#hayao mayazaki

[fangerine]

“The trees cry out as they die, but you cannot hear them. I lie here. I listen to the pain of the forest and feel the ache of the bullet in my chest and dream of the day when I will finally crunch that gun woman’s head in my jaws… She is my daughter. One of the wolf tribe. When the forest dies, so does she. I caught her human parents defiling my forest. They threw their baby at my feet as they ran away. Instead of eating her, I raised her as my own. Now my poor, ugly, beautiful daughter is neither human nor wolf.”

PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997) dir. Hayao Miyazaki

[angelstills]

ハウルの動く城 / Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

[the-nightly-film]

January 6th, 2024

I suppose I already broke my promise because the two anime movies I watched tonight were both Studio Ghibli films. Though they are two I have never seen before. Tales from Earthsea (2006) and The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) are at least two of the lesser known Ghibli films. Perhaps because the actual movies have been somewhat overshadowed by behind the scenes conflict, or because they weren’t directed by Hayao Mayazaki. Their lesser popularity is a shame because they are both strong examples of master storytelling and animation.

As a fan of Le Guin’s Earthsea novels I did genuinely enjoy the little slice of her world that Goro Mayazaki brought to life. Though this film is perhaps not quite as warm and whimsical as some of his father’s films, Earthsea still very much feels like a Ghibli movie in all the best ways. Even though this might not look and feel exactly like the Earthsea I know, I got a chill when Ged introduced himself as Sparrowhawk and loved all the references to the books that hinted we were dealing with a world much larger and complex than the little window we are given through the runtime of the movie.

On the other hand, Princess Kaguya’s stylistic animation is a refreshing take on the traditional Japanese folktale. Despite not looking like some of the other more popular Ghibli films its magical world and eclectic cast of characters fit in perfectly with the type of fantastical storytelling the studio has become so beloved for. I know that Kaguya is not the only Ghibli film that branches away from the studio’s traditional style, but it is the first I have had the pleasure of seeing and am glad I had the chance to.

[toastchild]

All the Ghibli prints I’ve completed so far. These will be available as prints in June/July :)

1. Spirited Away / 千と千尋の神隠し 2. Ponyo / 崖の上のポニョ 3. Kiki's Delivery Service /  魔女の宅急便 4. Porco Rosso 紅の豚 5. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind / 風の谷のナウシカ 6. Laputa Castle in the Sky / 天空の城ラピュタ

[ugokushiro]

Princess Mononoke (1997)

[mybrainberriesco]

Art Challenge #GhibliRedraw Goes Viral!

[ramblingguy54]

26, 29, 30, 36?

*cracks knuckles*Alright, let’s do this.

26: The late Robin Williams & Hayao Miyazaki are two particular people in my life I’ve idolized for what happiness/imagination they’ve brought into others lives. Robin Williams untimely passing still hurts for me to look back on because this man made it his mission to bring so much joy into other peoples lives through his acting on the big screen, whether it was dramatic or comedic. That’s what I found the most impressive about Robin’s range in acting. He could be an over the top funny individual, but Robin’s acting chops were in a league of their own. Whether he was behind the microphone having the time of his life as Genie on Aladdin or giving a powerful dramatic performance on Good Will Hunting as Will’s therapist, I could feel the unconditional kindness. There was something about Robin’s acting power that would usually manage to reel me in. Even if I never knew him in real life, obviously, this man just radiated with so much kindness that I felt from his entire presence on screen. It’s seriously unfortunate what became of Robin Williams in the end with his unexpected death, but his legacy has inspired me to be kinder to others in real life. As for Hayao Miyazaki, this guy is a huge factor in why I got into loving anime related stuff all the more, as his creations in storytelling and the art itself for the movies were beyond unlike anything I still have yet to seen be topped quite frankly. It’s so easy for me to get emotionally lost in his films like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Castle In The Sky, and Spirited Away. This man never ceases to amaze me with how usually impactful and in depth his films are. They’re so full life that it’s easy to lose sight of whats happening in the actual story at times. Mayazaki understood how to breathe a ton of humanity into creating such resonating works of fiction. Have a much greater appreciation for them in my adult years. There’s a reason why they inspired companies, like Pixar, to create immersive stories of their own.

