Wabi-sabi, the imperfect and transient nature of beauty: there’s no way that Hayao Miyazaki would have cinematized the inherently British modern fairy tale that is Howl’s Moving Castle if it hadn’t hit this nerve. Kawaii, the obsession with cuteness and all things childhood: however sophisticated, Studio Ghibli’s visuals don't compromise on this factor, though they never, never go over the top. Charming, enchanting, and boundlessly inventive, Studio Ghibli’s creations are a great gateway to the Japanese culture, allowing us a peek into the key concepts that underlie the nation’s understanding of life, death, and beauty.
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