Extended Reading
  • Orin 2022-04-22 07:01:09

    Do not forget the original intention

    Seeing the city in the sky, I have a lot of feelings in my heart. The city in the sky can be a pure land for the soul, a harmony with nature, a reflection on war, and a reflection on lost civilization. Hayao Miyazaki's animated films use the words innocence and loss too well. The soundtrack is...

  • Percy 2022-03-23 09:01:40

    City in the Sky - The Magnificent City of Imagination

    When it comes to the city in the sky, many people will think of the beautiful soundtrack. It's very nice and quiet. The old Gong's movies are not only a feast for you to see the world, but also a treat for you. A gorgeous meal, all very good!
          The story of the city in the sky also originated...

  • Lindsay 2022-03-23 09:01:40

    Steampunk, the age of aircraft, human flying and ultra-high-tech dreams... melded in simple and innocent friendship and love, it's amazing, maybe only Miyazaki can do it. A tree of life floats farther and farther, and goes to places that cannot be seen. People on the ground have foundations and thoughts. It is beautiful. This theme song is so good, how much did I fall in love with Hisaishi before, I don't understand a word of Japanese but can sing everything...?

  • Gennaro 2021-11-14 08:01:24

    The pursuit of the sky will never stop.

Castle in the Sky quotes

  • Louis: [just as Pazu and Sheeta are about to head into town] Young man, query, have you seen a little girl around here?

    Pazu: Uh... let me see now... Yeah! There're about a hundred little girls in this town. Which one?

    Louis: [grumbling] Thanks... for *nothing*, kid!

  • Sheeta: [Muska escorts her downstairs to the cellar; she notices a mechanical being lying on the floor] What is it?

    Col. Muska: An artificial life-form. It's called a robot. Laputa was just a legend until this dropped from the sky.

    [We see a brief illustrated flashback where the robot crashes to the Earth, scattering a pair of farmers. Then we fade back to the robot]

    Col. Muska: Now, the government wants *me* to unlock Laputa's secrets. For example, what's this fellow made of, metal or ceramics? With our limited technology, we have no idea. But he DOES tell us one thing. Come and see.

    [Sheeta hesitates]

    Col. Muska: Oh, don't be afraid, Sheeta. He's really quite dead, you know. Look there.

    [Sheeta notices the crest on the robot's casing, and gasps]

    Col. Muska: Yes. It's the same emblem that decorates the fireplace in your home... AND your crystal.

    [He holds up Sheeta's crystal]

    Col. Muska: You see, Sheeta, this crystal *also* comes from Laputa...

    [Sheeta is sobbing]

    Col. Muska: ... and I believe the powers locked inside it are capable of leading a person back to that city's treasures.

    Sheeta: Then why? Why don't you just take it? Just take it, and keep Laputa's treasures for yourself, but leave Pazu and me alone, please!

    Col. Muska: [sighing] You *really* are being very silly about this. You think I'm doing this for money? You understand NOTHING! According to the legend, the same technology that kept Laputa airborne also made it a major power that once dominated the entire planet! If such a horrible thing is still floating up there, you can understand what a threat it is to the peace of the world.

    [leaning in close]

    Col. Muska: Sheeta, this stone *only* works for you. You must know of some way of making the stone point out the location of Laputa.

    Sheeta: I really don't know anything. Please, let me see Pazu!

    Col. Muska: I don't want to see any harm come to anyone, but I simply can't control what the military might do to him.

    Sheeta: What?

    Col. Muska: In the event that you cooperate, I'm sure who's ever in charge will grant Pazu his freedom, Lusheeta...

    [Sheeta gasps in horror]

    Col. Muska: ... Toelle Ul Laputa.

    Sheeta: You know my real name...?

    Col. Muska: "Ul" means "ruler" in Laputian. "Toelle" means "true". *You* are the legitimate heir to the throne of Laputa, Princess Lusheeta.