MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO Made Us Emotional! (1988) Movie Reaction | First Time Watching
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- This acclaimed animated tale by director Hayao Miyazaki follows schoolgirl Satsuke and her younger sister, Mei, as they settle into an old country house with their father and wait for their mother to recover from an illness in an area hospital. As the sisters explore their new home, they encounter and befriend playful spirits in their house and the nearby forest, most notably the massive cuddly creature known as Totoro.
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You guys watching this like it was going to be horror or drama was the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. I loved this reaction video!
I was *not* expecting that! “Please, Movie!”
🤣 About a hundred times in this reaction, I was going "Guys, guys, it's not that kind of movie!" 🤣
@@ianrosenbalm6555 Same! It cracked me up so much!
The thing is, the movie was based on a urban legend, a crime story in Japan. They have the documentary about it, I think: Totoro the True Horror Story Urban Legend.
That moment when Miyazaki movies have hurt you just too many times
Ghibli's work is such an homage to traditional Japanese folklore, things like yokai, small spirits, it's just part of their every day life. It's so wholesome.
God watching your reacting gave me flashbacks to watching this with my mom. She used to cry so hard watching this movie, it was only when I was older I learned that when she was little she was stuck looking after her little sister while her mom was deathly ill. This movie is so much more intense when you get older and have all the emotional baggage for the the stakes to feel deadly serious.
Fun fact is they actually produced this and Grave of The Fireflies at the same time and they were released as double feature in theatres together
Oh boy, if they would react to Grave of the Fireflies ... *already starts crying*
Grave is wonderful but hard.
Totoro fills your heart, Grave rips it out and shows it to you like a Mortal Kombat finisher.
I actually did recreate that infamous double-feature viewing as an adult, and I can see why all those kids were traumatized. GotF is an important film, but holy cats that thing reached through the screen and snatched my soul. O_o
@@andrewcoleman3741 I made the mistake of watching it the first time with some kids I was babysitting because one of the kids was really fascinated with WW2 … I was not asked to babysit again
@@AveryCraneomg! How did the kids react? I feel like sometimes kids are better at dealing with sad things than grownups, but it's SO sad. 😢
Studio Ghibli is my most favorite animation studio in the world. Their ability to tell wholesome stories with such rich and amazing backgrounds is absolutely unrivaled.
I know I'm late to this party but I wanted to chime in. This is a *very* Japanese movie. The belief in spirits and ghosts is so baked into Japanese culture that everyone either believes in these things or just accepts them the way westerners accept Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy as cultural touchstones. Children being independent and self-sufficient is a big thing as well, so it's not so unusual that all the adults in this film let the kids run around by themselves. And this kind of quiet, melancholy, nothing really happens storytelling is very Japanese as well.
It so funny to see the cultural difference of mei being outside alone for long hours, cause in certain cultures such as Japan it’s very common for young kids to play around by themselves or with friends
It was like that in the US too. When I was growing up we would spend hours and hours outside, and we’d only come home when it started getting dark. In the summertime my mom would kick us out of the house after breakfast and we even eat lunch out on the patio and then we would disappear into the neighborhood. If you wanted to find out where the kids were, you would just look for where the all the bikes were piled up or call around. Everyone knew eachother’s phone numbers.
The dad is reflecting the native beliefs of Japan, Shintoism. Which is a nature based belief system. It is important to honor & respect the nature spirits that give life to the land and thereby people.. keeping everything in balance. So that is why he discusses Totoro with the girls the way he does. And why he doesn't dismiss or discourage them. Many Japanese honor the spirits at temples or shrines (like the one you saw Satsuki & Mei waiting in the rain in) so it is just a natural part of life in that culture. My grandmother had a small shrine in her house that she would leave offerings like oranges or incense at often, with a picture of my grandfather, to honor our ancestors and the nature "kami."
Miyazaki also took inspiration from his own life for this film, as his mother was hospitalized for several years when he was a child.
Great reaction, I had a smile on my face & many laughs :) this movie will always be connected to my childhood and heritage. And I'm so glad when new people discover what a gem it is. 🍃🦝🌱🕷🌿
ありがとう！Can't wait to watch the rest of them with you! 😊
I watch this when I'm feeling depressed and it never fails to make me feel a little better.
