67 pages • 2 hours read
Hayao MiyazakiSpirited Away
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Spirited Away: Book 1, Chihiro and her parents move to the countryside but become lost and stumble upon an abandoned amusement park. After her parents gorge themselves on food and turn into pigs, Chihiro discovers the park is inhabited by spirits. With the help of Haku, a river spirit, she navigates the mysterious world and seeks a way to save her parents and return home.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki is widely lauded for its stunning animation, imaginative world-building, and emotional depth. Critics praise its complex characters and rich narrative, though some feel its pacing lags in parts. Overall, it's highly regarded as a masterpiece in animated filmmaking, blending captivating visuals with a compelling, timeless story.
Who Should Read Spirited Away?
Fans of immersive, fantastical worlds and strong character arcs will be captivated by Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Readers who enjoyed Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or Neil Gaiman's Coraline will find similar enchantment and depth, with a unique Japanese cultural twist that sets it apart.