According to several South Korean news sources, the new animated movie titled Lost in the Moonlight is facing significant backlash from audiences both domestically and internationally. Many viewers have expressed concerns that the film has heavily borrowed ideas, visuals, and even narrative elements from the renowned anime Spirited Away.
Image indicating that it is a copy from the anime ‘Spirited Away’ in the animated film ‘Lost in the Moonlight’
For fans of animated films worldwide, Spirited Away is an incredibly meaningful work that imparts deep humanistic lessons. Produced by Studio Ghibli in 2001, it has become one of the legendary masterpieces that significantly contributed to the fame of Studio Ghibli and the anime industry as a whole.
The visuals share striking similarities in design and character settings.
The film, suspected of copying aspects from Spirited Away, is directed by Kim Hyun-Joo. In response to the criticism mentioned above, the director insists that viewers should approach the film with an open mind, emphasizing that those who watch it will find it does not rely too heavily on previous works, as some critics suggest.
Trailer for the animated film Lost in the Moonlight
While the film has not yet been officially released, it has continuously received dislikes on various social media platforms in South Korea due to the fan community’s ongoing comparisons to Spirited Away.
Some images have been pointed out as being closely reminiscent of Lost in the Moonlight and Spirited Away.
