None of these pigs are my parents!"
9No-Face, if you even put one scratch on that girl, youre in big trouble.
8"Welcome the rich man, he’s hard for you to miss.
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His butt keeps getting bigger, so there’s plenty there to kiss!"
The playful lyrics encapsulate their sudden shift of behavior they see an opportunity to gain wealth and act accordingly.
7"The river’s name was the Kohaku river.
I think that was you, and your real name is Kohaku River."
6"I finally get a bouquet and it’s a goodbye present.
That’s depressing."
At the same time, it highlights the innocence she still holds.
5"You don’t remember your name?"
“No, but for some reason I remember yours.”
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Haku comforts the film’s overwhelmed protagonist during this powerful moment.
This suggests a deep bond between the two.
Identity is a huge theme inSpirited Away, and this line sets up the theme quite well.
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Remembering one’s name is tied to self-identity and freedom.
While a small exchange, thisSpirited Awaydialogue carries weight because it is a foreshadowing moment with deep emotional resonance.
4"Something you wouldn’t recognize.
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It’s called love."
He also happens to say one of the most memorable lines, which showcases his wisdom and kindness.
3"If you completely forget, you’ll never find your way home."
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2"It will protect you.
It’s made from the threads your friends wove together."
1"Once you meet someone, you never really forget them."
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The line is spoken during a conversation between the two when Chihiro is trying to remember her past.
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