![The Tale of the Princess Kaguya [2013] [2015]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MYjKp2lUL.jpg)
Isao Takahata directs and co-writes this Japanese anime from Studio Ghibli. A bamboo cutter (voice of Takeo Chii) finds a miniature girl (Aki Asakura) and takes her home to his wife (Nobuko Miyamoto) so they can bring her up as their own daughter. The girl grows unusually fast and, believing her to be a princess, the bamboo cutter uses gold he discovers to treat her like royalty, relocating his family from the mountains to a mansion in the capital city. Before long, the girl, who has been named Princess Kaguya by a royal priest, finds herself attracting the attention of a number of suitors but she isn't interested and wishes she was back in the mountains with her friend Sutemaru (Kengo Kora). Despite her unhappiness, she doesn't want to return to the life she had before she was taken in by the bamboo cutter. However, she comes to realise she may not have a choice...
T**Y
Amazing.
Simply one of the best animated films I have ever seen. Takes liberties with the original story to stretch it out to feature-length, but they work well. Visually stunning to behold, and animated so lovingly. For once, the English dub *isn't* cringe-worthy, with a lot of famous actors putting noticeable effort into their roles. I still can't believe Big Hero 6 beat this out for best animated film at the Oscars.
J**
Studio Ghibli - Far better than Disney!
I discovered Studio Ghibli because of this film. Beautifully hand drawn, magical. Since then have seen more Studio Ghibli films - honestly they knock the trite rubbish Disney puts out these days into a cocked hat. Wonderful tales with a message for adults and children alike, and no money grabbing expensive merchandise either!
O**I
Beautiful
Another great Ghibli film! This one is based on the tale of the bamboo cutter.A much more sketchy art style than you may be used to. Personally I love everything Ghibli, but watch the trailer online first if you're unsure. It's very different from Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service (which were all directed by Hayao Miyazaki - whereas Kaguya was directed by Isao Takahata, the director of Grave of the Fireflies and Only Yesterday), and although not my favourite Ghibli film it is still wonderful.
A**H
Amazing film, a classic.
A masterpiece of cinema with a gorgeous art style, and a tale that is captivating and inspiring. The wonderful thing about Ghibli is the heart that's put in to every story that is told, each unique yet containing the familiar magic. If you love Studio Ghibli this film will become a favourite.The Collector Edition looks beatiful and came well packaged and in perfect condition, arriving on release from Amazon.
A**R
Five Stars
Fantastic story-line for those who like Japanese anime.
A**L
Beautiful
A beautiful story, beautifully presented. I felt the ending was a bit of a let-down though, but still worth watching.
B**E
Anime fans may find this a little different
...But should enjoy it all the same, to be sure!!!
G**G
BEAUTIFUL FAIRY TALE
Beautiful fairytale about a young girl sent down to earth, her happy childhood in the countryside and bleaker years after her father comes into money and moves to the city to turn her into a princess.The music as ever, is sublime.
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