Hayao Miyazaki
Putting an anime twist on the traditional Japanese celebration, with adorable character details.
Painting the World of Studio Ghibli contains background paintings from each and every feature-length Ghibli anime.
Get a glimpse into the music-making process behind some of the studio’s most beloved anime movies.
Grab your coat and head to the Studio Ghibli theme park for your chance to see Hayao Miyazaki’s rare follow-up to My Neighbor Totoro.
Memorable scenes and dialogue from My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Castle in the Sky.
With different characters on the front and the back, these little stands will steal your heart.
Because just one year is way too short a time to spend with Totoro, No-Face, and Kiki, right?
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