mm. I wonder why they choose to take the shape of women whilst the other spirits are more unshapely, toadesque or otherwise simply strange anomalys. I understand that in the movie it's used to show a connection between Chihiro and Lin. Then again, there's Kohaku too who when not being a pretty dragon he's being a shota boy. 

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curse you unrealistic fanart for making me want to hug a spirit that will EAT ME
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