29: Favorite films range from Zootopia, Wreck It Ralph, M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable, Aladdin (1992), The Secret Of NIMH, The Lion King (1994), The Incredibles, UP, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Finding Nemo, Inside Out, Kung Fu Panda 1 & 2, How To Train Your Dragon Trilogy, Toy Story 1-4, The Great Mouse Detective, Lilo & Stitch, The Emperors New Groove, A Goofy Movie, Good Will Hunting, The Fox And The Hound, The Land Before Time, The Brave Little Toaster, Frozen, Shrek 1 & 2, Coraline, Paranorman, Kubo And The Two Strings, The Muppets (2011), Princess Mononoke, Castle In The Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Porco Rosso, Summer Wars, Beauty and the Beast (1991), Winnie The Pooh (1977 & 2011 iterations.), The Peanuts Movie, The Princess And The Frog, The Jungle Book (2016), Scooby Doo On Zombie Island, Harry Potters’ 1-7, Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy, Wonder Woman, Sam Raimi’s Spiderman 1 & 2, The Black Panther, Thor & Thor Ragnorok, The Avengers, Avengers Infinity War & Endgame, Spiderman Into the Spiderverse, Captain America Trilogy, Iron Man Trilogy, Star Wars Episodes 4-8, and The Breakfast Club to stop this list from getting any longer. =P

30: Favorite TV shows range from Cowboy Bebop, Avatar The Last Airbender, Yu Yu Hakusho, Digimon Adventure 01 & Tamers, Teen Titans (2003), Batman The Animated Series, Ed, Edd,& Eddy, Samurai Jack, Courage The Cowardly Dog, The Powerpuff Girls (Screw that garbage reboot.), Chowder, Bojack Horseman, DuckTales (1987), DuckTales (2017), Gravity Falls, Code Geass (This series has shaky writing in a number of areas, but that ending was beautiful.), Amphibia, Steven Universe, Oban Star Racers, Made In Abyss, Stranger Things, Gargoyles, My Hero Academia, Naruto (I’ve got a soft spot for this series despite my MANY problems with its story later on.), Pokemon (Serious nostalgia overload!), Dragonball Z (My very first anime series I got into through the Toonami block. A real shocker I know. LOL!), Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, The Promised Neverland, Death Note, Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers, Sonic SatAM, Talespin, Darkwing Duck, The Grim Adventures Of Billy & Mandy, Robot Chicken, A Pup Named Scooby Doo, Kim Possible, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, and Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).

36: My three dream scenarios I’d like to fulfill? 

1: Become A Voice Actor

Been interested in voice acting since I was a young teen, but have been in a conflicted state over these recent passing years in my life on whether or not I’d like to approach that route. There’s a lot of commitment I’d have to put into auditioning my butt off for roles I may or not get. Then comes the consistent practicing to keep my vocal chords in shape, so I don’t get rusty whatsoever. The industry for this kind of job can be hard to get recognized in too by how many other notable well known VA’s there are already. Not to mention, from what I’ve researched up on being a voice actor doesn’t bring in the money naturally, as it’s more of a passion job which that’s terrific and all, but if I want to partake in this profession I’ll have to juggle a job along with that which putting all those factors in my head honestly makes me intimidated. Ahhh well, it’s just something I’ll have to wait and see on if I can make that idea into a reality or not. No need to rush myself, of course.

