film amazing would recommend child adult alike animation beautiful characters rich interesting story captivating far better anything american studios producing time however couple caveats statement shame disney bought studio ghibli backcatalogue proceeded butcher it main point being disney redubbed film despite original english version impressive new cast van der beek et al ruined took away much attractiveness characters eg pazu sheeta went adventurous companions whiny teenagers original music score also far better disney remix begs question disney make changes seems van der beek et al cast disney draw money fair enough process tainted film still beautiful film would still recommend anyone main beef disney ruined film childhood loved still love lucky enough original japanese import original english dub going guard life