"When Marnie Was There": Review and recommended points for its moving story and beautiful visuals

When Marnie Was There - A moving story from Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli's works always provide us with deep emotions and beautiful images. Among them, "When Marnie Was There," released in 2014, captivated many fans with its touching story and beautiful visuals. In this article, I will fully convey the appeal of the work, including detailed information about "When Marnie Was There" and my personal impressions.

Overview

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

July 19, 2014 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

Toho

■Frequencies

103 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Joan G. Robinson

■ Director

Hiromasa Yonebayashi

■ Production

・Produced by Studio Ghibli

■Works

© 2014 Studio Ghibli・NDHDMTK

story

"When Marnie Was There" is the story of a girl named Anna who moves from the city to the countryside. After losing her parents, Anna lives with her adoptive parents. She closes herself off and avoids contact with people, but one day, she meets a mysterious girl named Marnie at an old mansion, and gradually opens up her heart.

Marnie is a girl around the same age as Anna, and through her interactions with her, Anna comes to terms with her own past and grows as a person. The story draws audiences in with beautiful scenery and moving scenes while depicting themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery.

character

Anna

The main character, Anna, is a girl who moves from the city to the countryside. After losing her parents, she closes herself off, but gradually opens up through her encounter with Marnie. Her growth and change are at the heart of the story, and the audience experiences the story from Anna's perspective.

Marnie

Marnie is a mysterious girl whom Anna meets in an old mansion. She is about the same age as Anna and has a bright and kind personality. Her interactions with Marnie heal Anna's heart and help her face her past. Marnie's presence is an important key to the story.

Other characters

Anna's adoptive parents and friends in the countryside also add color to the story. In particular, Anna's adoptive parents play an important role as they provide her with warm support and watch over her growth. Her interactions with her friends in the countryside also serve as an opportunity for Anna to open up.

Visuals and Music

Studio Ghibli's works are characterized by beautiful visuals and music. "When Marnie Was There" is no exception, with its beautiful depictions of the countryside and old mansions, drawing the audience into the world of the story. In particular, the seaside scenes at dusk and the depictions of the mansion's gardens are beautiful and soothing to the soul.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The beautiful melodies by composer Takatsugu Muramatsu further deepen the moving feeling of the story. In particular, the music in the scene where Anna and Marnie meet for the first time is beautiful and touching to the heart.

Directed and produced

The director of "When Marnie Was There" is Hiromasa Yonebayashi. He is known as an up-and-coming director at Studio Ghibli, and has also demonstrated his talent in "The Secret World of Arrietty." Director Yonebayashi's delicate direction and beautiful visuals are fully demonstrated in "When Marnie Was There."

It was produced by Studio Ghibli, which is known for nurturing new talent while continuing the traditions and techniques established by masters such as Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. "When Marnie Was There" is another work that exudes the high quality of Studio Ghibli.

original work

"When Marnie Was There" is based on the novel "When Marnie Was There" by Joan G. Robinson. This novel was published in 1967 and was loved by many readers. Studio Ghibli used this novel as a base, but created a new story with their own interpretation and direction.

Public Information

"When Marnie Was There" was released in Japan on July 19, 2014. It was distributed by Toho and had a running time of 103 minutes. Even after its theatrical release, it has continued to be loved by many people through its release on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as on television.

Impressions and reviews

When I first saw "When Marnie Was There," I was deeply moved. Anna's growth and her friendship with Marnie give the audience a lot to think about. In particular, the process in which Anna confronts her past and opens up her heart was very moving.

Studio Ghibli's beautiful visuals and music also enhanced the impact of the story. The depictions of the countryside and old mansions have a soothing beauty, and the music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

"When Marnie Was There" is a wonderful work that combines the traditions of Studio Ghibli with new talent. It provides the audience with deep emotions and beautiful visuals, and is definitely one that you should see at least once.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons to recommend "When Marnie Was There."

• An inspiring story : Anna's journey through life and her friendship with Marnie touches audiences deeply, with a story of self-discovery and family ties that will resonate with many.
• Beautiful visuals : Studio Ghibli's beautiful visuals draw the audience into the world of the story. The depictions of the countryside and old mansions are particularly beautiful and soothing.
• Emotional Music : Takatsugu Muramatsu's beautiful melodies add to the emotion of the story. Music is also an important element of the story.
• Directorial talent : Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi's delicate direction and beautiful visuals deeply touch the audience, and his talent is on full display in this film.
• Studio Ghibli tradition : This film shows Studio Ghibli's commitment to nurturing new talent while inheriting its traditions and techniques. This is a film that Studio Ghibli fans should not miss.

Related Titles

If you enjoyed "When Marnie Was There," we also recommend the following Studio Ghibli films:

• "Spirited Away" : A masterpiece by director Hayao Miyazaki, it is attractive for its beautiful visuals and moving story. The story, which depicts the growth of the main character Chihiro and the bond with her family, has a common theme with "When Marnie Was There."
• "The Secret World of Arrietty" : Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi's debut film, it features beautiful visuals and a moving story. The story, which depicts the growth and friendship of the main character, Arrietty, shares themes with "When Marnie Was There."
• "Only Yesterday" : A work by director Isao Takahata, it is attractive for its beautiful visuals and moving story. The story, which depicts the growth of the main character Taeko and the bond between her family, has a common theme with "When Marnie Was There."

summary

"When Marnie Was There" is a wonderful work that combines Studio Ghibli tradition with new talent. It is full of many charms, such as a touching story about Anna's growth and her friendship with Marnie, beautiful visuals and music, and the delicate direction of director Hiromasa Yonebayashi. I hope you will watch it and feel a deep emotion in your heart.