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April 8, 2022

Hideaki Anno’s ‘Evangelion’: Reinvention Ad Absurdum

There is no greater perfectionist in the world of film than Hideaki Anno. In revisions, 'Evangelion' evolved to become the seminal work it’s known as today.…

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December 3, 2021

‘Princess Mononoke’: A Timeless Tale of Colonization and Indigenous Survival

November is Indigenous People’s Month in the United States; then and always, Studio Ghibli’s 1997 epic historical fantasy offers a poignant exploration of colonization, Indigenous survival, and man’s severed connection with nature.…

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July 20, 2021

Into the Great Unknown: The Infinite Wisdom of Chihiro’s Train Journey in “Spirited Away”

The climactic journey of 'Spirited Away' holds the key to understanding the ethos behind Hayao Miyazaki's entire filmography.…

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June 15, 2021

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Witch: Witchcraft, Craftiness, and Creativity in ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

Kiki's story of self-discovery evocatively expresses the process of a young artist confronting tradition and fears of rejection to make a bold statement of her own.…

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June 11, 2021

Art at the End of the World: On ‘The Wind Rises’

For Hayao Miyazaki, 'The Wind Rises' is his manifesto…

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July 15, 2020

‘Whisper of The Heart’ At 25: Studio Ghibli’s Call to Action for Young Creatives

25 years later and Yoshifumi Kondō's 'Whisper of the Heart', his first and only film, is still inspiring further creativity.…

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February 13, 2020

Love as a Revolution in the Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki's passion for compassion reveals a potential for revolution within his Ghibli features.…

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