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Spirited Away

Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi

2001, Movie, 1 ep, 86%, Studio Ghibli

Female Protagonist, Youkai, Coming of Age

On the way to their new home, 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino's family stumbles upon a deserted theme park. Intrigued, the family investigates the park, though unbeknownst to them, it is secretly inhabited by spirits who sleep by day and appear at night. When Chihiro's mother and…

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About Shouzen

2027, TV, Dangun Pictures

Douzen, a Taoist priest who travels the land, one day encounters a young girl raised by a yokai. Unfamiliar with human emotions or affection, Douzen gives her the name Shouzen and decides to take her along on his travels as his disciple. What is goodness? What is love? Thus begins a journey of spiritual training for Shouzen as she grows into a human being.

(Source: Fuji TV, translated)

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