Video: The TangleCast Crew Discusses Impactful Moments and Animation of Howl’s Moving Castle

In a recent episode, the TangleCast crew tackled a Hayao Miyazaki’s classic film (based on the classic story), Howl’s Moving Castle. Among the topics they covered was how the anime’s most impactful moments. Watch Holly, Peter, and David discuss some of them below, which all revolve around the master’s animation, infused by his creativity and emotion.… Read More Video: The TangleCast Crew Discusses Impactful Moments and Animation of Howl’s Moving Castle

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My Neighbor Hayao: A Dreamy Collection of Miyazaki-Inspired Art

In 2017, Spoke Art opened an exhibition in its San Francisco gallery featuring pieces inspired by the works of acclaimed and Oscar-winning animator, Hayao Miyazaki. A success, they would repeat it in the following years, traveling the show to New York and then Los Angeles, showing hundreds of varied pieces with all this is common:… Read More My Neighbor Hayao: A Dreamy Collection of Miyazaki-Inspired Art

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TangleCast 81: Growth and Struggle at Howl’s Moving Castle

We’re baaaaack! The TangleCast returns from its a summer break with another topic and a tweaked format! Holly, Peter, and David take a dive into the Hayao Miyazaki classic, Howl’s Moving Castle, and particularly look at what parts of the movie hit them in just the right spots, and what those scenes might reveal about… Read More TangleCast 81: Growth and Struggle at Howl’s Moving Castle

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Ghibli Month in Review

Before we bring Ghibli Month to a close, I want to thank everyone who joined us for this month-long celebration of all things Ghibli. We had a lot of fun with it—besides the articles here, we posted memes on Facebook, let you enter a Spirited Away contest on Twitter, and reblogged fan art over on… Read More Ghibli Month in Review

09.30.201909.30.2019 TWWK3 Comments

Studio Ghibli Tournament: Final Four

Can you believe it? We’re already in the final four of our tournament to determine the best Studio Ghibli film! The quarterfinals last week weren’t very competitive: Spirited Away left Whisper of the Heart breathless; Kiki’s Delivery Service flew by Grave of the Fireflies; Princess Mononoke out-royaled Nausicaa; and Howl’s Moving Castle pulled some magic… Read More Studio Ghibli Tournament: Final Four

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A New Perspective on Howl’s Moving Castle

I decided to watch a Studio Ghibli film I hadn’t seen yet and give my first impressions of it. So I watched Howl’s Moving Castle, which had the misfortune of being released at a time when my interest in anime (and movies and television in general) were at a low ebb. It also had the… Read More A New Perspective on Howl’s Moving Castle

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Studio Ghibli Tournament: Round of 8

The round of sixteen in our tournament to determine the best Studio Ghibli film is done and we’re on to the elite eight! Spirited Away (v. Arrietty), Princess Mononoke (v. When Marnie Was There), Howl’s Moving Castle (v. Ponyo), and My Neighbor Totoro (v. Porco Rosso) crushed their opponents, and Grave of the Fireflies one… Read More Studio Ghibli Tournament: Round of 8

09.10.201909.09.2019 TWWKLeave a comment

Ranked: Every Studio Ghibli Movie

Studio Ghibli’s contribution to anime (and animation in general) cannot be understated. Founded by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio has produced many of Japan’s most hallowed films, movies that are both critically acclaimed and monsters at the box office. In 1996, Disney partnered with Studio Ghibli to bring… Read More Ranked: Every Studio Ghibli Movie

09.02.201909.05.2019 TWWK3 Comments

Ghibli Month and Play-in Round for Best Studio Ghibli Movie

During the month of September, Beneath the Tangles and Anime Pop Heart are proud to present Ghibli Month, a 30-day-long celebration of the studio that created classic films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Grave of the Fireflies! For an entire month, we’ll bring you articles about Studio Ghibli films, post fan art for… Read More Ghibli Month and Play-in Round for Best Studio Ghibli Movie

08.27.201908.26.2019 TWWK2 Comments

Top Ten Arby’s Anime Posts

It’s a good time to be a geek. Marvel, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones are the prime properties in Hollywood. Even the subset of geek culture known as otakudom is even getting in the game. As much as Ghost in the Shell was maligned (though I thought it was enjoyable), it’s amazing that property… Read More Top Ten Arby’s Anime Posts

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