A princess is still a princess and the court and its duties await. The tale is also known as the tale of princess kaguya, after its protagonist. Believing her to be a divine presence, he and his wife decide to raise her as their own, calling her princess. This page contains information about printed publications related to the tale of princess kaguya japanese. This is true also for the tale of princess kaguya, which at 183 pages covers a great deal of additional art not seen in the official art of book. The tale of the princess kaguya was received well by critics, and was nominated for best animated feature by the academy awards in 2014, unfortunately it lost to big hero six and while thats a decent film, the idea that big hero six is anywhere near as good as the tale of the princess kaguya is laughably and insultingly incorrect. In all honesty, i love ghibli for its music and art, i like it for its animation, and i dont really care for its stories.
The tale of the princess kaguya is an absolute stunning piece of art. Original title if not in english the art of the tale of princess kaguya. It primarily details the life of a mysterious girl called kaguyahime, who was discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo. In november 20, an animated film based on the folktale was released in japan by studio ghibli under the title of the tale of the princess kaguya. This page contains information about printed publications related to the tale of princess kaguya. The tale of the princess kaguya by isao takahata isao. This animated tale is produced by studio ghibli, and directed and cowritten by isao takahata, based on the folktale the tale of the bamboo cutter. Ultimately she must face her fate, punishment for her crime. Why the tale of the princess kaguya is my favorite film from. The art of princess kaguya art book this book features the art of studio ghiblis the tale of princess kaguya. Every frame of vital animation conjures up feelings that are both tangible and fully realized, delving into a story of family, regret, and respect.
The tale of the princess kaguya soundtrack from 2014, composed by joe hisaishi. Mar 22, 2015 the version of the tale of the princess kaguya that i saw was the japanesedialogue original, of which i would not change a word. It follows the life of a girl called little bamboo by her friends as she grows exponentially after being found in a glowing bamboo stalk by a local bamboo cutter along with a fortune of gold. The art of the tale of princess kaguya japanese ghibliwiki.
Isao takahatas animated fable, eight years in the making, is a masterpiece to rank among studio ghiblis finest. Arriving as the best animated movie of the year, but destined to be remembered as one of the revered studio ghiblis finest achievements, takahata. Also be sure to check out the official art of book for princess kaguya. The tale of princess kaguya zerochan anime image board. The tale of the princess kaguya is beyond words in its beauty and its deliberate majesty. Oct 16, 2014 beauty and loss in the tale of princess kaguya the latest film from the celebrated studio ghibli follows a girl far from home who must inevitably return there. Those words, sung to a simple folk melody, are how the tale of the princess kaguya ends and with it, one of the most extraordinary creative endeavours of our lifetime. And so the tale of the princess kaguya stands in obvious contrast to the manic, jampacked computeranimated action comedies of hollywood, to be sure, but also notably to the work of japanese master hayao miyazaki my neighbor totoro.
Director isao takahata grave of the fireflies, pom poko draws inspiration from the japanese folktale the tale of the bamboo cutter for this animated studio ghibli production featuring a score by joe hisaishi spirited away, princess mononoke, the wind is rising dec 10, 20 the tale of the princess kaguya official extended trailer 20 studio ghibli film hd an old man makes a living by selling bamboo. Studio ghibli moviesart seriesbook illustrationnew booksbook artanime art. Studio ghiblis catalogue, which will include academy awardwinner spirited away, princess mononoke, arrietty, my neighbor totoro and the tale of princess kaguya, will be subtitled in 28 languages and dubbed in up to 20 languages. Mar 19, 2015 those words, sung to a simple folk melody, are how the tale of the princess kaguya ends and with it, one of the most extraordinary creative endeavours of our lifetime. Interpreting isao takahatas the tale of princess kaguya. The tale of princess kaguya the story of a bamboo cutter who found a baby in a stalk of bamboo. It includes the art work of the movie that includes backgrounds, character profiles and concept designs, key animation, storyboards, and more. Sep 25, 2016 the tale of the princess kaguya is a 2014 animated film produced by studio ghibli. The deceptive simplicity of the handdrawn animation in the tale of the princess kaguya is more than elegantly unassuming.