2: Taking Up The Mantle Of Reviewing Shows & Films For A Living

Fiction, just like for many people, has been a great deal of helping me in my life moments of stress, solitude, depression, and anger. I’d love nothing more than to further express that to anyone out there in reviewing in great detail certain films or shows that I’ve come to love over these years in my life so far. Mostly for animation though, as its been a gateway for finding many gems of quality films or series. It never ceases to surprise me on how creative and powerful animation can be with its inventive ways of getting me to become an emotional mess. While I do enjoy live action series and films they pale in comparison to the beauty animation has brought into my life, since my early childhood of watching shows on Cartoon Network, Toon Disney, and Nickelodeon to a smaller degree. I’d like to think I’m good enough with how I present my reasons on why I feel so strongly connected to these stories showcasing characters trying to find hope in their own hard times. I try my hardest to take moments of my own life and find ways to connect it with whatever story I’m getting into next, so it can be all the more a special experience for myself. It’s important to put whatever character resonates with you most in their shoes for why you feel their emotional journey connecting with your own life on every conceivable level possible. That will make it when you write these kinds of reviews a very empowering read for others to feel either heard in their own feelings or simply giving others a new perspective to consider on this piece of fiction you’re discussing. Seeing some of my own particular analytical posts in the past here on Tumblr garner some attention from people gives me a boost of feeling better about potentially making this choice.

3: Starting A Family Of My Own…?

I can’t begin to tell ya how many times I’ve gone back and forth for getting married in the distant future to become a father has sped through my mind. On one hand, it scares the crap out of me to be taking up that big of a responsibility. However, on the other hand its deeply fascinated me emotionally of creating life through love for your significant other in starting your own family tree. I’d love to be able to raise kids of my own to pass on the lessons I’ve learned in life to make them become better people in the distant future, while showering them with unconditional love and affection. That would fill me up with such an indescribable joyous feeling to hear their own dreams and desires on what they want to accomplish in life. While I’d be a strict parent, I wouldn’t be a hard headed one quick to dismiss their own complaints if they had problems with how I handled things, once they start to get older. The kind of parent I’d want to be is an understanding open minded one who doesn’t judge their son or daughter for when they have an issue with me. Just because I’m a parent in that scenario doesn’t put me on a pedestal of immunity from criticism. Granted, I certainly don’t want to be a doormat for them to try taking advantage of either, but it’s also important to not let your parental role go to your head, too.

Although, I don’t plan on even trying to make this last dream of mine happen anytime soon. This is something that is MUCH later down the road that I wish to have happen. However, I won’t lie and say that I haven’t considered just staying content as a single guy for the rest of my life relying on close friends to bring me joy equivalent to this dream. While I adore the concept of creating life through love and being a father, there’s a shit ton of responsibility that comes with it. The life of a parent is not just putting your all into it. You gotta give more than just 100% when wanting to be a parent. It’s a serious test of your spiritual endurance, which I’m not sure is something I’ll ever have the courage to do, but then again things can change in life on the flip of a dime, so I’ll see how this all plays out for myself. Maybe I’ll stay happily single or I’ll happily be raising kids.

Gee, I wonder why this dream of being a parent resurfaced in my head recently this year? Oh yeah, it was thanks to this character here.

Seriously, Della Duck holds a real special place in my heart for making me feel these kind of feelings yet again. Darn you space mom! LOL.

Thanks for the ask, man.

[summerluoxf-blog]

weekly blog about research..#

this is week4 ..

as times passes by ..there are more and more job i need to do ...

so this is a busy weekend..

about my reaserch topic..thinking about that for a long time and change so mang times

at first...my original idea is about zbrush..but it is so technical..so the interview will become so hard for me..

so i try to change another topic..about manga..actually the reason why i choose this topic ...is because i am interested in japanese culture and hayao mayazaki..They influence me a lot..

but the topic i do is still so board.. i need to narrow this..unfortunately..i ask some advice from my classmate and my professor..i feel that their advice is useful..i really have no idea to narrow..it is still so board...

so this weekend i decided to change again...and about color..i wanna have a reasearch about color analysis..

i wanna research about the the mood of audience when they see different color tone from the film...

i got some idea from a sentence of rita...yeah she said color is very important..

and i also interested in color design ..so i wanna figure out what kind of feeling the color bring...when they see blue and dark..they will feel sad?

when they see the bright yellow color...they will feel happy and cheerful?

when the see red tone..they will feel warning or dangreous

so i wanna study the the emotional perception of color in film....

and i need to do a eassy about that before that..

let us chanllge that...

