Spirited Away facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spirited Away |
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| Directed by | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Produced by | Toshio Suzuki |
| Written by | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Starring | Japanese Rumi Hiiragi Miyu Irino Mari Natsuki Takashi Naitō Yasuko Sawaguchi English Daveigh Chase Jason Marsden Michael Chiklis Lauren Holly Suzanne Pleshette David Ogden Stiers Susan Egan Bob Bergen Tara Strong |
| Music by | Joe Hisaishi |
| Cinematography | Atsushi Okui |
| Editing by | Takeshi Seyama |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures (USA) |
| Distributed by | Toho (Japan) Studio Ghibli (Japan) Buena Vista Pictures (USA) United International Pictures (South Africa) Europa Filmes (Brazil) Optimum Releasing (UK) |
| Release date(s) | Japan: July 27 2001 United States: September 20 2002 (original), March 28, 2003 (re-release) Canada: November 6 2002 Australia: December 12, 2002 United Kingdom: September 12 2003 |
| Running time | 124 min. |
| Country |  Japan |
| Language | Japanese English |
| Budget | ¥1,900,000,000 (approx.) $19,000,000 (approx.) |
Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, lit. Sen and Chihiro's Spiriting Away) is a famous anime movie from Japan. It was released in 2001 and directed by the amazing Hayao Miyazaki. This movie became a huge hit around the world.
It even won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. This is a very special award for animated movies. Many people think Spirited Away is one of the best animated films ever made. It has a very high rating on websites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
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Story of Spirited Away
This section tells you about the main story of Spirited Away. It follows a young girl named Chihiro.
Chihiro's Journey to the Spirit World
The movie begins with a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro Ogino. She is moving to a new town with her parents. On their way, they find a mysterious tunnel. They decide to explore it.
When they pass through the tunnel, they enter a strange, magical place. It looks like an old, abandoned theme park. Chihiro's parents find a restaurant with lots of food. They start eating, but then they turn into pigs! Chihiro is now alone and scared in this spirit world.
Meeting Haku and Yubaba
Chihiro soon meets a mysterious boy named Haku. He tells her that she is in a world of spirits and gods. He explains that she must work at a bathhouse for spirits. This is the only way she can survive and save her parents.
The bathhouse is run by a powerful and scary witch named Yubaba. Yubaba makes Chihiro sign a contract. When Chihiro signs, Yubaba takes away part of her name. Chihiro is now called "Sen." This means she is now bound to work at the bathhouse.
Working at the Bathhouse
Sen (Chihiro) starts working hard at the bathhouse. She meets many different spirits and strange creatures. Some are kind, and some are not. She learns to be brave and independent.
She also tries to remember who she is and why she is there. Haku helps her, but he also seems to have his own secrets. Sen discovers that Haku is also trapped by Yubaba. She decides to help him too.
Returning Home
After many adventures and challenges, Sen solves the mystery of Haku's past. She helps him break free from Yubaba's control. She also proves her courage and kindness.
Finally, Yubaba gives Chihiro a test. If she passes, she can return to the human world with her parents. Chihiro uses her new wisdom and bravery to pass the test. Her parents turn back into humans, and they leave the spirit world. They don't remember what happened, but Chihiro does.
Music from the Movie
The music for Spirited Away was created by Joe Hisaishi. He is a very famous Japanese composer. His music helps make the movie feel magical and emotional.
Original Soundtrack Songs
The movie's soundtrack has many beautiful songs. They help tell the story and show the characters' feelings. Here are some of the main songs:
| Track | Author | Duration | |
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| 1 | One Summer's Day (あの夏へ, Ano Natsu e) | Joe Hisaishi (久石譲) | 3:09 |
| 2 | Road To Somewhere (とおり道, Toori Michi) | 2:07 | |
| 3 | Empty Restaurant (誰もいない料理店, Dare mo Inai Ryōriten) | 3:15 | |
| 4 | Nighttime Coming (夜来る, Yoru Kuru) | 2:00 | |
| 5 | Dragon Boy (竜の少年, Ryū no Shōnen) | 2:12 | |
| 6 | Sootballs (ボイラー虫, Boirā Mushi) | 2:33 | |
| 7 | Procession Of The Spirits (神さま達, Kami-samatachi) | 3:00 | |
| 8 | Yubaba (湯婆婆) | 3:30 | |
| 9 | Bathhouse Morning (湯屋の朝, Yuya no Asa) | 2:02 | |
| 10 | Day Of The River (あの日の川, Ano Hi no Kawa) | 3:13 | |
| 11 | It's Hard Work (仕事はつらいぜ, Shigoto wa Tsuraize) | 2:26 | |
| 12 | Stink Spirit (おクサレ神, Okusare-kami) | 4:01 | |
| 13 | Sen's Courage (千の勇気, Sen no Yūki) | 2:45 | |
| 14 | Bottomless Pit (底なし穴, Sokonashi Ana) | 1:18 | |
| 15 | No Face (カオナシ, Kaonashi) | 3:47 | |
| 16 | Sixth Station (6番目の駅, Roku-banme no Eki) | 3:38 | |
| 17 | Yubaba's Panic (湯婆婆狂乱, Yubaba Kyōran) | 1:38 | |
| 18 | House At Swamp Bottom (沼の底の家, Numa no Soko no Ie) | 1:29 | |
| 19 | Reprise (ふたたび, Futatabi) | 4:53 | |
| 20 | The Return Day (帰る日, Kaeru Hi) | 3:20 | |
| 21 | Always With Me (いつも何度でも, Itsu mo Nando demo) | Yumi Kimura (木村弓) | 3:35 |
Image Album Songs
There was also an "image album" released. This album had songs that helped inspire the movie's story and mood.
- Ano Hi no Kawa e (あの日の川へ, lit. To that Days' River) by Umi (3:54)
- Yoru ga Kuru (夜が来る, lit. Night is Coming) by Joe Hisaishi (4:25)
- Kamigami-sama (神々さま, lit. Gods) by Shizuru Otaka (3:55)
- Yuya (油屋, lit. Bathhouse) by Tsunehiko Kamijō (3:56)
- Fushigi no Kuni no Jyūnin (不思議の国の住人, lit. The People in Wonderland) by Joe Hisaishi (3:20)
- Samishii samishii (さみしいさみしい, lit. Lonely lonely) by Monsieur Kamayatsu (3:41)
- Solitude (ソリチュード, Sorichūdo) by Rieko Suzuki and Hiroshi Kondo (3:49)
- Umi (海, lit. The Sea) by Joe Hisaishi (3:22)
- Shiroi Ryū (白い竜, lit. White Dragon) by Rikki (3:33)
- Chihiro no Waltz (千尋のワルツ, Chihiro no Warutsu, Chihiro's Waltz) by Joe Hisaishi (3:20)
Images for kids
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Hayao Miyazaki used shōjo manga magazines for inspiration to direct Spirited Away.
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A Japanese dragon ascends toward the heavens with Mount Fuji in the background in this print from Ogata Gekkō. Spirited Away is heavily influenced by Japanese Shinto-Buddhist folklore.
See also
In Spanish: El viaje de Chihiro para niños
