How Studio Ghibli's Movies NAIL The Autistic Experience

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Thanks to Coupert for sponsoring today's video! Use this link here to install their money saving service on your browser of choice: https://www.coupert.com/join- coupert?ref=otterlynoah-1755100800&m=youtube Are Studio Ghibli characters secretly coded as autistic or neurodivergent? It sure seems that may be the case - the films of Studio Ghibli are ones that resonate with a lot of people on the autism spectrum, and have characters that allow them to feel seen in way they might not get otherwise. But why is that? Let's talk about it. In this deep-dive video essay, we explore the subtle yet powerful ways neurodivergent traits appear in beloved Studio Ghibli films—from Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke to Kiki’s Delivery Service and When Marnie Was There. We break down how characters like Ashitaka, Kiki, No Face and others exhibit traits often associated with autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence—such as sensory sensitivity, special interests, social differences, autistic masking and emotional intensity. ✨ Whether you're looking for autism representation in anime, neurodivergent-coded characters, or just love thoughtful Studio Ghibli analysis, this video is for you. 🎬 anti woke anti woke anti woke Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6c0HzYntbeEOAHr-ydYJw/join OR Consider supporting me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/NoahTheOtter 🦦 Join my discord!: https://discord.gg/jMyuZwf22k 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/OtterlyNoah ☁️ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/otterlynoah.bsky.social 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/otterlynoah 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otterlynoah_/?utm_source=qr&igshid=NGExMmI2YTkyZg%3D%3D 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@otterlynoah 🎞️ Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2bVOt