Ariana Grande (Instagram) and Spirited Away (IMDb)
The popularity and penetration of anime has reached many boundaries. Viewers and readers are fascinated by the Japanese style of storytelling. Against this backdrop, many celebrities and singers have openly declared their love for anime and manga. But it was Ariana Grande who expressed her love in the definition and got a tattoo in honor of her favorite movie, Spirited Away. Here’s what she posted when she first opened up about the tattoo in 2018.
Ariana Grande shows off her Spirited Away tattoo
According to People, it was in August 2018 that Ariana Grande took to Instagram to share the story of her new tattoo. It was her way of connecting with the main character of the anime film Spirited Away. The ink featured the film’s main character, Chihiro, prominently featured on her forearm. Her story of that day is also accompanied by a heartfelt depiction of the character’s growth throughout the film’s narrative.
The 2002 animated masterpiece, directed by the acclaimed Hayao Miyazaki, tells the story of Chihiro’s quest to save his parents, who have mysteriously turned into pigs. In her Instagram post, Grande talked about Chihiro’s transformation from an initially shy and childish girl to a strong, responsible and brave girl.
The character’s journey and development resonated with the singer, who went through significant personal changes, including her engagement to comedian Pete Davidson. Grande expressed her deep affection for Chihiro, emphasizing the character’s importance in her life. The tattoo was done by tattoo artist Mira Mariah, who previously collaborated with Grande on a tattoo honoring Manchester, a small bumblebee located behind her ear.
Ariana and Pete’s shared love for anime
In a series of tweets earlier this week, the “God Is A Woman” singer opened up about her and her fiancé’s love for the anime film.. Pete and I just ate like ghost parents,” she tweeted. After that, there didn’t seem to be any updates about her getting a new tattoo. We will be sure to update this section with relevant information as it becomes available. So keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more.