Spirited Away - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Spirited Away: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirited Away - Story
In the movie, Chihiro Ogino is a little girl who is moving to a new town with her parents, Akio and Yuko (Yūko). She is clearly unhappy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pig: Encyclopedia - Pig
Sus barbatus Sus bucculentus Sus cebifrons Sus celebensis Sus domesticus Sus heureni Sus philippensis Sus salvanius Sus scrofa Sus timori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daveigh Chase: Encyclopedia - Daveigh Chase
Daveigh Chase (born July 24, 1990) is an American actress. Chase was born in Las Vegas, Nevada as Daveigh Elizabeth Schwallier. She began...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film: Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film
This is a list of film-related events in 2001. 2000 in film 2001 in film 2002 in film 2000 in home video 2001 in home video 2002 in ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Ogden Stiers: Encyclopedia - David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers (b. October 31, 1942) is an American actor and musician, most famous for his role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia - Anime
Anime - History. The history of anime begins at the start of the 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented with the animation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baba Yaga: Encyclopedia - Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga (Czech Baba Jaga, Polish Baba Jaga, Slovene Jaga Baba, Macedonian Баба Рога, Russian Бáба-Ягá, Bulgarian Баб�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of Japan: Encyclopedia - Cinema Of Japan
Japanese cinema (映画; Eiga) has a history in Japan that spans more than 100 years. Cinema of Japan - Genres. Anime: Japanese animati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azumanga Daioh: Encyclopedia Ii - Azumanga Daioh - Characters
Six schoolgirls and two teachers make up the main cast alongside a few secondary characters, including a creepy male teacher and another ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joe Hisaishi: Encyclopedia Ii - Joe Hisaishi - Scores Released By Zen-on Music Company Ltd.
Orchestra Stories of Tonari no TOTORO, Original Edition ENCORE, Original Edition a string quartet"QUARTET" Piano Stories There are also ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kompeito: Encyclopedia Ii - Kompeito - Kompeito In Fiction
The coal-carrying sprites in the Hayao Miyazaki animated film Spirited Away are fed kompeito by Lin after their work shift in the bathhou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lip Sync: Encyclopedia Ii - Lip Sync - Lip Synching Songs
Professional artists usually lip sync while recording music videos. The technique of recording video clips consists of recording a film t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sento: Encyclopedia Ii - Sento - History Of The Sentō
The origins of the Japanese sentō and the Japanese bathing culture in general can be traced to the Buddhist temples in India, from where...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Anime - Anime Series
... See also:List of anime, List of anime - Anime series, List of anime - Symbols, List of anime - A, List of anime - B, List of anime...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever: Encyclopedia Ii - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever - Films That Are Considered The Greatest In Their Particular Genre
Films that have been considered the greatest ever - Animation. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) is the highest-grossing animated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - Feature Film Traditions
There are several things that Pixar puts in every one of their feature films. Pixar - John Ratzenberger. John Ratzenberger (most widely...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pig: Encyclopedia Ii - Pig - Cultural References To Pigs
Pig - Religious references. In ancient Greece, a sow was an appropriate sacrifice to Demeter and had been her favorite animal since sh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Anime - Origins
The origins of Japanese animation are hard to define. In pre-movie times versions of Shadow play (imported from China) existed, which als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Characteristics
Anime features a wide variety of artistic styles which vary from artist to artist and is characterized by stark, colorful graphics and st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2001 In Film: Encyclopedia Ii - 2001 In Film - Events
2001 in film - Academy Awards presentations. The annual Academy Awards served out gongs for Best Actor in Gladiator to Russell Crowe. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hayao Miyazaki: Encyclopedia Ii - Hayao Miyazaki - Films
Miyazaki first gained recognition while working as an inbetween artist on the Toei Animation production of Garibā no Uchuu Ryokou (1965)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cinema Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Cinema Of Japan - History
Cinema of Japan - The Silent Era. The first film produced in Japan was the short documentary Geisha No Teodori (芸者の手踊り) in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Notable Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Notable Anime - Shōjo Anime
Please note that titles listed in this section can fit into other categories on this page. However, they were placed here as they exempli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Characteristics
Anime features a wide variety of artistic styles which vary from artist to artist. Anime also features a large number of genres as well--...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - History
Pixar - Early history. Pixar was founded as the Graphics Group, one third of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm that was launched in 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Studio Ghibli: Encyclopedia Ii - Studio Ghibli - Studio Ghibli Works
Studio Ghibli - Films. Castle in the Sky (1986) Grave of the Fireflies (1988) My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ritsuki Nakano: Encyclopedia Ii - Ritsuki Nakano - Discography
Ritsuki Nakano - Singles. 'Manten no Sora' (1 December 1993) 'Tsubasa wo Hiroge' (1 May 1994) 'Suteki da ne featured in FINAL FANTASY ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle In The Sky: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle In The Sky - Plot
The film's introductory scenes show what is intended to be retrospectively interpreted as the historical foundation to the legend of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Viz Media: Encyclopedia Ii - Viz Media - Books Published By Viz
