2026 nengajo drawing comes with a never-before-seen photo of the legendary anime director.
Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s latest anime makes its photo spot debut, but a classic Castle in the Sky scene is bowing out.
Intricate details and moveable jaws bring the beauty and ferocity of the anime film classic to your home.
Latest volume in Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Series traces the pre-history of Nausicaa, with over 50 never-before-seen Hayao Miyazaki illustrations.
Beanbags with character…from My Neighbour Totoro, The Boy and the Heron, and Spirited Away.
Studio Ghibli theme park schedules a pair of anime from the legendary director for fans to see this summer.
Whether you feel like a spot of tea or a nibble of sweets this sakura season, Totoro is right there with you.
Studio Ghibli co-founder was sketching Totoro a decade before the forest spirit appeared on movie screens.
Putting an anime twist on the traditional Japanese celebration, with adorable character details.




















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