Hayao Miyazaki (Page 24)
Spirited Away food court also rumored to be part of theme park dedicated to the works of anime creator Hayao Miyazaki’s studio.
Donguri Kyowakoku delivers one of the best lucky bags of the New Year, with a very unusual Totoro.
Bringing one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most legendary anime films to life is a tall order, but they just might have pulled it off.
First costumed photos for upcoming adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s landmark film show princess protagonist and her anime arc antagonist.
For the first time ever, you can watch My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away without physical media, but one important movie is being left out.
Did you think the stew that appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky looked good? So did we, so we made it.
”This guy’s got some mad game” says our reviewer, who watched the Hayao Miyazaki classic for the first time at the age of 30.
Everything on these figures moves, from the eyes to the legs to the segments of the shell!
The legendary anime director’s sketchbook serves as the inspiration for a new exhibit on how the museum was created.
Actor Shichinosuke Nakamura to portray warrior princess in story arcs Studio Ghibli anime-only fans have never seen.
Says being unable to sleep is “a matter of course” and “people who can easily forgive themselves don’t do very good work.”
One of the most unusual stations in the country, where you’re not allowed to exit the station, but you can visit a secret park by the platform.
Professional artist sheds light on Studio Ghibli’s unusual take on artistic perspective in the famous anime, but is it really a big deal?




















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Nephew of Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki serves up Totoro Shaved Ice in Tokyo
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