Studio Ghibli Quiz time

[ladyshiro]

Test your knowledge of Ghibli movies?


Okay
What are some common things in alot of Hayo's movies?
(this on requires some thinking)

[Blue Thunder]

hmmmm.... Young female protaganist? (No offense, Potsu and Ashitaka :bow: ) Messages about nature and it's relationship to humanity?

[ladyshiro]

your correct
I'll give you the other part of the answer
I would have took anyone of these as well
A flying scene is always in, A character that is ugly as sin is always in, In most there is really no bad guy.

[yasly]

In kiki's delivery service there isn't anyone ugly. But I agree that there is always something about flying and the bad guys turn out to be okay in the end so that's also correct.

[ladyshiro]

I said in most.
In kiki's there was that old women's helper she was kind of ugly.

[yasly]

Haha, yeah that's right. She's no model indeed.

[Blue Thunder]

I was considering about putting something along the lines of the 'no bad guy thing' too. Howl's moving castle gave me pause though. But looking back on it, I think you're right. Well, I guess that makes it my turn.... hmmmm....

Where does the name Ghibli come from, what does it mean?

[ladyshiro]

its italian
I think it meaning is saharan scouting planes

[Blue Thunder]

You are indeed wise in the ways of Ghibli. There was an italian scouting plane by that name. The name also means hot wind from the sahara, from which that plane get's it's name, and Studio Ghibli was like a fresh breeze to the anime industry when it started.

Your turn.

[seba_boi]

Grandmother-type characters are present on all his existing films (with the sole exception of Castle Of Cagliostro, but that's outside the Ghibli realm)...

Nausicaa - Obaba
Laputa - Dola
Totoro - Granny
Kiki's - The old lady in the blue-roofed house
Porco - The three old ladies in Milan
Mononoke - Wise Woman
Spirited - Yubaba
Howl's - Sophie

[ladyshiro]

Okay in Howl's moving castle what does the scarecrow turn out to be?

[Shiroiyuki]

The long lost prince. (That also might be Sophie's true love...but....unfortunately, he's a bit late...)

[ladyshiro]

Your correct
You go

[Shiroiyuki]

What were some of the 'little touches' Miyazaki had his character Sen do during the film Spirited Away to make her appear more human and realistic?

[ladyshiro]

Scream
be alittle bit of a brat

[Shiroiyuki]

Sure! I'll give you that one. I was aiming towards the way she taps her shoes after putting them on, or the way she fumbles things when nervous though. Little things that you might not notice, but works at the back of your mind to make her seem more human.

Your turn! ^_^

[ladyshiro]

In Spirited away what was Sen's last test before she could leave?

[Caster13]

To tell which pigs are her parents.

[ladyshiro]

correct
You can go

[Caster13]

What is the name of Nausicaa's glider?

I like this thread.

[ladyshiro]

I think I remember it being called möwe

[Caster13]

close enough. it's mehve. thats japanese pronounciation for ya.

Why did Kiki have to rescue that boy at the end?

[ladyshiro]

He was falling from a hot air balloon

[DuffChick58]

the relation and preservation of nature and our world is repeated in each movie Hayao Miyazaki has put out. Whether it is a sublt suggestion or the main theme, depeonds on what movie you are viewing.

Also a comic relief character seems essential to any of his movies lol

[DuffChick58]

it wasnt a hot air balloon, it was a dirigible.

[ladyshiro]

I couldn't think of how to spell it and they are kind of the samething except ones bigger then the other.

[DuffChick58]

Meh, I guess.
I've got a question! Who are the two characters that appear in, not only one but TWO movies?
(cmon guys, this is easy)

[ladyshiro]

Baron and Moota (Moon)
They were in Whisper of the heart and Cats Return

[DuffChick58]

awesome... who else has a question?

[ladyshiro]

In Whisper of the heart what was the song that was sung a few times in the movie?

[DuffChick58]

Country Road

[ladyshiro]

You are correct.
I like those parts in that movie.

[DuffChick58]

YAY my turn. umm
How did No Face get his voice?

[ladyshiro]

Wow that is a tricky one
He ate that frog
I can't remember the frogs name.

[DuffChick58]

lol im not even sure if the frogs name was mentioned.. lemme check *scan movie*

[DuffChick58]

k well as far as being mentioned in subs or in dubs on spirited away... i cant find any mention of his name. if anyone can that'd be awesome.
i did, however, look online and the only name i could come up with was "Aogaeru"... though im not sure if that is his name or if that is the type of character he is..

[ladyshiro]

The foreman dude I think said his name.
He asked "? is that you" when no face asked for a bath.

[ladyshiro]

My question:
Who has Howl's heart in Howl's Moving Castle?

[DuffChick58]

that would be calcifer, right?

[ladyshiro]

that is correct

[DuffChick58]

Who is Zeneba?

[ladyshiro]

She is a witch in Spirited Away who takes peoples names.

