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Hayao Miyazaki is one of those rare names within the industry who can be easily praised for his excellence in storytelling, taking you into imaginary worlds and setting your raw emotions in motion. His own ideal figures, be it Nausicaa or Totoro, have left marks in the hearts of millions of viewers across the world.
All of them easily cross the cultural barriers, making him a true master of storytelling. Moreover, his modesty and respect for his fellow contributors also shine bright in his works as he gives the deserved homage to the art of animation and the people behind it.
For instance, his Oscar-winning film,Spirited Away, honored Pixar Studios, showing how much he cared for the support he received from them. It reminds us that even at the very height of success, kindness, and humility can be seen!
The walking street lamp inSpirited Awayhas more significance than one can imagine!
Perhaps the most heartwarming thing aboutHayao Miyazaki’sSpirited Awayis how it paid a subtle homage to a famous Western animation studio, and many people have probably just missed it! In case you are one of those, the hopping street lamp that was seen guiding Chihiro through the spirit world is actually a heartfelt tribute to Pixar Studios.
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The story behind this tribute is as beautiful as the movie itself. In appreciation of the help thatPixar Studiosprovided by dubbingSpirited Awayin English, Miyazaki wanted to say thank you. So, he included Pixar’s favorite mascot, Luxo, the little hopping desk lamp, as the hopping street lamp in his film.
That one hell of an Easter egg demonstratesMiyazaki’s attention to detail and his appreciation for the animationcommunity as a whole. In fact, more than how awesome this incident is, it also underscores the mutual respect and admiration between the two animation giants.
Pixar even returned the favor inToy Story 3!
Following Miyazaki’s heartwarming tribute to Pixar inSpirited Away, Pixar followed up with a similarly wonderful gesture. InToy Story 3, only the keenest eyes might have noticed that there was a cutesy Totoro plush toy sitting on Bonnie’s bed! Even if one didn’t know, now upon hearing, it must have brought a smile to the faces of allStudio Ghiblifans.
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This awesome collaborative tribute proved that, despite the cultural, ethical, and language boundaries, creators can always get together and celebrate each other’s work to inspire new generations of animators and storytellers. In fact, it’s also quite fascinating to see how these Easter eggs have become a fun game of hide-and-seek for fans, which often makes the world of animation feel like a single joyful, global community.
Spirited Awayis available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
Anime Content Writer
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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