Wikipedia:Peer review/Castle in the Sky/archive1

Castle in the Sky

Hey there! I'm nominating this article as I would like some advice from fellow editors in my journey to bring it up to GA, which will be the first time I am attempting this. The article is currently B- to C-class, and needs a decent amount of cleaning up before nomination. I've been doing some research over the past few weeks to find some better references, and just wanted to be pointed in the right direction in terms of any other things I should be focusing on ahead of a GAN. I'd appreciate any help, thanks! —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 00:25, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

It's such a good article, I think we need about five improvements.

Introduction sentence: The current opening sentence reads, "Castle in the Sky (Japanese: 天空の城ラピュタ, Hepburn: Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta) is a 1986 Japanese animated fantasy-adventure film." This sentence is grammatically correct, but you can consider adding a bit more context or information to make it more engaging. For example, "Castle in the Sky, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is a beloved 1986 Japanese animated fantasy-adventure film."

Plot summary: The Wikipedia page already includes a detailed plot summary, so there may not be a need for additional content in that regard. However, you can review the plot summary for clarity, coherence, and accuracy, and make any necessary revisions or improvements.

Critical reception: Consider expanding the section on critical reception to include notable reviews or accolades the film received. This can provide a well-rounded view of the film's reception and its impact on audiences and critics.

Cultural significance: If there is notable information about the film's cultural significance, influence, or legacy, you can consider adding a dedicated section to highlight these aspects.

Production details: If there are any interesting or significant details about the film's production, animation techniques, or behind-the-scenes anecdotes, you can include them in the relevant sections. CHO woohyuck (talk) 06:43, 19 May 2023 (UTC)

@CHO woohyuck: Thanks for your comments! Lead: I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to, as the current version of the article opens with "Laputa: Castle in the Sky, known simply as Castle in the Sky in North America, is a 1986 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki." Plot summary:  Done. Critical reception:  Done. Cultural significance and production details: Again, though I'd like to expand these sections, both currently exist in the article. —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 03:21, 21 May 2023 (UTC)

Comments from Z1720

Comments after a quick skim:

• "Voice cast" need references to verify that these actors/actresses voiced these roles.

 Done —TS

• "Telecom Animation Film, and Oh! Production helped animate the film" needs a citation, as indicated with citation needed.

 Done —TS

• "The film was released in Japan on August 2, 1986, by the Toei Company, which also released Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind." Needs a citation.

 Done —TS

• "This adds up to a combined worldwide box office gross of $16,065,703." If this is a Wikipedia editor doing the math, then this is original research and should be removed. Unless a source gives this number, it is unknown whether a country/region's information was missed.

Y Removed —TS

• "this is equivalent to approximately ¥7,415 million ($93 million) in estimated Japanese sales revenue as of 2012." Needs a citation.

As above. —TS

• "Following this, Tokuma allowed Streamline to dub their future acquisitions My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service." Needs a citation.

 Done —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 05:57, 21 June 2023 (UTC)

• "A third version of the soundtrack, rearranged for full symphony orchestra and recorded by the Tokyo City Philharmonic, released in 1987 on compact disc." Needs a citation.

 Question: The citation for the previous sentence covers this statement as well. Would you advise citing it again, or maybe moving the citation? —TS

@TechnoSquirrel69: Move the citation to the end of this sentence. Inline citations are assumed to cite everything that precedes it, not the information after it. Z1720 (talk) 00:10, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

@Z1720: Good to know.  Done —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 00:19, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

• "Accolades" section needs inline citations.

 Done —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 05:30, 21 June 2023 (UTC)

• "Laputa has had a strong impact on Japanese popular culture." This is not needed and can be deleted.

 Done —TS

• "and the manga and anime series Elemental Gelade (2002)." Needs a citation.

Y Removed —TS

• All references should include page numbers where possible, especially for the books.

In progress; I've been adding page numbers for any citations I add to the article, but there are still a number of older citations that don't adhere as well to the MOS which I'm working to correct. —TS

 Done —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 05:48, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

• " "30 Years of CASTLE IN THE SKY: The Robots of Laputa and Earth". YOMYOMF" Per MOS:TITLECAPS titles should not be in all caps.

 Done —TS

I hope this helps. Z1720 (talk) 01:37, 24 May 2023 (UTC)

@Z1720: Thanks a lot for your comments, as well as your continual contributions to the peer review process! —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 05:54, 24 May 2023 (UTC)