Did you know you can own the cursed witch’s contract seal from ‘Spirited Away’ in real life? Apparently, you can own that in real life. As an archetypal Studio Ghibli anime heroine, the strength of ‘Spirited Away’’s Chihiro comes not only from her courage and determination, but her kindness too.
She holds on to her sense of compassion, even in the harsh work environment of the magical bathhouse she’s forced to work in. This becomes a critical hinge for the story to turn on when Chihiro decides to return a contract seal stolen from the witch Zeniba in hopes of earning forgiveness for the thief, her friend Haku. Within the movie, whoever steals the object will be cursed with death. That’s where the craze for that object began.
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Where Can One Buy The Cursed Witch Contract Seal?
The piece is being offered by Studio Ghibli merchandise specialty shop Donguri Kyowakoku. It comes in a stately wooden box bearing the ‘Spirited Away‘ logo (or, technically, the Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi logo, since it’s in Japanese), which also appears on the seal’s side. 8.7 centimeters (3.4 inches) long, the seal is made of carnelian, a naturally occurring semi-precious gemstone.
According to Donguri Kyowakoku, it “is said to have the power to dispel fear, bestow courage, and help one achieve their goals.” While there’s no guarantee that the seal will in fact grant such benefits to its owner, the material does catch the light in enchanting ways depending on the viewing angle and surrounding environment.
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Can One Customize The ‘Spirited Away’ Seal?
By default, the bottom of Zeniba’s seal has the same etching as it does in the Hayao Miyazaki-directed anime. However, you can replace it with four characters of your own choosing, selected at the time of ordering. There’s a second form of personalization as well, as the use of natural stone means that exact coloring and non-defect crack lines vary from piece to piece.
It was Released as part of the movie’s 20th anniversary celebration and officially called the Spirited Away Witch’s Contract Seal. The item is available now for pre-order through the Donguri Kyowakoku online shop, priced at 25,300 yen (US$230) excluding the shipping charges. I am sensing excitement already!