In this tale of a princess and a frog, the tale of princess kaguya, even the beautiful princess from the moon has responsibilities that she was born to and eventually must return. The tale of princess kaguya retells an ancient japanese folk tale about an elderly bamboo cutter voiced by james caan in the english dubbed version who finds a tiny, magical princess sprouting from a shining bamboo stalk. Folktales are stories that are usually passed though generations through verbal storytelling, so this is just one interpretation of the story. The tale of the princess kaguya is the most gorgeous film youll see all year studio ghibli returns with another animated masterpiece miyazaki comics reflections based on my conversation with yorosan why princess kaguya will win the oscar the tale of the princess kaguya ver mais. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. I did not have the pleasure of watching it until december of last year. The tale of the princess kaguya story okina is a bamboo cutter in ancient rural japan. One of the greatest ghibli films to grace this earth. The tale of the bamboo cutter is a 10thcentury japanese monogatari containing japanese folklore. Kaguyahime no monogatari, stylized as the tale of the princess kaguya is a 20 japanese animated fantasy drama film cowritten for the screen and directed by isao takahata, based on the anonymous literary tale the tale of the bamboo cutter and produced by studio ghibli for nippon. Princess kaguya is based on the japanese folktale, the tale of the bamboo.
The tale of the princess kaguya 2014 rotten tomatoes. Princess kaguya kaguyahime the tale of the bamboo cutter. The tale of the princess kaguya is a 20 japanese animated fantasy drama film cowritten for the screen and directed by isao takahata, based on the anonymou. The tale of princess kaguya in japanese kaguyahime no monogatari takahata isao on.
This is the official art of book for ghiblis animated film kaguyahime no monogatari the tale of princess kaguya, directed by veteran animation director and cofounder of ghibli studio isao takahata pom poko, grave of the fireflies, my neighbors the yamadas. Princess kaguya is based on a 10thcentury japanese folk story called. The tale of princess kaguya in japanese kaguyahime no. To date, it remains at the top of my list of favorite animated films from the japanese film studio. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime. And then the movie takes another turn in its third act, with a leftfield twist that changes everything kaguya has been about up to that. Studio ghibli cofounder isao takahata hasnt made a film in 14 years. The tale of the princess kaguya is the most gorgeous film youll. Based on a japanese folktale about a tiny girl found inside a bamboo stalk who is pushed into princesshood by her adoptive parents, this is a movie largely about losing sight of the unadorned in favor of the ornate. The tale of the princess kaguya 20 directed by isao. This film contains many fantastic scenes and they play as good eye candies. The tale of the princess kaguya is a surprisingly feminist. Tale of the bamboo cutter is a ninthcentryish japanese folk tale.
Will tale of the princess kaguya be studio ghiblis final. The tale of the princess kaguya is the most gorgeous film youll see all year studio ghibli returns with another animated masterpiece miyazaki comics reflections based on my conversation with yorosan why princess kaguya will win the. Preface by donald keene taketori monogatari, the tale of the bamboo cutter is the oldest surviving japanese work of fiction. Studio ghibli storyboards 11 princess mononoke art book. The tale of the bamboo cutter is a 10thcentury japanese monogatari fairy tale. The tale of princess kaguya in japanese kaguyahime no monogatari. Whilst the tale of the princess kaguya is undoubtedly a beautiful work of art with a gorgeous soundtrack, inspired animation and an immersive tale of the lost era of feudal japan, it is also not structured as a typical childrens story. The tale of princess kaguya undoubtedly speaks for itself, its beauty so ethereal that its almost as otherworldly as its title character, but its delicate line drawings and impressionistic backgrounds are brought to life even more when informed by. A bamboo cutter named sanuki no miyatsuko discovers a miniature girl inside a glowing bamboo shoot. Why the tale of the princess kaguya is my favorite film. Isao takahatas highly acclaimed anime film, the tale of princess kaguya. In fact, i believe that the plots of ghibli movies exist solely to support the art and animation itself, and never the other way round. The tale of princess kaguya character design references.
For those who prefer to avoid subtitles, however, an english redub. The tale of the princess kaguya a beautiful historical. Studio ghiblis the tale of the princess kaguya, based on a 10th century japanese folk tale, has plenty of ma and the tale itself is incomplete, with hints of magic. Kaguyahime no monogatari, stylized as the tale of the princess kaguya is a 20 japanese animated fantasy drama film cowritten for the screen and directed by isao takahata, based on the anonymous literary tale the tale of the bamboo cutter and produced by studio. Ghibli dai 7 studio, 933 nichi no densetsu 2dvds japan dvd vwdz8210. Book 20 of 11 in the studio ghibli storyboard complete works series.
