#19 - Studio Ghibli
Episode 19 of the Safety Last podcast, hosted by Stanley Ching, titled "#19 - Studio Ghibli" was published on March 24, 2022 and runs 76 minutes.
March 24, 2022 ·76m · Safety Last
Summary
Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle... Studio Ghibli's influence upon Japanese and international animation remains immense. After 19 feature films, several short films, and countless commercials, Ghibli's simple aesthetic has become synonymous with animation. But how did a regular animation in Tokyo, and named after an Italian airplane, rise to such heights? What are some common themes and ideas scattered throughout the Ghibli world (33:25)? How does Miyakazi use nostalgia to influence his audience? And more importantly, I bring on our guest, Nathan Ng, to rank every Ghibli film we have ever watched (12:00).
Episode Description
Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle... Studio Ghibli's influence upon Japanese and international animation remains immense. After 19 feature films, several short films, and countless commercials, Ghibli's simple aesthetic has become synonymous with animation.
But how did a regular animation in Tokyo, and named after an Italian airplane, rise to such heights? What are some common themes and ideas scattered throughout the Ghibli world (33:25)? How does Miyakazi use nostalgia to influence his audience? And more importantly, I bring on our guest, Nathan Ng, to rank every Ghibli film we have ever watched (12:00).
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