[germanpillow]

Laputa: Castle in the Sky is literally my favorite movie ever. Its just so perfect. Studio ghibli and Hayao Mayazaki really are good at this.

[entergamingxp]

Panzer Dragoon: Remake review – flawed revisit to an off-kilter masterpiece • Eurogamer.net

Panzer Dragoon is a strange game. Otherworldly would probably be a more elaborate way of putting it: Sega’s 1995 original overcame the more limited technology of the Saturn to transport players to a faraway fantasy touched by Frank Herbert’s Dune and Hayao Mayazaki’s Nausica of the Valley of the Wind. It’s a wonderfully alien place, where oversized insects scuttle under monumental pastel skies.

Panzer Dragoon: Remake review

Developer: MegaPixel

Publisher: Forever Entertainment

Platform: Reviewed on Switch

Availability: Out now on Switch

No wonder it lodged itself in players’ imaginations, gaining a cult status that only seems to have grown in all the years since. There have been follow-ups and spin-offs – the RPG Panzer Dragoon Saga remains an all-time great, while Panzer Dragoon Orta, part of the fantastic wave of Sega games made for Microsoft’s first Xbox, provided a muscular modern update and Xbox One launch title Crimson Dragon was a wonky but entertaining spiritual successor from series creator Yukio Futatsugi. This, though, goes back to the source for what is, for better and worse, a faithful retread of the original.

It’s a slightly odd proposition, with Sega and the original development team seemingly uninvolved. Instead this is the work of Polish publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio, both relative unknowns – which might be why this feels, more often than not, like a fanmade project, with cut corners and slim production values. But it’s important to emphasize the fan part of that equation, because this clearly comes from a place of passion, with the source material being treated with utmost respect.

One of the few concessions to modernity is a photo mode, though it just goes to highlight that this remake isn’t much of a looker.

So, fundamentally, this is the same game. It’s an on-rails shooter, though such a throwaway description doesn’t do justice to the lineage of on-rails shooter to which this belongs: this is a continuation of the form Sega made its own with the likes of Space Harrier and Afterburner, and would later reinvent in scintillating style with Rez. Panzer Dragoon’s lock-on system is similar to its successor Rez, utilising a satisfying scan and spray approach that has your reticule painting groups of enemies before they’re disposed of in one brilliant barrage.

It felt fantastic back then and it feels fantastic now, and the remake presents two different approaches to the action. There’s a modern control scheme that divides control between both sticks, with one moving the dragon you ride on and the other your aiming reticule, but while you’re afforded a bit more direct control Panzer Dragoon simply isn’t tuned for it – it’s plain clumsy. The traditional control scheme, which uses the one stick, is the better option – it’s how Panzer Dragoon was intended to be played, and it’s where some of the idiosyncrasies come into focus. I’ve always loved how as a passenger you don’t quite have direct control of the dragon you ride on, merely suggesting it move this way and that and making it feel much more alive as a result.

With enemy placement and pacing identical to the original, what you’re ultimately left looking at with this remake is the visual upgrade, which is perhaps the least convincing part of the package. That early 3D era polygon sparseness was part of Panzer Dragoon’s ethereal appeal, and seeing the blank expanses filled in, you can’t help but feel something’s been lost. Something’s been gained, too, for sure – the remake is faithful to the Moebius-esque artwork, and at times seeing that fleshed out is heart-stirring – but it’s just as often muddy as it is marvelous, and any original claims of this running at 60fps are well wide of the mark, on the Switch at least.

Beyond all that, to call this package slim would be a polite overstatement. Instead, it’s a confused mess – once locked into a playthrough you can’t adjust simple settings such as the control method without exiting out to the main menu, there’s nothing by way of extras and the remixed soundtrack from Panzer Dragoon Orta composter Saori Kobayashi is entirely absent at launch, to be patched in at a later date along with gyro controls. It’s an odd state of affairs.

