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As everyone knows, art can come from any medium. Whether it’d be made from a series of oil paints or crafted from marble, a true artist can create a masterpiece out of just about anything. And this time around, an Instagram user is using her creativity to make works of art using cooked food items. […]
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), […]
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 […]
Heidi and Super Mario may not seem to have much in common but anime and video game aficionados will detect the signature style of Japanese character designer Yoichi Kotabe in both. Far from the Swiss Alps, the cherished 19th-century storybook character Heidi has played an unlikely role in the creation of Japan’s now booming anime […]
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.
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