Spirited Away [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2001]

This is an excellent addition to any collector’s library - both in terms of how they produced the Steelbook as an item, and the movie itself. If I had to recommend one Studio Ghibli movie to someone, I would recommend Spirited Away. Put simply it is a masterpiece. In a weird way, it’s a classic coming of age story about how one young girl must navigate the challenges of getting older and having to fend for herself. The protagonist gets separated from her parents and embarks on a journey in the spirit world where there is no well defined right or wrong, just different obstacles she must overcome. The art style is captivating, as is the music. The quality of the animation in particular is stunning, it’s so smooth you could cut a butter knife through it. The case itself has a simple, classic image of the “No Face” character, while the interior shows our protagonist, 10 year old Chihiro, kneeling against a backdrop of chaos. Inside the case is a small pamphlet type book with short reflections by the producer and director of the movie, which is a nice bonus. I heartily recommend you get this, especially if you haven’t seen the movie before.

Great story with awesome background music! Every kid would love it!

Spirited Away is probably the title people will tell you to watch when they recommend "Studio Ghibli". Studio Ghibli is an iconic animation studio that releases incredible movies. Directed by the Legendary Miyazaki, the movie centers around a 10 year old girl who is traveling with her parents to a new home. After the family is sidetracked, things go awry and not everything is what it seems! The village is transformed into a fantastical world where she needs to earn her keep and find a way back home. It's a beautiful movie for both children and adults to enjoy. It will give you a whole new perspective of what animation is capable of conveying if you are new to the medium.

Beautiful and scary in all the ways familiar to those who grew up with 80s fantasy films like The Dark Crystal and The Secret of NIMH, and an enthralling Alice in Wonderland coming-of-age story with a unique anime twist one could only credit to Hayao Miyazaki.

Best Animated Movie ever. I like the artwork. I remember watched that movie when I was a kid. The movie brought in my childhood, good moment and happiness.

One of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies. The characters, animation, story, and the world of Spirited Away are charming and unforgettable. If you haven't seen this one already, then you need to ASAP!

I have been a have been a huge fan of Studio Ghibli since the first time I discovered their animated movies. This happens to be the first of many that started my love for this genre. I enjoy reading the subtitles while listening to the English translations. The most important part about the art is that it goes beyond the simplicity of its character design. When you watch this movie, look past the characters and embrace the scenery that was created by the artists. The depth of colors that go into making a scene is amazing. I always enjoy the stars they get to do the voice-overs.

Got caught with the pork But you gotta kill the cop in your thoughts Still sayin' "Pause" Negroes say they hate the cops But the minute somethin' off, they wanna use force I just work here, I'm not the boss (I'm not the boss) I never bought in, so when it go left, it's no loss (No loss) When they look back in history, make sure I'm absolved (Make sure)