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千と千尋の神隠し [Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi] #4
Spirited Away: Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Band 4
Beim Besuch eines verlassenen Vergnügungsparks werden die Eltern der kleinen Chihiro in Schweine verwandelt, da sie einfach vom Essen der Götter gegessen haben. Um nicht auch verwandelt zu werden, muss Chihiro für die Hexe Yu-Baaba arbeiten. Als Zeichen ihrer Untergebenheit muss sie jedoch ihren Namen ablegen und heißt ab sofort nur noch Sen. Schon kurze Zeit später hat sie ihren richtigen Namen bereits vergessen. Mit diesem Zauber behält Yu-Baaba die Kontrolle über ihre Diener. Der junge Haku steht ihr aber in den schweren Zeiten zur Seite. Er kennt den richtigen Namen von Sen und sagt ihn ihr - dies ist schon der erste Schritt zur Rettung ihrer Eltern.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
About the author
Hayao Miyazaki
374 books3,658 followersHayao Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎 駿) is a celebrated Japanese animator, filmmaker, screenwriter, and manga artist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of animation. He is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the animation studio responsible for producing many of Japan’s most beloved and internationally acclaimed animated films. Over the course of a career spanning decades, Miyazaki has developed a reputation for creating visually rich, emotionally resonant stories that often explore themes such as nature, pacifism, flight, childhood, and the human condition.
Miyazaki was born in Tokyo and developed an early interest in drawing and animation. His father’s work in the aviation industry had a significant influence on him, particularly in fostering his fascination with aircraft and flight, motifs that would become prominent throughout his later works. After studying political science and economics at university, Miyazaki began his professional career in animation when he joined Toei Animation. There, he worked under the mentorship of directors like Isao Takahata, with whom he would later form a lifelong creative partnership.
In his early years at Toei and other studios, Miyazaki contributed to several television series and animated films. He worked as a key animator and storyboard artist, gradually gaining recognition for his storytelling abilities and attention to detail. Among his early projects were contributions to series such as Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Future Boy Conan. His directorial debut in feature films came with The Castle of Cagliostro, a film adaptation of the Lupin III manga series, which already showed signs of his distinctive style and sensibilities.
Miyazaki's breakthrough came with the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, based on his own manga. The success of that film prompted the establishment of Studio Ghibli, which he co-founded with Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki. From that point forward, Miyazaki directed and wrote many of Ghibli’s most iconic works, including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle. His films are known for their hand-drawn animation, strong character development, and philosophical underpinnings.
In 2001, Miyazaki directed Spirited Away, which became one of the most critically and commercially successful animated films of all time. The film received numerous awards and international recognition, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It also became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history at the time of its release. The film’s success further solidified Miyazaki’s reputation as a master storyteller and a visionary in global cinema.
Despite announcing his retirement several times, Miyazaki repeatedly returned to filmmaking. His later works, such as Ponyo and The Wind Rises, continued to showcase his evolving themes and storytelling maturity. His most recent project, The Boy and the Heron, marked a highly anticipated return to the director’s chair and once again captivated audiences with its dreamlike visuals and emotional depth.
Miyazaki’s films are often distinguished by their complex female protagonists, environmental messages, and moral ambiguity. Rather than presenting clear-cut villains and heroes, his stories explore the nuances of human behavior and often focus on characters finding their place in the world. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and honors for his contributions to the arts, including lifetime achievement awards recognizing his impact on both Japanese and international cinema.
His legacy continues to influence generations of animators and filmmakers worldwide, and Studio Ghibli remains one of the most respected names in animation.
Miyazaki was born in Tokyo and developed an early interest in drawing and animation. His father’s work in the aviation industry had a significant influence on him, particularly in fostering his fascination with aircraft and flight, motifs that would become prominent throughout his later works. After studying political science and economics at university, Miyazaki began his professional career in animation when he joined Toei Animation. There, he worked under the mentorship of directors like Isao Takahata, with whom he would later form a lifelong creative partnership.
