A movie that will leave you breathless and spellbound. A must see!!

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2006)

I did not hear about this movie until 2006 since I had before been leery of Japanease animation, but after seeing bits and pieces of this masterpiece, my curiosity was aroused, and after seeing it from end to end, I was speechless and numb. I have never before seen a movie compile so many different genera's and blend them so perfectly. I especially loved the bath house scenes because they have such a magical and festive feel. Out of all of them, my favorite scene is the one in which Sen cleans the muddy spirit because this is where she really starts to take a hold of the situation and begin to rely on herself. I loved to see how innocent Sen was in the beginning and then watching her mature and gain courage throughout the rest of the movie. Haku's mysterious ways also add a lot to the overall feel of the film. If you are reluctant about seeing this, put all your reservations aside and run to your nearest movie rental store and get this!!