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Studio Ghibli is often considered a master studio of classic films, producing countless movies that can easily be enjoyed decades after their initial debuts. Spirited Away, for example, is still considered a favorite of millions of anime fans across the globe, despite having premiered over 2 decades ago. Ghibli films simply hold an unparalleled magic, and talents like Hayao Miyazaki are able to capture a timeless charm and a seductive sense of nostalgia in every production they direct.
However, it's films like Spirited Away that set a certain standard for Ghibli. Some of the studio's productions, even if they still possess qualities typical of a Ghibli film, haven’t always met the expectations of fans who’ve fallen in love with Ghibli's brand of cinematic charisma. These movies tend to fall short on the delight and magic that has made...
Studio Ghibli is often considered a master studio of classic films, producing countless movies that can easily be enjoyed decades after their initial debuts. Spirited Away, for example, is still considered a favorite of millions of anime fans across the globe, despite having premiered over 2 decades ago. Ghibli films simply hold an unparalleled magic, and talents like Hayao Miyazaki are able to capture a timeless charm and a seductive sense of nostalgia in every production they direct.
However, it's films like Spirited Away that set a certain standard for Ghibli. Some of the studio's productions, even if they still possess qualities typical of a Ghibli film, haven’t always met the expectations of fans who’ve fallen in love with Ghibli's brand of cinematic charisma. These movies tend to fall short on the delight and magic that has made...
- 1/27/2025
- by Rosa Perez
- CBR
Ninja Scroll
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gôri, Toshihiko Seki, Shûichirô Moriyama | Written and Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri
I’m not a typical anime fan, I’ve not seen that many films and series but what I have seen I love. From Akira to Death Note, when I watch them they make me want to watch more, and to have time to put into what I know could easily become an obsession. This is why when I have the chance to review some I snap it up as quickly as I can. Ninja Scroll turns out to be one of these chances and I was lucky with this one. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll is seen (along with Akira and Ghost in the Shell) as being one of the big titles that opened up western eyes to the world of anime, and how lucky...
Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gôri, Toshihiko Seki, Shûichirô Moriyama | Written and Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri
I’m not a typical anime fan, I’ve not seen that many films and series but what I have seen I love. From Akira to Death Note, when I watch them they make me want to watch more, and to have time to put into what I know could easily become an obsession. This is why when I have the chance to review some I snap it up as quickly as I can. Ninja Scroll turns out to be one of these chances and I was lucky with this one. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll is seen (along with Akira and Ghost in the Shell) as being one of the big titles that opened up western eyes to the world of anime, and how lucky...
- 11/29/2012
- by Pzomb
- Nerdly
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