Chloë Grace Moretz is the voice of the title character in the English dub. The princess plays to the male ego of her suitors by pretending to be attainable rather than outright reject marriage in front of her father. The line-up of suitors plead for her hand, intent on winning her as a trophy wife, even disposing of their previous marriages to make space to possess Kaguya as their new vase. ¥2.5 billion(US$24.2 million). The procession ascends to the Moon, leaving Miyatsuko and his wife distraught, as Kaguya looks back one last time with tears in her eyes. The refined use of the medieval Heian aristocratic setting is one of the core strengths of this cinematographical narrative. would perform the film's theme song, "Inochi no Kioku" (いのちの記憶?, Memory of Life). Each of them balks at this, but the Princess … The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Written by an unknown author in the late 9th or early 10th century during the Heian period, it is considered the oldest surviving work in the monogatari form. She's shown to recover almost all of her power during a ritual performed by Abe no Haruaki. On March 12, 2014, independent distributor GKIDS announced that it had acquired the US rights for the film and that it would release an English dub version produced by Studio Ghibli and Frank Marshall. Japan Music by Isao Takahata At the tale's end, Kaguya-hime reveals her celestial origins and returns to the Moon. Aki Asakura (Wikidata)Kengo KoraTakeo ChiiNobuko Miyamoto Understanding that he has been too forward, the Emperor takes his leave, determined to still make Kaguya his. By February 2, 2014, the film had produced ¥2,313,602,733 (US$22,613,153) at the Japanese box office. https://garo.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Kaguya?oldid=18920. Still hidden, Kaguya asks how he came by it, and the suitor spins a story...that is soon interrupted when a group of craftsman come, looking to collect for fabricating the branch. When the Emperor made his advances, she silently begged the Moon to help her and learned the truth: Once a resident of the Moon, she broke its laws, hoping to be exiled to Earth, so that she could experience mortal life. Kaguya-Hime’s Mom stands by her down-to-earth lifestyle despite living in a palace. Read more. That same month, it was announced that Shin'ichirō Ikebe was to compose the film's score. Up next for the World Englishes Committee’s World Cinema Spotlight is The Tale of Princess Kaguya, ... especially as she must contend with the unwanted advances of the most eligible suitors in the land–court advisors and ultimately the Emperor. She displays her aforementioned healing abilities and the power to create a magical barrier, though Haruaki mentions she has the potential to be far more powerful. When the suitors arrive, Kaguya is largely disinterested. Upon reuniting with Raikou, it is revealed that Kaguya is a human-shaped Madōgu, created by an ancestor of the Abe clan to seal Rudra. Women on the other hand are far more accepting of situations around them. The attendant then drapes the robe around Kaguya, and she appears to forget about her life on Earth. Its North American premiere took place at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the festival's "Masters" program. Sagami is hired to coach Kaguya in the ways of a proper princess. Kaguya had many suitors, but they were all slaughtered and it was believed she was a Horror. Country In May 2013, it was announced Kazumi Nikaidō (二階堂和美 Nikaidō Kazumi?) Miyatsuko swears to protect Kaguya and begins assembling defensive forces. This is the first time that Joe Hisaishi has scored a film that is not directed by Hayao Miyazaki, but by Isao Takahata. Editing by The whole subplot with Kaguya's suitors, for instance: the concept is an integral part of her character's development (for at least one reason I shouldn't ruin here), and it can't be said that Takahata and his animators have great fun depicting each … Produced by Shortly afterwards, the fourth suitor comes, claiming he has acquired a robe of fire-rat fur. Club gave the film an A, deeming it "the best animated movie of the year," adding that it is "destined to be remembered as one of the revered Studio Ghibli’s finest achievements." Both are rumbled and sent away. