Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
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View Poll Results: Which is your favourite Studio Ghibli feature film?
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 15 5.75% Castle in the Sky 11 4.21% Grave of the Fireflies 16 6.13% My Neighbor Totoro 29 11.11% Kiki's Delivery Service 8 3.07% Only Yesterday 1 0.38% Porco Rosso 4 1.53% Pom Poko 2 0.77% Whisper of the Heart 4 1.53% Princess Mononoke 41 15.71% My Neighbors the Yamadas 1 0.38% Spirited Away 58 22.22% The Cat Returns 8 3.07% Howl's Moving Castle 58 22.22% Tales from Earthsea 0 0% Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea 5 1.92%
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
Just a heads up for those of you who will be in Tokyo in the foreseeable future (until October, anyway), there's an exhibition on special effects by Studio Ghibli at the Museum of Contemporary Art that occupies two floors.
Edit - This would help: http://www.ntv.co.jp/tokusatsu/english.htmlLast edited by Aiko; 28-06-2012 at 13:13. -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!Ooh interesting! Shall definitely try to take that in. Also need to get tickets for the Ghibli Museum - the sister and I are quite excited!(Original post by Aiko)
Just a heads up for those of you who will be in Tokyo in the foreseeable future (until October, anyway), there's an exhibition on special effects by Studio Ghibli at the Museum of Contemporary Art that occupies two floors.
Edit - This would help: http://www.ntv.co.jp/tokusatsu/english.html -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!You have to visit the museum, would be a cardinal sin not to.(Original post by caraniel)
Ooh interesting! Shall definitely try to take that in. Also need to get tickets for the Ghibli Museum - the sister and I are quite excited!
Take note that it's probably advisable to purchase tickets online with a tour guide. As someone who has mainly bought tickets in Japan, I've come to realise that there's no guarantee that you'll get them at a Lawsons or a Loppi ticket machine. The downside is that you'll probably spend more, not to mention putting up with other tourists.
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
I WENT TO THE GHIBLI MUSEUM LAST WEEEKKADHNIABFUIHFWSIH
My only regret was not insisting that I was 3 years old so that I could go on the nekkobus.
I bought my ticket at Lawsons 2 days in advance, I got baffled by the machine but I managed in the end. Plus the tickets that they give you for the mini cinema are so cool. Take lots of money to buy stuff at the shop!!!!!!! I really wanted to go and eat at the cafe but I spent to long wondering about and would have missed my flight. NEXT TIME!Last edited by Pomppufiilis; 01-07-2012 at 08:59. -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!I went in April and i hated being so old i couldnt go on it (im 18)(Original post by Pomppufiilis)
I WENT TO THE GHIBLI MUSEUM LAST WEEEKKADHNIABFUIHFWSIH
My only regret was not insisting that I was 3 years old so that I could go on the nekkobus.
I bought my ticket at Lawsons 2 days in advance, I got baffled by the machine but I managed in the end. Plus the tickets that they give you for the mini cinema are so cool. Take lots of money to buy stuff at the shop!!!!!!! I really wanted to go and eat at the cafe but I spent to long wondering about and would have missed my flight. NEXT TIME!
I bought my ticket before i left for japan to ensure i could get in, although i think when i go again (and i will
) i might do it via machine
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!I was so envious of those kids seriously. And I didn't get to hug Totoro like I was told I would by someone at my guest house. One day I will be able to fall asleep on the belly of Totoro... one day!(Original post by pongalo)
I went in April and i hated being so old i couldnt go on it (im 18)
I bought my ticket before i left for japan to ensure i could get in, although i think when i go again (and i will
) i might do it via machine
I watched From Up on Poppy Hill yesterday, its brilliant, I really like the detail of the buildings.Last edited by Pomppufiilis; 02-07-2012 at 17:32. -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
Grave of fireflies made me cry so badly, is such a good movie. But still Princess Mononoke is the best for me: the meaning and what's discussed on it is something that worries me in the reality, so I found myself enjoying it loads!!
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
I have a tough time trying to determine my favourite, but I'd say Porco Rosso; I think it's a nice mix between light-hearted comedy and the morals during a period of war - nice for both adults and children (although, many of ghibli's films have similar underlying messages).
I actually lent my friend around 9 Ghibli DVDs... It's been two years and I still haven't received them back. -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
Arrietty has become my first blu-ray Ghibli film (though at some point I want to get Nausicaa as it looks great in screenshots).
I hope it's good, I found Tales from Earthsea to be the most boring Ghibli film so far (I fell asleep at one point and couldn't be bothered to rewind) and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea was good, but not as amazing as some of the earlier films I watched. -
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I wish he'd go back to his roots and give us a nature/adventure film like Laputa/Mononoke/Nausicaa.
I have some good books from back in my film studies sixth form days I bought to write an auteur essay on him. Might dig them out and have a leaf through. -
Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!same(Original post by Brotherhood)
I wish he'd go back to his roots and give us a nature/adventure film like Laputa/Mononoke/Nausicaa.
I have some good books from back in my film studies sixth form days I bought to write an auteur essay on him. Might dig them out and have a leaf through.
but i'll take anything from him
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!agreed(Original post by Nunnally)
Grave of fireflies made me cry so badly, is such a good movie. But still Princess Mononoke is the best for me: the meaning and what's discussed on it is something that worries me in the reality, so I found myself enjoying it loads!!
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!Definitely.(Original post by FranticMind)
I have seen them all except my neighbours the yamadas.
Is it worth watching??
It's certainly different to the rest in terms of both animation, and the fact that it's more about comedy than story, but personally I think it's great!
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!Thanks for that I will look into it!! The art style put me off a bit.(Original post by AngryJellyfish)
Definitely.
It's certainly different to the rest in terms of both animation, and the fact that it's more about comedy than story, but personally I think it's great!
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Re: Studio Ghibli Society - Discuss some of the most enchanting films ever made here!
I love Ghibli films.
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Take note that it's probably advisable to purchase tickets online with a tour guide. As someone who has mainly bought tickets in Japan, I've come to realise that there's no guarantee that you'll get them at a Lawsons or a Loppi ticket machine. The downside is that you'll probably spend more, not to mention putting up with other tourists.
I bought my ticket before i left for japan to ensure i could get in, although i think when i go again (and i will
) i might do it via machine