[drgenestarwind]

She's Yubaba's sister. she tricks Yubaba by taking her baby and transforming the rolling heads into something like her baby.

[DuffChick58]

LOL that reminds me. those 3 heads? they look like my buddy Brandon... so every time i see Spirited away i end up giggling at one point or another when everyone else around me is completely silent lol
Which im sure gets them lookin at me and wondering if ive gone loony :P

[Blue Thunder]

Wow, that would be kind of strange... lol

[ladyshiro]

Lol
Ever notice that the 3 heads look like Lady Abosies (sp) from Princess Mononoke's right hand man.

Which brings me to a quiz question:
What is the name of the the boar that attacks Asitaka's village?

[Caster13]

Nago.

filler.

[ladyshiro]

You are correct

[Izzy12belle]

What is the crow's name off The Cat Returns?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Lol
Ever notice that the 3 heads look like Lady Abosies (sp) from Princess Mononoke's right hand man.



Allow me to offer some help...I think you meant Lady Eboshi. :)



What is the crow's name off The Cat Returns?

You are referring to Toto, the raven?

[Fuel Cell]

Here's a question:

Who did Miyazaki consider killing off in Princess Mononoke, but didn't?

[ladyshiro]

was it Lady Eboshi

[Fuel Cell]

was it Lady Eboshi

We have a winner!!!!!

Yes, the first version of the ending was considered too hum-drum by producer Toshio Suzuki. Subsequently, on a train ride with Suzuki, Miyazaki came up with the idea of killing Eboshi. However, this idea never made it to the new, extended ending. A shame in some ways!

So what happens now, do I ask another question?

[Izzy12belle]

Allow me to offer some help...I think you meant Lady Eboshi. :)





You are referring to Toto, the raven?

Your correct.

[ladyshiro]

We have a winner!!!!!

Yes, the first version of the ending was considered too hum-drum by producer Toshio Suzuki. Subsequently, on a train ride with Suzuki, Miyazaki came up with the idea of killing Eboshi. However, this idea never made it to the new, extended ending. A shame in some ways!

So what happens now, do I ask another question?

No the one that gets the question right ask the next question.

But since KabukiSaMuRaI got Izzy12belle question right I will let KabukiSaMuRaI go only fair.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

No the one that gets the question right ask the next question.

But since KabukiSaMuRaI got Izzy12belle question right I will let KabukiSaMuRaI go only fair.

Thank you. I'll see if I can give a good one.

This is something I read about a while ago. When My Neighbor Totoro was released in theatres back then, there was another movie featured with it. What was that movie?

[ladyshiro]

I remember reading that to
it was Grave of the Fireflies
wasn't it

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

I remember reading that to
it was Grave of the Fireflies
wasn't it

You have answered correctly. I apologize for not showing up sooner.

[ladyshiro]

I remember reading this as well

What kind of story did Princess Mononoke start out to be before the cuurent on was made?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

I remember reading this as well

What kind of story did Princess Mononoke start out to be before the cuurent on was made?

Based upon the book of the same title, the story was different than the animated one. Instead of being raised by a Mononoke, the main character was forced to marry one. It has been compared to Beauty and the Beast.

This was difficult.

[ladyshiro]

Your correct

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

One of two parts.

Miyazaki's mother suffered from what type of disease?

[Tonyx35]

spinal tuberculosis ?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

That sounds about right. Good job.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Please, when you have time, boggle our minds with an interesting trivia fact. :naughty: I believe it is your turn since you got my question right.

[Tonyx35]

^

Sorry... here we go

Q: What' the name of the island (& city) that was one the inspirational locations for the city in Kiki's Delivery Service?.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

^

Sorry... here we go

Q: What' the name of the island (& city) that was one the inspirational locations for the city in Kiki's Delivery Service?.

I'll provide you with this answer.
The backdrop was a fictional European country and/or countryside that was influenced from visits to Stockholm, Adelaide, South Australia and the Swedish island of Gotland. In addition, there was some architectural influence in his designs from Ireland, Paris and Toky's' Ginza district.

I'm sure there is an answer to you question somewhere in there. :)

[Tonyx35]

Swedish island of Gotland

Correct!

Wiki page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland) (Visby is the major city on the island).

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Correct!

Wiki page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland) (Visby is the major city on the island).

That was one of the more difficult ones. :)

One of two parts.

Miyazaki's mother suffered from what type of disease?



Here is the second part of a question I asked before; two answers are required.

In which anime was there a similar character AND identify the character?

[ladyshiro]

Yasuko Kusakabe (the girl's mother) My Neighbor Totoro

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

You disappeared for a bit. Good answer.

[ladyshiro]

Yeah I do disappeared everyonce in awhile.

Okay my turn?

What movie does disney have no plans on dubbing and why?

[drgenestarwind]

Only Yesterday, because of a reference to a girl's period.

