Strangers in the Night: Spirited Away

Undoubtedly Miyazaki's most well-known film, this coming-of-age adventure manages to captivate the young and old alike while also offering numerous learning opportunities. Chris Muir looks at how Spirited Away can be used to teach middle years students about diverse topics from Indigenous culture to personal growth. Additional keywords: bildungsroman, Hayao Miyazaki, Japan, Japanese cinema, Studio Ghibli, screens in the classroom, middle years, The Wizard of Oz, anime, animation