In his early years at Toei and other studios, Miyazaki contributed to several television series and animated films. He worked as a key animator and storyboard artist, gradually gaining recognition for his storytelling abilities and attention to detail. Among his early projects were contributions to series such as Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Future Boy Conan. His directorial debut in feature films came with The Castle of Cagliostro, a film adaptation of the Lupin III manga series, which already showed signs of his distinctive style and sensibilities.
Miyazaki's breakthrough came with the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, based on his own manga. The success of that film prompted the establishment of Studio Ghibli, which he co-founded with Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki. From that point forward, Miyazaki directed and wrote many of Ghibli’s most iconic works, including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle. His films are known for their hand-drawn animation, strong character development, and philosophical underpinnings.
In 2001, Miyazaki directed Spirited Away, which became one of the most critically and commercially successful animated films of all time. The film received numerous awards and international recognition, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It also became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history at the time of its release. The film’s success further solidified Miyazaki’s reputation as a master storyteller and a visionary in global cinema.
Despite announcing his retirement several times, Miyazaki repeatedly returned to filmmaking. His later works, such as Ponyo and The Wind Rises, continued to showcase his evolving themes and storytelling maturity. His most recent project, The Boy and the Heron, marked a highly anticipated return to the director’s chair and once again captivated audiences with its dreamlike visuals and emotional depth.
Miyazaki’s films are often distinguished by their complex female protagonists, environmental messages, and moral ambiguity. Rather than presenting clear-cut villains and heroes, his stories explore the nuances of human behavior and often focus on characters finding their place in the world. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and honors for his contributions to the arts, including lifetime achievement awards recognizing his impact on both Japanese and international cinema.
His legacy continues to influence generations of animators and filmmakers worldwide, and Studio Ghibli remains one of the most respected names in animation.
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January 6, 2025
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Curious to know more about the no face guy.
Curious to know more about the no face guy.
March 22, 2024
My whole life, people have told me I would love this movie. When I was at the library and saw they had it as a graphic novel I did not hesitate to pick it up. And it did not disappoint. I enjoyed every second and the entire series was perfect. Immediately after finishing the graphic novels I watched the movie and loved it.
December 8, 2020
This is a great movie but it doesn't exactly translate perfectly to manga. It's tiresome to read multiple pages of a character doing a single action which in most manga would be represented by a box or two. It's not terrible but I'll stick to the movie.
April 10, 2024
I loved spirited away for a long time and reading the book was amazing.
July 28, 2017
Spirited Away 4
Klappentext:
Durch einen geheimnisvollen Tunnel verirrt sich die zehnjährige Chihiro in eine wundersame, von Gottheiten und Zauberwesen bevölkerte Welt. Um hier zu überleben, muss sie im Badehaus der Hexe Yubaba schuften, in dem die skurrilsten Gäste verkehren.
Chihiros Suche nach einem Weg zurück in ihre Welt gerät zu einem märchenhaften und gefährlichen Abenteuer, in dessen Verlauf sich das verängstigte Mädchen zu einer selbstbewussten jungen Persönlichkeit wandelt...
Meinung:
Wer die Filme von Hayao Miyazaki kennt, der weiß jeder einzelne Film ist ein kleines Meisterwerk für sich. So auch "Spirited Away - Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland“. Schon beim ersten Anschauen vor vielen Jahren war ich auf der Stelle fasziniert. Sofort zogen mich sowohl Handlung, als auch die liebevoll gezeichneten Figuren in ihren Bann. Wer hat sich bitte nicht sofort in Haku verknallt?
Bis heute bleibt "Spirited Away" mein absoluter Liebling. Wer ähnlich denkt und die 5 Comic-Bände von Carlsen Comics noch in die Hände bekommt, der sollte sie unbedingt lesen. Für mich ein absoluter Schatz und Kurztrip in meine Kindheit!
Was bisher geschah...
