What does no face represent?

In an interview, Miyazaki reminded us that Japanese spirits do not have a form, so each spirit, including No-Face, is really just a representation of that god or spirit in a more solid form. "Japanese gods have no actual form: They are in the rocks, in pillars, or in the trees.
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Why is No-Face so obsessed with Chihiro?

Once Chihiro rejects his gold and he drops it to the ground, the workers trying to get the gold anger No Face, because he thinks they are disrespecting him. This leads to him eating them. No-Face becomes obsessed with Chihiro, and wants her to see her and her only.
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What is No-Face in Spirited Away based on?

Inspiration by Babette's Feast

When Miyazaki was asked about the inspiration behind the massive gluttony of No-Face in Spirited Away, he revealed that he was inspired by the film Babette's Feast. No-Face is not the only greedy being in the film either.
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Is No-Face good or evil?

No-Face is a dark spirit who resembles a black humanoid being with a white mask. He devours other spirits and can absorb their emotions into his own soul, causing him to take on their attitudes, especially negative ones, which lead to his transformation into a villain.
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What is the symbolism in Spirited Away?

Spirited Away is a manifestation of fears and anxieties as seen through the lens of its young lead female character, Chihiro. How Chihiro chooses to react to the ever-changing circumstances around her, even the most horrifying ones, defines this film's central moral.
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Is No Face Good or Bad? (Spirited Away)



Is Spirited Away about child trafficking?

It is said that Miyazaki likes to address political problems and current events in his films. The one that is linked to Spirited Away is the major issue of child prostitution. Throughout the movie, there are also several instances that may serve as proof for this theory, so let's go through them.
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What does Haku symbolize in Spirited Away?

In his guise as a white dragon his appearance suggests a river: flowing and graceful. As Haku, however, he is not always so composed, and he exhibits both bravery and real sadness. The river he once represented, the Kohaku River, was drained and paved over to build an apartment complex, and Haku is truly a lost soul.
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Is No-Face in love with Chihiro?

No-Face becomes obsessed with Chihiro, and wants to see her and her only. He becomes extremely volatile after being fed the River Spirit's emetic dumpling by Chihiro, and, while fleeing from the obviously now-hostile spirit, she calls out to him twice to follow her.
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What does No-Face represent in art?

The absence of features works to emphasize the figure's general look and form, potentially leaving room for viewers to more strongly see themselves. In some cases, the trend is also used as a way to celebrate pop culture, honoring iconic celebrities who are easily identifiable without their facial features.
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Is Lin human Spirited Away?

Lin is portrayed as a human being in the film. In the Japanese picture book (The Art of Spirited Away in English) Lin is described as a byakko (Japanese: 白虎), a white tiger, in the draft, which was later changed to byakko (Japanese: 白狐) meaning white fox..
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Why did Haku tell Chihiro not to look back?

In my vantage point, Haku told Chihiro not to look back because she would've been somehow stuck between the two dimensions. If not that, Haku just probably didn't want her to remember looking back at his face while she was leaving the spiritual world.
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What kind of monster is No-Face?

The Noppera-bō (のっぺらぼう), or faceless ghost, is a Japanese yōkai that looks like a human but has no face. They are sometimes mistakenly referred to as a mujina, an old Japanese word for a badger or raccoon dog. Although the mujina can assume the form of the other, noppera-bō are usually disguised as humans.
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Why is the baby so big in Spirited Away?

Yubaba has a giant baby because everyone has a grating weakness they find difficult to manage. Whatever Zeniba's seal represents, Yubaba wants it because she's greedy and grasping for power.
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What did the stink spirit give Chihiro?

He is shown to be very energetic once freed of his polluted burden and displays a hefty amount of gratitude to Chihiro, who freed him, by giving her a famous type of medicine as thanks.
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Did Haku like Chihiro?

He has the ability to fly in his true form, which is a dragon. Over the course of the movie his relationship with Chihiro becomes stronger, especially after she learns he is a dragon. This bond eventually leads to them falling in love, for it was their love for each other that broke Zeniba's spell on Haku.
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What is the moral of Spirited Away?

In Spirited Away, one message holds itself above all others, and that is to never forget who you are.
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What is the faceless art style called?

Lia Kimura's works in the context of Japanese folklore

The unknown identity of creatures painted by Kimura is compounded by the lack of expressive facial features. It turns out that the prototypes from the books – without eyes, nose, and lips with pale skin color – are called noppera-bō.
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What does No-Face represent Reddit?

A wandering spirit who becomes obsessed with Chihiro after she is nice to him. He tags along with her, hoping desperately to gain her approval. Since he has no personality or "face" of his own, he can only "be" through imitation, much like an infant.
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What is faceless portrait?

Traditionally, a portrait depicted the face of the subject. These images came from the "Faceless Portrait" Challenge. What do you think? Do they capture the personality of the subject, and transport it to you- the viewer- without seeing the face?
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Is No-Face a Noh mask?

Relic of the Past

There's some history behind that mask. When people think of No-Face, the first thing that likely comes to mind is his trademark white mask. But this mask serves as more than just a fashion statement. It's also a symbol of an enduring Japanese performing art called Noh.
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How did Haku know Chihiro?

When Chihiro says, "How do you know my name?", Haku says, "I've known it since you were little." Why does Haku know Chihiro from a young age, even though he can't remember his own name? It's because Haku is Chihiro's dead brother.
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What were the paper things chasing Haku?

Shikigami, in traditional Japanese folklore, are either invisible or appear in the shape of neatly-folded paper manikins. However, in the film's adaptation, the Shikigami are portrayed as fully-visible, semi-humanoid paper creatures with the ability to fly at extremely high speeds (on par with Haku in his dragon form).
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Why did Haku turn into a dragon?

It is unknown if Haku can still turn into a dragon after regaining his lost name and memories. Yubaba threatened Haku with killing him if she set Chihiro free if she found her parents in a group of pigs. In the English translation, Yubaba said instead Chihiro had to stay at the Bathhouse forever.
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What does the radish spirit represent?

The Radish Spirit is often used as an example of how one ought to treasure and revere even the humblest of the elements of our lives. "Even the radish is worthy of veneration."
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