First Time Watching Miyazaki: Spirited Away, Mononoke & More | The Call Sheet

In this episode of The Call Sheet, Chris Canul introduces Jo-Han Tristian Kane Martinez and Caleb Angel Andrade to the world of Hayao Miyazaki through some of his most iconic films. Starting with Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron, the group explores Miyazaki's signature storytelling style — blending fantasy, environmental themes, and deeply human characters. As first-time viewers, Jo-Han and Caleb share their reactions, surprises, and takeaways from films that are widely regarded as some of the greatest in animation history. The conversation dives into themes of identity, war, nature, and imagination, while also examining what makes Miyazaki's work resonate across cultures and generations. What makes these films so timeless? And how do they compare to Western animation and blockbuster storytelling? Roll cameras — this is The Call Sheet.