Still, Yoshitaka Azuma’s original soundtrack is as majestic as ever, as is so much in what’s always been a strange game. Perhaps it’s only fitting that it would get a strange remake, from fans who seem several steps removed from the original. Their work is spotty, with a few too many oversights and blunders than would be ideal, but the spirit of 1995’s Panzer Dragoon emerges intact. This isn’t the perfectly pitched remake you might have hoped for, but it’s still capable of soaring to some considerable heights.

from EnterGamingXP https://entergamingxp.com/2020/04/panzer-dragoon-remake-review-flawed-revisit-to-an-off-kilter-masterpiece-%e2%80%a2-eurogamer-net/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=panzer-dragoon-remake-review-flawed-revisit-to-an-off-kilter-masterpiece-%25e2%2580%25a2-eurogamer-net

[pes2019patch]

Panzer Dragoon is a strange game. Otherworldly would probably be a more elaborate way of putting it: Sega's 1995 original overcame the more limited technology of the Saturn to transport players to a faraway fantasy touched by Frank Herbert's Dune and Hayao Mayazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. It's a wonderfully alien place, where oversized insects scuttle under monumental pastel skies.

No wonder it lodged itself in players' imaginations, gaining a cult status that only seems to have grown in all the years since. There have been follow-ups and spin-offs - the RPG Panzer Dragoon Saga remains an all-time great, while Panzer Dragoon Orta, part of the fantastic wave of Sega games made for Microsoft's first Xbox, provided a muscular modern update and Xbox One launch title Crimson Dragon was a wonky but entertaining spiritual successor from series creator Yukio Futatsugi. This, though, goes back to the source for what is, for better and worse, a faithful retread of the original.

It's a slightly odd proposition, with Sega and the original development team seemingly uninvolved. Instead this is the work of Polish publisher Forever Entertainment and developer MegaPixel Studio, both relative unknowns - which might be why this feels, more often than not, like a fanmade project, with cut corners and slim production values. But it's important to emphasize the fan part of that equation, because this clearly comes from a place of passion, with the source material being treated with utmost respect.

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[chelseayuan]

Female leads in Studio Ghibli

Though Hayao Miyazaki is not well-known outside Asia, He is a household name in my homeland.Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghinibli’s films, whether they are in the spirit world or real life Japan, often share similar themes of nature protection, the damage of imperialism and childhood. They often featured a young girl in the lead. Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s female protagonists are often complicated， flawed and independent figures. Some Disney movies that centre around princesses can face a lot of scrutiny. As they tend to revolve around marriage and romance as the ultimate aspiration for girls.

In movies like Princess Mononoke, which I should note that is not a fully child appropriate film. The title character, San, has her own story separated from the male lead, Ashitaka. San, a young girl raised by wolves is aggressive, wild and just really cool as she tried to defend the forest from destructive humans. And she met Ashitaka. She was headstrong, but later on, forced to confront her identity as a human. However, it never comes across as him saving her, or taming her, but the relationship of mutual respect. Also, while the two grew close, there was never a compulsory need for them to end up together.

And princess Nausicaa is another such powerful leader princess in the post apocalyptic Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. These are some of his more dramatic, epic works. But when you see the heroic girl in other films, like Kiki’s delivery Servive when Kiki saves Tombo, or even Laputa with it’s male-female duo.

It is also notable that the female villains of these stores are just as complex and multidimensional as the protagonists. While it might have been easier to cast Lady Eboshi in Princess Mononke, as an evil symbol of industry and environmental destruction. We have been ignoring the face that she saves woman from trafficking, takes in victims of leprosy and is genuinely doing the best she can for the people. The film’s conflict isn’t resolved by killing Eboshi, as Ashitaka makes it a point to save her. Here we see Mayazaki’s pacifism come out as peacekeeping, negotiation and repair are the answer. Not just killing a dragon or beating a single enemy.

These morally ambiguous female villains appear again in film like Spirited Away, where Yubaba could have been reduced to a greedy, evil hag who trapping people and eating their parents. But she is also motherly and just trying to run her business. It is also clear that she operates under certain rules that she cannot break. And it is the same with her sister Zeniba.

