First time viewer, loved every minute of it

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2020)

I'm not really one when it comes to Japanese animated movies but I saw this movie laying around in my local library and decided to give it a watch. I have watched My Neighbour Totoro many years ago but don't remember much about it. After watching it however I can understand why it's deserving of all the praise, it's an utterly beautiful movie.
When it comes t the fluidity of the animation in Studio Ghibli movies, the animation does have a low frame rate and times look a little stutter, it might bother some people but not to me. The quality of the drawing and animation itself make up for it for just how detailed it is and the amount of craft and intricacy Miyazaki put into this world. I saw the making documentary of it aswell and just how much work was put into it aswell as the race against the deadline at the end of the production period.
From what I saw, the studio and staff itself looked very friendly and creative. Easygoing but also focussed and determined when it came to finishing one of Miyazaki's projects. The man himself also looks very laid back and creative with a great personality unlike many directors today that can be very cocky and unlikeable when it comes to managing people
Overall I had a very good time watching Spirited Away and I'll definitely watch it again and again in the future