[ladyshiro]

Correct here is a artical from Wikipedia
USA - According to an announcement made by Pixar and Disney executives after the Howl's Moving Castle premiere in 2005, plans to release Only Yesterday in the US have been "shelved indefinitely". Though no real details were given for the shelving, some commentators have speculated that Disney felt that the film was incompatible with Disney's image as a producer of family films (the film includes a family bathing scene set in a bathhouse, and a scene in which schoolchildren immaturely discuss menstruation), and were worried that its release might attract negative attention. Nevertheless, many fans have petitioned for a DVD release in the United States.

Grave Yard of the Fireflies is another that they do not plan to release.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Correct here is a artical from Wikipedia
USA - According to an announcement made by Pixar and Disney executives after the Howl's Moving Castle premiere in 2005, plans to release Only Yesterday in the US have been "shelved indefinitely". Though no real details were given for the shelving, some commentators have speculated that Disney felt that the film was incompatible with Disney's image as a producer of family films (the film includes a family bathing scene set in a bathhouse, and a scene in which schoolchildren immaturely discuss menstruation), and were worried that its release might attract negative attention. Nevertheless, many fans have petitioned for a DVD release in the United States.

Grave Yard of the Fireflies is another that they do not plan to release.

Interesting fact.
But Grave of the Fireflies already has an English dub. There is no reason to do it again...unless CPM is going out of business.

OK...drgenestarwind got the trivia correct. I believe it is his turn to question unless I misinterpreted the rules here.

[ladyshiro]

Interesting fact.
But Grave of the Fireflies already has an English dub. There is no reason to do it again...unless CPM is going out of business.

OK...drgenestarwind got the trivia correct. I believe it is his turn to question unless I misinterpreted the rules here.

Yes they do have a english dubb of Grave of the Fireflies so did Totoro but they redid it which I believe the original dubbs of Grave and Totoro were fine.
but disney had planned on bring over all of Ghibli's films so pretty much they are going back on their word.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Yes they do have a english dubb of Grave of the Fireflies so did Totoro but they redid it which I believe the original dubbs of Grave and Totoro were fine.
but disney had planned on bring over all of Ghibli's films so pretty much they are going back on their word.

The dub for Grave of the Fireflies was to celebrate the domestic dvd release because there was only a subbed version available for the longest time. The two versions from CPM, like yourself, I have no problem with.

I miss Totoro's original English dub.
I don't feel it necessary for Disney to bring over everything Ghibli and dub it with an all star cast. Some of the content would not be appropriate for the target demographic. If another company picks up Only Yesterday, then so be it. I'm actually more interested in the Japanese dialogue anyway.

BTW...that was a good question you asked earlier.

[drgenestarwind]

What item from the Ghibli Museum did Miyazaki-san give to Lasseter-san on his trip to durring the promotion for Howl's Moving Castle?

[ladyshiro]

It was the Bus Cat from Totoro.

[drgenestarwind]

Correct ladyshiro. your question

[ladyshiro]

Okay

When Shizuku from Whisper of the Heart is sitting at her desk what Ghibli Character is in the background? (it is hanging)

[ladyshiro]

Did I make this one to hard?

[Tonyx35]

Are you talking about the witch? that appears (at about 14 minutes in)

There's also a Penguin but I don't remember a Studio Ghibli film with a penguin:P I never noticed that there were different items pinned up there^_^ .

[ladyshiro]

the witch who is she suppost to be?
I really didn't notice the penguin before I'll have to watch again to see that.

[Tonyx35]

the witch who is she suppost to be?
Kiki ? ( From Kiki's Delivery Service)

[ladyshiro]

correct that's who she suppost to be.
Your turn.

[Tonyx35]

Two parts:
In the film Ocean Waves (I can hear the sea)

1a: What was the name of the drink that Taku prepares for Rikako when they're in the hotel room in Tokyo?

1b: Where did Taku end up trying to sleep since Rikako got the bed?

[Caster13]

I've never heard of that movie.

[Tonyx35]

I've never heard of that movie.

I guess not very many have seen it:P . (sorry)
Wikipedia Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can_Hear_the_Sea)

The Answers are:

1a is: "Kokuhai"
1b is: The bath tub

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

I guess not very many have seen it:P . (sorry)
Wikipedia Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can_Hear_the_Sea)

The Answers are:

1a is: "Kokuhai"
1b is: The bath tub

It was an interesting question.
I was able to get the answer to b but was still working on a.
Next time, it might be just a better idea to just let it ride until someone gets it. :naughty:

Another one then.

[Tonyx35]

I got another for everyone...

In Nausicaa: of the valley of the wind

Q: What are the names of the horseclaw creatures that travelled with Lord Yupa?

[ladyshiro]

They are
Kai and Kui

[Tonyx35]

They are
Kai and Kui

Correct! ^_^

Your turn...

[ladyshiro]

Okay let's stay with Nausicaa.

What is Nausicaa's little foxes name? and who gives it to Nausicaa?

