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Uncovering Spirited Away: A Documentary Across Japan

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Join me as I travel across Japan to uncover the places which inspired Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away". From stunning bathhouses, to an ancient festival which Hayao Miyazaki used as the basis of his iconic Spirit World.
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Footprints - Ardie Son (Artlist)
Penance - warmkeys (Artlist)
Beyond - ANBR (Artlist)
Renewal - The David Roy Collective (Artlist)
A Tender Heart - The David Roy Collective (Artlist)
Lifelines - Nobou (Artlist)
Heirloom - Jakub Pietras (Artlist)
Murmuring - Yehezkel Raz (Artlist)
Many Years Ago - idokay (Artlist)
Proximity - Roie Shpigler (Artlist)
Landing on the Ground - Instrumental Version - Yehezkel Raz (Artlist)
Waiting and Hoping - Lance Conrad (Artlist)
A Journey in Time - Nobou (Artlist)
Theory of Lost Memories - Marco Martini (Artlist)
Sophisticated Nostalgia - Nobou (Artlist)
Daisho Two Swords - Roie Shpigler (Artlist)
Moon Waltz 2nd Movement - Francesco DAndrea (Artlist)
Angel’s Kiss - HUKU (Slip.stream)
Driving Home - Noam Zaguri (Artlist)
timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Part One
10:34 - Part Two
15:40 - Part Three
22:50 - Epilogue
sources
Books:
Starting Point: 1979-1996 - Hayao Miyazaki
Turning Point: 1997-2008 - Hayao Miyazaki
Mixing Work with Pleasure: My Life at Studio Ghibli - Toshio Suzuki
Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation - Studio Ghibli
Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II - John Dower
Essays:
Spirited Away: Film of the Fantastic and Evolving Japanese Folk Symbols - Noriko T. Reider
Websites:
shimotsukimats...
bakemono.lib.b...
Documentaries:
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness - Mami Sunada (TOHO)
The Making of Spirited Away - (Disney)
Spirited Away: Human Document - Breathe Life into Pictures - Hayao Miyazaki (NHK)
Films:
Spirited Away - Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli)
Princess Mononoke - Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli)
The Wind Rises - Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli)
Kiki's Delivery Service - Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli)

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@kpchobby9915 Месяц назад

One of my favorite things in the world is finding a brand new youtube channel and seeing a video of absolute quality

@MrCryma Месяц назад

I agree😊

@stuborn-complaining-german Месяц назад

Absolutely! The time and thorough research for this must have been very big, also getting all that footage and the assembly! Fantastic Job!

@kailottero 26 дней назад

yea fr

@constantinosglam 24 дня назад

The production quality of this video is simply OUTSTANDING! I looked on the left to see what BIG channel this was... and 2.47k subscribers?! Dude, you will be famous one day! Such brilliant quality is impossible to stay hidden! Thank you for these wonderful 24 minutes!

@rosarioblade 23 дня назад

This IS the the best Ghibli related documentary I've ever seen...the number of subs and views means nothing...the content does

@akinasukizakura Месяц назад

すごいな。よくここまで掘り下げてくれました。

@k.h.7732 29 дней назад

Why this video does not have milion views yet? It is such good quality with meticulous research. I love it! Have to share it with all my friends who like ghibli films :)

@zZiL341yRj736 17 дней назад

It will my friend, the RU-vid algorithm brought us here.

@nadinetalavera 20 дней назад

I screamed a little when he said he was nervous because The Miyazaki looked out of the window when he was filming! Like what an OMG moment! What an amazing process and work this video is!

@doublebubblebarb7606 6 дней назад

Time stamp 😮?

@NoRyan1983 25 дней назад

it's amazing! I live in an area near Studio Ghibli in Tokyo. I am very grateful to you for being so well acquainted with Professor Miyazaki's spirit and for traveling around Japan to conduct research based on that knowledge.