Während ihres Umzugs aufs Land verirrt sich die zehnjährige Chihiro in eine geheimnisvolle Stadt - einen verzauberten Badekurort-, den Götter und Geister aus ganz Japan besuchen. Während Chihiros Eltern in Schweine verwandelt werden, rettet ein Junge namens Haku ihr das Leben. Chihiro unterschreibt einen Arbeitsvertrag der Hexe Yubaba, die ihren Namen in "Sen" ändert. Von nun an muss Sen im Badehaus schuften. Obwohl sie viele Fehler macht, gelingt es ihr, den mit Müll verseuchten Gott des Flusses zu retten. Doch dann taucht ein geheimnisvoller, maskierter Mann auf, der Sen ins Badehaus gefolgt zu sein scheint...
Ein maskierter Mann, auch Ohn- oder Keingesicht genannt, hat sich also Zutritt zum Badehaus verschafft und hält die Angestellten auf Trab. Angelockt durch die Habgier der Arbeiter bietet es diesen nun Gold an. Im Gegenzug verschlingt es Unmassen an Essen und als Chihiro wiederum das Gold nicht annimmt, sogar zwei Personen. Chihiro ist nämlich auf dem Weg zu Yubabas Büro, da sich dort der verletzte Haku in Form eines Drachens befindet...
Klappentext:
Durch einen geheimnisvollen Tunnel verirrt sich die zehnjährige Chihiro in eine wundersame, von Gottheiten und Zauberwesen bevölkerte Welt. Um hier zu überleben, muss sie im Badehaus der Hexe Yubaba schuften, in dem die skurrilsten Gäste verkehren.
Chihiros Suche nach einem Weg zurück in ihre Welt gerät zu einem märchenhaften und gefährlichen Abenteuer, in dessen Verlauf sich das verängstigte Mädchen zu einer selbstbewussten jungen Persönlichkeit wandelt...
Meinung:
Wer die Filme von Hayao Miyazaki kennt, der weiß jeder einzelne Film ist ein kleines Meisterwerk für sich. So auch "Spirited Away - Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland“. Schon beim ersten Anschauen vor vielen Jahren war ich auf der Stelle fasziniert. Sofort zogen mich sowohl Handlung, als auch die liebevoll gezeichneten Figuren in ihren Bann. Wer hat sich bitte nicht sofort in Haku verknallt?
Bis heute bleibt "Spirited Away" mein absoluter Liebling. Wer ähnlich denkt und die 5 Comic-Bände von Carlsen Comics noch in die Hände bekommt, der sollte sie unbedingt lesen. Für mich ein absoluter Schatz und Kurztrip in meine Kindheit!
Was bisher geschah...
Während ihres Umzugs aufs Land verirrt sich die zehnjährige Chihiro in eine geheimnisvolle Stadt - einen verzauberten Badekurort-, den Götter und Geister aus ganz Japan besuchen. Während Chihiros Eltern in Schweine verwandelt werden, rettet ein Junge namens Haku ihr das Leben. Chihiro unterschreibt einen Arbeitsvertrag der Hexe Yubaba, die ihren Namen in "Sen" ändert. Von nun an muss Sen im Badehaus schuften. Obwohl sie viele Fehler macht, gelingt es ihr, den mit Müll verseuchten Gott des Flusses zu retten. Doch dann taucht ein geheimnisvoller, maskierter Mann auf, der Sen ins Badehaus gefolgt zu sein scheint...
Ein maskierter Mann, auch Ohn- oder Keingesicht genannt, hat sich also Zutritt zum Badehaus verschafft und hält die Angestellten auf Trab. Angelockt durch die Habgier der Arbeiter bietet es diesen nun Gold an. Im Gegenzug verschlingt es Unmassen an Essen und als Chihiro wiederum das Gold nicht annimmt, sogar zwei Personen. Chihiro ist nämlich auf dem Weg zu Yubabas Büro, da sich dort der verletzte Haku in Form eines Drachens befindet...