[Tonyx35]

Okay let's stay with Nausicaa.

What is Nausicaa's little foxes name? and who gives it to Nausicaa?

Teto was given to Nausicaa by Lord Yupa^_^ .

[ladyshiro]

:j You are correct

[Tonyx35]

Still from Nausicaa.

What "machine" did the Torumekian army steal when they occupied the Valley of the Wind?

[ladyshiro]

I think it was a gunship

[Tonyx35]

I think it was a gunship

Correct :)

your turn...

[ladyshiro]

In the Cats Return what was the name of the King's son?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

In the Cats Return what was the name of the King's son?

Prince Lune

[ladyshiro]

you are correct.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Pom Poko

During the final battle, what "secret" weapon were the tanuki forced to use against the people they despised so much. If you know the answer, please be civil. :naughty:

[ladyshiro]

This ones hard there was so much that happened in that final battle but I think it was the Pouch trick (putting it nice)

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

What they did surprised me. It was almost painful to watch because of the nature of the weapon. It ended up hurting them when they got attacked by the humans.

Later.

[Caster13]

What problem did Kiki face at the end of the movie?

[ladyshiro]

What they did surprised me. It was almost painful to watch because of the nature of the weapon. It ended up hurting them when they got attacked by the humans.

Later.

They used their raccoon pouches as first as parashuts then as cannon balls on the humans. But all the raccoon in that attack were killed by the humans.

[ladyshiro]

What problem did Kiki face at the end of the movie?

This one could go either way
She lost her powers because she kind of lost who she was.
you could also be asking about the derigable(sp) crashing with her friend hanging from the rope and she had to save him.

[Caster13]

losing her powers and then having to save the boy. it's a combination. correct.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

They used their raccoon pouches as first as parashuts then as cannon balls on the humans. But all the raccoon in that attack were killed by the humans.

I thought it was the male genital that was used as a weapon. There were references to testicles in some of the songs. Oversized and used as weapons during the battle...that was very painful.

Is that what you meant by pouches?

[ladyshiro]

^ yes that is what they are referred to in the dub Pom Poko is the only one that I have not watched the Sub version.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

^ yes that is what they are referred to in the dub Pom Poko is the only one that I have not watched the Sub version.

Sub version is quite good.
What else you got for us?

[ladyshiro]

Two part question:

In Nausicaa What is the name of the princess that dies in air ship in the Valley of the Wind?
What is her twin brothers name?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Two part question:

In Nausicaa What is the name of the princess that dies in air ship in the Valley of the Wind?
What is her twin brothers name?

Princess Lastelle and Asbel (both respectively of the land of Pejite).

[ladyshiro]

^ I was beginning to wonder if I asked too hard of one this time.

But you are correct way to go.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

^ I was beginning to wonder if I asked too hard of one this time.

But you are correct way to go.

Some or most of your questions are up there on the difficult scale. But that is a good thing. :naughty:

Here goes:
My Neighbor Totoro question.

It is never touched upon DURING the anime, but was there every any reasonable evidence to show that the mother was able to recover? (You may need to rewatch it to find the answer I'm looking for).

[ladyshiro]

Yes I belive she was able to.
Because I think before or during I can't remember cleary because they show her in the car at the end of the movie.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Yes I belive she was able to.
Because I think before or during I can't remember cleary because they show her in the car at the end of the movie.

There was that and a bunch of other things that was shown during the end credits for us to reasonably assume that she had made a healthy recovery. Nice.

The ball is in your court now.

[ladyshiro]

What is the name of the leader of the Sky Pirates in Laputa: Castle in the Sky?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

What is the name of the leader of the Sky Pirates in Laputa: Castle in the Sky?

Dola is the answer you seek.

[ladyshiro]

You are correct.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Here is a two part question.

I don't really care for dubs but this is all in good fun. The English dub for Moro was played by whom and what was the significance of this in relation to the original voice actor?

[Caster13]

Name some differences between Nausicaa in the anime and the manga.

[ladyshiro]

^ Kenpachi KabukiSaMuraI's question has to be answered first before a new one is asked.

[Tonyx35]

Here is a two part question.

I don't really care for dubs but this is all in good fun. The English dub for Moro was played by whom and what was the significance of this in relation to the original voice actor?

Gillian Anderson, I'm not sure about the 2nd part (she likes Anime?)

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Gillian Anderson, I'm not sure about the 2nd part (she likes Anime?)

Any takers on the second part?
Hmm...maybe I worded it a bit funny.
What was significant about her being chosen as a the voice actor for Moro compared to the original VA for the character?

I'm trying to make it so the answer isn't given away so easily. Please let me know if you want the answer. Until then, the second part of my question needs to be answered satisfactorily for us to move forward. ;)

[ladyshiro]

The original VA was gay is that it?

[Tonyx35]

Any takers on the second part?
Hmm...maybe I worded it a bit funny.


