The first time I saw this movie I liked it immediately; the art is very good, the music is memorable and also the characters make the story great. Hayao Miyazaki creates a beautiful and mysterious world with a deeper layer. This movie makes you wonder about possible symbolism and there are a lot of theories about the true meaning of Spirited Away. If they are officially confirmed or not, this does not really matter - in my opinion only thinking about hidden messages makes a story even better.
Despite the fact that Spirited Away is not my favorite Hayao Miyazaki movie (I watched several since then), it still has a very special place in my heart since it opened the door to a new world full of Anime for me.
