In the movie "Earwig and the Witch," directed by Goro Miyazaki, the cast includes various talented voice actors. The main character, Earwig, is voiced by Taylor Paige Henderson in the English version and Kokoro Hirasawa in the Japanese version. Earwig is a young girl with a strong personality who is taken in by a witch and her companion. The witch, named Bella Yaga, is voiced by Vanessa Marshall in the English version and Shinobu Terajima in the Japanese version. Bella Yaga is a quirky and mysterious character who becomes Earwig's guardian. Another important character is a black cat named Thomas, voiced by Richard E.
A co-production between Studio Ghibli, NHK and NHK Enterprises, the film originally aired on television on December 30, 2020 on NHK General TV, and is scheduled to be released in IMAX theaters by Toho on April 29, 2021.
The latest film from Studio Ghibli Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke is directed by Goro Miyazaki From Up on Poppy Hill, Tales from Earthsea and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning on the feature from his father, Academy Award -winner Hayao Miyazaki. GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award -nominated animated features, has announced the voice cast of the upcoming English language dub for legendary animation house Studio Ghibli s latest feature EARWIG AND THE WITCH.
Another important character is a black cat named Thomas, voiced by Richard E. Grant in the English version and Gaku Hamada in the Japanese version. Thomas is a talking cat who serves as a source of guidance and wisdom for Earwig.
GKIDS Announces English Dub Cast for Studio Ghibli’s “Earwig and the Witch”
The cast also includes other notable voice actors such as Dan Stevens, Alex Cartañá, and Pandora Colin. Together, the cast brings the story of "Earwig and the Witch" to life, creating a magical and enchanting experience for audiences..
Reviews for "The magic of the voice cast in Earwig and the Witch"
1. Sarah - 1 star
"I was really excited to watch "Earwig and the Witch" as I am a fan of Studio Ghibli's previous works. However, I was extremely disappointed with this film. The animation felt cold and sterile, lacking the charm and warmth that I have come to expect from Studio Ghibli. The story was confusing and disjointed - it never fully explained the magical elements or gave any depth to the characters. Overall, "Earwig and the Witch" felt like a rushed and half-hearted attempt by Studio Ghibli, and I do not recommend it."
2. Michael - 2 stars
"Having watched numerous Studio Ghibli films, I had high expectations for "Earwig and the Witch". Unfortunately, this film fell short. The animation was computer-generated, which is a departure from Studio Ghibli's signature hand-drawn style. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. The storyline felt rushed and disjointed, leaving many questions unanswered. Overall, "Earwig and the Witch" was a disappointment and did not live up to the standards set by Studio Ghibli's previous masterpieces."
3. Lily - 2 stars
"I am a huge fan of Studio Ghibli films, but "Earwig and the Witch" left me feeling underwhelmed. The computer-generated animation style felt awkward and lacked the visual beauty that Studio Ghibli is known for. The story was confusing and lacked cohesiveness - it felt like important plot points were left unexplained. Additionally, the characters felt one-dimensional and lacked the depth and complexity that I love about Studio Ghibli films. Overall, "Earwig and the Witch" was a disappointing addition to the Studio Ghibli repertoire."