It was fine, I just misread it:P.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

The original VA was gay is that it?

I don't know anything about that.
But that's not the answer I was looking for. It's actually a very simple answer, when you realize what it is.

[Caster13]

ok back to my question.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

ok back to my question.

The second part of my question still needs to be answered...unless everyone gives up. :P

[ladyshiro]

The original VA was a guy and the english VA was a girl other then that I don't know.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

The original VA was a guy and the english VA was a girl other then that I don't know.

That is correct. You original answer confused me.


The original VA was gay is that it?

**I don't know if this was a typo or not.


Either you could qualify Kenpachi's question to be next or you could take the next one Ladyshiro.

[ladyshiro]

^ no it wasn't a typo I read somewhere the the Japanese VA was openly gay.

I will answer Kenpachi's question and if I get it right I will ask two question probly.


Name some differences between Nausicaa in the anime and the manga.

in the anime Tolmekia in the manga it is Torumekia.
in the manga Lord Yupa traveled with Asbel and Ketcha in the early parts of the manga. Dies protecting Kushana from the vengeful Mani Tribe.
In the anime there is nothing about the Doroks and using the mould as a weapon.
There were alot of differences in plot, with more factions, locations and characters appearing in the manga version of the story. There is also much more background detail, and the environmentalist tone is more developed.

The manga includes a lot more philosophical content than the film. Nausicaä explores the concepts of fatalistic Nihilism and the Gaia philosophy and struggles with the militarism of major powers.

The movie roughly corresponds to the first two books of the manga.

[Caster13]

in the manga Lord Yupa traveled with Asbel and Ketcha in the early parts of the manga. Dies protecting Kushana from the vengeful Mani Tribe.

WHAT THE HELL?! I haven't gotten that far yet! Talk about a huge spoiler. Just great.....

I'll be more specific next time.

btw no matter what I do I can't find the final volume. The manga is ridiculously rare.

[ladyshiro]

^ LOL you asked for the differences.
I've seen the final volume at my Barnes and Noble awhile ago it might be still there.

I will come back with some question in alittle bit.

[Tonyx35]

btw no matter what I do I can't find the final volume. The manga is ridiculously rare.

Are you looking for the 1st or 2nd edition ?

[ladyshiro]

Okay here are your questions hope you like:

In Porco Rosso What is the name of the Hotel that Porco and the pirates visit and who is the lady that runs it, what is she to Porco?

And what is she the only owner of?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Okay here are your questions hope you like:

In Porco Rosso What is the name of the Hotel that Porco and the pirates visit and who is the lady that runs it, what is she to Porco?

And what is she the only owner of?

Hotel Adriano.
Gina runs it.
They are involved with each other.

Gina is the sole owner of a picture of Porco in human form...even though it has been tampered with.

[ladyshiro]

you are correct sorry it took so long been at a anime con all weekend.
It is your turn I believe.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

you are correct sorry it took so long been at a anime con all weekend.
It is your turn I believe.

Sounds like you might have had too much fun.

OK, here it comes.
The anime Grave of the Fireflies was based upon a true story. True or false.

If true, then please provide the name of the person.
If false, then just write the name of the director.

[ladyshiro]

True
It is an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, intended as a personal apology to the author's own sister

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

You've got all the answers.
Whatcha got for us today?

[ladyshiro]

In Spirited Away
What is Haku's real name and why can't he go home?
Also why does he remember Chihiro?

[drgenestarwind]

He's the spirit of the Kohaku River, he couldn't leave because he couldn't remember his own name. and Chihiro once lost her shoe in the river of the same name.

[ladyshiro]

you got some of the answers but the reason why he couldn't go home is right but not what I was looking for there is another reason why he couldn't go home and the reason why he know Chihiro is right as well but not the whole answer.

[Caster13]

He's the spirit of the Kohaku River, he couldn't leave because he couldn't remember his own name. and Chihiro once lost her shoe in the river of the same name.

No, she almost drowned in it.

[drgenestarwind]

addendum: Yubaba has a contract with Haku as well

[ladyshiro]

I'll give it to you. The answer I was looking for on that part was the river was filled in where Haku lived.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Your trivia is not to be taken lightly.

Umm...who's turn is it now since you gave the answer?

[ladyshiro]

Your trivia is not to be taken lightly.

Umm...who's turn is it now since you gave the answer?

Well drgenestarwind can take the next question. He basiclly got the question right.
I know there not to be taken lightly but he did get parts of the question right it just that he didn't give me the answer I was looking for on the second part of the question but gave me answers that were in a sense correct for the question as well.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Well drgenestarwind can take the next question. He basiclly got the question right.
I know there not to be taken lightly but he did get parts of the question right it just that he didn't give me the answer I was looking for on the second part of the question but gave me answers that were in a sense correct for the question as well.

This is the part where we play the waiting game I guess...

[drgenestarwind]

Easy question: What song is constantly played (and with rewritten lyrics) in
Whisper of the Heart, song and original artist?