I work with kids, and the end of this term I got some presents from some of them: a Totoro's wallet, a handmade Susuwatari's bag and a painting (hand made) of Princess Mononoke...so I guess is obvious to everyone that I love Ghibli's movies...at least kids know it and they watch them and love them too.😉
I love this movie so much! If you guys haven't watched it, I suggest Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle as your next Ghibli movies.
All of these are my favorites!!!
Mononoke is GOAT Ghibli
I enjoyed both of those films, but I feel like Howl's Moving Castle doesn't hold up on repeated viewings the way Ghibli's other works do (plus when you think about it, the relationship between Howl and Sophie feels pretty skeevy given their age differences). Billy Crystal definitely crushed it as Calcifer, though. Christian Bale.... not so much.
Howl's Moving Castle is my go to when I feel terrible.
@@Adonna2424 I loved the film the first two times I watched it. It was just spending the time to really think about it from a plot POV, that i felt that it didn't hold up the way other Ghibli movies do. I should get around to reading the books the film was adapted from.
The only Ghibli movie I didn't like at all was Tales from Earthsea, but even the author (Ursula Le Guin) wasn't thrilled with the adaptation either. :|
I watched this in film school and I, too, kept thinking something bad was about to happen and it was so refreshing when nothing did. Different model for plot conflict that I do think is culturally influenced. It's definitely a favorite.
I always thought the same but the real life story thia movie is based on is pretty sad, and if you believe the fan theory about this movie then it's even more sad.
Ngl I thought the kids were dead and the cat bus was actually like a ride to the afterlife or whatever... I still feel like there's something about this movie. It makes me happy watching it but it somehow feels btitersweet...
The little girl died in it
Lmao I’m so used to everyone having grown up with this movie that I’ve never seen anyone react so strongly to it before 😆 Loved the reaction, guys! You’re motivating me to finally go through all the Ghibli films
Love that you guys are diving into this! I think it goes without saying … you’ve gotta do, not just the anime space, but the studio ghibli space. It’s the most beautiful space of animation to be in. Love this 😊
That was pure joy. I felt the same dread the first time when I watched this one. The whole time. I relived all that stress with you. I'm a daddy with daughters too and now this movie is just maybe the purest distillation of what being a child is like. A lot of Ghibli movies provide that in my opinion. That was fun guys, thanks.
It was so much fun to rewatch Totoro with you three. And it was hilarious how much you guys got mad every time you thought something bad was going to happen to the girls. 😝😝
The setting of this work is the 1950s, so it gives a good glimpse of what life was like in rural Japan at that time.
This was the first Miyazaki film I watched as a kid and was my favorite for a long time until I watched Princess Mononoke at the beginning of the pandemic. Totoro will always be special to me
10 mins in I'm like, "oh, these guys don't have kids" hahaha. Ive watched this countless times, as it is my young daughters favourite movie, and it never gets old. Just a pure and timeless film that captures the wonder and innocence of childhood.
It's actually kind of wonderful that you guys were so over-worried, because I remember watching this as a child (maybe around 4yo?) and being scared and worried at the same times. There's this childhood dread of the dark and the unknown that he really captures in this movie with the early soot sprites scene, and the danger Mei is in and Sasuki's terror that she's hurt towards the end. It all turns out well, but of course you were swept up in the worry, you're supposed to be!
I will always love this movie!
Also did you guys watch the credits? It has some moments from the future of their family ☺️
Grave of the Fireflies is also a big good one u should watch at least once
With a huge box of tissues.
incredible and heart breaking
Yes, but be prepared to cry alot
So happy you guys are watching Studio Ghibli!! Watch Kiki next!!
edit: Adam's reaction to the Cat Bus is hilarious!
Miyazaki is the master of wholesome family dynamic. This movie brings back sweet memories of how I would play with my sister and our dad would often participate.
I really appreciate hearing the wind noises in this movie with Adam's hair being blown back by a fan.
My parents bought it on vhs for my brother and I 30 years ago but with the original American dub, brings back so many good memories.
Yes!!! the Fanning sisters did a great job, but I loved the first one and missed some lines they changed and sound effects they removed.
@@AaHaHaHa_Haleyfinally someone else who watched the original dub!!! i just cannot help myself but to compare the two with every single line and delivery!
