Eric Blanton

This is the kind of film that leaves one somehow filled up, a sense of contentment that is inexplicable yet entirely tangible on an emotional level. The characters are full of the wide ranging human emotion that many have come to expect from 'Ghibli films, giving the audience; belly laughs, awe, sadness, despair, and happiness. Studio Ghibli wastes no time in revealing the magical elements within the tale, in the introduction a magical birth of a tiny child happens deep in a bamboo forest that leaves a kindly elderly couple in awe and adoration. Feeling blessed they embark on giving the magical child the best care they can give to her. As soon as we see Kaguya spring in to action, all the joyfulness of films such Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Howl's Moving Castle is reborn. This was something that I was very happy to see having found recent Ghibli films to be lacking the trademark otherworldliness that I have come to love. However, the film is not in entirely the same vein as many other Ghibli films, particularly in the animation department. The style comes across as much more minimalistic but equally as beautiful as any of their work thus far. It pays homage to ancient Japanese bamboo painting techniques, a style that I would imagine is painstaking to animate, yet it is gracefully brought to life. The ancient setting and style of the film gives the audience what feels like a genuine insight into medieval Japan, the customs, the fashions, attitudes, they all feel authentic and, for want of a better word, informative. I don't want to give away much more about this story so I will finally say that The Tale of Princess Kaguya is a must for any Ghibli fan, don't let the uncharacteristic animation style put you off seeing this beautiful tale. It's something the whole family can enjoy too.

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