Friday, March 19, 2010

future nova - school food punishment - Eden of The East the Movie II OP

Eden of The East the Movie II OP Opening Theme
"future nova" by school food punishment
Eden of The East the Movie II OP Ending Theme
"after laughter" by school food punishment

Eden of The East the Movie 2 OP

Eden of The East the Movie II: Paradise Lost




For any dedicated anime fan, a visit to the Ghibli Museum in Japan is a must. In fact, it can often be considered a pilgrimage of sorts. The museum is actually dedicated to the legendary animation artist and genius from Japan known as Hayao Miyazaki and his studio known as Studio Ghibli, which was set up in partnership with Isao Takahata. Miyazaki has given birth to animation classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro, and is often considered a cultural icon and authority within his own country of Japan and the rest of the world. Due to his own dedication to his fans and work, the artist decided to set up a museum with donations from his own studio, including the actual film production material and items used to create the many popular movies.

The Ghibli Museum is located in the quiet town of Mitaka, itself a very beautiful place that provides much of what the real Japan has to offer in terms of homes and sights. Getting tickets to the museum must be done in advance for any visitor, and this can be a source of frustration for those who wish to do so. However, the tickets can actually be easily purchased through tour operators or convenience stores in Japan, although the latter might require someone familiar with the local language as the country is not entirely foreigner friendly as yet. Still, this process is unlikely to prevent fans from giving up on their desire to experience the recreated home of one of their favorite animators.

At the museum, one will be able to witness an array of beautiful cast models from the studio, such as the giant robot iron casting found on the rooftop. This model is a full size recreation, resulting in a huge statue that provides an amazing landmark overlooking the site. If one thought these were the only highlights, they would be mistaken. Step into the exhibits inside the museum and you will be serenaded by animation models that are brought to life simply through mechanical movements and strobe lights. Some familiar characters from the various Ghibli films are featured in these models and fans will fall over themselves trying to identify them. An attraction that is bound to please visitors and fans alike waits on the second floor, as Miyazaki has created a faithful rendition of their studios, with memorabilia from actual items used during the whole process of creating the movies. Once they have had their fill of exploring the studios, visitors can then make the trip to the movie theater to enjoy special screenings of films that can only be seen there and not anywhere else - not even in other parts of Japan.

With the two souvenir shops that can be found within the premises, there is bound to be shopping joy for visitors after their fantasy experience. The Ghibli Museum will continue to fascinate and attract people from all over the world, not least due to the special magic that can be felt from the artists' work. Miyazaki also continues to provide new exhibits as they are created, in order to maintain a freshness of what visitors can expect to see. This in turn allows the museum to be a very viable repeat destination for travelers to Japan. It is also a big reason why many continue to flock there for a once in a lifetime experience.


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