Studio Ghibli are the masters of animation.
it is eye candy and you loose yourself in the story every film is a work of art.

man this movie is so awesome sweet and a must see

Above all Studio Ghibli films, "Spirited Away" is probably the most widely recognized across the world thanks to its exotic, hauntingly beautiful art direction. The Japanese tradition-infused world of spirits that he managed to create here has such a unique atmosphere and some of the most memorable creatures to ever appear in an animation film.
Stunning visuals aside, the same issues that tend to affect most Studio Ghibli films are still there to some extent. Hayao Miyazaki is a master at creating worlds, populating them with captivating characters, and setting a magical atmosphere, but the storytelling always feels kind of lackluster and unfulfilling. "Spirited Away" actually begins on the right foot and holds pretty well until Chihiro leaves the bathhouse to return the seal to Zeniba. That's when things were supposed to get even more interesting, but basically nothing happens. The ending and final resolution also felt rushed and low-key. Overall it's still a good fairytale for both children and grownups, but I am not sure we are talking about the best animation film of all times as everyone keeps saying.

Omg! I didn't expect that this anime movie is so beautiful! What a master piece. I'm so glad of what everyone and everything was done on this. The story! The characters! The animation! Kamzamida!

I don't, for the life of me, understand the praise. It was just bizarre, convoluted, and inappropriate for the rating. A slow, oscillating storylibe that just couldn't be followed I any fashion. A glute of discusting, violent creatures abound. And the main character is utterly unlikable. Some nicely animated scenes kept me barely hanging on. Don't waste your time.

Wonderful, beautiful anime, the detailed animation makes you feel like you're living the story. The music fits, story is compelling...I can't find anything wrong with this movie

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Spirited Away’:

1. I can appreciate the imagination and whimsy infused into this film, but it just wasn’t my cup o’ tea. And I reeeally wanted to like it.

2. I sincerely cannot understand the high rating. There is simply not a cohesive storyline here. It was kinda all over the place. So much was random, nothing was really explained, and it was often difficult keeping my attention — especially with the long runtime.

3. It feels like they tried really hard to tug on the heartstrings, but there was such an emotional disconnect for me. I was not invested into these characters at all, sadly.

I felt emotionally detached from the characters and the storyline; much of the movie's deeper meaning flew over my head. In hindsight, I respect the film's rich symbolism and references to real-world issues. This movie deserves high ratings; however, it wasn't my cup of tea.

I don't know why I found so nostalgic that lonely ghost girl at the train station staring directly at Chihiro's eyes as the tramcar goes away, it seems that like I lived that moment in a previous life... its so familiar yet strange, like a dream you swore was real...

After n-th rewatch I'm still totally enchanted by this film. Almost deadly level of imagination, beautiful animation and extremely well crafted and intelligent story telling. Count me in.

The original title of the film is Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi.

spirited away is my favourite person's favourite studio ghibli movie and i can't believe it took me this long to watch it. i believe this movie will be ingrained in my heart forever. onto howl's moving castle now.

The universe of this movie is so mysterious and intriguing, but for some reason i didn't find the plot/narrative of the twin witches very interesting. I definitely rate it super highly in terms of world building, score, animation and attention to detail tho.

>"We don't want her. She'll stink the whole place up."

I am mad that I had never seen this before. Might be some of the best animation I have seen. The themes, the mood, the lighting, the colors, the crazy and strange choices made... I loved every bit of it. I don't think this will be something for casual viewers, but if you have an open mind, this is a must-watch.

Miyazaki's animation is breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly intricate.

A young girl is drawn into a transparent world populated by gods, spirits, monsters and fantasies, where she struggles to understand the ground rules amidst the bustle of a busy bath house. This setting - unmistakably Japanese - provides endless amounts of nourishment as a massive showpiece of imagination, attention to detail, fancy, delight and cultural lore. There's more going on in the backdrops of Spirited Away's throwaway scenes than many of its contemporaries can manage to plaster up-front and center.

It's a bit less focused than Princess Mononoke, which preceded it in the Miyazaki timeline, but that's because it's such a decidedly different, strange creature altogether. Here we're taking the time to embrace and celebrate the inherent weirdness of Studio Ghibli's world, where I could happily sniff daisies and people-watch for the rest of my days.

The primary storyline is steadfastly unpredictable, twisting and writhing like a wild beast caught on a leash, but is able to, with time, pluck most every last plot thread and leave us all with a deep sense of satisfaction. Ambitious, fiery, awe-inspiring and diverse, it's worth repeated viewings amidst audiences of all ages.

this is amazing!!!! great movie