Toho's stage version of Spirited Away is going on the road. Per Anime News Network on October 14, the John Caird production is touring Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, Los Angeles and London between December 2026 and 2028, with Kanna Hashimoto, Mone Kamishiraishi and Momoko Fukuchi all returning as Chihiro. If the tour has you queuing up the 2001 film again, here's where it streams and where it ranks.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) scores 8.74 on consensus, the No. 3 anime film in the catalogue behind only A Silent Voice (8.88) and Your Name. (8.77), and the highest-ranked anime film of the 2000s. The Studio Ghibli feature by Hayao Miyazaki streams on Max in the US and on Netflix in most other regions (outside the US, Canada and Japan). The stage play world tour runs Taipei (Dec 16, 2026–Jan 31, 2027), Tokyo (March–May 2027), Toronto (May 6–Aug 15, 2027), Los Angeles (Sept 2–Oct 24, 2027) and London (from March 2028).
The tour route
Here's the schedule as ANN reported it:
- Taipei — National Theater, December 16, 2026 to January 31, 2027
- Tokyo — March to May 2027
- Toronto — Princess of Wales Theatre, May 6 to August 15, 2027
- Los Angeles — Ahmanson Theatre, September 2 to October 24, 2027
- London — London Coliseum, from March 2028
The North American dates are the news here. Until now the only way to see the show outside Japan and London was the recorded performances GKIDS put in cinemas.
Who's on stage
Three actresses share Chihiro: Kanna Hashimoto, Mone Kamishiraishi and Momoko Fukuchi, with Marina Mori as understudy. ANN also lists Nagi Inoue, Hana Toyoshima and Kokoro Hirasawa in the cast, with roles still to be announced. Tony and Olivier winner John Caird directs and co-adapted the script with Maoko Imai. The London run won Best New Play at the 25th WhatsOnStage Awards in 2025.
Where to watch the film before the curtain goes up
- United States: Max, plus digital purchase and the GKIDS Blu-ray.
- Most other regions: Netflix carries the Ghibli library outside the US, Canada and Japan.
- Japan: No subscription streaming; Ghibli films are home-video only.
The ranking page keeps the current per-region listing.
Where it sits on the board
Two decades on, Spirited Away still tops our Studio Ghibli movies ranking. Against the whole catalogue it's 20th on consensus, and against other films it trails only two 2016 releases. For the full decade view, see our new best anime films of the 2000s list, and compare it with the 2010s and 2020s boards.
Think it should be No. 1? Rate it on the ranking page and the order moves.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch Spirited Away?
A: Spirited Away streams on Max in the United States and on Netflix in most other regions outside the US, Canada and Japan.
Q: When does the Spirited Away stage play come to North America?
A: The stage play runs at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre from May 6 to August 15, 2027, then at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from September 2 to October 24, 2027.
Q: Who plays Chihiro in the Spirited Away stage play?
A: Kanna Hashimoto, Mone Kamishiraishi and Momoko Fukuchi share the role, with Marina Mori as understudy.
Q: Is Spirited Away the best anime movie?
A: On SenpaiRanks it scores 8.74, the third-highest anime film behind A Silent Voice (8.88) and Your Name. (8.77), and the top film of the 2000s.
Q: Who directs the Spirited Away stage play?
A: John Caird directs and co-adapted the play with Maoko Imai for Toho.