If you’re a fan of the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki, I’ve got a fascinating video essay that you’ve got to watch today! It comes from kaptainkristian and it breaks down and discusses what makes Studio Ghibli’s films feel so alive. It’s really interesting, especially when it shows us the differences between the original versions of the film compared to the American versions released by Disney.
I had no idea that there was so much detail removed from the original versions! It makes me sad because those details make the films so much better! Obviously, if you’ve never seen the original versions of the film, you’ll get something new out of the experience if you watch them.
The video also compares certain aspects of Studio Ghibli’s films with how Disney makes their films. This is great stuff!