September 29, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Chihiro and her parents are on their way to a new home. Chihiro is grieving and apprehensive to the idea, as any child that's forced to leave their friends and familiar places behind would be. Her father takes a wrong turn along the way which leads them to a mysterious tunnel that connects to an abandoned amusement park. After having a disagreement, Chihiro separates from her parents and wanders the abandoned amusement park alone, only to find out that it's not nearly as abandoned as the naked eye would leave outsiders to believe.
At night, the amusement park comes to life, as it is inhabited by hundreds of ghosts, demons and spirits of nature. Among the strange inhabitants of the land is a boy named Haku who seems to remember Chihiro from a distant memory that he's now forgotten, but his intuition tells him to help the lost girl survive by finding work and acceptance from the spirits. Determined to save her parents who have been transformed into pigs after being cursed for entering a land forbidden to humans, Chihiro overcomes her inner fears and sadness that gives her the courage she needs to confront the bizarre land she now inhabits as well as learning to leave her past life behind.
It's easy to mistake Chihiro as a bit of a brat when we first meet her, but we soon learn that she's actually quite intuitive while her parents are somewhat ignorant of her personal feelings. Being forced to leave everything she cares about behind and having no one around to help her through the grieving process would be upsetting to anyone in her position, especially at such a young age. The dangers of the amusement park force her to confront the fear of moving to a new place and she learns to adapt to a new way of life. Even after feeling like her parents didn't care about what she was going through, she never once thought of abandoning them. She actually has quite a few selfless and admirable qualities.
The spirits hate the girl at first, but they learn to sympathize with her after seeing how hard she's willing to work for people that may or may not even care about her. Spirited Away is a story about selfless acts of kindness coming back to give you the support you need in your lowest moments. People will remember when you do kind things for them without them asking you for help and without you asking for anything in return. Through the many trials and aid the zany spirits of the land throw her way, Chihiro receives the extra push she needs to accept her circumstances, come to terms with her grief and move on to a better life.
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Chihiro and her parents are on their way to a new home. Chihiro is grieving and apprehensive to the idea, as any child that's forced to leave their friends and familiar places behind would be. Her father takes a wrong turn along the way which leads them to a mysterious tunnel that connects to an abandoned amusement park. After having a disagreement, Chihiro separates from her parents and wanders the abandoned amusement park alone, only to find out that it's not nearly as abandoned as the naked eye would leave outsiders to believe.
At night, the amusement park comes to life, as it is inhabited by hundreds of ghosts, demons and spirits of nature. Among the strange inhabitants of the land is a boy named Haku who seems to remember Chihiro from a distant memory that he's now forgotten, but his intuition tells him to help the lost girl survive by finding work and acceptance from the spirits. Determined to save her parents who have been transformed into pigs after being cursed for entering a land forbidden to humans, Chihiro overcomes her inner fears and sadness that gives her the courage she needs to confront the bizarre land she now inhabits as well as learning to leave her past life behind.
It's easy to mistake Chihiro as a bit of a brat when we first meet her, but we soon learn that she's actually quite intuitive while her parents are somewhat ignorant of her personal feelings. Being forced to leave everything she cares about behind and having no one around to help her through the grieving process would be upsetting to anyone in her position, especially at such a young age. The dangers of the amusement park force her to confront the fear of moving to a new place and she learns to adapt to a new way of life. Even after feeling like her parents didn't care about what she was going through, she never once thought of abandoning them. She actually has quite a few selfless and admirable qualities.
The spirits hate the girl at first, but they learn to sympathize with her after seeing how hard she's willing to work for people that may or may not even care about her. Spirited Away is a story about selfless acts of kindness coming back to give you the support you need in your lowest moments. People will remember when you do kind things for them without them asking you for help and without you asking for anything in return. Through the many trials and aid the zany spirits of the land throw her way, Chihiro receives the extra push she needs to accept her circumstances, come to terms with her grief and move on to a better life.
