The Secret World of Arrietty (Japanese Audio)

About The Secret World of Arrietty (Japanese Audio)

The Secret World of Arrietty is a heartwarming tale about friendship and discovery based on Mary Norton's acclaimed children's book series "The Borrowers". Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi with the screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa, the film was released in 2010. The story revolves around the Clock family including Arrietty, a tiny being who lives under the floorboards of a typical household. Their peaceful life changes dramatically when young Shawn discovers Arrietty.

Making / Production

The Secret World of Arrietty is a product of Studio Ghibli, well-known for producing high-quality, heartfelt animation films. It was re-dubbed in different languages for various geographical releases but this information is about the film with original Japanese audio. The animation style embodies Ghibli's distinctive blend of realism and fantasy.

Actors

• Mirai Shida as Arrietty: Shida did an excellent job voicing this strong and adventurous heroine. She brought a certain authenticity and charm to the character.
• Ryunosuke Kamiki as Shawn: Kamiki's portrayal of Shawn was both heartfelt and engaging, truly encapsulating the character's innocence and curiosity.
• Tomokazu Miura as Pod: Miura's resounding voice portrayed Pod, Arrietty's father, as brave and protective.
• Shinobu Otake as Homily: Otake successfully voiced Homily, Arrietty's mother, with a crestfallen and worried tone, perfectly suiting the character's anxious nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is also known as "Karigurashi no Arrietty" in Japan.
• This was director Hiromasa Yonebayashi's debut work, making him the youngest person to direct a film for Studio Ghibli.
• The studio first considered adapting "The Borrowers" into an animated film in the 1970s.

Awards

The film won the Animation of the Year award at the 34th Japan Academy Prize award ceremony. It was also nominated for the Best Animated Feature at the 39th Annual Annie Awards.

Quotes

• "It's funny how you wake up each day and never really know if it'll be one that will change your life forever." - Shawn
• "We borrow things like soap and cookies and sugar - things that humans don't miss if they're gone." - Arrietty

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's enchanting music was composed by the French musician Cécile Corbel.
• The titular theme song, "Arrietty's Song," is sung by Corbel herself and encapsulates the mystical and adventurous spirit of the film.