Miyazaki's cinematic directions amazed me. He had everything seem grand and magnificent and exciting, especially when it came to the look of the bath house. The viewer was really right there with Chihiro experiencing the awe that this elaborate spirit town gave off, thanks to the use of slow, omniscient panning, suspenseful framing and close angles.
The editing of the film had a nice tempo. The pace did not leave me bored nor confused, it was a happy medium. Each shot flowed together incredibly and was pleasing to the eye. The lighting in most of these shots was inspiring. Whether it was all of the village shops' lanterns, the orange incandescent bath house interior, or the sunshine on Chihiro's back while she looked amongst the pigs for her parents, the lighting put a beautiful touch on every scene in Spirited Away. Mise-en-scene overall made this movie. The way the scenes were put together and staged gave it the mystical wonder I was so infatuated with. It was apparent that every shot was made with distinct, beautiful purpose. 
Compared to other animated films I have seen thus far, this takes the cake. It is probably one of the most well put together animated films I know, and was one of the most inspiring. Seeing myself in Chihiro and watching her grow as she learned about the amazing and mystical world around her, gave me a sense that there is magic in the world around me too, awaiting off-screen.