[FushigiYugiFan]

Just a guess.... Country Road (Kantorii Roodo) performed by Yoko Honna.

[Tonyx35]

original artist?

John Denver (if that's who you mean) Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC8nDdPM_Qk&feature=related) Duet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfvnyNyMFrQ&feature=related)

[drgenestarwind]

question goes to tonyx35. your question

[Tonyx35]

question goes to tonyx35. your question Can I pass?:P

It'll take me too long to find a suitable question that hasn't been asked yet... doesn't matter who takes over.

[ladyshiro]

I see no problem for you to skip. Open floor for question.

[ladyshiro]

Okay I've got some.

In Grave of the Fireflies

How are the kids treated by their aunt?
What does she make them do to get more rice?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Okay I've got some.

In Grave of the Fireflies

How are the kids treated by their aunt?
What does she make them do to get more rice?

This I tried to avoid answering...it has been a while since I viewed this movie. However, details about the movie are ingrained in my mind...seemingly forever.

Let me know if these are the answers you seek...
Their aunt is a cruel woman who treats the two youngsters like a heavy burden. Her attitude toward them is very poor...for someone who is supposed to be a supportive family member.

In order to get more rice, doesn't she take the clothes and belongings of the mother and sell them?

[ladyshiro]

You are correct.

The aunt makes the children sell their mom's Kimono's for rice which the children don't see very much of the rice.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Here's one from Kiki's Delivery Service. Piece of cake.

What was the one noticeable difference that we see in Jiji at the end of the movie, compared to the beginning?

[Caster13]

Going out on a limb here.

He's nicer because of the female cat he met?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Going out on a limb here.

He's nicer because of the female cat he met?

I applaud the effort but it is something a bit more obtrusive or in this case, less obtrusive.

[ladyshiro]

He doesn't complain as much and becomes more supportive of Kiki then he was in the beginning of the moving.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

He doesn't complain as much and becomes more supportive of Kiki then he was in the beginning of the moving.

Take that general idea and go with...it is something VERY specific I am thinking about.

[drgenestarwind]

Kiki can no longer speak to Jiji

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Kiki can no longer speak to Jiji

That is what I was looking for...I would have accepted the other way around as well. Good job.

[Caster13]

But since she got her witch powers back, shouldn't she be able to talk to him again a little after that?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

But since she got her witch powers back, shouldn't she be able to talk to him again a little after that?

That would probably make sense but sadly in the anime, she loses the ability to communicate with him at one point and it becomes permanent.

drgenestarwind has the floor.

[drgenestarwind]

In Howl's moving castle, what pseudonyms do we see Howl use and where is each from?

[ladyshiro]

We here him use 3 names.

he is known as Wizard Howl in Market Chipping, Wizard Pendragon in the capital Kingsbury, and Jenkin the Sorcerer in lower-class Porthaven

[drgenestarwind]

correct! please ask a better one than i could ladyshiro

[ladyshiro]

Speaking of howls

Your next question is

Who wrote the novel and What are some differences between the Novel and the Movie?

[drgenestarwind]

It's by Diana Wynn Jones, and i know the ending was significantly reworked, i haven't read it so i dont know for sure. if that's insufficient i'll let somebody else complete the answer.

[ladyshiro]

You got half the question right. I would like to know I little more on the second half.

[drgenestarwind]

then i yield the question to somebody else

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

You got half the question right. I would like to know I little more on the second half.

Having not yet read the book, this required some research. I was hoping there would be others to step up but your questions sure do require a bit more legwork (which is a good thing).

Source (http://everything2.com/title/Howl%2527s%2520Moving%2520Castle)

There are a number of differences between the book and the movie, perhaps the biggest being that while the book is set in a pre-industrial fairytale-type setting, the movie is in a Victorian steampunk setting. There is also a terrible war raging, with bombs dropping and monsters flying through the sky. The movie also cuts out the black door leading to an alternate universe (probably a good thing). Instead it leads to the past and future (probably a bad thing). Other major differences include: Howl regularly transforms into a giant flying feathered monster; Sophie has no magic; wizard Suliman also takes on the role of Mrs. Pentstemmon (Howl's old teacher), and is a woman, and is bad; the witch of the waste isn't particularly bad, in the end.

[ladyshiro]

That works.
You have the floor.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

From My Neighbors the Yamadas

What distinction does that anime have as compared to all previous Ghibli films?

[ladyshiro]

The movie is a family comedy that is presented in a comic strip style which is unusual since all the other Studio Ghibli movies are presented in the anime style.
Takahata wanted Yamada-kun to have the art style of watercolor pictures rather than cel pictures. To achieve that, the traditional paint-on-cel techniques were replaced with digital technology, making Yamada-kun the first Ghibli movie to be painted and animated entirely on computers.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Ladyshiro, it is your turn once again.

