This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome Bish Loves Mish from the Get A Life Podcast for an in depth discussion about the animated classic Spirited Away. We’ve discussed Hayao Miyazaki’s work many times on the podcast and discover something new each time, even in this 20+ year old release! We dive deep into the story’s themes that are still relevant today. From capitalism to toxic work culture and the power of names and identity. This week’s storytelling tip is about using motifs and symbols in your story’s narrative.
Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Food Wars, Spy x Family, Moon Knight, Finished Bridgerton, Tiger & Bunny, Moon Knight, Demon Slayer.
Hollywood Flashback: ‘Spirited Away’ Broke Records and Made Oscar History – https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spirited-away-film-oscars-records-history-1235052088
Story x Story #100: The Triple Digit Club (Turning Red) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-100-The-Triple-Digit-Club-Turning-Red-e1gsscl
Hidden Meaning in Spirited Away (Miyazaki) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcFyXaLeXko
How Spirited Away Changed Animation Forever – https://time.com/6081937/spirited-away-changed-animation-studio-ghibli/
Spirited Away, Why Work Is Toxic – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxR1TcG4n4
Spirited Away Study guide – https://www.sparknotes.com/film/spiritedaway/characters/
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