VIZ Media - Manga. Full article: List of manga published by VIZ Media At various times in its history, Viz has published manga under ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - L
L'Arc~en~Ciel, La Blue Girl, La Perouse Strait, Lacqerware, Lafcadio Hearn, Lake Biwa, Lake Hylia, Lakitu, Lan Di, Lansing-Ishii Agreemen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kiki's Delivery Service: Encyclopedia Ii - Kiki's Delivery Service - Plot
Kiki is a 13 year-old witch in training. By tradition, it is time for Kiki to leave her home to spend a year alone in a new town to estab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Princess Mononoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Princess Mononoke - Releases
Princess Mononoke - Theatrical run. The film was massively successful in Japan and with both anime fans and "arthouse" moviegoers in En...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azumanga Daioh: Encyclopedia Ii - Azumanga Daioh - Important Places
Numerous places play an important role in the series. The most important is The High School itself, which is never explicitly named. Appa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever: Encyclopedia Ii - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever - Films That Have Received The Most Academy Awards
Ever since their inception in 1928, the Academy Awards (the "Oscars") have been seen as the most significant of the film award ceremonies...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever: Encyclopedia Ii - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever - Biggest Box Office Successes
Films that have been considered the greatest ever - Worldwide highest grossing films Not adjusted for inflation[4]. Titanic (1997) $1,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle In The Sky: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle In The Sky - Setting
The world in which the story takes place is clearly Earth, but apparently in a parallel universe, or possibly an alternate history. None ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle In The Sky: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle In The Sky - Differences Between English And Japanese Versions
Although the plot and much of the script was left intact, Disney's English dub of Castle in the Sky contains some changes. Examples of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azumanga Daioh: Encyclopedia Ii - Azumanga Daioh - Differences Between Manga And Anime
Azumanga Daioh is a relatively short series, both in manga and anime. In collected format, the manga totals a mere four volumes, and the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Animation Style
The drawing style used in anime is counter productive to the animation process, having far too many details and subsequently making it di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Princess Mononoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Princess Mononoke - Plot
Ashitaka, an Emishi prince [1], saves his village from Nago, a cursed boar-god, but is cursed in the process himself. As the curse spread...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lip Sync: Encyclopedia Ii - Lip Sync - Transmission Synchronization
An example of a lip synchronization problem is the case in which television video and audio signals are transported via different facilit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Princess Mononoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Princess Mononoke - Credits
Princess Mononoke - Production. Direction, original story, screenplay: Hayao Miyazaki Music: Joe Hisaishi Production: Studio Ghibli Ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - Feature Films
A movie called Ray Gun was rumored to be released by Pixar in 2007, but latest reports indicate that this will be a 2D feature which Pixa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Studio Ghibli: Encyclopedia Ii - Studio Ghibli - Non-ghibli Works
These works were not created by Studio Ghibli, but were produced by or created in cooperation with Studio Ghibli, or members of Topcraft ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lip Sync: Encyclopedia Ii - Lip Sync - Lip Synching Video Games
Early video games did not feature prominent use of voice, mainly being text-based. At most, games featured some generic jaw or mouth move...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lip Sync: Encyclopedia Ii - Lip Sync - Lip Synching Films
In film production lip synching is often part of the post-production phase. Most film today contains scenes where the dialouge has been r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Anime - Toei Animation And Mushi Productions
In 1956, Toei Animation was founded and produced the first color anime feature film, Hakujaden (The Tale of the White Serpent, 1958). Thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Anime - The 70s
During the 1970s, the Japanese film market fell apart due to competition from television. Toei slowly got out of the production of lavish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Anime - The Golden Age Of Anime
This shift towards space operas became more pronounced in the late 1970s due to the commercial success of Star Wars. This allowed for the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Anime - The 90s To Present
After this boom some people perceived a decline in overall quality of anime. Budgets fell and many ambitious projects weren't funded. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever: Encyclopedia Ii - Films That Have Been Considered The Greatest Ever - In Particular Countries
Films that have been considered the greatest ever - Australia. Mad Max: voted the best Australian film ever by the Australian Film Ins...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sento: Encyclopedia Ii - Sento - Social And Cultural Aspects
Sento - Communication. The public bath is a very special area for communication and interaction. In normal life, most people define the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - M
Maaya Sakamoto, Mabi, Okayama, Maborosi, Machida, Machiko Soga, Macross Plus, Macross Seven, Maebaru, Fukuoka, Maebashi, Gunma, Maeda Tos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hayao Miyazaki: Encyclopedia Ii - Hayao Miyazaki - Tv Series
Miyazaki's work in TV series is less well known than his films. In the 1970s he worked as an animator on the World Masterpiece Theater TV...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hayao Miyazaki: Encyclopedia Ii - Hayao Miyazaki - Influences
A number of English and French authors have influenced Miyazaki's artwork, such as Lewis Carroll, Möbius, Diana Wynne Jones, and J.R.R. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - N
N-Jammer Canceller, Nabari, Nabemono, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Nadasaki, Okayama, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Naga District, Mie, Na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - O