@antonykubota9 Месяц назад

私は日本人です貴方の事を素直に尊敬します素晴らしい👍

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

ありがとうございます！

@antonykubota9 Месяц назад

@@MidnightKotatsu 私はトトロの森がある埼玉県西部に住んでいます。次回はトトロの考察もしてみてください。

@fireaza 29 дней назад

おおっ！コバトンだ！

@cfwphotography 18 дней назад

This was absolutely a treasure! I am so excited to see what else you’ve done and will do! My favorite Ghibli movie of all time and the first one I actually got to see when it released in American theaters! Thank you! ❤

@33lelele Месяц назад

Woken up by my 91-year old mother at 4 in the morning and couldn't sleep again, this video found me. It is quiet and calm, showing me around in places in Japan and guide me through the story of Spirited Away.

@booghost8187 Месяц назад

The editing and cinematography are absolutely off the charts. Better yet, I absolutely appreciate the historical deep dives into Japanese culture, folklore, and history. The quality present is absolutely top tier. I would expect this on major broadcasting channels. Is there a works cited page that lists the resources for yokai, history, Miyazaki quotes, etc? Happily subbed and excited to see more!

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

Appreciate your feedback! Will work on adding some sources for you!

@ninhalo6196 26 дней назад

An inspiring documentary. Thank you. I have watched many video essays on Spirited Away but none as insightful and beautifully crafted as this. Miyazaki would be proud. I look forward to more documentaries exploring Ghibli films or Japanese culture and folklore. You have a rare talent for this.

@Bun800 26 дней назад

Beautiful short doc. The RU-vid algorithm blessed me with a real gem this evening

@wakaai2979 29 дней назад

I’ve never watched such a coherent, incredible and respectful video about Spirited Away and Japan before. Thank you so much!!

@user-sf2hn7tv4e Месяц назад

24:36 24:36 日本人です。大変な御労作、敬服致します。千と千尋の神隠しの風景、景観は日本人ならいつかどこかで見た景観と感じます。ハクの姿についても服装は1000年昔の貴族や武士の少年の着用した水干(すいかん)と呼ばれるものでヘアースタイルも同時代の貴族や武士の少年のものであまそぎと呼ばれるものです。ハクや千尋の顔付きも日本人の少年少女によくある顔立ちですし(私の身内の子がハクそっくりです)物語の随所に神道や民間伝承からのインスピレーションを感じ我々日本人には千と千尋の神隠しは違和感なく素直に受け入れる事ができます。海外の方にこの作品が愛されここまで分析される事に驚きと感動を禁じ得ません。きっと日本国も気に入って下さっておられると思います。ありがとうございます。

@SpicyLobster 27 дней назад

I was browsing youtube and came across this video and you know after 10 mins i has to subscribe. The quality is so good, I even said to my fiancee this is bettee than any of the BBC/ ITV production. I really think your effort and editing is being praised by all the viewers and rightly so. I look forward to seeing this channel grow, it deserves it. Me and my fiancee went Japan back in Nov 23 and we miss it terribly. You really went in so much depth with this. Love it.❤

@MidnightKotatsu 27 дней назад

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind feedback :)

@martinmpaz 27 дней назад

Ghibli is one of the most beautiful human things I've known. Spirited Away helped me in a time I felt lost. Seeing this was both amazing and uplifting. Thank you truly. It's the first time I feel I finally understand this movie.

@nokonoko-noko Месяц назад

Great journey for the route of Spirited away! I'm Japanese living in Japan but I've never been those places.Thanks for all your hard work. I'm spirited away

@Tadeas_Plachy Месяц назад

Very strong first video! Well researched, well paced with great value! Looking forward to see more!

@tzhanyu Месяц назад

Insanely high quality video and was very surprised to see that it's your first video. Can't wait to see more content from you

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

Thank you! More where that came from.

@diyforlife2809 Месяц назад

Thanks for this beautiful deep dive into Japanese Culture and the world of Ghibli...We're looking forward to more of your content.

@kaiboshvanhortonsnort359 Месяц назад

Excellent work, hope this blows up because it is a gripping watch even for casual Ghibli fans.

@cursendra 22 дня назад

This production is AMAZING!! Thank you for this meaningful script and great visuals that matches the mood. I wishyou to hit your first million subscribers in a year!