[ladyshiro]

In Laputa: Castle in the Sky
What is the name of the old miner Pazu and Sheeta meet and what does he tell them about?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

They meet Uncle Pom.
He tells them of volucite, which is the crystal that provides Laputa with it's power.

[ladyshiro]

Correct
You have the floor.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Grave of the Fireflies question;

In order to survive, Seita resorts to stealing food. Unfortunately, he gets caught.

At that time;
1)What exactly was he stealing?

AND

2) In as much detail as you can remember, what is the result of this incident?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Just in case this thread got lost in the mix.

[ladyshiro]

He was stealing Sugar cane and potatoes when he got caught.

The farmer beat him up, turned him into the police, the police let Seta go threatening the farmer with charges. His sister was waiting for him outside the police station and asked him if he needed a doctor. After he was caught Seta took his sister to the doctor, took money out of his parents account and bought some food. After that his sister died.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Good.

What have you got in store for us?

[ladyshiro]

In Kiki

What the name of the Artist lady and how did Kiki meet her? What did she want to do with Kiki?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

The lady Kiki meets is a free spirit named Ursula.

They met when, I think, Kiki had lost the cat doll while making a delivery. She happened upon Usula's house while Jiji subbed for the missing doll.

She wanted Kiki to be a model for one of her paintings.

[ladyshiro]

Haha
you are correct.
Honor us with a question.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

It will be my honor to offer some trivia.

Princess Mononoke; what was the main issue regarding the DVD release that fans were not in agreement with ?

and

What was the outcome of said issue?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

No takers?

[ladyshiro]

Sorry it took so long

Disney's Miramax subsidiary purchased U.S. distribution rights, but wanted to cut the film for American audiences (and for a PG-rating). However, Miyazaki balked at this, and the film was instead released uncut with a rating of PG-13. Miramax also chose to put a lot of money into creating the English dub of the movie with famous actors and actresses, yet when they released it in theatres there was little or no advertising and it was given a very limited run, showing in only a few theatres and for a very short time. Disney later complained about the fact that the movie did not do well at the box office. In September of 2000, the film was supposed to be released on DVD in the U.S., but Miramax announced that only the English dub would be included on the disc. Outraged fans demanded the Japanese track be put on the disc as well, and the threat of poor sales prompted Miramax to hire translators for the subtitles, which held the DVD release back by almost three months. When the film was finally released on DVD it sold very well, due to no limitation in availability.

I hope this answers it I had to do some research on it.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

You're research paid off. The answer that I was looking for was there.

By all means, you've earned the next question.

[ladyshiro]

In the Cat Returns what where some of the gifts the cats gave Horo for saving their prince?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

In the Cat Returns what where some of the gifts the cats gave Horo for saving their prince?

*Haru* :)

They offer her catnip and mice. And then the Prince's hand in marriage.

[ladyshiro]

you are correct.

(Thanks for correcting my spelling)

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

You're welcome.

Sorry, I've been offline for a few days.

Grave of the Fireflies.

Seta gives Setsuko a seemingly insignificant item that ends up having a lot of meaning for her throughout the movie.

Name the item.

Where did he get it from?

[ladyshiro]

was it the Fruit drops.

He got them from what he dug up from their house after it was bombed.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

That's right.

[ladyshiro]

In Whisper of the Heart why did Seiji checkout all those books before Shizuku?

[ladyshiro]

did my question get lost?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

did my question get lost?

Of course not. I was curious to see who else wanted to take this quiz before an answer was given.

Seiji, order to get the attention of Shizuki, checks out all those books before she does.

[ladyshiro]

You are correct!
I guess no one else wants to take my challenge of a question.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Here goes...

Grave of the Fireflies...Setsuko was unaware of what happened to their mother. When they emerged from the school, she kept asking about her. What was it that Seita did (beginning of story) in order to try and divert her attention (even though it really didn't work)?

[ladyshiro]

He played on the monkey bars to try to cheer her up.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Close enough. You're up.

[ladyshiro]

Okay in Princess Mononoke what was the name of Ashitaka's sister and what did she give him before he left the village?

[drgenestarwind]

Her name is Kaya, and she gives him her crystal dagger which he turns into a necklace and later gives it to San.

[ladyshiro]

You are correct I believe it is your turn.

[drgenestarwind]

what is the name of the type of craftsman that Seiji is in Whisper of the Heart?

[ladyshiro]

he is a violin craftsman

[drgenestarwind]

but what is the name of a violin craftsman?

[ladyshiro]

Well his a violin maker also known as Luthier.

[drgenestarwind]

Luthier was the term i was looking for. Got a question ready I hope?

[ladyshiro]

In Princess Mononoke what did the hunters do to hide there scent?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

They hid inside the carcasses of the dead boars. I remember that part very vividly....

[ladyshiro]

there was something else they did as well along with that.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

there was something else they did as well along with that.

Okay. Here goes.

Some of the hunters use boar's blood to paint their faces.

