. The mix of magic, emotion, and quiet moments really stays with you long after it ends.

Best

One of my favorite movies ever

Pure art

Item arrived in great condition and packaged with care.

It is a very good movie, it uses lots of imagination.

Excellent story!!

Regarded by many fans and critics as one of if not THE finest anime movie of all time, Spirited Away certainly brings the goods on all counts. Beautiful hand drawn images. Strong child character arcs. Deep dives into Japanese spiritual and mythological motifs and of course plenty of takes on moral questions of love, honesty, greed and the overarching themes of honor and self-sacrifice. The movie is basically a coming-of-age story. 10-year-old Chihiro starts the film as a somewhat clingy, winy, self-interested little girl and immerges a stronger, more thoughtful and independent young women. And as with all Studio Ghibli films Master Miyazaki sprinkles this journey with sly humor and commentary of the human condition. This is certainly a masterpiece but there are many of this genre that can also claim a place in the canon of Anime including other Studio Ghibli film classics. Also, check out the works of Shinkai, Hosoda and of course co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Takahata. All beautiful films with much for children and adults of all ages to enjoy!This GKIDS Blu-ray rerelease is beautiful to watch with excellent color, detail and an almost 3D feel to many of the hand painted scenes. There's really no DNR or hyped edge enhancement. It's an image that draws you in and lets the artistry of Miyazaki and his group of animators speak for themselves.The DTS HD audio track is very clear and enveloping with excellent fidelity and a surprisingly full LFE track. Both Disney supervised English dubbed, and original Japanese versions are excellent. This is highly recommended as a start or addition to your Anime collection.