The animation quality is top notch and its something that only imagine would enhance some of the earlier ghibli films, such as only yesterday to new heights. On saturday july 16th, 2011 i had the pleasure to be in japan and be present for the opening day debut of the latest studio ghibli feature film, from up on poppy hill kokurikozaka kara, the second feature film to be directed by goro miyazaki, son of studio cofounder hayao miyazaki. The english dub of goro miyazakis film sounds pretty good. From up on poppy hill took about a year and a half from planning to completion.
Set in japan, during preparations for the 1964 olympic games, from up on poppy hill continues studio ghiblis tradition of beautifully animated, compelling stories. Kokurikozaka kara from up on poppy hill 9 include characters kazama shun 8 matsuzaki umi 6 yuko 2 matsuzaki sora 2 mizunuma shirou 2 yokoyama nobuko 2 original characters 1 philosophy club president from up on poppy hill 1 include relationships kazama shunmatsuzaki umi 7. Gentle and nostalgic, from up on poppy hill is one of studio ghiblis sweeter efforts and if it doesnt push the boundaries of the genre, it remains as. In march, studio ghiblis latest film, from up on poppy hill, comes to the us. From up on poppy hill is a masterpiece of animation from director goro miyazaki. View from up on poppy hill 20 photos, movie images, film stills and cast and crew photos on fandango. Set in yokohama, from up on poppy hill is a high school love story that take place in the year before the 1964 tokyo summer olympics. From up on poppy hill 20 movie photos and stills fandango. In contrast to his first work, tales from earthsea, his new effort was rather well received.
T his charming animated film is from the same director as tales from earthsea, the ghibli studio adaptation of ursula le guins fantasy stories for. I only discovered this japanese language dvd on amazon. Dont miss the new film from studio ghibli, the internationally renowned creators of spirited away, ponyo and the secret world. Umi is a teenager, living with her grandmother on the picturesque poppy hill. It is goro miyazakis second film for studio ghibli. She occupies herself watching the boats and raising flags. When pressed about the progress, it was revealed that the animation was about 50% completed, though it was added that the animation would. How do you live is an upcoming japanese animated film directed by hayao miyazaki and. The films of studio ghibli are thankfully now easier than ever to watch. Poppy hill is a simple coming of age story, set in a mid60s japan that is reemerging from world war ii back on to the world stage. Rarely does a film acknowledging its own contrivances work out in its favor, and from up on poppy hill doesnt even come close to transcending that rule. Jan 26, 2014 from up on poppy hill is as enjoyable in its native japanese as it is in english. Gkids is releasing studio ghilbis from up on poppy hill to u.
A group of yokohama teens look to save their schools clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 tokyo olympics. Hayao miyazakis new film is only 15% done as studio ghibli. All but one of studio ghiblis 22 films are now on netflix. The huge jump in quality from earthsea to poppy hill suggests a solid future for goro miyazakis career. Its not only a sentimental film, its also a beautiful one. Sep 28, 20 as the opening credits state, from up on poppy hill is based on a 1980s comic series by chizuru takahashi and tetsuro sayama. The topgrossing japanese film of 2011 and winner of the japan academy prize for animation, from up on poppy hill captures the innocence of new love as well. From up on poppy hill is a 90 minute long story of two teenage friends by the names of umi and shun whose pasts seem to have an interesting connection. From up on poppy hill english trailer cartoon brew. Mar 21, 2017 ultimately, from up on poppy hill has a flavor of childish nonchalance and yet it is always anchored down in a good way. The abrupt conclusion leaves you yearning for a longer stay but this film pulls off that. From up on poppy hill hatsukoi no koro when i was first in love. Oddly, after praising everybody for their work in completing the film. Its the perfect sort of film when you need something rather light but.
It follows umi, a character typical to ghibli in her age, gender and. Mar 24, 20 summer of farewells from up on poppy hill film theme song duration. It is a film by goro miyazaki son of hiyao miyazaki the worlds greatest animator. From up on poppy hill news anime uk anime and manga. Directed by goro miyazaki, son of hayao miyazaki, the film is a comingofage story set in japans transformative. From up on poppy hill is charming, but with a twist. Sep 23, 20 from up on poppy hill took about a year and a half from planning to completion. Goro miyazakis from up on poppy hill doesnt quite reach the heights of his. So, it would be more accurate to say that i groped about for the. From up on poppy hill is a 2011 japanese animated drama film directed by goro miyazaki. From up on poppy hill finds goro miyazaki sitting much more comfortably in the directors chair, but fans of studio ghiblis fantasy epics may find this fanciful delight to be lacking the familiar.