@Clairie___ 27 дней назад

My entire body is having goosebumps because of the ending 🙀 thank you for your effort it was amazing🤩🤩

@passionchamp 25 дней назад

This video made me like and appreciate Spirited Away even more! I thought this channel would have millions of subs based on the quality and respectful insightfulness, but it’s a new channel… which makes it like finding one of the many Japanese gems found in this video. ❤

@TephaRuiz-mt4vs 27 дней назад

Is amazing, Hayao Miyazaki shows us a little of the culture in Japan, the landscapes and the thoughts about like the humanity generate negative changes in this, i hope someday have the opportunity to see Japan

@aubreyadams7884 Месяц назад

As anime fan since before Akira, yeah I am seriously old, and of course Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, I found this a great analysis of Spirited Away. All that research for a concise, watchable, and well-crafted video was amazing. Looking forward to future works.

@TheRealMarxz Месяц назад

Likewise, though for me it was Bebop, GitS, and Revolutionary Girl Utena. Instant subscribe and like and looking forward to more captivating videos

@TharynTaylor 27 дней назад

Well done. A masterpiece. The next time I watch spirited away, I will see it completely anew. Thanks and bravo for such a well done documentary.

@TeccaBravo 24 дня назад

I could watch a six hour version of this video without blinking! Great content, wonderfully produced, congratulations.

@littlekingking Месяц назад

This video was what we all needed. Thank you so much! I cannot wait to visit in November.

@beatpirate8 25 дней назад

also this last trip to japan to Hiroshima museum. i understand he makes films for the children who survived. he always has a main character child. often a little girl who must learn to navigate life without parents. I recall he regretted as a child that his family did not help a mom and daughter they came across on the road. his stories are always full of lightness wonder and joy of discovery made with love for the children of japan. 🌸💚🌸💚🌸

@user-vj8dt4rz6g 27 дней назад

thank you brother for this documentary thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

@zenzehra1070 23 дня назад

The throughout research you made, the video quality, your calming voice, the SHOTS, EVERYTHING is so awesome I can‘t put it into words. Thank you so much for this detailed insight of one of the greatest masterpieces🙏🏻💕

@allenholmes2353 27 дней назад

Thank you for this amazing work. The film Spirited Away has great significant meanings to me since I was a young girl. The end of this video really touched me and reminded me of why I love this film so much. ❤

@timdlr Месяц назад

This is an absolutely excellent piece that does justice to one of the most transcendent works of animation. The in-depth research, the care in the footage and edit-the love of the team shows in every cut. Thank you for this!

@amyhines4702 24 дня назад

Wow, well-done video! THANK YOU for your in-depth analysis and recording. I’m saving this and sharing.

@user-qt6de7xe8e Месяц назад

日本人も知らないことばかりなのに凄いです

@socks7545 28 дней назад

This is simply incredible and with a profound teaching.

@vengence747 Месяц назад

Instant subscription, great to see a fellow cinematographer doing such amazing stuff

@LibertaliaExplorer Месяц назад

This is the kind of documentary I imagine I would have made about Spirited Away. Excellent work, thank you!

@FoxyfloofJumps 28 дней назад

I did not have top-quality documentary from a tiny new channel on my bingo card for tonight, but here it is. HOLY MOLY, this is a tasty meatball! In all seriousness and at least half in jest, I love this. I unironically love this. It brings me to tears about how deep you dive. I love this takeaway from the movie, and I hope Miyazaki has a chance to see this documentary. It's so good.

@artfromtheheart4391 27 дней назад

And so with the great universe and its ever present synchronicities, I was meant to see this in this exact moment of time. Thank you for making such an amazing documentary about the locations and significances of this film. Hayao Miyazaki san is a very humble and passionate guy

@MathiaClan 27 дней назад

Wow, that was great! You guys did an amazing job! Everything was done so well and was so moving. So well thought out, shot, and edited, and those cinematic shots are gorgeous. The history and research that went in is so well done. Can't wait to see if you have anything else in store.

@JasonMasters_san Месяц назад

Wow, I’m amazed on the amount of details and inspiration I can see you show. Well done! This is beautiful

@vagabond-009 Месяц назад

感激です。貴方を日本の観光大使に推薦差し上げたいくらいです。次の作品を拝見するのが楽しみです。応援しています。

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

がんばります！

@star1Lu Месяц назад

This was so good and thorough ❤ more please, I am rewatching Spirited Away tonight, thank you for reminding me that my soul needs it

@ElPlantPapi Месяц назад

Man this is top notch! Came here from reddit lol but what a great piece of documentary! Thank you!

