It’s been nearly two decades since the award-winning movie Spirited Away was released, and yet fans are still hoping for a sequel to be produced soon.
The animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli was a phenomenal success. It grossed $ 347.7 million worldwide and remains the first and only non-English hand-drawn animated film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
To this day, Spirited Away events continue to be appreciated and fans around the world continue to show their active support for the film on internet forums and social media platforms. They all hope to see that one day, Haku and Chihiro’s paths will cross again. Learn more information here about this article.
Will there be Spirited Away 2 in the future?
There have been multiple rumors around the internet regarding a possible Spirited Away sequel and we are here to finally set the record straight.
Earlier this year, Studio Ghibli announced that Hayao Miyazaki is coming out of retirement for him and is working on his next great and fantastic story.
Unfortunately, this is not the sequel to Spirited Away, but a completely different feature film, Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka (How do you live?).
The heartbreaking truth is that Studio Ghibli is not known for following up no matter how successful their movie is. Unlike other studios, Studio Ghibli places the highest importance on your credibility and respect for its masterpieces. They refuse to turn their movies into cash cows, which is really commendable but a bit sad, especially when we wanted to see Chihiro and Haku fulfill their promise and meet again. There are also no official reports saying a sequel is in the works.
What is the plot of Spirited Away?
Spirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino as she tries to rescue his father in the world of Kami (spirits). His parents were turned into pigs by the witch Yubaba after eating food from a mysterious restaurant. He meets Haku, a boy who can also become a dragon. Haku helps and keeps Chihiro safe as he navigates and meets other strange characters in the spirit world.
The film ended with Haku promising Chihiro that they will meet again in the future when Chihiro returns to the real world with his parents.
Who is in the cast of Spirited Away?
Here are the original casts and their Japanese voice actors. The 10-year-old female lead, Chihiro Ogino, was played by Rumi Hiiragi. Haku .a.k.a Spirit of the Kohaku River was voiced by Miyu Irino. Yubaba or the bathhouse grandmother and Zeniba were voiced by Mari Natsuki.
Akio Nakamura brought the character, No-Face to life. Takashi Naitō and Yasuko Sawaguchi played Chihiro’s father and mother, respectively.
When was Spirited Away released?
Spirited Away originally opened in Japan on July 20, 2001. Walt Disney Pictures dubbed the Japanese film in English and it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2002.
Spirited Away’s last theatrical release was in China on June 21, 2019, nearly 18 years after the film originally opened in Japan.
