Experience the dreamlike world of ‘Spirited Away’ at the Nagasaki Festival in Japan
People can’t help but speak highly of Chihiro’s adventure in the spirit realm.
This cute little fish looks like Ponyo from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film ‘Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea’
If you are a true-blue fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s films, then you are already familiar with this guy’s themes and styles: magic realism, essence of humanity and of course, visually-stunning animations. And when we talk about cutesy animations, how could anyone forget about Ponyo — one of most iconic characters in Ghibli history? The 2008 […]
17 Studio Ghibli phone cases that will whisk Otakus into the world of Miyazaki
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LOOK: These Studio Ghibli blueprints are as superb as the animation
For most anime fans, Studio Ghibli, is already a household name. The animation studio was able to produce several award-winning works that never fail to impress its viewers. Aside from its other-wordly settings, eccentric characters, and relatable storylines, works made by Studio Ghibli are often praised for the superb animation. There is something distinct about […]
Hayao Miyazaki once sent Harvey Weinstein a message with a samurai sword
One of the highlights of 2017 was when women decided they’ve had enough of people like Harvey Weinstein and spoke about the rampant sexual harassment and abuse happening in the film industry and in the workplace. Women have united and stood up for each other as they say “Time’s Up!” to sexual assault, harassment and […]
Get ‘spirited away’ in this quaint mining town in Taiwan
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you can visit some of the places in the films of acclaimed Japanese animator and director Hayao Miyazaki? We know, it’s going to be surreal because some of the places in Miyazaki’s films seem very picturesque to actually exist in real life. But there is […]
Otakus can now watch Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film in The Ghibli Museum
It’s been five years since acclaimed animator and film director Hayao Miyazaki released The Wind Rises, the last film he worked on before going into retirement. After he announced that he’s coming out of retirement to work on a film dedicated to his grandson, otakus cannot contain their excitement. These much-anticipated films have kept his fans on their toes. […]
Fans of Studio Ghibli will be thrilled to know that a “Ghibli Park” is set to open on 2020
Otakus have something to look forward to in the next three years! Just recently, Studio Ghibli shared to the public that they are planning to open a Ghibli Park in central Japan. The announcement was made by the studio’s producer Toshio Suzuki and Aichi governor Hideaki Ōmura. It will be located at the 200-hectare area […]