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@jessquinn6106

3 ай бұрын

Stick with Ghibli and you can't go wrong.

Hey so the mom was in the hospital recovering from tuberculosis. Back I the day they would send those patients to the country where the air is clear because city smog and pollution would make tuberculosis worse and deadly

@mevb

Ай бұрын

Hayao Miyazaki's mom had tuberculosis which why he and his family moved to the country side. The movie is based on those childhood experiences. Kanta is even based on Miyazaki himself when he was a kid, being interested in aeroplane models and drawing comic scribbles (like Kanta does in his school book). He made the main characters into two girls as it would break his heart if they were boys like him and his younger brother.

I love how Bridge of Tarabithia has basically traumatized you lol. *No bridge can be trusted.*

@JVsGalacticAdventures

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha so true!

Fun fact: they premiered My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies as a double feature. Imagine watching the wholesomeness that is Totoro, then being smacked the grief of Grave of the Fireflies

@taryngaines8881

3 ай бұрын

My husband and I have a box set of the Studio Ghibli movies and paired them into double features, and we did exactly that, because I think the only way I could watch Grave of the Fireflies again is with a nice happy movie alongside it 😅

@Icyangel10

19 күн бұрын

I heard it was the other way around & the studio mandated that Totoro came after Grave of the Fireflies Edit: I rechecked, Totoro was played first for a bit but they mandated it be played second cause people walked out of Grave of the Fireflies

Accirding to Internet, the mom has tuberculosis and that was inspired by the fact Miyazaki's own mother had it too. Also, Satsuki and Mei are respectively 10 and 4 years old

The Firefly movie was so damn sad and moving. I do not think anyone came out unaffected by that film.

@jasmin2186

3 ай бұрын

I watched it when it was randomly on TV at 3am like a decade ago and I still think about it regularly... truly heartbreaking 💔

@aghh2003

3 ай бұрын

Yes please watch grave of the fireflies

@ravenm6443

3 ай бұрын

Oh god! That movie is shattering!!! I watched it once and that’s all you need! It sticks with you. No lie, I cried for 2 hours afterwards. My bf has yet to see it and he keeps asking if we can watch it and I absolutely refuse! It’s a fantastic film, but just so crushing.

@michaelminch5490

3 ай бұрын

I'm not brave enough to watch that one.

@ravenm6443

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelminch5490 tbh, I can’t blame you. For me it just so happens to be playing on a classic movie channel which was celebrating Miyazaki’s birthday by showing his films with some commentary before the showing. This particular one was shown at like 12am and I caught it probably 20 minutes into the film. I had absolutely 0 context or knowledge of what the film was about but I knew it was a Ghibli film, since I had seen many and the animation style is a giveaway. I really wasn’t expecting what I saw. That being said, I actually do wish they’re show it in high school history classes with lots of context. We really don’t talk much about Japans part in the war or why they entered in the first place. We focus almost exclusively on Pearl Harbor and the events that happened in August (which I don’t think YT will allow me to elaborate). At least that’s what was taught in my school and that’s with acknowledging my school was pretty liberal on many things, even being in a very conservative state. Japan just feels glossed over compared to what we learn about Germany. And I find it fascinating since Japan was basically the only county to attack us on “our land” that there isn’t more information given. It was a big thing that happened but those two things are all that’s mentioned. My schools at least kinda discussed the internment of many. I know many schools leave that fact out.

There are movies where you have to shut your brain off and just be a kid again, if you can. Not everyone can do that. As a kid you don't think about the difference between spirits, magic and stuff. It's just magical. This is one of those movies. As kids we saw these small hills in the forest and thought there must be treasure hidden, so we dug a little. Of course we didn't get far with what little strength we had and no tools. We later learned that those hills were man-made. they were grave hills that at one time had treasure in them. Archaeological treasure long dug up and put in museums. But it was fun trying to find treasure. They sent a telegram, because they needed to inform the family that the mother wasn't doing so well. With no telephone that was the best way to contact them. However, telegrams cost by length, so people kept them as short as possible. And if you think about it, people tend to assume the worst. You find a child's shoe in a pond, what would you think? That's why there scene was there. To get you emotionally involved.

If you haven’t seen Secret World of Arietty, try to find the British Dub. It’s Tom Holland’s first film.

I don't think Totoro is calling for the magic with the roar, rather, calling for the bus. Also, it seems like it's the way it communicates but probably because it's big so every word seems so loud, but maybe to those his size it would be like normal talking.

Believe me, from one father to another, watching these films became a very different experience after becoming a parent. I love them but they truly tug on my heartstrings 😂❤

YES OMFG THIS IS MY CHILDHOOD MOVIE AND IM 25 NOW. I’m so happy the ghibli movies are so popular now. I got made fun of when I would show my friends any of the movies as a kid haha

This is the only damn movie that makes me cry, a grown man cause its so adorable.

I really recommend to watch Kiki's delivery service! That's my favourite Ghibli movie, it's kinda similar to Totoro movie in terms of genre - the mix of everyday life and a little of magic, nothing tragic, just a nice heartwarming movie ❤

@jamesstutz6907

3 ай бұрын

The Kiki Delivery Service is now on his list. Love all Studio Ghibli movies plus Ronja the Robber's Daughter made but Goro Miyazaki.

I feel like most of the Ghibli movies are perfect to watch with children once they're old enough. Most of them are completely appropriate other than mononoke, and grave of the fireflies. But there's such great family movies.

This movie is like childhood make believe from a nostalgic adult viewpoint. Because the main characters are kids, and we view it through their POV, the story ends up being so simplistic but beautiful and full of love.

ugh this was childhood movie! i loved this and still do!

