Directed by Gorō Miyazaki, the film was announced as the first full 3D CG animated film by Studio Ghibli and was scheduled for a television premiere on NHK in late 2020. [12] [13] [14] On June 19, 2020, images from the film were revealed by Miyazaki. [15] Gorō said that his father told him to go with it and Toshio Suzuki encouraged him, but after that he was left on his own and made the anime with young staff and "didn't consult with the old guys at all." He also said that he is the only one at the studio who knows the method of creating CG animation. [4] Music [ edit ] I also watched the studio Ghibly adaptation of this after and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that one either. They experimented with a different type of animation on it and everyone agrees that it was a mistake, because the film looks kind of hideous...

a b c "グリムスパンキー ニュース 2022.01.23". Minamishinshu Newspaper (in Japanese). January 23, 2022. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022 . Retrieved May 13, 2023. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 11, 2021). "Earwig and the Witch Gets Theatrical Screenings With New Footage, Dolby Cinema in Japan on April 29". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021 . Retrieved February 11, 2021. a b Goodfellow, Melanie (June 19, 2020). "First Look: Gorô Miyazaki's 'Earwig And The Witch' (exclusive)". Screen. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020 . Retrieved July 6, 2020.There are also some unresolved lines the note her parents left her with in the orphanage, but that makes sense considering this was Jones' last work if I'm not mistaken. I think it could be solved by some editing, but I get it's hard to do this posthumously.

Optisches bewerte ich ja eigentlich weniger, doch das Buch war voll mit wunderschönen Illustrationen, die das Leseerlebnis noch mal ungemein aufgewertet haben! Die Geschichte ist, denke ich, auch sehr gut für junge Leser:Innen geeignet, vorallem durch die wunderschönen Illustrationen! Ghibli's 1st CG Feature Earwig and the Witch Briefly Listed Cast, Staff, December 30 Debut (Updated)". Anime News Network. November 11, 2020. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020 . Retrieved November 11, 2020. Soon Earwig decides to make the best of her situation, and learn some of the many strange spells that Bella Yaga is working on. She also has an unexpected new ally: the witch's talking cat, Thomas. With his help, she might be able to master enough magic to make Bella Yaga regret ever treating her like a slave... The puppet show premiered in January 2021 and was held at the museum's central hall. Gorô has repeatedly said his new film's style was inspired by films like Kubo and the Two Strings by Laika and Aardman.

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Just a fair warning that this review is a messy one. I'll probably edit it in future if I feel like it...) The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987) • Miyazaki and Kurosawa Fireside Chat (1993) • Ghibli Was Born This Way: A Birth Story Spelled Out With Reproduced Images (1998) • World Journey of My Memory / Journey of the Heart (1998) • How Princess Mononoke Was Born (2001) • Lasseter-San, Arigato! (2003) • Hayao Miyazaki Produces a CD (2004) • Yasuo Otsuka's Joy of Motion (2004) • Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum (2005) • Ghibli: The Miyazaki Temple (2005) • The Work of Toshio Suzuki (2006) • Scenery of Ghibli (2006) • A Ghibli Artisan – Kazuo Oga Exhibition – The Man Who Painted Totoro's Forest (2007) • How Ponyo Was Born (2009) • Poppy Hill - 300 Days of War Between Father and Son (2011) • Ghibli's Bookshelf (2011) • The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) • Until The End of The Creation of When Marnie Was There (2015) • Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki (2016) • NHK Image File: I Want To Meet This Person - Isao Takahata, Animation Film Director (2018) • 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki (2019) There had been very little news regarding the film until the beginning of 2020, when the film was mentioned during the studio's annual New Year's message. It wasn't until the end of May 2020 that the Suzuki began to unveil more details regarding the film. Ruth also emphasizes the reality that “fear is not the best thing in the world, of course, but it’s not going anywhere and we are likely forced to meet it in some capacity, great or small, each and every day. There’s no way around it. Denying this fact only provides more fertile ground for fear to take root. Worse yet, denying it robs us of our agency to meet and overcome it.” This statement really resonates with me. When we deny that scary things exist, we risk becoming even more afraid of the unknown. We also lose the opportunity to think about how we’d overcome obstacles such as these.

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KEN ON". www.ken-on.co.jp. Archived from the original on November 2, 2021 . Retrieved November 17, 2020. Earwig is a confident and controlling orphan who attempts to avoid adoption because she has created a situation of control at her current orphanage. One day she is chosen for adoption by a creepy looking couple who bring her to a house where not everything is at it appears. Although its a fun read, it isn’t a memorable read as the end of the story fumbles to conclusion. There is conflict and a bit of resolution but ultimately the ending feels rushed and un-fulfilling. Earwig is a delightful heroine -- strong-willed, feisty and willing to bide her time so she can mess around with the annoying witch who dragged her away from her old home. It's hinted that there's more to Earwig than meets the eye, but it's never developed. Thomas is also a fun character, a sardonic cat who reluctantly helps Earwig with her spells, and the mysteriously sulfurous Mandrake.

Studio Ghibli's CG-animated film revealed: 'Aya and the Witch' ". EW.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020 . Retrieved July 1, 2020. The Harry Potter books are frequently compared to the works of Diana Wynne Jones. Many of her earlier children's books were out of print in recent years, but have now been re-issued for the young audience whose interest in fantasy and reading was spurred by Harry Potter. The film adaptation makes several changes from the original work, published posthumously after the death of author Diana Wynne Jones. Many details of the book had remained less developed compared to other works by the author. Gorô realized that this had to do with the circumstances surrounding the publication of the book.Aya and the Witch was aired on NHK General Television on December 30, 2020. The film was originally set to premiere at the 2020 Cannes International Film Festival and during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan before the event was cancelled due to COVID-19. On June 3, 2020, Gorô Miyazaki gave a statement regarding the nomination, On January 7, 2021, GKIDS announced that the film would receive a limited theatrical release beginning on February 3, while it would be added to HBO Max on February 5. [31] The film was released digitally on March 23, 2021, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on April 6, 2021. [32] The GKIDS release of the film is the same as the Japanese theatrical version. [24] International [ edit ] The illustrated cover for the Japanese edition of Diana Wynne Jones' Āya and the Witch, which was published posthumously. Then one day, much to her disappointment, Earwig gets chosen by a strange pair of foster parents. Upon arrival at her new home, Earwig discovers Bella Yaga is a witch in need of assistance, and the Mandrake is a powerful demon. Despite those two, Earwig finds herself an ally in the charming talking cat Thomas. (I am always here for talking cat characters.) Earwig then sets herself on a journey to either learn magic or escape the house at whatever the cost. How Earwig and the Witch Helped Me Understand the Horror Genre’s Benefits for Kids Earwig and the Witch drew a lot of controversy for its use of CG animation. Considering Goro Miyazaki had to create a new team of animators from the ground up without any help from the more experienced Ghibli animators, he did quite well. The set and character designs are lovingly rendered. The film does some beautiful things with Bella Yaga's house, especially the filthy workroom. The characters all look very distinct as well, though their often stiff facial expressions and unnaturally smooth skin sometimes make them look like dolls. The best-looking character is the Mandrake because his facial animation is the most dynamic.