Mirai Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age First Released: July 2018, 98-minute film Summary: Kun is a four-year-old with his parents wrapped around his finger until his baby sister Mirai is born. Mirai, which means future, … Continue reading
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) / Gake no Ue no Ponyo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 2008, 101-minute film Summary: Sousuke lives with his mother, Risa, on a … Continue reading
Mary and the Witch’s Flower / Mary to Majo no Hana Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Witch School First Released: July 2017, 102-minute film Summary: Mary is down on her luck and borderline miserable. She’s living … Continue reading
Fragglepuss Visits Japan: Studio Ghibli Museum By: John Fragglepuss Evans I finally made it to Japan! It was even better than I could have imagined. To provide recommendations for those traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun, I present … Continue reading
Your Name. / Kimi no Na Wa. Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Romance, School, City vs Country Life First Released: August 2016, 106-minute film Summary: Mitsuha Miyamizu is a seemingly normal high school girl living an easygoing … Continue reading
Studio Ghibli in Western Pop Culture By: John Fragglepuss Evans This information was originally presented as part of our Salt Lake Comic Con FanX panel, “Studio Ghibli: Anime that Appeals to Everyone”. Thanks to everyone that attended the panel and … Continue reading
Anime Happy Hour Podcast – Episode 9 – Studio Ghibli Podcasters: John Fragglepuss Evans, Breanne Evans, Brittany Evans, Lindsay Evans-Starke An entire episode dedicated to Studio Ghibli? Yes please. We have a lot of fun as we cover as much … Continue reading
Anime Happy Hour Podcast – Episode 4 – Strong Females Podcasters: John Fragglepuss Evans, Breanne Evans, Brittany Evans, Lindsay Evans-Starke In this episode we talk about some of the women we admire in anime, due to their various forms of … Continue reading
Laputa: Castle in the Sky / Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Studio Ghibli First Released: August 1986, 125-minute film Summary: It is rumored that humanity built great flying cities until a … Continue reading
Children Who Chase Lost Voices / Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Underworld First Released: May 2011, 116-minute film Summary: Asuna Watase is more responsible and independent than most girls her age. She … Continue reading
