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Studio Ghibli's craftsmanship is on full display here. From the bustling, multi-layered architecture of the bathhouse to the serene, surreal train ride across the sea, every frame is packed with detail.

: The fluidity of movement, especially Haku’s dragon form, showcases the peak of traditional animation. Spirited.Away.A.K.A.Sen.to.Chihiro.no.kamikakus...

: Chihiro must remember her true name to ever return to the human world. Studio Ghibli's craftsmanship is on full display here

The Japanese title translates to "Sen and Chihiro’s Spiriting Away." This is a crucial plot point. When the young protagonist, Chihiro, enters the spirit realm, the witch Yubaba steals her name to bind her to the bathhouse. By removing characters from her name, "Chihiro" becomes "Sen." : Chihiro must remember her true name to

: A lonely spirit who mirrors the emotions and greed of those around him.

The film serves as a critique of modern excess. This is most famously seen through the character of No-Face (Kaonashi).