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November 18, 2018
After Chihiro's parents are turned into pigs in an "abandoned" town full of spirits, a mysterious boy, Haku, helps her survive here by getting a job in the palatial Abura-ya bath house from its boss, the witch Yubaba. Clumsy at first, Sen manages in the baths to free a stinking river spirit of the human garbage trapped within it. The spirit flies away, leaving her a magical medicine. Now No Face, whom Sen let in earlier, is turning the place upside down, flinging gold to the staff, downing dish after dish...and demanding to see Sen!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2019
Getting to the end of this volume, I now realize why this should have been printed in one volume. Who wants to wait to get to the end? I surely don't!
Volume 4 leaves us at the very climax of the story. Haku is injured, possibly dying, after stealing the gold seal from Yubaba's sister, Zeniba. Sen/Chihiro volunteers to go take the seal back to Zeniba and ask her to help heal Haku. Chihiro knows that this is very dangerous, for Zeniba is a powerful witch herself and is very dangerous when she's angry. (And won't she be angry with Haku for stealing her seal?!?)
A rating. Highly Recommended
Volume 4 leaves us at the very climax of the story. Haku is injured, possibly dying, after stealing the gold seal from Yubaba's sister, Zeniba. Sen/Chihiro volunteers to go take the seal back to Zeniba and ask her to help heal Haku. Chihiro knows that this is very dangerous, for Zeniba is a powerful witch herself and is very dangerous when she's angry. (And won't she be angry with Haku for stealing her seal?!?)
A rating. Highly Recommended
October 30, 2026
Straight up, I wanted to love Spirited Away, Volume 4 more than I did. The concept is great and Miyazaki, Hayao clearly did the homework, but the book keeps stopping to explain itself, like it doesn't trust me to keep up. Chapter four, with the real-life case study, is the best part and honestly could've been the whole book. The rest feels stretched to hit a page count. Worth it for the ideas, just skim the recaps.
May 24, 2017
Such a cute book just to flip-through and enjoy a light-hearted story.
September 20, 2017
This continues the story of Spirited Away, presented in picture style. It is stunning!
August 20, 2018
No-Face goes from 0 to 100 so fast!
July 29, 2019
2019 Reading Challenge: 33/24
This one felt like just a lot of Sen running around trying to find Haku. Still incredibly enjoyable, but I felt like Volume 3 had more going on.
This one felt like just a lot of Sen running around trying to find Haku. Still incredibly enjoyable, but I felt like Volume 3 had more going on.
August 9, 2019
Its Spirited Away, it deserves the stars
March 16, 2021
if you have seen the movie you for sure need to read the books, there are five in total and it is just amazing to know how different the books can be from a movie.
April 13, 2021
Atmospheric!
June 12, 2021
Fun installment for Spirited Away. Great for fans of the anime, though it may be a bit clunky.
April 7, 2022
this is one of my first ‘mangas’ and I love it! I want to watch the movie so badly. The illustrations are so beautiful!
February 19, 2023
the spa scene was so funny
March 24, 2017
What a cute read, reads just like the movie, same art. Just beautiful.
August 18, 2011
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my first every manga and my first Hayao Miyazaki film. Truly a wonderful and beautiful creation, an enchanting world and characters that touch your heart. This has to be my favorite Miyazaki work.
my first every manga and my first Hayao Miyazaki film. Truly a wonderful and beautiful creation, an enchanting world and characters that touch your heart. This has to be my favorite Miyazaki work.
May 13, 2019
I really hope Haku is okay and No Face was fascinating to watch.
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August 12, 2011Like the movie.
November 23, 2012
The book has a special charm which it has only a culture of the Far East ...
Mind you, we can never know what awaits us on the other side of the tunnel.
Mind you, we can never know what awaits us on the other side of the tunnel.
November 3, 2015
Loved it!!!
March 12, 2016
4.5 stars
October 24, 2016
Beautifully done! I couldn't put it down!
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