#princesskaguya

[horizaru]

🎋🌕✨#竹取物語 #PrincessKaguya #東京タトゥー #tokyotattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/CorRC71y761/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[adamwatchesmovies]

The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is not as flashy or high-profile as Studio Ghibli's other productions. It didn't get the attention it deserved while in theaters so let's rectify this now that it's available on home video. Let's get more people to experience this layered drama.

Based on the Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the story begins when an ordinary bamboo cutter (voiced by James Caan) discovers a miniature girl inside a glowing bamboo shoot. When the girl turns into a baby, he and his wife (Mary Steenburgen) adopt her. From her mysterious appearance and the miracles that surround her, the bamboo cutter is certain that she is destined to be a princess, and moves the family to the big city. But the change from peasant girl to royalty is one that does not sit well with the newly titled “Princess Kaguya” (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz as an adult and Caitlyn Leone when she is young).

The film's most striking feature is the visuals. Princess Kaguya does not look like any other film. It emulates the appearance of Japanese watercolor and ink painting. Unless each frame was hand-painted, I have no idea how the effect was achieved. Even scenes where nothing is happening look visually distinct from anything you’ve witnessed before. Particularly evocative is a moment when Kaguya is presented as an ideal brought to life rather than a person. You simultaneously see the appeal of the princess as a woman of royalty worthy of worship and lament how un-human she looks. She's not a real person anymore, she’s a piece of art. It helps immerse you in the atmosphere of this fairytale. Praise to director Isao Takahata for making a story most people outside of Japan have never heard of instantly relatable.

Change a few details around and this could be a story from any country. A child given to a pair of kind, elderly parents, and destined for something bigger? It could be Thumbelina. It could be Superman. Then there’s that portion of the new, something that’s decidedly Japanese that’s brought in. Kaguya (as she will be known eventually) is ripped away from her friends and put into this sterile, boring, procedural world. You sympathize with her dreams of wanting something else, but the film does such a good job immersing you in this culture that when the responsibilities of duty and honor come in to squelch the rebellion in her heart (or do they?) you understand her actions completely. It wasn't that I was familiar with the folktale; it’s that stories like this have a universal appeal. No matter where you’re from, some part of them will click with you.

I loved the visuals and the story. My one criticism concerns the overlong running time. Some of the beginning of the movie could've been cut out. The meat of the story has Kaguya transitioning between peasantry and royalty. Seeing her as a baby that's unable to talk or do anything of her own volition doesn't add much.

I’m certain that a second would only deepen my appreciation of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. It has well-developed characters, striking visuals, thought-provoking ideas, touching drama, and a few smidges of comedy - just enough to make it all feel real. Maybe not one for the kids but a great film for older audiences. (On Blu-ray, December 25, 2015)

[kamilhelbin]

293# ENG: Lady PL: Pani . . . #ghibli #ghiblitober #ghiblitober2020 #lady #procreate #art #princesskaguya #ladysagami #sagami https://www.instagram.com/p/CGipmihjEMb/?igshid=n4hpiz5k5etv

[chibisofa]

I love my friends and they love me 🥰💕 I’m so thankful for them! 😭💗 I am finally organizing my hang-up cubes and decided to make one for my human Luna goods, all presents except the keychain. @erinysceidae just made this delightful doll for me for Christmas and I was so touched!😽 She will now be on display with the @thirdeyemagicsupply pin, and the magical clay Luna @xasillisax commissioned for me by @fairiesandfancies ! 🌙 #humanluna #sailormoon #lunathecat #princesskaguya #fanmade #sailormoonsmovie https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDHwyAhbHe/?igshid=qck1lnoyv2xf

[pinedasart]

Illustration I did for the Princess Kaguya movie projection they did in my college, back in 2019

Such a heartbreaking yet beautiful film

[pinkpalkia]

I had to go buy markers today to find the perfect color for this one. Luckily, they had it! #copic #copicmarker #copiccolors This is proof of why I like the paper I'm using: I love the blending! Sometimes it blends too well, but I prefer extra blending action for lovely gradations. #rendr #rendrpaper This is one of my favorite UBs, third in this part of my series. #YoungifiedUBs #YoungifiedLegends #Celesteela #KaguyaHime #PrincessKaguya #bambooprincess #spaceship #ultrabeast #UB #pokemon #pokemonart #fanart #pokemonfanart #pokemonartwork #traditionalart #mixedmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/B8V69MOlBG8/?igshid=18j715nixbgvr