The latest film from japans studio ghibli, which sets the world standard for animation, is a disappointment. I am a miyazaki fan and i eagerly await anything from this illustrious studio. With from up on poppy hill, miyazakis son goro makes a film more in the tradition of ghiblis only yesterday and whisper of the heart than the high fantasy of his disappointing. The story unfolds in yokohama during preparations for the 1964 tokyo olympics.
Hayao miyazakis studio ghibli is responsible for some of the most gorgeous, imaginative animated fantasy films of all time, yet many of the best ghibli features have been small, quiet, and grounded in reality. From up on poppy hill trailer goro miyazaki 20 youtube. From up on poppy hills english dub clip posted news. From up on poppy hill 2011 from up on poppy hill 2011. Summer of farewells from up on poppy hill film theme song duration. The topgrossing japanese film of 2011 and winner of the japan academy prize for animation, from up on poppy hill captures the innocence of new love as well as the beauty of yokohamas harbor and lush surroundings. In a late 2019 interview with nhk, miyazaki stated that the film is not to be expected anytime soon. With sarah bolger, chris noth, anton yelchin, christina hendricks. Goro miyazakis from up on poppy hill kokurikozaka kara was the topgrossing animated film in japan in 2011 outdrawing two pokemon movies, and won the japanese academy award for best animated feature. This is an anime film that tweens and teens whove aged out of most disney animated fare will enjoy. Feb 01, 20 from the legendary studio ghibli, creators of spirited away, howls moving castle or the secret world of arriety comes from up on poppy hill. T his charming animated film is from the same director as tales from earthsea, the ghibli studio. The new ghibli feature, from up on poppy hill released on bluray and. From up on poppy hill by goro miyazaki goro miyazaki, sarah.
So, it would be more accurate to say that i groped about for the story during production rather than spending years. Ghiblis hayao miyazaki reveals his final films title, release window. Jun 02, 2017 from up on poppy hill was definitely under my radar. The technology news website wired began streaming an 87second englishdubbed clip on thursday for studio ghiblis from up on poppy hill anime film from up.
See more ideas about up on poppy hill, studio ghibli and ghibli. High quality from up on poppy hill gifts and merchandise. The best studio ghibli films, ranked from worst to best wired uk. From up on poppy hill trailer goro miyazaki youtube. Dont miss the new film from studio ghibli, the internationally renowned creators of spirited away, ponyo and. Mar 07, 20 the technology news website wired began streaming an 87second englishdubbed clip on thursday for studio ghiblis from up on poppy hill anime film from up on poppy hill adapts the 1960s shojo. They begin to develop romantic feelings for one another but after a strange revelation they are unsure about whether or not what theyre doing is right. Adapted by hayao miyazaki, directed by his son, goro, this is minor but very enjoyable ghibli. Directed by goro miyazaki, in his first collaboration with his father, the legendary hayao, from up on poppy hill 2011 centers on two likable and perfectly straightforward college students who do nothing very extraordinary and are in a platonic. Kokurikozaka kara, from coquelicot hill is a 2011 japanese animated drama film directed by goro miyazaki, scripted by hayao miyazaki and keiko niwa, animated by studio ghibli for the nippon television network, dentsu, hakuhodo dy media partners, walt disney japan, mitsubishi, and toho, and distributed by the latter company.
Since completing this second film he has directed an entire anime television series, ronja. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Jul 16, 2011 the topgrossing japanese film of 2011 and winner of the japan academy prize for animation, from up on poppy hill captures the innocence of new love as well as the beauty of yokohamas harbor. Both subplots are resolved in just the ways youd expect by the film s end, but not in a particularly remarkable or satisfying manner. Goro miyazaki on his new studio ghibli release, from up on. Suzuki said in august 2018 the projections were for 2021 or 2022 completion. As the country begins to pick itself up from the devastation of the second world war, the new generation struggles to move towards a prosperous future whilst trying not to lose the essence of their past. Although from up on poppy hill doesnt feature any magical elements like most of studio ghiblithe miyazaki familys anime classics, this period comingofage tale still follows a strong female protagonist and a sophisticated, educational plot. Yet somehow i missed the us theatrical release of this film. From up on poppy hill oorspronkelijke titel kokurikozaka kara is een japanse animatiefilm uit 2011, geregisseerd door goro miyazaki. From up on poppy hill would seem to confirm that goro miyazaki does in. The film played at the 2011 toronto international film festival.