Spirited Away
A critically acclaimed animated film by Studio Ghibli about a young girl who enters a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, where humans are changed into beasts.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2001
Origin
Japan
Tags
Studio GhibliFantasyAdventureComing of AgeMiyazakiSupernatural
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Spirited Away
Aliases
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 千と千尋の神隠し
Type
anime
Release Year
2001
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hayao Miyazaki
Publisher
Studio Ghibli
Original Work
Original Screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Supernatural
Content Information
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Chihiro and her parents are moving to a new apartment when they take a wrong turn and discover an abandoned amusement park. After her parents are transformed into pigs, Chihiro must work in a magical bathhouse for spirits to save them and find her way back to the human world.
Main Characters
Chihiro Ogino (Sen), Haku, Yubaba, No-Face, Lin, Boh, Zeniba
Setting
A magical world inhabited by spirits, gods, and supernatural beings, centered around Yubaba's bathhouse
Themes
Coming of age, environmental protection, greed vs. generosity, identity, courage, family bonds
Target Audience
Family audiences, children and adults
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Action figures, collectible models, and themed merchandise
Animated Series
Original animated film
Live Action Films
No live-action adaptations
Comics
Art books and storyboards available
Video Games
Limited game appearances and references
Merchandise
Wide range of licensed products and collectibles
Films
Theatrical film release
Tv Shows
No TV series adaptations
Books
Art books, making-of books, and novelizations
Games
Mobile games and references in other titles
Digital Content
Digital streaming and downloads
Live Events
Theme park attractions and exhibitions
Cross Media Adaptations
Stage productions and museum exhibitions
Commercial Information
Box Office
$395 million worldwide
Sales
Highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema history
Revenue
$395+ million total box office
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2003), Golden Bear at Berlin International Film Festival
Market Value
Estimated $1+ billion franchise value
Licensing
Extensive international licensing deals
Total Box Office
$395 million
Merchandise Revenue
$200+ million in merchandise sales
Critical Reception
Universal critical acclaim, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
Theme Parks
Ghibli Museum and theme park attractions
Licensing Deals
International distribution through Disney and other partners
Streaming Rights
Available on HBO Max, Netflix (select regions)
Cultural Impact
Considered one of the greatest animated films of all time
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Millions of fans worldwide across all age groups
Communities
Active online communities on Reddit, Discord, and fan sites
Events
Annual Ghibli festivals and fan conventions
Quotes
Memorable quotes widely shared and referenced
Memes
Popular internet memes and references
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay characters, especially Chihiro and No-Face
Fan Communities
r/ghibli, r/spiritedaway, Ghibli fan forums
Fan Art
Thousands of fan artworks across all platforms
Collectibles
Extensive collectible market for figures and merchandise
Conventions
Regular appearances at anime and film conventions worldwide
Fan Projects
Fan films, music covers, and tribute projects
Cultural References
Referenced in countless other media and pop culture
Generational Impact
Beloved by multiple generations since 2001
Social Media
Strong presence across all social media platforms
Historical Development
2001
Theatrical release in Japan on July 20, 2001
2002
Won Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
2003
International distribution and global recognition
2004
Became highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema history
2016
15th anniversary celebrations and re-releases
2021
20th anniversary commemorative events
Related Links
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