Tag: Miyazaki

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Review: The Secret World of Arietty

Mike reviews the US theatrical release of the latest Studio Ghibli release, written by but not directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It’s a solid entry to the Ghibli catalog, not the greatest but certainly not lacking in wonder, heart, and entertainment.

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Akihiko Yamashita (Studio Ghibli) Interview – AM2 Press Junket

And here is the last interview I’m posting from this summer’s conventions: a conversation with character designer and animator Akihiko Yamashita. He’s best known for…

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Posted in Anime Reviews Editorials

What Pixar and Miyazaki have in common (and what anime can learn from them)

The people at Pixar are well-known admirers of Hayao Miyazaki and his works. Creative chief John Lasseter and his crew often watch Studio Ghibli movies…

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Love and Purity in Ponyo

Ponyo (崖の上のポニョ, Gake no ue no Ponyo) is not a date movie, but it has a lot to say about relationships. Ponyo is about love….

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Hayao Miyazaki Interviewed by LA Weekly

From the LA Weekly, via ANN: At 68, Hayao Miyazaki sounds like he might be slowing down. The director of such animated classics as Princess…

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Review: Ponyo (Dub) – 88%

Scores Animation: 90% Music: 95% Voice Acting (dub): 85% Story: 89% Overall: 88% See explanation of scores below. Ponyo is Hayao Miyazaki’s most joyous film…

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