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya provides examples of:. Kaguya sends each of these suitors on an impossible task, and after denying them all, eventually realizes she was sent to this world from the moon. In truth, Kaguya's foster parents ended up becoming hosts for Horrors due to their greed, demanding expensive and rare treasures as gifts from suitors in Kaguya's name. Five men of noble standing court her, comparing her to mythical treasures. It was released on November 23, 2013. After Rudra is sealed, Kaguya returns to the moon once more, promising to watch over her friends and observe humanity's progress. Pining for home and the handsome peasant boy (Darren Criss) she left behind, the distraught Kaguya-hime spurns her suitors (the Emperor among them) by setting them impossible tasks. Release date(s) She is a princess from the Moon who is discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant. Once Raikou slays the Horrors, Kaguya decides to return to the moon, having lost the only two people who compelled her to remain on Earth. Reviews timed with the North American release have been overwhelmingly positive. Miyatsuko holds a celebration in commemoration of Kaguya's naming. The desire of the suitors can thus be described as a reduction of Kaguya-hime to a unknown shining object, a hidden sparkling treasure, to add to their wealth. Box office The film debuted at first place during its opening weekend in Japan, producing ¥284 million (US$2.8 million). In February 2014, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya placed 4th in both Kinema Junpo's Best Ten and their Reader's Choice Awards. The governess accepts that Kaguya can’t be tamed into a princess. Sutemaru, the oldest among Kaguya's friends, develops a particularly close relationship with her. Kaguya begs the attendant to grant her a last moment with her parents. She struggles with the restraints of nobility, arguing that life should be full of laughter and struggle. This is the first film since Kiki's Delivery Service that is not produced solely by Toshio Suzuki. Japanese When the Moon shines upon Kaguya, she begs Sutemaru to hold her tightly. Miyatsuko comes upon gold and fine cloth in the bamboo grove in the same way he found his daughter. The film was selected to be screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Kaguya reveals to her parents that she originally came from the Moon. Believing her to be a divine presence, Miyatsuko and his wife decide to raise her as their own, calling her "Princess". Kanji Kaguya-hime in the bamboo (from The Tale of Princess Kaguya) The first two suitors attempt to decieve her by bringing back false replicas of the items she tasked them with finding (the begging-bowl of the Buddha and a bejewelled branch from Paradise). He soon relocates the family to the capital, forcing her to leave her friends behind. Studio Ghibli revealed that Isao Takahata was working on a feature-length film in 2008. Kaguya is a princess who was raised by an elderly couple, she was apparently found by her foster father as an infant in a bamboo stalk. Not wanting to marry any of them, Kaguya tells them she will only marry whoever can bring her the mythical treasure mentioned. https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Princess_Kaguya Keisuke Nakamura An enduring narrative, the story has received treatment in modern media as recently as 2013 and the Studio Ghibli film The Tale of Princess Kaguya (かぐや姫の物語). In truth, Kaguya's foster parents ended up becoming hosts for Horrors due to their greed, demanding expensive and rare treasures as gifts from suitors in Kaguya's name. Taken with her beauty, he makes advances toward her, revolting her. The noblemen compare her to countless fabled treasures. Raikou and Seimei investigate the beautiful princess Kaguya whose suitors are being killed by Horrors who then steal the precious treasures they bring as gifts. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter Kaguya then demonstrates the ability to disappear at will, surprising the Emperor. Kaguya had many suitors, but they were all slaughtered and it was believed she was a Horror. Kaguya passes out in the snow and awakens back at the party. A significant chunk of the story concerns Kaguya’s royal suitors, but their tale is one of typical materialist objectification on which I shan’t comment. LNKo12 > The Tale of the Princess Kaguya > Kaguya's suitors 1930s. Princess Kaguya embraces Sutemaru whilst flying in the air. When one of the men is killed in his quest, Kaguya falls into depression. Princess Kaguya as a baby trying to lie down on tummy. Kaguya grows in beauty, attracting scores of would-be suitors. The attendant assures her that upon returning to the Moon, she will be free of Earth's impurities. To test their loyalty, and to hopefully drive them away, Kaguya tells her suitors to obtain the treasures. Raikou and Kintoki queue with many men waiting for a chance to see Kaguya, but during a commotion, Raikou rushes in and carries her off for her own safety. When the girl comes of age, she is granted the formal name of "Princess Kaguya" for the light and life that radiates from her. Sagami takes her leave after Kaguya rejects her royal suitors, saying that there is nothing she can do for her. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Japanese: 竹取物語, Hepburn: Taketori Monogatari) is a monogatari (fictional prose narrative) containing elements of Japanese folklore. Kaguya confesses her attachment to Earth and her reluctance to leave. Later, after receiving Michinaga's magic book, she is able to remember all 12 lines of Rudra's sealing incantation. Toho She is last seen watching the moon, as Kaguya ascends. The girl grows rapidly and conspicuously, marveling her parents and earning her the nickname "Takenoko" (Little Bamboo) from the other children in the village. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards. Toshihiko Kojima An attendant offers Kaguya a robe that will erase her memories of Earth. On the night of the full moon, a procession of celestial beings descends from the Moon, and Miyatsuko is unable to stop it. Kaguya requests that he burn it, as the fire-rat fur will not catch fire. She possesses mysterious abilities, including the power to heal wounds with a light touch. Kaguya returns to her hometown in the mountains once more. Two suitors unsuccessfully attempt to persuade her with counterfeits. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya – Discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk by a local bamboo cutter, a miraculous baby, named ‘Princess’ by the cutter, grows at an extraordinary rate, often before people’s eyes. Kaguya listens to all these things, and then decrees that if she is as beautiful as these things, then her suitors should bring them to her. The sacrifice of Princess Yue is one of Avatar: The Last Airbender's saddest moments, and it shares its source material with a Studio Ghibli film, The Tale of Princess Kaguya.Directed by the late Isao Takahata (who also directed Ghibli's better-known tearjerker Grave of the Fireflies), The Tale of Princess Kaguya is based on a classic Japanese story called The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Adaptation Expansion: The film follows the folktale close enough, but adds more Character Development and scenes to flesh out the story more. On 4 February 2013, it was also announced that Joe Hisaishi would write the film's score, effectively replacing Ikebe as the film's composer. Nicolas Rapold of The New York Times praised the artwork calling it "exquisitely drawn with both watercolor delicacy and a brisk sense of line. Distributed by Isao TakahataRiko Sakaguchi (ja) The critics' consensus says, "Boasting narrative depth, frank honesty, and exquisite visual beauty, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a modern animated treasure with timeless appeal.". 23 November 2013 She has forgotten the full extent of her power, but is slowly remembering her abilities piece by piece. Convinced of this, he uses the gifts as a beginning to bring up his daughter as a princess that shall live a life of social nobility. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 2013 | 13+ | 2h 17m | Historical Anime A magical nymph plucked from a bamboo stalk rapidly grows up into a beautiful woman who is pursued by a stable of smitten suitors. ", Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes assigned the film a score of 100% with an average rating of 8.3/10 based, on 78 reviews. Joe Hisaishi Yoshiaki Nishimura Budget A bamboo cutter named Sanuki no Miyatsuko discovers a miniature girl inside a glowing bamboo shoot. Language The 2013 Studio Ghibli film "The Tale of Princess Kaguya" credits and is based on the 10th Century story The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.. Most of her efforts are failures as Kaguya rejects the court etiquette for a more free lifestyle. Starring The Tale of the Princess Kaguya was initially announced to be released simultaneously with The Wind Rises, another Studio Ghibli film by Hayao Miyazaki in Japan in the summer of 2013, which would have marked the first time that the works of the two directors were released together since the release of the films My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies in 1988. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya does not attempt to hide its old-fashioned origins. The total production of the film worldwide was $24,149,665. Rōmaji Unlike most of the cast, Kaguya is based on an old Japanese tale rather than a historical figure. Running time It was also his last film before he died in 2018. Now having heard her prayer, the Moon will reclaim her during the next full moon. He awakens alone in a field, and convinced that it had been a dream, returns to his wife and child. She finds herself in a mansion, replete with servants and fine clothes. She finds Sutemaru and tells him she would have been happiest with him; Sutemaru vows to protect her, and they fly through the air together. At the celebration, Kaguya overhears party-goers ridiculing her father's attempts to turn a peasant girl into a noble through money. A variety of themes are presented in The Tale of Princess Kaguya, including feminism and the restriction of women, the beauty of life in spite of sorrow, and the duties and responsibilities of parenting. Princess Kaguya was in production for eight years, largely because it was entirely hand-drawn with charcoal strokes and redolent watercolor, evoking Japanese woodblock and scroll art (which would have been used to tell the original story). Kaguya returns once more to Earth for unexplained reasons when the moon turns crimson due to Ashiya Douman and Priest Douma's schemes. Cinematography Gallery. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. She exchanges tearful goodbyes with her friends and loved ones, and then returns to the open sky. GASP David Ehrlich of The A.V. She is also saddled with a governess who is tasked with taming her into a proper noblewoman. Kaguya-hime no Monogatari 137 minutes The release of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya was finally confirmed by Studio Ghibli and distributor Toho on 13 December 2012. Suitors from far and near posted themselves outside the house, and made little holes in the fence, in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Princess as she went from one room to the other along the veranda. After she grows, her beauty attracts five suitors seeking her hand in marriage, whom she turns away by challenging them each with an impossible task; she later attracts the affection of the Emperor of Japan. In this dress up game for girls, you can choose from lots of traditional Japanese dresses to make Princess Kaguya look more beautiful than ever. Production Directed by Play As. ¥5 billion(US$49.3 million) It is Takahata's fifth film for Studio Ghibli, and his first since My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999). It was released in select theatres in North America on October 17, 2014 and was also released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on December 3, 2014. Be it Kaguya-Hime’s father or potential suitors that view Kaguya’s life as something they can influence. The third abandons his conquest out of cowardice, and the fourth attempts to woo her with flattering lies and a promise of life in the countryside. かぐや姫の物語 Studio Ghibli Princess Kaguya receives her name in Kyoto, and is trained in proper comportment by the mirthless Lady Sagami. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya 2013 | 13+ | 2h 17m | Sci-Fi & Fantasy A magical nymph plucked from a bamboo stalk rapidly grows up into a beautiful woman who is pursued by a stable of smitten suitors. Despite Sutemaru's best efforts, Kaguya is torn from his grasp out of the sky. However, in February 2013, distributor Toho announced that the release of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya would be delayed to Fall 2013, citing concerns that the storyboards were not yet complete. Can you dress up Princess Kaguya to meet her suitors in this dress up game? Princess Kaguya wrapping cloth around Sutemaru's wounded arm. Based on Isao Takahata announced at the 62nd Locarno International Film Festival in 2009 that he intended to direct a film based on the Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Screenplay by The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Japanese: かぐや姫の物語 Hepburn: Kaguya-hime no Monogatari ) is a 2013 Japanese animated fantasy drama film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed and co-written by Isao Takahata, based on the folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun, https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Princess_Kaguya?oldid=125158, Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film, Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film, Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year, 62nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, People's Choice Award for Best Drama Feature Film, 35th Boston Society of Film Critics Awards, 40th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Animated Film, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Animated Film, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Annie Award for Directing in an Animated Feature Production, Annie Award for Music in a Feature Production. Eventually, the Emperor himself takes notice of her. The Makai warrior Raikou, however, sought to learn the truth and ended up befriending her. Kaguya rebuffs her, saying that Earth is full of wonder and life. Kaguya flees the capital in despair and runs back to the mountains, seeking Sutemaru and her other friends, but discovers that they have all moved away. He takes these as proof of her divine royalty and begins planning to make her a proper princess.
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