I have only cited Miyazaki’s more fantastical works, but a slice of life story is equally compelling and the characters are just as interesting. Whisper of Heart featured a young girl Suizuku who is trying to figure out youth and romance. It is a love story, but she has her own storyline and growth a part from her love interest. When he inspires her, her personal growth is not dependent on him. It is her own initiative, writing talent and imagination that push her forward. Only Yesterday is a similar story that shows a film does not need fighting moves and completely avoid love interest to be feminist. By telling a heart warming story about a woman who decided to stop conforming to societal standards and chooses to make herself happy.

In the end, as an Asia girl, I am very glad I got to grow up with these films. And I have always admired how Mayazaki does not shy away from weakness in his characters. But he does not ever let it define them either.

[mariahzarry]

hayao mayazaki is about to make a couple more billion dollars as his movies go out in theatres again

[1500116eleanorlinderba1b]

As written by Helen McCarthy in Hayao Miyazaki - A master of Japanese Animation (1999, Stone Bridge Pass, California USA, p134) it is a vital step towards Totoro’s world. seeing as the protagonists see and “Miyazaki uses the contrast between darkness and light effectively to blur the boundaries between the real and the mysterious, the predictable and the uncertain.” For example, darkness is used in two different ways; in the attic scene with the soot sprites the darkness is controlled which makes it fascinating, especially for Mei. However, the darkness used in the scene where Satsuki collects fuel “the wind rushes wildly across the grass, and for a few moments the familiar landscape is turned into something strange and menacing.” Therefore “darkness all around us can be scary.” This, instead of the stereotypical good and evil, could be how Miyazaki uses binary opposites to create a narrative structure. The theory of binary opposites was first written by Claude Levi-Strauss (http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/053901847301200101, accessed 19/02/17,  Interdisciplinary research: Structuralism and ecology,  Prof. Abraham Rosman, 1972). He explored the ways in which binary oppositions exist in the world to create balance, without them it would be unbalanced. This theory appears in many films where two opposites depend on each other to exist, usually between good and evil. In this case, Mayazaki uses the opposites of darkness to create tension in the story, something “which makes us accept it on the level of a child.” (McCarthy, 1999)

(0.17.49) the overwhelming darkness of the storm.

(0.11.39) the controlled darkness fleeing into the corners of the attic

[naomismi]

#latepost 140117 -- Otosan dan Okasan mempersilahkan saya untuk tidur karena besok pagi-pagi saya sudah harus berangkat ke Ise Mie .. Ini kamar saya .. terletak diruangan kamar bagian depan rumahnya. Keren yaaa .. Dan karena dingin selimut yang dipakai berlapis-lapis 3 dan tebel-tebel .. Saya serasa Umi di film animasi Hayao Mayazaki - From Up On Poppy Hill .. Hihihi .. Norsek yeee .. . . #pimpijapantrip2017 #thekusmalendragoestojapan (at Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka, Japan)

[dan-hill]

The director Isao Takahata has denied its characterization as an anti-war film. But as Clint Eastwood has said, “any war told realistically is an anti-war movie.” And Fireflies is unsparing in its portrayal of the realities of war, especially for being based on a semi-autobiographical novel, whose author lost his adoptive father to the firebombing of Kobe and afterward had to watch his baby sister Keiko die of hunger. Kobe was only one of the 67 Japanese cities burned by the United States Air Force, under the direction of Curtis LeMay. Nicknamed “the Demon,” LeMay was instrumental in the US shift from high-altitude bombing with general purpose explosives to the low-altitude incendiary bombing of Japanese cities that resulted in hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths and the famine-inducing ruination of the economy. He later became a tireless advocate for bombing Vietnam, as he put it, “back to the Stone Age,” and for bombing the whole world back to the Ice Age by launching a nuclear first strike against the Soviet Union.

Miyazaki’s Beautiful Antiwar Dreams by Dan Sanchez