Voiced by two actual sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, my faves 🥰

This is still one of my favorite Studio Ghibli of all time ♥️

This is a very rewatchable movie! It feels way better on the second watch, it's so cozy and peaceful when you know that everything will be alright. It's my favorite from all Ghibli movies.

I love this movie! First watched it when I was 6yrs old in Year 1 in Japanese class. We would sing the songs as well. Always a nostalgic rewatch, and just a good feel movie.

i recently rewatched this again after many years and almost forgot how good it was 😭 edit: i watched the english dub first time viewing and then the japanese one!

I went to the Ghibli (soft G) Museum. They had a life sized cat bus you could sit in. It was so soft and squishy I didn't want to leave.

The pastery that the girls, the dad, Grannya and the movers had is called mochi. It's a rice ball with filling, traditionally red bean paste, sesame seed paste or macha paste (green tea) but there're other fillings like peanut butter and even fruits like strawberries and bananas. I recommend try them.

Are you talking about cicadas making that sound? The cicadas will be coming back out this year and they say it will be double the normal amount.

Oh JV please do "The Cat Returns" you will love that! I love your channel man!

17:11 one of the most iconic scenes in cinema, animation, anime and in Studio Ghibli history

Pandas actually aren’t lazy in mating. It’s only in captivity with no pressure to do so. In the wild they do that just fine

A wonderful reaction😊A dad with 2 daughters reacting to a movie with a dad with 2 daughters

Yes! One of my favorites!

The Crab Mei in Satsuki's letter is a reference to the japanese folk story "Saru Kani Gassen" (Monkey-Crab Battle) where a crab plants a persimmon seed and standing at the plantation, waiting for the seed to sprout, just like Mei does in the story. Since non-japanese kids wouldn't know the story, it was changed into a pun as Satsuki refer to her as being crabby for the seeds haven't sprouted yet. In the swedish dub, Satsuki writes that Mei looks like a little crab sitting there hunched over the plantation.

The movie is set in the 1950's so it's no wonder the house is old.

I know it's not the same thing as a mom dying, but my grandma just passed away on my birthday; I had 2 messages within half an hour of eachother so when I woke up and checked my phone the preview just showed "Happy Birthday! Your grandma died" 😢

@ravenm6443

3 ай бұрын

Oh man, I’m so sorry. My condolences to you and your family. 💐

I love this movie. The first time i watched it was bout 2 yrs ago

The Soot Sprites from this movie is in Spirited Away as well, working in the Boiler Room with Kamaji, though they're able to grow legs for walking unlike in this movie.

In the japanese original Satsuki think Mei is misprounouncing "tororo" meaning troll (though she interpreters Totoro's roars as "Totoro") which is why she ask "Y9u mean troll in your picture book". In the credit scene, you can see Mrs. Kusakabe reading the book Billygoat Gruff which have the picture of a Totoro sitting underneath a bridge as the troll does in the story, which could mean that Totoro is a kind of a troll.

i love your reactions! ❤ also, you are such a good dad. your daughters are very lucky to have you and your wife who care so much for them! ❤ animated movie recommendation: An American Tail ❤

Such an amazing film. Recreates childlike wonder 🎉 So glad you enjoyed it!

Very cute characters in this movie.

Yess that movie the grave of the firefly is so sad

0:06 nice new intro JV

Gotta be careful with Studio Ghibli and copyright. They took down VIunia's whole channel.

That is pretty cool Frank Walker voice for this rabbit is one of my favorite voice actors he also a voice for Fred and Scooby I think that's cool he did a lot voice acting over the years.

!!!! YES! I've never been this early! But watch most of the Studio Ghibli movies!

To me it's so weird to hear people say that where they live young kids could never walk to school. I live in Finland and if you live close enough to walk then 7-9 year olds walk to school and back all the time. I lived 4 km away which was a little too far to walk so I used my bike (except during winter. Then I took a bus.) I can't fully understand why that wouldn't be possible. Like what would happen to them, cause anything that comes to my mind just seems too unreal. Like, there's no way that would happen so much that kids can't walk to school

You should watch Migration (2023) animated film. It was produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination. I think you would love the duck family story😊

Please react to Wolf Children and Mirai No Mirai are both equally good family focused anime movies that has a lot of charm and heart to them. There both done by the same dictator Mamoru Hosoda, Also Maquia When the promised flower Blooms is another good one inculding Lu over the Wall and My Neighbors the Yamadas.

1988 was the year I was born bro, 😎😒

@adrianasenchantedgarden8020

3 ай бұрын

I got my eyes on you dude 👀

Totoro is a chinchilla

23:01 they changed so many things in translation, here she says something like "stupid May", why americans always like to sanitize everything -_- It was way more natural to be mad at May for her...

I think Mei might be wearing bloomers not diapers. Fun fact Totoro's name comes from Mei mispronouncing "Torōru" which is the Japanese word for troll. Also someone mentioned this in the comments but I found some more info, this was a double feature with Grave of the Fireflies.(Which is based on a book heavily based on the author who the brother in the story is an author avatar) The studio mandating that this be played after Grave of the Fireflies cause people would walk out if Totoro was played first. So thanks to the mandates after seeing a movie that makes you cry you see a movie that's more comforting.

Pleaseeee "The little Princess" (1995) 🙏🙏

Pandas try to procreate they're just physically bad at it. Like, their aim is bad if you know what I mean.

hope you'll watch ponyo too :')

When hazbin hotel comes and can you watch also hunchback of notre dame 1-2 pocahontas 2 quest of camelot

Americans swear by the soft G pronunciation but that's not how they pronounce it in Japan, so... Ghibli with a hard J sound, like JV, if you want to be more accurate to the original katakana spelling.

wow b r all

Has Jane seen this film? If not, I feel like she'd really like it.