Howl's Moving Castle is a must if you guys are going to continue on this path! Loved seeing everyone's reaction, it was so good.
It's a gem for sure, but I feel like it's also become a bit overglorified because of people thirsting over Howl's looks and his voice, as well as the soundtrack being used in every other yt/insta/tiktok reel. It still tells a captivating story and the artistry is phenomenal as always, but as of late, I feel like a lot of the film's appreciation is stemming from these shallow places more so than because of its actual story and artistry, otherwise I'd imagine other emotionally-captivating and beautifully-crafted Ghibli films would also be on parr with HMC's popularity, but that doesn't seem to be the case. At least not on the internet.
“What is happening? This is wonderful.” pretty much sums up the Studio Ghibli experience.
This is such a charming movie and so different from most animation… there is no villain, but we still see the beauty and heightened tension of real life drama events mixed with magical wonders. This should have won Oscar if we were not so self absorbed with our own movies.
This is one of your best reactions ever. I had a great time watching you and you made me laugh so hard with the entire "Is the mother going to die?" and "Is Mei dead?" reactions. On to the next Ghibli movie!
I use a translation site.
If you have only seen Totoro in English audio, I urge you to see it in its original audio. There are a number of parts that are so different that you may think it is a different movie.
The whispered lines in the original audio have been changed to exaggerated shouts in the English audio, and loud laughter has been added to the dialogue when it was silent in the original. ......
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Furthermore, the line "I shouldn't have shushed my sister" is not in the original.
I think this part is completely subjective to the translator. Why did Ghibli allow such dubbing and translation?
I was also shocked to see that the scene where the two argue was also a line in the original where the viewer could understand the limitations of Satsuki who is still in elementary school and trying her best to be a mother figure, but in the English dubbed version, she just became a mean older sister who scolds her younger sister.
Please listen to and watch the original audio. I understand that the dubbing and translation were done based on the decision that this would be more supportive in the U.S., but I would like you to know the difference between the original and the English version.
Adam, the fan blowing your hair while Totoro yells is so funny 😂
Having seen this film several times, I was THRILLED to see that you were covering it. And, as I suspected I would, I was laugh-crying through most of it, watching you guys experiencing it for the first time.
Now...on to "Pom Poko"!
Hehehehe.
Disney: "Those are their pouches! Yeah, that's the ticket!" 🤣
I bought the Blu-Ray and saw it for the 1st time, before seeing it with yall. This film, the music... it's Magic!!! Long live animation and physical media!!!
just rewatched this a couple of weeks ago. its still one of Miyazaki's best. such a comfort movie for me. ITS A FILM FOR THE SOUL.
My Neighbor Totoro was originally released as a double-feature with Grave of the Fireflies. Totoro probably kept movie-goers from slashing their wrists after watching Grave of the Fireflies. You should also watch Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds as well as Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
I’m happy to watch anything u guys react to because that’s how much I love u guys. I’m so happy
Was my first anime movie and from the VHS copy my mom loved it because of the big Totoro ❤❤ the Ghilbiverse is ALL THE FEELS
Every home should a Studio Ghibli shelf tbh, so glad to see this vid from you guys 🥲
Holy sh*t can’t believe you haven’t seen this! Stoked!
Where have you guys been miss you guys
They’re pulling back in support of the strike
Fully suggest Grave of the Fireflies. I do love seeing adult men cry. (I hear you say you won't watch it/watch it again, but I really think it deserves it. I thought I'd never watch it again, but I've watched it several times now, and I appreciate it more because of it. Do I cry? Of course. But some movies are MADE for that, and you just accept that the creators have done that.)
I remember watching this as a little kid on my small box tv with my old dusty vhs, just had my mom buy it cause it looked cool when I was 5 and it turned out to be the link to my childhood, loved this reaction so much, this movie always brought me such comfort and I hope no one ever forgets it
Love stories like these!!!
Loved this reaction!
Augustin getting his mind blown about the connections to the other Studio Ghibli films, Adam trying to decide what genre this is, & Hector’s full-on existential crisis - cannot wait for more retro reactions to non-struck studios 💜
You need to watch this again so you can enjoy it without all that stress XD
The first time I watched this movie it was in a regional TV channel, dubbed in Spanish, and I was 7 years old. It was a big part of my childhood and it's still one of my comfort movies, so it's been a delight to se you guys reacting to it and enjoying it so much
Here in the UK there was a stage adaptation of this by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Nippon TV, I went in unsure of how this would work and was amazed! Life sized Totoro is something you have to see if you ever get the chance.
