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Calforsale
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Kazegami
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I can't say I feel the same, I'm glad to see Ghibli's popularity increase. It doesn't change the meaning of the films, they are what they are. I find it strange to like something less based on its popularity. That shouldn't affect it.
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husky51
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Theowne
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It seems to me that if you truly like something, you would enjoy the fact that it is being appreciated by others.
The only exception is when changes are made to a film in order to become popular. Then, it is a legitimate concern.
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I feel exactly the same way you do Calforsale, but I'm not so sure that's a good thing. I don't think it's right for me to feel that way.
I feel that I am able to enjoy something more obscure, something more "special", then the popular things that people usually like. I feel "original", if that makes any sense. When I talk about Ghibli and no one around me knows what the heck I'm talking about, I stand out from the crowd. It grabs attention. That's just my honest response to this. Hopefully it doesn't make me sound like a jerk.
This is obviously NOT the right way to feel, though. So let's just except Ghibli's growing popularity and enjoy the fact that other people can like the same things we do.
And besides, Miyazaki's fame will probably spread all over the world, but I think his and Takahata's older work will probably remain relatively obscured forever. Like Gauche the Cellist, for example.
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hopexx5
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I feel a similar way to zacharykrodel and calforsale i guess.
What gets it for me mostly is i cant sit down and think that i am part of a very few people, because of its increasing popularity. You cant sit to Disney and say, wow I feel like one of a few can you?
I guess that since its becoming popular it will turn into a money maker and the magic will be no more, But that's a dramatic way of looking at it.
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Is Ghibli increasing in popularity? I hadn't noticed.
But either way, I think that it's fabulous if it is -- especially if they're breaking into new groups of people who wouldn't have even taken a second glance at "cartoons".
First off, I think that appreciation of Ghibli films is a generally wholesome experience, which will enrich the lives of the people who view them. So maybe if more people watch Ghibli more often, their lives will become a little bit brighter, and people might act just that much nicer towards each other ^^
(That might be a naive viewpoint, but I like to think it's true).
But more importantly, although I do sometimes enjoy having some private interests that most people aren't aware of, that's not the case with Ghibli. When I overhear two people talking about Miyazaki in the coffee shop, I can't help but smile (and maybe sometimes tactfully invite myself into the conversation). Once I was at a friend's house for dinner, and my friend's grandmother started talking about Miyazaki's films. I was so surprised! It turns out she's a major fan (Porco Rosso is her favourite). I was just like... "wow, super cool grandparents!".
Anyway, I guess Ghibli is just one of those treasures I like to share with everybody.
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husky51
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Kazegami
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Aw, that's cool Husky. (: Must be good when people recognise them.
quote: Originally posted by hopexx5
I guess that since its becoming popular it will turn into a money maker and the magic will be no more, But that's a dramatic way of looking at it.
Pessimistic, more like. Ghibli films have always been popular in Japan with no ill effect. I don't why popular has always got to equal bad.
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I get so excited every time someone knows about Ghiblies. Or is even aware about them in the passing.
They seem more popular to me, but I'm spending my time with a different group of people than I usually do so who knows.
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I like it that I can talk with my friends about ghibli and watch ghibli movies in cinemas. If the movies are dubbed ok, I don't think there's any problems with them being more popular. Think about it, what would be a more suitable movie for a small child, some screamy hollywood-cartoon with no plot, or My neighbour Totoro?
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I agree Heidi80
I always enjoyed watching Ponyo with my neighbors young children. theres something about passing on the love of ghibli to someone else, that is magical in its own way.
I can understand the feeling of wanting to "Feel Original". In general most people have only seen the newer films and probably don't know much about the other older films.
quote: When I overhear two people talking about Miyazaki in the coffee shop, I can't help but smile (and maybe sometimes tactfully invite myself into the conversation).
Yeah, whenever Ghibli (Or any other anime I'm particularly fond of) comes up in a conversation, I get all smily. Then people just wonder whats wrong with me
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Calforsale
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Wow lots of replies !
I think i agree with Zac and hope in thats its just something i like the feeling that isn't big. I don't think it is because i'm jealous though lol, more i just like to be a bit different i guess. I've liked everyones responses here but i don't think it is neccesarily fair to say that you don't truley like something if you have these feelings though. It is a bit greedy, but that doesn't mean you don't truly like it in my oppinion !
I agree with Zac too, importantly, that it isn't very good to think this. Because the great feelings from Ghibli should touch many hearts.
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Calforsale
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quote: Originally posted by Heidi80
Think about it, what would be a more suitable movie for a small child, some screamy hollywood-cartoon with no plot, or My neighbour Totoro?
Haha, actually when it comes to kids i love when they watch Ghiblis and want them to watch more! I feel like i would've been able to have enjoyed some movies more at a young age (like Totoro and Ponyo) than now. Also so many children western movies suck!
So when i read in the newspaper things like screenings of ghibli movies for childrens holiday activities in movies, i get happy!
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Calforsale
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quote: Originally posted by husky51
...I was at the gun shop today, buying a small handgun...
AH! You have a gun!
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