Pom Poko was released in English here in the US in August of 2005. We rented and watched it from our local library after the release. BTW: Pom Poko IS Miyazaki’s story, but the actual film was directed by Isao Takahata - which is why some wouldn’t know it was a Miyazaki film (he’s listed as the author of the story and a Producer on the film).
>>Pom Poko was released in English here in the US in August of 2005. We rented and watched it from our local library after the release. BTW: Pom Poko IS Miyazaki’s story, but the actual film was directed by Isao Takahata - which is why some wouldn’t know it was a Miyazaki film (he’s listed as the author of the story and a Producer on the film).
Wow, I had no idea. We showed it to our daughter before it was released in America, so I had no idea they eventually released it here. I wonder what they did with all the tanuki testicles, lol.
I’d encourage y’all to try and find a copy of Future Boy Conan (Mirai Shonen Conan). It’s a 30-40 episode long tv series that is really Miyazaki’s best work. His Lupin III was great too, as was Totoro. Every time I watch Totoro it takes me back to my old place in Arashiyama.
PS - I wouldn’t know ANY of these things, or even be remotely familiar with them if it weren’t for my children. They loved all kinds of Japanimation and related subjects due to Sailor Moon, Card Captors, Digimon, Pokemon, etc... (you get the point, LOL). 3 of my 4 daughters are artists, so I’ve been surrounded by anime and manga for over a decade now!
I definitely appreciate the more unique and artistically beautiful films like Miyazaki and Takahata’s films, but my knowledge is pretty limited to those. :)