What Is the Train in Spirited Away

What does the train symbolize in Spirited Away?

So, the train is the catalyst by which Chihiro is escaping from an immoral world to the real one. However the train is not only the symbol of escape in this scene but also of fusion. The train runs through water and the countryside; two features of traditional life in Japan.

What kind of train is in Spirited Away?

“The inspiration for the train that appeared in Spirited Away is the Meitetsu Tokoname Line when it was flooded due to Typhoon Vera. The face on the carriage body is incredibly similar to the Meitetsu train at that time. Incidentally, this train was called “Imo-mushi”.

Chloe Bennett

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