Oasa, Hiroshima, Obaku (school of Buddhism), Obama, Obanazawa, Obara, Aichi, Obata, Mie, Obatake, Yamaguchi, Obelisk the Tormentor, Obihi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Azumanga Daioh: Encyclopedia Ii - Azumanga Daioh - Plot
Both the manga and the anime follow the trials and triumphs of everyday life in a Japanese high school. The readers and/or viewers follow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - P
Pac-Man, Pachinko, Pacific League, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Overtures, Pacific Theater of Operations, Pacific War, Paint by numbers, Pan (D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hayao Miyazaki: Encyclopedia Ii - Hayao Miyazaki - Themes And Devices
Hayao Miyazaki - Distinctive themes. One of the most distinctive traits of Miyazaki's later films that sets them apart from classic Wes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Licensing And Distribution
Anime is available outside of Japan in localized form, referred to as licensed anime or Dubs. Licensed anime is modified by western distr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pig: Encyclopedia Ii - Pig - Hybrid Swine
Domestic Tamworth pigs are often crossed with wild boar to create "Iron Age Pigs" that resemble early domestic pigs. The piglets have str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - History
The history of anime begins at the start of the 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented with the animation techniques that we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Terminology
The Japanese term for animation is アニメーション (animēshon, pronounced: /ɑnimɛːʃɔn/), written in katakana. It is a direct ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Production Types Of Anime
Most anime can be categorized as one of three types: Films, which are generally released in theaters, represent the highest budgets and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Animation Style
The drawing style used in anime is counter productive to the animation process, having far too many details and subsequently making it di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - S
S-VHS, Saba District, Yamaguchi, Sabae, Saber Marionette, Saburo Kitajima, Saburo Sakai, Sacred Forest Meadow, Sada Abe, Sada, Shimane, S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - R
R-Type, Rabaul, Radar Scope, Radical (Chinese character), Radical Dreamers, Raditz, Raicho, Raichu, Raiden, Raiju, Railway Construction A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - History
Main article: History of anime The history of anime begins at the start of the 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - T
Tabi, Table of Fire Emblem characters, Tabuse, Yamaguchi, Tachi, Tachiarai, Fukuoka, Tachibana Minoru, Tachibana, Fukuoka, Tachibana, Yam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Terminology
The Japanese term for animation is アニメーション (animēshon, pronounced: /ɑnimɛːʃɔn/), written in katakana. It is a direct ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Animation Style
The drawing style used in anime is counter productive to the animation process, having far too many details and subsequently making it di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Licensing And Distribution
Anime is available outside of Japan in localized form, referred to as licensed anime or Dubs. Licensed anime is modified by western distr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anime: Encyclopedia Ii - Anime - Production Types Of Anime
Most anime can be categorized as one of three types: Films, which are generally released in theaters, represent the highest budgets and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sento: Encyclopedia Ii - Sento - Sentō Layout And Architectural Features
Sento - Entrance area. There are many different looks for a Japanese sentō, or public bath. Most traditional sentō, however, are very...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sento: Encyclopedia Ii - Sento - Sentō Etiquette
This section describes the basic procedure to use a sentō. While the Japanese are usually very understanding if foreigners make cultural...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pig: Encyclopedia Ii - Pig - As Food
Meat from pigs is called pork (coming from the Latin words "porcinus" and "porcus"). Their trotters are often sold as the jelly-like dish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - U
Ube, Yamaguchi, Ubuyama, Kumamoto, Uchi-deshi, Uchiko, Ehime, Uchimura Kanzo, Uchinomi, Kagawa, Uchinoura, Kagoshima, Uchita, Wakayama, U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - Early History
Pixar was founded as the computer division of Lucasfilm. It was purchased by current Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs and the employees of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - Y
Yabakei, Oita, Yabe, Fukuoka, Yabe, Kumamoto, Yachimata, Chiba, Yachiyo, Chiba, Yachiyo, Hyogo, Yaeyama, Okinawa, Yagi antenna, Yagi Juki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - Disney And Pixar
All of Pixar's major features thus far have been made in collaboration with Walt Disney Pictures. All aspects of production, including wr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pig: Encyclopedia Ii - Pig - Hybrid Swine
Domestic Tamworth pigs are often crossed with wild boar to create "Iron Age Pigs" that resemble early domestic pigs. The piglets have str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pixar: Encyclopedia Ii - Pixar - Feature Film Inside References
Pixar - Harryhausen's. In an homage to Ray Harryhausen, stop motion animation pioneer and designer of countless cinematic monsters, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirited Away: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirited Away - Credits
Spirited Away - Cast. The movie stars the following actors (listed in Japanese version/English version format): Rumi Hiiragi/Daveigh C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirited Away: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirited Away - Differences Between The Japanese And English Versions
Many changes were made to the film by John Lasseter and the other writers of the English dub of the film, which has caused some argument ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirited Away: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirited Away - Music
The closing song, "Itsumo Nando de mo," (何時も何度でも; "Always, No Matter When") was written and performed by Yumi Kimura, a com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirited Away: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirited Away - Possible Themes
It is often commented that the film constitutes an allegory on the progression from childhood to maturity, and the risk of losing one's n...   » Read the article