My Sister loves this film. such a fantastically fun film with a great story.
Whaaaaa? YES! So glad you watched this movie. It's just so pure and hopeful and loving, exactly what we need in the world right now. I hope Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are on the list!
11:20 This is how it was in the 80s. Kids went out in the morning and didn't see their parents until sundown. I had to be home when the streetlights came on.
Thanks for watching this! Totoro, along with Kiki, is one of my favorite movies ever. I have the full Japanese version because I love the full Joe Hisaishi soundtrack so much. Animation, beautiful artwork, fantastic music, story--this movie is magical. A friend from Mexico introduced me to Japanese animation in the early 80s. A lot of it I have only seen dubbed into Spanish. My friend and a Spanish-English dictionary helped a lot. I have loved Japanese anime ever since, but this one is still my favorite. (I saw this one in Japanese; it was mostly TV series I saw in Spanish.)
Nice to meet you. I'm Japanese, so I used the translation function, and your reactions were very interesting.😊Animated films directed by Makoto Shinkai are also recommended.
This seems to be a channel dedicated to movies, but I can't help but wonder how people would react if you saw the legendary Japanese anime series "Attack on Titan".
It was such a pleasure to see you guys lose it thinking it'd be a tragedy, but also quite emotional to see it that way even when I knew the plot. It really made me think about how this movie can relate to all age groups and as you grow up you see new things and emotions
I love Studio Ghibli. And watching my 2 nieces interact, I am amazed by how Miyazaki and his team capture the behaviors of two little girls.
Also, my brother loves several of these movies because it deals eith life in a magical way without always going the route of a villain to push the story forward.
Yes! I feel like this is such a great arena of content for you guys to jump into, especially because y'all are animation buffs, and these movies are so beloved. I do wonder if it would be good to go through them in chronological order, just for the sake of seeing Studio Ghibli's growth and progression, but really you can't go wrong. I'm so excited for what's next!
I dunno. I can see jumping to Princess Mononoke (and later films) and then going back to the earlier Ghibli films being a little jarring, considering Mononoke was their first movie that incorporated use of computers to augment their workflow, but pretty much all of their stuff is timeless, so I think people are OK watching them in any order.
aweeee!! i fkning loved yalls reaction!! this is one of my all time faves! yall HAVE to watch grave of the fireflies though. it is a right of passage. you must experience the pain like the rest of us! but really, the story is amazing, please watch it. i also highly agree on the porco rosso reaction!!! it is one of the most underrated miyazaki films. subbing for yalls journey.
This makes me happy watching this. On a whim I introduced this movie to my 5 and 2.5 year olds a few months ago, I've only ever heard about Studio Ghibli, and we've never watched any of their movies. This is a top 3 movie for my boys right now.
Thoroughly enjoyed reliving watching it for the first time with you guys.
Thank you for another fantastic video. You guys are the best!!!
Great reaction. I was right there with you guys, waiting for the show to drop.
So excited you are watching Studio Ghibli movies. Cannot wait for you to Castle in the Sly and Howls Moving Castle
If you haven't seen it already there's a DARLING very short little animation that Studio Ghibli did with Grogu that's on Disney+. I think it's probably 3 minutes but its just perfect.
I love how stressed yoy guys were watching the movie.
Great reaction! It never gets old watching older people experience Japanese Anime for the first time. This is the right rabbit hole to jump into! We all need Miyazakis movies in our lives. Disney is left in the dust behind Studio Ghibli in my opinion. Miyazaki is THE Master of animated movies and storytelling. If I may suggest two things; watch the Miyazaki movies in chronological order, not because they have anything in common but you can see how Miyazakis style evolve throughout his movies, and you will recognize details later that you know you've seen before like the soot spirits. 😉 The second suggestion is that you watch the movies with Japanese sound as they were ment to be. They have the perfect actors chosen for each role and dubbing actors will sometimes not be up to par with those actors. I know that you perhaps miss some stuff having to read the subtitles but it is well worth it in my opinion. I never watch dubbed Anime anymore. The ONLY one with good dubbing was Princess Mononoke because there you have some solid Hollywood actors doing the job.
