What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
72.9%
885
4Liked it!
19.0%
231
3It was OK
5.5%
67
2Disliked it
1.4%
17
1Hated it
1.2%
14
Average 4.6
1,214 votes
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- I liked it but it just got cheesy near the end |
KinetaSep 9, 2012 7:38 PM
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| One of the greatest movies I have ever seen (anime or not). I first watched in the sixth grade in my art class (fucking awesome teacher). I watched Spirited Away in my art club in eighth grade, the same teacher was the head of the club ( like I said, fucking awesome teacher). |
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| This is the best Ghibli movie. I may not have seen all of them, but that doesn't matter. |
| indescribable masterpiece |
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| to put it simply, amazing |
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| The best Ghibli, in my opinion. I thought the ending was actually quite modest |
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| I loved this movie! I think it's the best Ghibli movie as well. |
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| What the- episode one? Was a series made of the movie or what? |
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| It's definately just a movie. Although a series could've been pretty awesome... Anyway, best anime movie ever in my opinion. By far the best Studio Ghibli movie although Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is right up there. (They even have similar plots.) Still, Mononoke kicks mega ass. |
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| Only one word can describe this movie : Epic! XP |
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| this is a classic. honestly, its just that great. |
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| It was awesome but at the end I went wtf? Didn't really know who to root for but I guess everyone learned their lessons and everything worked out? lol 10/10. |
WTFwasThatNov 14, 2008 10:24 AM
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Bungalowren said: on the box it says something like "the star wars of animated film" but to me it was like the japanese version of pochahontas...similar morals displayed and so forth just a bit more fucked up and had some funny bits i thought it was a good film, though i probly wouldve liked it better had i been younger as it was like a childrens moral story as some people said I have never even seen Star Wars before but I can safely say that Mononoke did not have space travel lol. And I was thinking it was like Pochahontas as well XD And here I thought I was going crazy. I think it was a good movie. I have other movies favored over it, but then again I'm 22 years old; My favorite movies are more for adults or teenagers. If I were younger, then it would most likely be my favorite. |
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| I think this might be my favorite anime movie. I've rewatched this movie many times and never got bored with it. I didn't like the ending as much but then again I never like the ending of anything. |
| Incredible movie. Only a bit below Spirited Away in my opinion. |
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| One of the first and best anime movies that I've seen. |
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| Good movie, I liked it better than Spirited Away. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Honestly, I was not impressed. The story is nothing special. You may want to argue about about the message but the message is totally worthless if the story is not engaging (and it isn't). The characters aren't anything to write home about either. Ashitaka may get some awesome strength from his cursed arm, but the way that limbs so easily break destroys plausibility. It was good, but that was it. 7/10 |
| Absolutely love it.. One of the best Ghibli ever, heck one of the best movie anime or not.. I find that the story is really deep.. Miyazaki is always good in mixing the social criticism with fantasy world.. That's what he master at.. Just imagine if all the animals can protest human's activities of industrial affairs and destroying their habitat.. In this movie, they even fight for their rights.. It's clever I think.. |
| It was beautiful. I can truly understand why so many people have called it a masterpiece. The design of the forest and the complexity of the characters was simply amazing. Animation at its best! Although, I should not have watched it dubbed. That was my mistake. The voice acting reminded me a bit of Speed Racer >> I'm gonna download it subbed for great justice :D |
| Why did it take me so long to watch this great movie? I honestly don't have a clue 9/10 |
| One of the best anime movies ever created. |
| Only watched this and Spirited Away from Ghibli (Shame on me! I'm buying the entire collection slowly). I did prefer this to Spirited Away but tbh they're both amazing. Just like Spirited Away the amount of attention to detail put into the world to make it come to life is astounding, both did this incredibly. I probably ended up preferring Mononoke as I'm a big fan of these old-time tales. Anyone wanna suggest which I watch next? I've only done 2 and I'll definitely be watching them all. I've heard Howl's Moving Castle is great too, but I'd still like suggestions so I'm not blindly spending. EDIT: I've seen Grave of the Fireflies too, its been a while. |
PsychodrakeJan 18, 2010 8:48 AM
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| I didn't expect to watch such a stunning movie from Miyazaki after Howl's Moving Castle (which is relatively more serious and dramatic than his other works), but it happened! 9/10. |
| This movie just takes the cake. love it |
| Best animated motion picture ever. By far. Watched it 38 times in the past ten years. |
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Divine_Judgement said: I thought it was good 9/10. But I don't get what was up with that jiko guy (the one in red and white). what was his motivation to rip the head off the god? Maybe I missed something but that seemed weird to me. He intended to give the head to the emperor in exchange for protection for Iron Town from the daimyos which were targeting it. |
| Excellent movie and it was made in the 90s. |
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| Miyazaki's finest film for sure. |
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| Remarkable. Beautiful. Extraordinary. |
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| AMAZING FILM! |
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| This Definitely was one of my favorite movies :3 I remember I had watched the movie at least like 7 times when I was younger. |
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Requal said: Just finished this. I wasn't too impressed, it's more of a children's moral-teaching movie. You'd be surprised how many of the "adults" are not even as enlightened as children. Ever wonder why there are still wars and famine in the world? Humanity has a long way to go. Do not belittle "moral story for children". |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: Requal said: Just finished this. I wasn't too impressed, it's more of a children's moral-teaching movie. You'd be surprised how many of the "adults" are not even as enlightened as children. Ever wonder why there are still wars and famine in the world? Humanity has a long way to go. Do not belittle "moral story for children". With that point being clear, I'd add that Miyazaki in fact considers his works to be movies for children. So in that sense his focus on a moral teaching in every one of his stories is not that surprising. That said, this movie is amazing for many reasons I'll comment someday, just saying this is my first anime (not counting childhood shows) and what definitely made me become aware of what this way of art and expression is able to give. |
mp said: burntlettuce said: Why did it take me so long to watch this great movie? I honestly don't have a clue 9/10 ^Exactly my thoughts. Also, I probably would have given this a 10 if they hooked up or if they had a better character build up. Nonetheless a great movie and is very rewatchable ^^ I think the same thing. Why the heck couldn't they end up together? I know they said their reasons but come on that would have been such an epic end if he went and became Jane's Tarzan in the woods. I still really liked it tho. definitely a great classic film. 9/10 spirited away>monoke hime>howl's imo :) |
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burntlettuce said: Why did it take me so long to watch this great movie? I honestly don't have a clue 9/10 I hear you man, except I'd have to say that for all of the Ghibli movies I've watched so far. XD |
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