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Feb 18, 2017GeoffFrizzell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This film converted me from merely interested into a fan of anime. Three main elements contributed to this for me: Miyazaki's genius of course, generally good voice casting in both English and Japanese (and yes, I've also heard alternate English versions that were inferior), and Neil Gaiman's vastly improved interpretation of the script used on the final English version. There's violence, but there's also a kind of respect and inevitability where it occurs. As Ashitaka completes his Hero's quest, he unshirkingly makes the Right Choice at every moment. If that seems unrealistic, too bad. He's a prince the way they're supposed to be, noble, fair, just, and prepared to sacrifice himself for his best destiny. This movie is all about facing inevitable change. Might as well make the best of it!