How about checking out "Castle in the sky" next? 😃👍
I'm looking forward to more anime reactions on this channel! Keep up the good work!
I've never watched the English version. I didn't realize they changed out Totoro 's voice too
This is just a great movie. I can tell you guys haven’t watched many of these movies, because you’re all freaking out like, “What’s gonna happen? Oh no kid get out of there kids! Oh no no no…oh no everything is fine.” Lol.
These movies are just so chill.
I love them so much. Glad you’re loving them too.
Great reaction! One of my favorite animated movies!
Love it
Does this mean we could see reactions to all/ most of the Ghibli films?
Ponyo and spirited away are top tier
This was so wonderful. THANK YOU dearly. Just wonderful. 😄
I’m so glad you guys are still making content. After the strike hopefully positively concludes, I can’t wait to see your input on the end of secret invasion, and anything else we miss.
This one is the biggest of the Vibes of Ghibli, other movies produced by the studio such as Princess Monoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and Grave of the Fireflies have much more of a message behind them, and then there are the straight up adventures like Spirited Away, Porco Rosso, or Howl's Moving Castle.
Basically any of the Ghibli movies you pick you're probably gonna have a good time watching it, except probably Grave of the Fireflies.
Note: I've heard that in Japan there were some beliefs that babies and young children were thought of to be more closely related to the spirit world and that as you become older you become more human. That could be why that the children are the ones who see the spirits in the movie, children and especially young ones are "part spirit".
Thank you so much for reacting to this movie ♥ Can't wait for every other Miyazaki movies' reaction :D Might wanne start with Nausicaa, his first movie ?
At Expo 2005 park in Aichi, Japan (from the 2005 expo) you can go to Mei's house, they actually have it there! You can tour inside, backyard, and it is exactly as it is! Bucket with a hole at the pump! Then you can go to a lookout and look down from Totoro's view of the house! They have upgraded to even more Ghibli places at the park, not just Totoro.
There are 3 sizes of Totoro, biggest is the "king".
Kids in Japan are very independent, they walk (or used to, especially in the countryside) to school by themselves.
So Totoro was originally released as a dual feature with Grave of the Fireflies.
You have your heart filled with Totoro, you want hardcore Hector, Grave will rip your heart out.
DO NOT WATCH IT IF YOUVE HAD A BAD DAY
Im not kidding, this is not hype.
Grave is brilliant but its hard.
Oh, subs boys, watch the subs.
Y’all’s reaction pretty much mirrored mine. I didn’t see this movie until 2016ish. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop, cuz I just *knew* Mei or the mom was gonna die, lol.
It just goes to show the differences in cultural storytelling and how engrained they are within us. Old folktales and legends from Europe have strongly shaped the way we tell stories in the western hemisphere. There has to be some sort of trauma or evil to overcome. So, you can imagine my shock when everything ended hunky dory with zero deaths, lol.
I look forward to seeing your future Ghibli adventures.
Watching you guys on the verge of freaking out, was absolutely hilarious. Fun fact, this movie was a double feature with Grave of the Fireflies. Agustin is right about Grave of the Fireflies, it’s a movie that is pretty much one time only and maybe to be worked up a bit to. Totoro is one of the most wholesome, adorable, feels like a warm hug movies. Can’t wait to watch more.
This made me so happy.
I have a Studio Ghibli blu-ray box set with Hector, Agustin and Adams signatures on it. ❤
Is that from a G&S giveaway!?
@HeroesReforged close, it was a gift from Amir for helping with a charity stream y'all did. Around the same time tho.
i love this movie so much
This was so funny to watch, please.... don't ever stop and don't ever change
Grave of the Fireflies next
Thank you guys for supporting the strike by reacting to other films. Love that.
I loved this reaction. Thank you.
I'm SO stoked for this studio ghibli journey
Y'all will love Spirited Away! In Santa Fe, NM there was an independent theater that brought it back into showings like 3 times because it was so loved!
Never clicked on video so fast! I knew it was coming, but it still caught me off guard xD I love this!
