I think without John Lasseter the films wouldn't be this popular in America. We need to thank him for that, and hey, he is just a huge fanboy in the end, like how we are fangirls/fanboys to Miyazaki's films too. Only difference is John CAN help bring his movies to America!
Thank you Mr. Lasseter, for being one of the few Americans who truly understands, not only the beauty of Japanese anime as an art form, but also Hayao Miyazaki's central importance to this art form and to Japanese culture in general. You are a wonderful ambassador for anime, and a master artist in your own right.
friends with Hayao Miyazaki, redefined animation, head of a flawless movie studio which is unheard of, which chief investor is steve jobs, mentored by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson.. Jeez I couldnt be more envious of him, seems like such a nice guy too
Well there have been many different stories on how Spirited Away came to be developed. To be honest I really didn't like John Lasseter's story about how "apathetic" the girls were. He makes it seem like the 10 year old daughter was a type of "brat" or something. When that wasn't it at all. She was just a very lonely girl who was sort of off in her own little word. That's what Miyazaki himself has said.
I hate John Lasseter. Every one of my Miyazaki movies that I bought there he is in all his glory to tell you about the movie that I had already bought, like he's trying to sell it. He annoys the hell out of me. Every time I pop in Spirited Away or Kiki's Delivery Service I forget about his intro, but then I'm reminded by the gut wrenching sound of "Hi, I'm John Lasseter!"
Chris Noble I'm not certain, but I think they removed that on the newer DVDs/Blu-rays? I would guess at the time (2003-ish) Disney felt Ghibli movies needed an "ambassador" to bridge the gap with Western audiences - obviously no longer necessary after over a decade of familiarity
+Chris Noble He's the one who brought Miyazaki's movies to America in the first place. You should be grateful. It wouldn't be possible without him. And he's just a Miyazaki fan, like the rest of us.
ANGELILYworks I don't have to see the Nintendo of Europe localization team who made bringing my video games to the west possible on any of my games from Japan, so why do I need John Lassiter on my Japanese movies?
In a sense, James Berardinilli was right when he wrote back in 2005 that Valiant aims to prove that the death of traditional animation has simply pushed lackluster screenplays into the digital realm. John Lasseter may have deep respect for Studio Ghibli, but he's certainly not wise enough to understand that Pixar is ruining any chance of 2D Animation regaining it's commercial viability.
Considering most anime is pretty putrid (but that won't stop you from telling me how "wrong" I am even though I'm right, right?) it's always a wonder to watch a Miyazaki film. I can't even consider it anime. When I think anime I think stiff animation, static backgrounds, CHOKINGLY AWFUL writing, inane character designs, muted pastel colors, and sex, sex, sex, SEX. Not to mention endless :3 X0X ^o^ faces. A Studio Ghibli work features none of that. It's just art. Beautiful, beautiful art.
I think without John Lasseter the films wouldn't be this popular in America. We need to thank him for that, and hey, he is just a huge fanboy in the end, like how we are fangirls/fanboys to Miyazaki's films too. Only difference is John CAN help bring his movies to America!
Thank you Mr. Lasseter, for being one of the few Americans who truly understands, not only the beauty of Japanese anime as an art form, but also Hayao Miyazaki's central importance to this art form and to Japanese culture in general. You are a wonderful ambassador for anime, and a master artist in your own right.
friends with Hayao Miyazaki, redefined animation, head of a flawless movie studio which is unheard of, which chief investor is steve jobs, mentored by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson.. Jeez I couldnt be more envious of him, seems like such a nice guy too
I love how totoro was in in toy story 3
He says Miyazaki-san. Respect!
love spirited away and great that john has a great relationship and friendship with Miyazaki San and studio ghibli
this is a real treat. Thanks for posting this.
Spirited Away is truly Hayao Miyazaki's first animated film to use digital ink & paint.
I LOOVEE the fact that Miyazaki Doesn't use Computer animation. Hand Drawn Goodness!
こんなに・・・情熱こめて話してくれるんやね・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
何放送か知らんけど、テレビで字幕版（日本語吹き替え）のアニメ流すってすごい。そもそもアニメーションについての論議を流す番組なのがガチ過ぎる。メディア対応が得意なラセターさんがいるアメリカなだけあって、さすがだね。
I...I....I CAME TO THAT MUSEUM!!! I WAS IN THE VERY PLACE MYAZAKY WAS!!! now i could die
I love them 2!! But If I had to pick one, I'd surelly choose Miyazaki!!
I thought Nausicaa in the valley of the wind was his first film. Oh well, it doesn't matter. All of his work is off the hook.
Way way late but nah it was the castle of cagliostro. Both that and Nausicaa were made before Studio Ghibli tho
this is great
Oh it's the guy from what the flick! He looks so young here
he does actually if youd check out some more of the clips youd see he actually knows his stuff and not from "research", hes clearly a fan.
He is, actually.
@shakthemighty You're welcome!
Is the guy interviewing Ben from The Young Turks????
Miyazaki-sama's the Walt Disney of Japan
I know.
earthsea is actually by his son
is the host related to Niko in Corridor Digital? :D
@sosha20 You got that right!
Well there have been many different stories on how Spirited Away came to be developed. To be honest I really didn't like John Lasseter's story about how "apathetic" the girls were. He makes it seem like the 10 year old daughter was a type of "brat" or something. When that wasn't it at all. She was just a very lonely girl who was sort of off in her own little word. That's what Miyazaki himself has said.
Well she was acting whiny at the start of the film to be honest.
I hate John Lasseter. Every one of my Miyazaki movies that I bought there he is in all his glory to tell you about the movie that I had already bought, like he's trying to sell it. He annoys the hell out of me. Every time I pop in Spirited Away or Kiki's Delivery Service I forget about his intro, but then I'm reminded by the gut wrenching sound of "Hi, I'm John Lasseter!"
Chris Noble I'm not certain, but I think they removed that on the newer DVDs/Blu-rays? I would guess at the time (2003-ish) Disney felt Ghibli movies needed an "ambassador" to bridge the gap with Western audiences - obviously no longer necessary after over a decade of familiarity
+Chris Noble He's the one who brought Miyazaki's movies to America in the first place. You should be grateful. It wouldn't be possible without him. And he's just a Miyazaki fan, like the rest of us.
ANGELILYworks I don't have to see the Nintendo of Europe localization team who made bringing my video games to the west possible on any of my games from Japan, so why do I need John Lassiter on my Japanese movies?
Chris Noble. No need to be so whiny about it, just skip the intro.
In a sense, James Berardinilli was right when he wrote back in 2005 that Valiant aims to prove that the death of traditional animation has simply pushed lackluster screenplays into the digital realm. John Lasseter may have deep respect for Studio Ghibli, but he's certainly not wise enough to understand that Pixar is ruining any chance of 2D Animation regaining it's commercial viability.
Considering most anime is pretty putrid (but that won't stop you from telling me how "wrong" I am even though I'm right, right?) it's always a wonder to watch a Miyazaki film. I can't even consider it anime.
When I think anime I think stiff animation, static backgrounds, CHOKINGLY AWFUL writing, inane character designs, muted pastel colors, and sex, sex, sex, SEX. Not to mention endless :3 X0X ^o^ faces.
A Studio Ghibli work features none of that. It's just art. Beautiful, beautiful art.