#ursula le guin was not happy with the ghibli animation though

[littlewomenpodcast]

I have done illustration for two novels that have been made into Ghibli movies, but I have not seen either one of the films.  

https://www.fairychamber.com/illustration.html

#it´s nicer to illustrate a story that you haven´t seen any versions #but i could watch those ghibli films #when i was doing illustrations it would have been distracting #illustration #ursula le guin was not happy with the ghibli animation though #apparently they white washed characters #the whole book is 90 % brown skinned people #i love that book

[jijimoons]

obey me boys' favourite ghibli films

summary: what i think the obey me characters' favourite ghibli films would be! this is purely self-indulgent nonsense - if you couldn't tell by my username and pfp, i am a huge ghibli fan<3

characters: lucifer, mammon, leviathan, satan, asmodeus, beelzebub, belphegor, diavolo, barbatos, simeon, solomon, luke

format: headcanons

warnings: swearing, brief mentions of sad subjects, maybe spoilers for some films? not entirely sure! mostly just jay ranting about how much he loves ghibli (teehee)

LUCIFER - Tales from Earthsea

this film is based on the earthsea quartet, a book series by ursula le guin (such a good series, pls go read it it's amazing)

i just feel like the high fantasy aspects and wizardry give me lucifer vibes

it's high on escapism as well, and i can just imagine lucifer after a long day of overworking himself sitting down and putting on this film

(psst- im aware this film isnt too popular generally, and that's ok! let people enjoy what they want to :D)

MAMMON - Arietty

another film based on a book (the borrowers by mary norton) and generally closer to the original plotline than tales from earthsea was tbh

but, i digress!

this film is super nice and sweet (even though it deals with some heavier themes) and i think mammon would really enjoy it!

also he's kinda similar to the borrowers in a way, what with... stealing from his brothers i guess

LEVIATHAN - When Marnie Was There

sad. sad film, so sad but so happy as well? ugh i love it <33

levi is absolutely a film nerd and would definitely appreciate the complexities of the characters and story

and how it deals with heavy subjects like trauma and loss in such a sweet yet hard-hitting way? im crying

i feel like he'd definitely relate to anna in some ways

me too levi, me too

it's so beautiful!

SATAN - Howl's Moving Castle

this is my all-time favourite movie so i may be slightly biased

i am guilty of imagining satan as film!howl more than once 😳

i just. beautiful wizard man + beautiful demon man = jay's entire heart

he would love that movie. he'd definitely have read the book first i feel, and although the film isn't an exact replica, it's surprisingly story-accurate?

not howl's character though, we skip over that ahaha

but anyways. the vibes are immaculate, animation, story, everything. love itttt

ASMODEUS - The Tale of Princess Kaguya

okay, i have only seen this once and it was a few years ago so my memory may be rusty

but from what i remember, it is such a beautiful film! just like beautiful boy asmo!

very unique compared to other ghibli films, it really stands out in my memory

it's so ethereal and pretty, i really feel like he'd appreciate the beauty in the visuals and the story.

BEELZEBUB - Ponyo

such a cute and wholesome film! i think he'd be hooked

a little strange as well? i've watched it a few times and never quite understood what was going on

but honestly i don't really think you have to! stunning film (like all of them) and a really cute story

there's definitely themes of family and home there, and i think beel would relate to that

and the ramen that sosuke's mum makes? ugh i want it! he would definitely appreciate the yummy food

BELPHEGOR - My Neighbour Totoro

cosy film! very warm and nice, perfect to fall asleep to.

belphie would definitely be jealous of mei when she got to lie on totoro. i know i was >:(

the catbus! oh my gosh he'd love the catbus.

this film also has themes of family and togetherness, and i think belphie would like that as he's struggled with it in the past.

why am i just now realising that literally all ghibli films have really sad undertones :/

DIAVOLO - The Cat Returns

diavolo LOVES cats. you cannot change my mind. don't even try

i just love the idea of this fucking massive demon prince being absolutely stoked at the funny little cats in suits

it's got such a weird story but honestly that just makes it even better

this film is so nostalgic for me cause it was one of the first i watched when i was about 7 and it holds a special place in my heart:')

BARBATOS

i'm sorry barbatos lovers, he simply does not have the time to have a favourite ghibli film

however, if you ask him to sit down and watch one with you he will happily oblige when he has a free evening!

he's intelligent enough to be able to give thoughts on the characters, themes and film as a whole

he will especially like the nice, easy ones like totoro or kiki's delivery service - films like that let him relax for a couple hours :)

SIMEON - Grave of the Fireflies

i hc that simeon really likes sad movies, and this film absolutely broke me.

i'm serious (for once) - the most heart wrenching film i have ever seen, and i've watched a good few

he's strange though - he'll be sitting through the saddest scene ever, like someone's just died, and he will not shed a single tear. fuckin weirdo

what can i say, the angel likes emotional pain. idk why. go to therapy instead maybe

however, i would quite like to cry on simeon's beautiful shoulders for him to comfort me<3

SOLOMON - Spirited Away

he's just a bit weird honestly, and so is this film

don't get me wrong, i love it, amazing movie

but it's just... strange?

like, her parents turn into pigs, a witch steals her name and then some dude with cool hair comes and gives her food

there's definitely more to it than that but those are the key points in my head

but yeah. solomon's weird, therefore this film fits him.

LUKE - Kiki's Delivery Service

such a good film. omg

it's so feel-good and cute! perfect for my wonderful child

luke would definitely try and make some of the things in the bakery! they'd be so good hhh

he would love jiji and how sarcastic he is (aw thanks luke)

i think he'd be really interested in how the witches in that world work as well

aah i hope you guys enjoyed this as much as i did, likes & reblogs are always appreciated! can you tell that i wrote these at 2am😳

i'm aware that the niche of obey me enjoyers and ghibli fans may be small but there's gotta be some of you out there right? if there is then maybe consider dropping a follow - pls i need more friends :')

- jay<3

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