@h.o.j2375 27 дней назад

This is incredibly done, I was expecting such a high quality documentary style.

@esthermagid7528 Месяц назад

Wonderful presentation. Learned so much.

@NikaBoyce 27 дней назад

Thank you for this loving take on Spirited Away and Miyazaki. Ending on the equanimity of Chihiro wraps things up nicely. I see that as the zen influence on the story, something I hadnt really appreciated well enough until your video. Thank you. Am going to watch Spirited Away yet again!

@khoily 29 дней назад

Bravo! Thank you for the documentary. Please keep up the great work. I really appreciate channels that contribute great contents to the world and not trash.

@user-bv3yf9hj9b Месяц назад

凄いですね。。なんか癒される場所ばかりですね。

@tmh44 Месяц назад

Wonderful work here. Beautifully shot and paced, really enjoyed it. Subscribed!

@qba4455 Месяц назад

Outstanding, quality stuff. because of you, I'm off to Japan ... again 😂. Thank you

@crispianhindmarch4183 Месяц назад

I couldnt stop watching. So much of Japan is now pastiche. This video inspires me to visit Japan for the right reasons. Write a Ghibli tourism book please!!😅

@tanwanyeenicole4565 28 дней назад

Beautiful video with quality content, love the pacing and flow. Thank you for this amazing video and appreciate all the work put into producing this wonderful masterpiece!

@dkroondijk 27 дней назад

Amazing work on this! Watching this brought back the same feelings I had when I first watched Spirited Away. Thank you!

@kcburmeister Месяц назад

This was SO well done, thank you!!

@citras3854 22 дня назад

This video storytelling and quality are worth millions views. You did really amazing work!

@comfort_devil Месяц назад

This is such a beautiful concept. It’s amazing to see you connect a Film and it’s origin through such an incredible project. It makes me really happy to see how much love you poured into this and I hope you do more like this in the future

@miss.icetea Месяц назад

This documentary is amazing. Thank you for such a great deep dive into Spirited Away world and Mr. Miyazaki views. I wish the video would've been even longer. Can't wait to see more of what you create!

@jeronghappysamurai 28 дней назад

Beautifully done!

@badoradesu Месяц назад

Excellent story telling, deep research and execution. And such a huge relief from the usual Japan content that simply involves blabbering on the subject without any research. I am so glad I found this channel and you’ve earned a new subscriber. Hoping to see more excellent stories. All the best!

@linhdothuy5097 28 дней назад

Thank you for sharing this video with us. Long time no see anything having high quality like this. Great job! Nice editing!

@rostyslavrulov4866 25 дней назад

One of the best pieces on Spirited Away I've ever seen! I hope this will go viral and hope to see more from you!

@anushkasuharu Месяц назад

This is insane!! Can’t wait for more 👀

@Porgutousja17 Месяц назад

Wonderful and good quality Documentary! Happy to be your 1k subscriber! 🌞 YT did a great job recommending your video.

@KishanKumar-wr2jv Месяц назад

clicked this video just to run in background, ended up watching the whole video, awesome work dude!!!

@TheOxfordTherapist 26 дней назад

Beautifully filmed and curated! Hugely enjoy - thank you. I'm always looking for great Ghibli content and this is just perfect.

@ErinNakagaki Месяц назад

This was really well done! My fav Studio Ghibli film is Porco Rosso and can't wait for your video on that!

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

Will 100% get there one day. Thanks for watching! :)

@lamaboy8142 29 дней назад

WoooW. This documentary is a masterpiece just like Spirited Away. Thank You!

@louise_lima 26 дней назад

This is absolutely amazing. I loved your analysis and all the context you brought to explain everything. The cinematography was stunning, It was really emotional seeing all the parallels between the story and real life events. This is great content, I hope you keep doing more videos like this. Good job

@MicronWings 29 дней назад

Really appreciate the time you took to make this video

@natoresma 27 дней назад

Not too many videos I watch in full.. This is one of them. You earned a sub here. Good Work..