[ladyshiro]

Correct
I believe it is your turn to grace us with a brain buster.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

"According to Miyazaki", what is the significance of the relationship between Kaya and Ashitaka?

[ladyshiro]

They are Brother and Sister

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

They are Brother and Sister

((According to Miyazaki))
This may require a bit more leg work....

[ladyshiro]

according to Miyazaki, Kaya is actually Ashitaka bride-to-be; calling herself his 'little sister' was a term of affection.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Good job. What do you have in store for us?

[ladyshiro]

How did San come to live with the wolves? and what are her two brothers names?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

She was given the Moro as a sacrifice by her parents so that their own lives would be spared.

The second part needs more research....

[ladyshiro]

You are correct on the first half.

Maybe the 2nd half is too hard.

[ladyshiro]

She was given the Moro as a sacrifice by her parents so that their own lives would be spared.

The second part needs more research....

I will let you have this one. I can't find where I found their names at now. It might of been in the manga that I seen it.
But it is your turn if you don't mind.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

I seriously looked for this answer! I would have let it ride until someone figured it out or until I discovered the answer.

I think I read that in the English dub they have names but not in the Japanese version. I could be wrong.

Give me a little time for the next question.

[ladyshiro]

okay
that sounds good to me.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Jiji becomes a stand in for a stuffed cat at one point.

After Kiki finds the one she is looking for, how is Jiji rescued?

[ladyshiro]

Well the old dog in the house keep him safe and carried him outside in his mouth when Kiki came to get him and carried the stuffed cat back in the house for Kiki.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

All right Lady. It's your show now.

[ladyshiro]

Okay my turn right.

Kiki Delivery Service:

Why did Kiki lose her powers?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Okay my turn right.

Kiki Delivery Service:

Why did Kiki lose her powers?

I believe it was psychological. She was doubting herself and her abilities as a witch and as a result, she temporarily lost her powers.

[ladyshiro]

correct
I would have also took she lost who she was along with doubting herself. It was when she believed in herself when she got her powers back.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Grave of the Fireflies question

What was in Setsuko's mouth during her last moments alive and why were they in her mouth?

[ladyshiro]

she had marbles in her mouth she thought they were fruit drops.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

she had marbles in her mouth she thought they were fruit drops.

Whenever you're ready, lady.

[ladyshiro]

What was the name of the boar in the beginning of Princess Mononoke and what happened to him before he came to Ashtaka's village?

[kenshinbebop]

Nago was his name and he was a God. He was shot or something because had something inside of him, and the humans were taking over the forest. Thus his rage.

Hey guys I'm new...haven't been to the series specific section in years. :D
Mind if I join?

[ladyshiro]

Sure you may join.
We always like new blood in here.
The next question is yours since your answer is correct. Think of a good one.

[kenshinbebop]

Hmmmm.....

Princess Mononoke is my favorite movie, but just tochange it up, I'll ask one about my second favorite...it's not Mayazaki but still Ghibli:

Grave of the Fireflies:
What is the significance of the candy tin, especially in the opening scenes?

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

What was the name of the boar in the beginning of Princess Mononoke and what happened to him before he came to Ashtaka's village?

I thought this question was already asked....

Sure you may join.
We always like new blood in here.
The next question is yours since your answer is correct. Think of a good one.

It's all right by me and more importantly, Lady allows it.

Hmmmm.....

Princess Mononoke is my favorite movie, but just tochange it up, I'll ask one about my second favorite...it's not Mayazaki but still Ghibli:

Grave of the Fireflies:
What is the significance of the candy tin, especially in the opening scenes?

Ask whatever you want...the more challenging, the better. Sometimes lady's questions go unanswered for days or weeks.

The significance is that it seemed to have the soul of Setsuko inside (during the opening scenes). Throughout the movie, it was her special keepsake from her brother that remained with her until her death.

[ladyshiro]

I thought this question was already asked....



It's all right by me and more importantly, Lady allows it.



Ask whatever you want...the more challenging, the better. Sometimes lady's questions go unanswered for days or weeks.

The significance is that it seemed to have the soul of Setsuko inside (during the opening scenes). Throughout the movie, it was her special keepsake from her brother that remained with her until her death.

Yeah, My question might have already been asked I don't remember. If it has it's alright think of it as a review question then.

Also on the current question the tin also had Setsuko's ashes in it. Tetsuo put them in there after Setsuko was cremated.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

Yeah, My question might have already been asked I don't remember. If it has it's alright think of it as a review question then.

Also on the current question the tin also had Setsuko's ashes in it. Tetsuo put them in there after Setsuko was cremated.

It's no big thing i guess. Nothing wrong with review :)

About the ashes: I was thinking about that when I answered but couldn't remember if they were in it. We'll have to wait and see what the verdict is...

[kenshinbebop]

Oh I have to give a verdict? :D

You were both right, but since Kabuki got it first I guess they go?