Understanding Anake in Hawaiian Culture

CLIPS on Instagram: " Fun Fact: Lilo & Stitch (2002) To make the Hawaiian setting feel authentic, the animators traveled to Kauaʻi to study the island’s landscapes, culture, and local lifestyle. They filled sketchbooks with drawings of beaches, small houses, and even everyday details like laundry hanging outside. This research directly shaped the film’s warm, laid-back atmosphere and gave it a sense of place that stood out from other animated features."