Kintsugi: Broken is Beautiful ROANOKE 2020-11-09 | Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquered gold, creating beautiful cracks in bowls, cups or vases. In this video, I explore the history of Kintsugi, the process of breaking and repairing and the philosophy behind the art.#japan #japanese #crafts
The *REAL* Forest from Princess Mononoke ROANOKE 2023-07-20 | Did you know that many of the iconic locations from Studio Ghibli films, such as the iconic bathhouse from Spirited Away, or the entire town from Kiki's Delivery Service, are based on real places? In this video, we explore just some of those places and how they influenced Miyazaki and Ghibli.#anime #irl #holiday
Hikikomori: Japans Modern Day Hermits ROANOKE 2022-05-13 | Hikikomori are individuals who will isolate for months, years or even decades, and it affects over a million people in Japan. In this video, find out more about Hikikomori, what causes them to isolate for such long periods, and why it's such an issue, particularly in Japan.If you feel isolated or lonely, you can contactSamaritans (UK) 116 123TellJP (Japan) 03 5774 0992#anime #school #technology
Miyazaki: A Story of Empty Spaces ROANOKE 2022-04-25 | In many famous Japanese artworks, one might notice an expanse of empty space. This emptiness is quite deliberate. It's known as ma. In this video, find out more behind the meaning of ma, and how and why Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki uses it in his films.#anime #japan #art
Shiey & The Art of Trespassing ROANOKE 2022-04-10 | @shiey is an 'urbexer' or urban explorer, who risks his own life climbing huge buildings, infiltrating abandoned complexes and surfing trains. In this video, find out more about Shiey and how he is pioneering a movement in subversive 'illegal' art on YouTube.#police #urban #abandoned
Behind The Great Wave ROANOKE 2021-03-25 | The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is the most famous Japanese artwork ever made, but did you know the wave isn't even a tsunami? In this video, find out more about The Great Wave: how it was made, about the artist and its impact on global culture.#videoessay #art #japan
Jōmon: How Breath of the Wild Was Inspired By Ancient Japan ROANOKE 2021-02-21 | Happy 35th Anniversary to The Legend of Zelda! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is perhaps Nintendo's finest game ever made, but did you know that much of the game's most unique designs, including the guardians and shrines, were inspired by the ancient Japanese civilisation of Jōmon? #zelda #botw #japan
Pokémon Myths & Legends: Yōkai Edition ROANOKE 2021-01-19 | Daniel's Channel: youtube.com/user/DKILLER999Thumbnail artwork and other Yōkai by Matthew Meyer: yokai.comLogo animation by Unraveled: youtube.com/c/UnraveledDid you know many Pokémon are based on Japanese Yōkai? Yōkai are supernatural spirits, monsters, ghosts, humans or even inanimate objects. In this video, I'm joined by Daniel from YouTube channel Bite Me, to explore just some of Pokémon from Generations 1-3 of the Pokémon games that are based on Yōkai.#pokemon #japan #ghosts
Games For Ghibli Fans Part II (Nausicaä, Princess Kaguya & More) ROANOKE 2020-11-25 | This video is Part II in a series. To see Part I, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=laCtoXe9_dA&t The games industry owes much to Studio Ghibli. In this video, I recommend recent releases that fans of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Tale of Princess Kaguya and Arrietty might enjoy.#gaming #anime #grounded
Gyotaku: Fish Printing ROANOKE 2020-10-16 | Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fish printing. That is, catching fish, painting them with ink and pressing them against washi paper, leaving behind their imprint. In ancient Japan, gyotaku would be used to settle fishing competitions. In this video, I explore the history of the art, the different processes of fish printing and gyotaku in modern-day Japan.Credit to Dwight Hwang for his outstanding gyotaku works. fishingforgyotaku.com#japan #japanese #fishing
Kumihimo: The Lost Japanese Art of Braid-Making ROANOKE 2020-08-21 | Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese art of braid-making, first used as armour and sword coverings for samurai. Today, little is known outside of Japan about kumihimo. In this video, I explore the history of kumihimo, how the braids are made, the equipment used and kumihimo in modern-day Japan.#japan #japanese #samurai
Makoto Shinkais Impossible Skies ROANOKE 2020-08-13 | Some say Makoto Shinkai is the 'New Miyazaki'. In this video, I explore Shinkai's interests in how people connect, in the minutiae of modern life and in ethereal, impossible skies.#anime #yourname #skies
Games For Ghibli Fans (Princess Mononoke, Kikis Delivery Service & More) ROANOKE 2020-08-03 | The games industry owes much to Studio Ghibli. In this video, I recommend recent releases that fans of Princess Mononoke, Only Yesterday and Kiki’s Delivery Service might enjoy.0:00 Ghibli's influence on the games industry0:26 Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch0:55 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild1:41 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice / Princess Mononoke3:23 Stardew Valley / Only Yesterday4:50 Celeste / Kiki's Delivery Service#gaming #anime #zelda
Isao Takahatas Universal Childhood ROANOKE 2020-07-16 | The late Isao Takahata creates through Only Yesterday a universal #childhood: where people from all over the world can relate to the specific experiences of a young Japanese girl. In this video, I explore how he does this so well and the techniques that make him a master of animation.Note: This is an edited version of a previous video which was claimed by NBC Universal.0:00 The universal appeal of fantasy1:08 Takahata's opposite approach to Miyazaki 1:43 An overview of 'Only Yesterday'2:10 The emotion and nostalgia of 'Only Yesterday'2:36 How the animation style helps tone3:00 The benefits of including specific childhood experiences4:12 Final thoughts#school #anime
Does Animated Food Taste Better? (Disney•Pixar & Studio Ghibli) ROANOKE 2020-05-17 | Colourful bugs, snozzberries and breakfast cooked by a fire demon: animated #food just tastes better, and in this video, I explore why.0:00 Introduction and opening montage0:18 Why does animated food look so good?2:27 How does The Lion King make bugs look appetising?2:50 Gluttony in animation3:37 Final montageMusic by Royalty Free Jazz: soundcloud.com/royaltyfreemusicmaker/sets/royalty-free-music-jazz-1#anime #disney
Hayao Miyazaki & Cursed Dreams ROANOKE 2020-05-10 | “Miyazaki was born in 1941, so he’s lived through the war. He’s a man who’s lived with this contradiction. He’s torn by what he loves. He’s drawn to war-planes, yet he’s anti-war. How is someone like him even possible?” - Toshio Suzuki. In this video, I explore Hayao Miyazaki's war-torn childhood and its influence on his lifetime of work.0:00 Toshio Suzuki in 'The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness'0:28 Miyazaki struggles with drawing the A5M Zero1:12 Background on Miyazaki's childhood3:04 How Miyazaki's pacifism influences his work, with examples5:28 Miyazaki's final thoughtsMusic by Borrtex - freemusicarchive.org/music/BorrtexMusic by Blue Dot Sessions - freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions#anime #japan #miyazaki
Studio Ghibli’s Cat Problem ROANOKE 2020-05-06 | Enjoyed this video? Here's another: youtube.com/watch?v=NcLlpdE8siU&tStudio Ghibli (and Japan) loves #cats. In this video, I explore the reasons why I believe they are so prominent across Ghibli's work, including how they are animated, their significance in Japanese culture and their role as gatekeepers to the world of fantasy.0:00 Introduction1:04 The animation of cats2:01 Japanese cat culture2:46 Cats and magicMusic by Blue Dot Sessions - freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions#anime #japan
