From a very popular anime series, I remember an unpopular quote about beauty. “Maybe it has a different kind of value just because it’s pretty.” – Episode – Money Style Jutsu, Naruto. For whatever role physical beauty plays in attraction, sexuality, and society, it is interesting to note that such…
Tag: Studio Ghibli
Opinion
Can Studio Ghibli Be Creepy?
Hayao Miyazaki is hailed as a feminist icon. His films are complex and center on adolescent girls living independent, joyous, responsible lives. Women relate to the dry and layered characters while soaking in the magic of a master animator. However, there are some instances in a few of his films…
Opinion
Normalizing Periods in Only Yesterday, The Studio Ghibli Way
Periods are a biological function necessary to carry life forward, yet they remain taboo. In many Indian cultures, a woman is “untouchable” if she’s on her period. She’s deemed dirty and banned from the kitchen as long as she bleeds. Male members, who are often clueless about periods till they…
Reading between frames
Spirited Away Simplified in 15 Q&As
Spirited Away needs no introduction. Released in 2001, this film continues to be an absolute favorite amongst its fanbase. To date, the movie inspires and intrigues. In this article, I have collected some commonly asked questions about the movie, analyzed them, referenced from a few books, and answered them. There…