The Philosophy of Miyazaki – Wisecrack Edition

Academy Award®-nominated director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved classic My Neighbor Totoro comes to theaters for it's 30th anniversary on September 30th, October 1st, and October 3rd. (2018)

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on the Philosophy of Hayao Miyazaki!

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Written by: Thomas Ambrosini
Directed by: Michael Luxemburg
Narrated by: Jared Bauer
Edited by: Mark Potts
Motion Graphics by: Jackson Maher
Produced by: Emily Dunbar
Patron Executive Producer: Brent Krafft

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[LordofBroccoli]

People like to call Miyazaki the "Disney of Japan", but honestly that's kinda insulting to Miyazaki. Disney couldn't even dream of making films as good as Miyazaki's.

[pootlesnoot]

When I was 7 years old I saw Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, today I'm a marine biologist, that's how much of an effect Miyazaki's stories had on me as a child. Screw wanting to grow up to be a Disney princess 😜

[memicoot]

In Princess Mononoke it's interesting how the movie doesn't totally take sides. While we're clearly supposed to feel that nature deserves most of our support, Lady Eboshi does so much good for those around her, and her followers practically worship her. She's extremely caring and supportive towards her people, but merciless when it comes to nature. It's not a simple black and white scenario for sure.

[JustClaude]

The cat bus thing is called Catbus.
I thought everyone knew that.

[skullsquad]

When the Bible said that Humans have dominion over the Earth. I've always taken it as "Humans are the shepards of the Earth, so we must watch and protect it."
I've noticed many others think that they can do whatever they want because they're Human.
Welp, guess I'm Shinto now!

[ponmari]

"the walt disney of anime, hayao miyazaki." THIS AIN'T IT CHIEF

[thexyayxmaker]

In our current climate crises, it feels like the Shinto belief is the way to go.

[SunnyDCurlesrainbow]

Great video, but No Face from Spirited Away wasn't always unruly or unfriendly or evil. He was also kind, loving, friendly and helpful. The bathhouse made him insane. You're welcome!

[prutas]

I gasped when I saw this episode pop up on my feed! I freaking LOVE Miyazaki!

[sunweaver]

Please more of this. I´m tired of nihilism :P

[JohnHill]

we definitely don't have dominion over the earth

[MorningKillsDawn]

I really liked this video but you're talking mostly and almost only about his affect towards nature and you haven't really discussed his anti-war opinions. Almost all of his films that you mentioned: Valley of wind, Princess mononoke, Laputa (and so on) have a very strong motif of anti-war as well as respect towards nature.
Don't get me wrong, this video is epic and thank you for it, but as for "The Philosophy of Miyazaki" you missed a huge part there.

[leonardowatch]

"wierd cat, bus thing, seriously, I don't know what to call that" Catbus. It's name is Catbus.

[ProfessorM]

No mention of Kiki? The movie that teaches kids about responsibility and respect?

[wuhugm]

Perfectly Balanced
As all things should be

[sep]

“The walt disney of anime” lost me right there

[CalmBreez]

I love philosophy and anime. Thanks to wisecrack for this kind of content.

[akromakroma]

A Miyazaki video? Wisecrack, may all your bacon be juicy and crispy to the perfect degree.

[brycevo]

I love Studio Ghibli. They're amazing.

[DomCristante]

Nausicaa is my favorite ghibli movie, just hearing the "la la la" for a brief moment gives me goose bumps