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In this episode of Forgotten Ghibli, we examine 1994’s Pom Poko. A tale of the humble tanuki, its mythical abilities, and the struggle to survive in a modern, ever-expansive Tokyo metropolis. Written and directed by Isao Takahata in 1994 – a film that is whimsical and creative, yet deep and profound. An extensive and deep look into environmentalism, nature, and our place within it, Takahata probes the limits of human compassion for the environments we so careless bulldoze over.
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Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXHvGUZq-yhFlHfffG64RMJT1yC4-nxvO
My Neighbors the Yamadas – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w__uGOtp1Q
Only Yesterday – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E0wOEuL7OM
Ocean Waves – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKSBeigojBU
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In this video essay, I go over why Pom Poko is an excellent Studio Ghibli film and why more people should watch it. So be sure to check it out if you want a Ghibli film with complex emotions and thoughts behind it.
This is the fourth Forgotten Ghibli video. Forgotten Ghibli is a series where I take a look at the overlooked and oft-forgotten Studio Ghibli films that have seemingly fallen by the wayside compared to their blockbuster hits. There is plenty of value to be found in these lost treasures, so join me as we take a look at what has been lost by time.
Find more on Pom Poko here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pom_Poko
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