The Japanese title translates to "Sen and Chihiro’s Spiriting Away." This is a crucial plot point. When the young protagonist, Chihiro, enters the spirit realm, the witch Yubaba steals her name to bind her to the bathhouse. By removing characters from her name, "Chihiro" becomes "Sen."
: Taking a name represents the stripping of one’s past and self. Spirited.Away.A.K.A.Sen.to.Chihiro.no.kamikakus...
: The fluidity of movement, especially Haku’s dragon form, showcases the peak of traditional animation. The Japanese title translates to "Sen and Chihiro’s