@y.a5098 23 дня назад

What a production!!! And what a research 🫡🫵

@MrJsakaguchi Месяц назад

I love it. Thanks for this video. I love this movie a lot too.

@epidesign6837 Месяц назад

Great work, editing and storytelling!

@gmoreno1837 Месяц назад

Amazing documentary. Thank you :)

@yfrontsguy 28 дней назад

Already just about my favourite film from my favourite director, you have added much depth and richness to my experience of this masterpiece. Thank-you !

@MrCryma Месяц назад

Oh wow ! I keep this vidéo for the evening !

@willian2848 Месяц назад

This video was a pleasure to watch. Thank you

@MrJackHagan Месяц назад

I found you from your Reddit post. That was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you so much! I look forward to anything you release in the future.

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it! This is only the beginning, more on the way!

@just_tree Месяц назад

Leaving a comment to help boost this video!!! You deserve so much more traction❤

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

😭😭😭thank you

@NAMI-xl5og 27 дней назад

Best review I have heard. Great presentation. ❤

@snehamishra7427 23 дня назад

OMG this was soo good! I appreciate your efforts! I literally kept applauding after the video ended for minutes! The last part gave me chills! Pls do more of these documentries!

@tylerdurden6882 29 дней назад

This was very well done, on all fronts. Well researched, shot, edited, and above all written. Excellent script. Lookin forward to more content!

@thegastrotraveler 28 дней назад

This is an absolutely superlative video. Great work sir!

@renantebustamante8356 29 дней назад

This video is a masterpiece in its own right. It should be a required companion video to Miyazaki's magnum opus. Thank you for creating and sharing this with us.

@MissiBoo Месяц назад

I'm so glad that I watched your first video. It was truly outstanding 👏. I love Spirited Away ⛩️, it was the first anime that I saw and it has a special place in my heart ❤️. Arigato gozaimasu 🫶

@ktl7518 26 дней назад

In love with this documentary! I want to re-watch the movie again 🥰

@TwoTicketsToAdventure Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this! I saw this film while working at Disney World back when it was released and the joy it has brought me throughout the years is an understatement. But I had no idea what it was based off of. Growing up watching Miyazaki Films, with my first being Totoro on VHS (I'm that old,) I knew the under tones of greed and pollution to it but never the inspiration. That festival was gorgeous as was the little town. We're heading back to Japan next year and one of the original places we wanted to visit was the 400 year old bathhouse but we couldn't fit it in. Thank you for taking us, the viewers, on your journey to all the places that inspired this beautiful film. And it makes us more excited to be back in Japan soon. In 2023 we went to Ghibli Park and this trip, we can only hope to snag some tickets to the museum. We're also going to Hakone for the Evangelion locations and to get away from the city. Welcome to RU-vid, looking forward to checking out more of your well made documents. -Ven

@Shara-vb6dm 23 дня назад

This is awesome work! Thanks for this. I love delving deep into his works. And that research is fun to watch!

@user-st6lm8mr2p Месяц назад

That's an amazing video, great job! I'm especially impressed that you went all the way to Nagano to visit the festival.

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

@@user-st6lm8mr2p Thanks! Yes the festival was quite hard to get to tbh. A 7 hour bus, then a 2 hour bus, then a taxi ride. Then back the next day 😅

@letipavlova9002 13 дней назад

This video provides incredible context into the movie by taking the viewer on a virtual journey through Japan and its rich history of tradition and folklore. The exceptional storytelling, research, and footage combined make this movie a masterpiece. Thank you for creating this documentary!

@kubersharma6471 Месяц назад

this video is incredible!! very entertaining start to finish

@MidnightKotatsu Месяц назад

Thank youuuu

@tylionn Месяц назад

This being a first video is unreal!! Amazing video I loved it a lot, keep it up!! Great filming and shots as well!!

@miyokudo 25 дней назад

Thank you youtube I found this treasure ❤😊❤ I love all Studio Ghibli movies specially Spirited Away ❤ Kikis Delivery, Ponyo, Howls Moving Castle and more.

@amandakucsera 12 дней назад

He’s who I wish I could be. Maybe next lifetime. He’s already here, there’s no energy left for me. I’m so happy to be alive at the same time as his art.