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In this episode, the gang pays tribute to legendary Japanese director/filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and the talented team at Studio Ghibli with a discussion on 2001 animated film Spirited Away. In addition to our collective fangirling over the gorgeous visuals and captivating story that cements the movie's legendary status, we also discuss Miyazaki's motifs and social commentary, his emphasis on strong female characters, and Ghibli's masterful presentation of mouthwatering animated food. Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language.