Studio Ghibli

Japanese: スタジオジブリ

Established: Jun, 1985

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Studio Ghibli (Studio Ghibli, Inc.) is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It is best known for its range of animated feature films, and has also produced several short subjects, television commercials, and two television films. Its mascot and most recognizable symbol is a character named Totoro, a giant spirit inspired by raccoon dogs (Tanuki) and cats from the 1988 anime film My Neighbor Totoro. Among the studio's highest-grossing films are Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Ponyo (2008). The studio was founded on June 15, 1985, by the directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki, after acquiring Topcraft's assets.

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Nippon TV Acquires Studio Ghibli as Subsidiary

Nippon Television Holdings Inc. announced on Thursday that its consolidated subsidiary Nippon Television Network (Nippon TV) has reached an agreement to make Studio Ghibli its subsidiary. The company will acquire 42.3 percent of the shares from multiple individual shareholders b...

Sep 21, 2023 11:46 PM by Vindstot 21 Comments

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Studio Ghibli Announces 'Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka' Anime Movie for Summer 2023

The official website of Studio Ghibli announced on Tuesday that Hayao Miyazaki's Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (How Do You Live?) anime movie will open in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2023, revealing a visual (pictured). Miyazaki (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, Howl no Ugoku Shiro)...

Dec 13, 2022 2:39 PM by Hyperion_PS 28 Comments

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Studio Ghibli's 'Aya to Majo' Announces Main Cast, Additional Staff

NHK announced on their official website the main cast and supporting staff for Studio Ghibli's 3DCG animated film Aya to Majo on Thursday. The film, an adaptation of Diane Wynne Jones' children's novel Earwig and the Witch, will premiere on NHK General TV at 7:30 p.m. (JST) on De...

Nov 12, 2020 2:44 PM by Aiimee 14 Comments

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Studio Ghibli Produces 'Aya to Majo' Anime Film for Winter 2020

Studio Ghibli announced a 3DCG anime film adaptation of Diana Wynne Jones' children's novel Earwig and the Witch on Tuesday. Titled Aya to Majo, this will be animation studio's first full-length 3DCG project, and is scheduled for a television broadcast on NHK General this winter...

Jun 3, 2020 12:02 AM by Vindstot 38 Comments

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'Ni no Kuni' Announces Two Additional Cast Members

The official website of OLM's theatrical adaptation of Level-5's Ni no Kuni game revealed two more cast members on Friday. The film will open in Japan on August 23. Cast King Flander: Masatou Ibu (Uchuu Senkan Yamato) Ojii-san: Tsuyoshi Muro (Kyou kara Ore wa!! 2018 live-action)...

May 24, 2019 5:15 AM by Sakana-san 0 Comment

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'Ni no Kuni' Game Franchise Gets Anime Movie

A press release was held on Saturday which announced an anime movie adaptation of the Ni no Kuni game franchise. The movie will premiere in Japanese theaters this summer. Kento Yamazaki (Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan live action) will voice the main character Yuu. Synopsis High schooler...

Feb 9, 2019 3:05 AM by tsubasalover 31 Comments

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Studio Ponoc Presents Film Anthology Project

The official website of Studio Ponoc has announced a film anthology project titled Ponoc Tanpen Gekijou, comprising of short stories directed by Studio Ghibli's staff members. The first short film, Chiisana Eiyuu: Kani to Tamago to Toumei Ningen, will be screened in Japanese the...

Mar 27, 2018 1:05 AM by removed-user 3 Comments

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Cup Noodles Launches 'Hungry Days' Animated CM Series

On Monday, Nissin Foods' Cup Noodles brand launched an animated commercial message (CM) series for 2017 titled Hungry Days: Aoharu ka yo. The project, which follows the theme of "youth," was first teased on June 8 with a trailer narrated by Megumi Hayashibara. The first installm...

Jun 18, 2017 10:30 PM by removed-user 14 Comments

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'Sengoku Choujuu Giga' Original TV Anime Announced for Fall 2016

An official website for Sengoku Choujuu Giga (Sengoku Wildlife Caricatures) has opened, announcing that it will get an original TV anime for Fall 2016. It will premiere in October on KBC TV, tvk, TV Saitama, Chiba TV, and Sun TV. The voice cast members for the anime were also de...

Aug 8, 2016 7:24 AM by removed-user 3 Comments

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Studio Ghibli to Reorganize Anime Production Department [Update 8/8]

There have been rumors about Studio Ghibli disbanding recently. Producer Toshio Suzuki explained the rumor on TBS's interview show Jounetsu Tairiku, where he said it was too much for him after Hayao Miyazaki left the studio and that he had a hard time producing Omoide no Marnie....

Aug 4, 2014 3:01 AM by tsubasalover 65 Comments

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New Studio Ghibli Animated Movie 'Omoide no Marnie' Announced

It has been announced that the next Studio Ghibli animated movie is to be called "Omoide no Marnie (When Marnie Was There)," which will be released Summer 2014. It is based on Joan G. Robinson's classic novel When Marnie Was There and is about an introverted girl named Anna who i...

Dec 12, 2013 2:24 AM by tsubasalover 60 Comments

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Studio Ghibli's Documentary Movie 'Yume to Kyouki no Oukoku' to Premiere on November 16, 2013

A documentary movie titled "Yume to Kyouki no Oukoku" (Kingdom of Dream and Madness), featuring the past and current Studio Ghibli, will be released in Japanese theaters on November 16, 2013. The director of the documentary movie is Mami Sunada, and it will feature Hayao Miyazaki...

Nov 11, 2013 10:13 PM by tsubasalover 11 Comments

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Two Studio Ghibli Movies Due in Summer 2013

According to Cinema Today, Studio Ghibli has announced two new movies which will be premiered in the summer of 2013 simultaneously. One is "Kaze Tachinu" directed and written by Miyazaki Hayao, and the other is "Kaguya-hime no Monogatari" directed and written by Takahata Isao. Ka...

Dec 13, 2012 2:27 AM by dtshyk 105 Comments

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