[sorakurohitsujinosky]

#SINoALICE 🌸🌼💕SINoALICE💕🌼🌸 First Impressions A Fairy Tale's Nightmare

[fairwindcosplay]

It’s #MoonieMonday! Aurelian and I are working on downsizing our cosplay closet, and I’m thinking of sending Luna to a new home. I love this gown to pieces, but it’s actually a little too big on me these days! I’ll have a few listings up within the week, so if you’re interested in giving this full costume (wig and accessories included!) a new home, please let me know! Gown by @shinitama and wig styled by @aristaeos PC: @cosplayenthusiast #cosplay #sailormoon #luna #sailormooncosplay #MoonieMonday #humanluna #princesskaguya #anime #humanlunacosplay #ardawigs #katsucon #animeboston #stayhome #cosplayforsale #ardastyle #sailormooncrystal #sailormoons #cosplaymodel #cosplayer #manga #sailormoonday #lunasailormoon #lunacosplay #moonlightdensetsu #moonpride #moonprincess #sailorsenshi #moonkitty #lunaandartemis https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FdfsADPt4/?igshid=1np61hroqsy12

[yuki-yakuza-bue]

Some random water colour drawing that I did. Idk it’s meant to be a bit more traditional but I hope you like it #japan #watercolor #watercolour #geisha #princesskaguya https://www.instagram.com/y.y.bue/p/BvDouW-Hkx5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=609ubnuitwv6

[thealiencross]

"Pequeña Bambú" -The Procession of Celestial Beings plays in the distance- #studioghibli #ghibli #vector #fanart #princesskaguya #elcuentodelaprincesakaguya https://www.instagram.com/thealiencross/p/BwNjGwynN_X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18k7h40z4p650

[dianamangaismylove]

I watched the Tale of Princess Kaguya and it was so beautiful and it changed my brain chemistry... and made me happy and sad cry back 2 back which is quite rare 4 me on both fronts. 😂😂😂 - - This fanart doesnt even do it just I- *whimper whimper* - #anime #princesskaguya #kaguya #animeart #drawing #sketch #studioghibli #penart #Dianamanga https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFgNFDr3mZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[horizaru]

#月の王 #moonking & #帝 #Emperor (healed, Nov 2019) #竹取物語 #PrincessKaguya #東京タトゥー #tokyotattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/CorQ2U6yOtg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ampersandnostromo]

Bamboo Cutter 69/100

[outofcircuit]

Ame como me quedo este dibujo, cuando a Kaguya le dan su nombre ❤️. Parte 2 de 2 de #MiPeliculaFavorita ------------------------------------------------------------ I just love how this drawing, when Kaguya is named ❤️. Part 2 of 2 of #MiPeliculafFavorita #drawing #sketch #studioghibli #princesskaguya #animedrawing #animesketch (en Bamboo Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNEMmQ0D7Hc/?igshid=ue1wgo77cn3v

[giuliagasp]

My favorite forever. Thank you and goodbye Isao Takahata #PrincessKaguya

[reymdraws]

Princess Kaguya : drawing completed back in 2017 Hi res image links: Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/Yts8hA deviantart: http://fav.me/dbndre2 This is my interpretation on how Princess Kaguya (from the Studio Ghibli movie) might look like in real life. :) This is from the scene where she is practicing playing her koto. This is drawn and painted using CS6/Cintiq13HD. Thanks for looking! #kaguya #princesskaguya #princesskaguyafanart #studioghibli #studioghibliart #studioghibliart #studioghiblidrawing #studioghiblifanart #studioghiblifan #koto #moon #longblackhair #woodenfloor #ancientjapan #digitalart #digitalpainting #digitalillustration #digital #digitaldrawing #digitalartist #digitalartwork #photoshopcc #photoshopcc2019 #cintiq #cintiq13hd https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjh4IHJJh0/?igshid=134y299vrz3gj