It’s a shame you guys are gone. I respect your decision, but others have continued and I just hope you don’t fall too behind and fade to a point where even if you dot attempt to come back, it just won’t be like before.
Totoro is actually one of the Studio Ghibli films I actually don’t have a real attachment to, but I loooooove the Catbus and as sooon as the “Totoro, totoro” music starts playing I start BAWLING! Can’t wait for the reactions to Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Ponyo, and Whispers of the Heart, these are my all time favorite Ghibli films, Spirited Away being my number one. Spirited Away will always be my favorite film, I saw it when it released in the movie theater in 2003, I was 6 years old when I watched it with my newly made best friend, who I’m still best friends with now. This year actually theaters here in Peru showed almost all Ghibli films, one of them being Spirited Away and my best friend and I went together to watch it, we ended up crying bcs this movie means a lot to both of us. She even played 1st violin in the Animatissimo: Ghibli Edition concert this year here in Peru, and I cried!!
Anyway, this was super fun!
Your reactions to this are HILARIOUS!
Such a sweet film
I've watched this movie many times and it took me till like, last year to realize it represents my story. I grew up with a sick mom, always at the hospital. We're talking 15years of sickness and hospitals, surgeries and what not, before she got better. I have a younger brother and we lived with our dad. After I realised that, this movie just hits differently for me. I actually watched this movie with my mom
I love this movie so so much! Your sheer stress for the girls (lol) and your wonder at Totoro’s world is fantastic 🤓🤓🤓
Please continue with the Studio Ghibli Film Fest!
This story is so deep, we can see this film from lots of aspects
I loved getting to watch this with the homie. Cant wait to run over to the Chexicans podcast and see your final thoughts. Much love dudes
Nausicaa is gonna be a banger of a reaction!
let’s go! love this! makes me wanna watch it again
Loved this! Keep going with the Ghibli please 🙏
Such a masterpiece. If you see it this way, the father is remaining positive for the girls knowing the mother is in the hospital. And also knowing that he never disparages the kids when they say they saw Totoro. It's reassuring the kids. It's great!
Guys, thank you all so so much for watching and reacting to this movie. It does my heart good to see people enjoying one of my all-time favourite anime films for the first time, and learning to appreciate the talent and imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. I remember well the first time I watched "My Neighbor Totoro", at the first public screening that I ever attended at my university's anime fan club. After limited exposure to the medium on Canadian TV, it amazed and filled me with wonder to see how beautiful and engrossing Japanese animation could be. This movie has had me hooked ever since.
I'll admit that I found it amusing and strange that you'd be expecting horrors and tragedy around every corner in this endearing film. However, considering that we're all relatively fresh off of "Secret Invasion" and "GotG Vol. 3", I suppose I can understand it.
I can appreciate your (Augustin's?) statement that you feel as though you've visited Japan just by watching this story. It's one of my favourite aspects of the film. The story tends to move slowly in places, but those spots offer some of the most valuable glimpses into everyday Japanese life in the 1950's & 60's. In fact, many rural areas of the country are similar to Mei and Satsuki's village even today, as can be seen in films set in more modern times, like "Summer Wars" and "When Marnie Was Here".
And I'm not surprised that viewing this movie has given Augustin a greater insight into other Ghibli films that he's seen. There are various themes that Miyazaki often liked to explore and depict in movies that he directed. A very common theme was the relationship between humans and the natural/spiritual world. "My Neighbor Totoro" presents the lighter, more whimsical side of that relationship; its message is that people and nature can learn to live together. Although the world of nature (and nature spirits) can be strange and difficult for us to understand, if we pay it the proper respect, we'll find the denizens of nature to be good neighbours to us.
There's so much more than I could say, based on your commentary during the movie, but I'll leave it there for now. In addition to movies from the Ghibli library, I highly recommend recent anime films like "A Silent Voice" and "Your Name". Please consider them for your viewing/reacting pleasure.
"If anything happens to these kids..." Lol this is Miyazaki, not Grave of the Fireflies. So glad you guys are watching Ghibli films, they're some of my absolute favorite movies.
Grave of the Fireflies is going to destroy these dudes, if they're already THIS worried about the little kids.
Great reaction, homies!! Keep the Studio Ghibli coming 💪🏻🙌🏻
Is the best reaction of this movie! ❤ thank u dahhhlings!