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A thoughtful-looking Chihiro from Spirited Away in a forest, with the question "What is the nature of memory?" overlaid.

Spirited Away: The Brilliance of the "Phantom Ending" Urban Legend – The Fine Art of Fabricating Memory

2025-08-01 Sifr

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Haku from Spirited Away with a gentle, mysterious smile, set against a backdrop of vibrant green leaves and pink flowers. The overlay text poses the question of his identity: 'Haku, who on earth are you...?'

Spirited Away: Haku's True Identity, Night on the Galactic Railroad, and the Mysterious Hand

2025-07-30 Sifr

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No-Face standing to the left, Chihiro sitting in the middle, and Yubaba looking towards Chihiro on the right, all gathered around a table with tea and cakes, overlaid with the white text "Why was Zeniba at Swamp Bottom?".

Why Did Yubaba Try to Steal Zeniba's Seal? -The Sisters as a Divided Hayao Miyazaki-

2025-07-29 Sifr

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A scene from Spirited Away: Yubaba sits at her lavish desk, pointing a finger at Chihiro who stands before her. The text 'The Pros and Cons of Nicknames' is overlaid.

Why Does Yubaba Steal Names in "Spirited Away"?

2025-07-29 Sifr

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A scene from Spirited Away: Chihiro joyfully runs across the red bridge of the Aburaya bathhouse as spirits cheer her on. The text 'How and why was Chihiro able to pass her trial?' is overlaid.

Spirited Away: Why Did Chihiro Know Her Parents Weren't Among the Pigs? - With the Mystery of the Emetic Dumpling -

2025-07-29 Sifr

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A collage featuring main characters from the film 'Princess Mononoke,' including Ashitaka, San, Moro, and Lady Eboshi. The text overlay reads: 'The People who Brought ‘Princess Mononoke’ to Life'.

Princess Mononoke: Characters, Voice Actors & Analysis

2025-07-27 Sifr

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Princess Mononoke: Full Synopsis & Analysis (Spoilers Explained)

2025-07-27 Sifr

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Ashitaka rides his red elk, Yakkul, looking back at a giant, monstrous demon god made of writhing tendrils in a grassy field, overlaid with the white text 'A Rampaging Curse and a Spreading Hatred'.

Princess Mononoke: What Was the Deamon (Tatari-gami)? - Hatred as a Calamity

2025-07-27 Sifr

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A close-up of Ashitaka from 'Princess Mononoke' in a snowy landscape, with the text "Ashitaka Becoming the Protagonist" superimposed.

Princess Mononoke: Ashitaka as the "Protagonist" and the People Who Hide Their True Feelings

2025-07-26 Sifr

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A heading with the text 'Let's Try to Justify the "Dagger Problem"' superimposed on the scene where Kaya looks at Ashitaka with a concerned expression.

Princess Mononoke: Why Ashitaka Gave Away Kaya's Dagger to San?

2025-07-25 Sifr

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