In 1983, legendary animator and storyteller Hayao Miyazaki published his graphic novel entitled Shuna no Tabi or Shuna’s Journey. Almost 40 years after its initial release, Shuna’s Journey will be published once again—this time, in English. Designated translator Alex Dudok de Wit could not contain his excitement as he announced his role of translating Miyazaki’s […]
Is retirement that boring? Well, it looks like it does, take some hints from Hayao Miyazaki. The celebrated Japanese filmmaker and Studio Ghibli co-founder, known for being the mind behind the popular films “My Neighbor Totoro (1988),“Princess Mononoke” (1997), “Spirited Away” (2001), “Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004), and “The Wind Rises” (2013), is once again stepping […]
The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan is undoubtedly one of the must-go destinations for Miyazaki fans. Apart from being a multi-storied mansion that is filled with intricate artworks and contraptions, this one-of-a-kind museum also gives its visitors a door to the Japanese animation studio’s whimsical universe. But scoring a ticket is going to be […]
When we talk about Studio Ghibli films, the very first thing that comes to mind is the franchise’s idyllic scenes. From the detailed techniques and dream-like color palettes to charming yet complex characters, the acclaimed animation studio never fails to evoke nostalgic feelings and capture the beauty of everyday life. That’s why it came as […]
Netflix wasn’t pulling a prank on you when they finally released the last batch of Studio Ghibli films on April Fool’s Day. The animated films that completed the list include Pom Poko (1994), Whisper of the Heart (1995), Howl’s Moving Castl (2004), Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), […]
It has been 31 years since Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro debuted in Japan but the animated fantasy film remains to be a cult classic, with its combination of supernatural elements and Japanese culture. But, what really made this 1988 film a masterpiece was its ability to evoke childhood nostalgia and send viewers to an […]
We have heard people discuss how visually stunning and emotionally-engaging Studio Ghibli films are—but the problem is these gems are so hard to find online unless we resort to downloading them illegally. Since piracy is a crime and no one wants to go behind bars (obviously), Netflix has recently announced about their acquired streaming rights to […]
Before Studio Ghibli, the most-acclaimed Japanese animation studio we know of today, there was Topcraft. Established in 1971 by former Toei Animation producer Toru Hara, the studio started making its name in the animation industry through hand-drawn titles and productions of “Macross: Do You Remember Love?” and “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” Although […]
Japan’s anime industry is in crisis with low pay, long hours and a huge shortage of artists, just as its global popularity has never been higher.