Studio ghibli delivers a new masterpiece with the tale of. The renowned animation studio ponders its future as founder isao takahata looks to the past. Beauty and loss in the tale of princess kaguya the latest film from the celebrated studio ghibli follows a girl far from home who must inevitably return there. To see more about kaguya hime no monogtari tale of princess. The tale of the princess kaguya is the most gorgeous. It was also occasionally known as the tale of princess kaguya. Lets just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this film is, it is without a doubt a work of art. The tale of princess kaguya undoubtedly speaks for itself, its beauty so ethereal that its almost as otherworldly as its title character, but its delicate line drawings and impressionistic backgrounds are brought to life even more when informed by the tacit dedication that went into every stroke. The tale of genji written about 1010 referred to it as the ancestor of all romances.
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo, a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady, raised by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. The tale of the princess kaguya discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk by a local bamboo cutter, a miraculous baby, named princess by the cutter, grows at an extraordinary rate, often before peoples eyes. The childhood memories of the protagonist, taeko, on the other hand, take on a. For the first half, the most startling thing about it is how familiar it seems. The art style used in the film very distinct from other studio ghibli movies and anime as a whole. Documentary takahata isao, kaguya hime no monogatari the tale of princess kaguya wo tsukuru. Dec 17, 2014 interpreting the tale of princess kaguya there was a moment, when i was returning home after watching the tale of princess kaguya that i thought, ah, ha.
The tale of the princess kaguya found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. It primarily details the life of a mysterious girl called kaguya, who was discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant. The tale of the princess kaguya, from isao takahata the. The tale of the princess kaguya a beautiful historical fantasia. That alone is enough to make his latest, the tale of the princess kaguya, a. Oct 17, 2014 princess kaguya is based on a 10thcentury japanese folk story called the tale of the bamboo cutter, which tells of a poor couple that discover a mystical girl in a forest and take it upon. The names of five suitors, resembling those of members of the japanese court of the eighth century, have suggested to some scholars that the the tale of the. Full of life, she makes many friends in the poor countryside surroundings, but her adoptive father wants nothing but the best for her and with riches given to him from the same.
Released by pony canyon in 20 containing music from the tale of the princess kaguya 2014. Interpreting the tale of princess kaguya there was a moment, when i was returning home after watching the tale of princess kaguya that i thought, ah, ha. Princess kaguya is based on a 10thcentury japanese folk story called the tale of the bamboo cutter, which tells of a poor couple that discover a mystical girl in a forest and take it upon. A devastating and deceptively simple tale adapted from 10thcentury folklore, isao takahatas the tale of the princess kaguya distills a millennium of japanese storytelling into a timeless film that feels both ancient and alive in equal measure. It is considered the oldest extant japanese prose narrative although the oldest manuscript dates to 1592. If i was buddhist, i would have called it satoria moment of enlightenment. Princess kaguya is based on the japanese oldest folklore the tale of the bamboo cutter. He brings the creature home to his wife ounaa and they decide to keep her and raise her as a princess. Its also a perfect match for one of the pictures themes.
From the countryside to the grand capital city, even unseen she enthralls all who encounter her, including five noble suitors. I knew going in after watching a few trailers that it was going to be an emotional experience, and it was. One day in the forest, he finds a tiny baby in the folds of a bamboo shoot. The tale of the princess kaguya studio ghibli movies. The version of the tale of the princess kaguya that i saw was the japanesedialogue original, of which i would not change a word. Will tale of the princess kaguya be studio ghiblis final masterpiece. She grew to be a beautiful woman and was courted by princes and the emperor of japan, but had to return to her birthplace, the moon. Director isao takahata grave of the fireflies, pom poko draws inspiration from the japanese folktale the tale of the bamboo cutter for this animated studio ghibli production featuring a score by joe hisaishi spirited away, princess mononoke, the wind is rising art. Studio ghibli collection the tale of the princess kaguya. But isao takahata transforms it into a universal humanistic story by describing princess kaguya as a realistic girl. When the tale of the princess kaguya moves to the city, the simple, elemental pull of the movies first act gives way to bumbling slapstick from the inoverhishead okina, and a pileup of new characters. The tale of the princess kaguya is a 2014 animated film produced by studio ghibli.
The tale of the princess kaguya is a beautifully drawn, tender, heartfelt film. Studio ghibli delivers a new masterpiece with the tale of the. The artbook of the last masterpiece of the great director isao takahata from studio ghibli. The tale of the princess kaguya is the most gorgeous film.
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