Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke monsters, and a building marked “Cat Bus” have fans more excited than ever about Ghibli Park.
Hayao Miyazaki (Page 25)
Totoro, Jiji, and No Face are here to provide a cool breeze as you set out on warm-weather adventures of your own.
Anime veteran leaves behind a legacy of more than 50 years of landmark anime including Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Anime witch Kiki and cat pal Jiji grace the bottles of fragrances saluting the Hayao Miyazaki classic.
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Inspired by the works of Japan’s most celebrated anime icons, short animated video captures the magic of the state across the Pacific.
The beautiful love story between Vincent and Alliz reminds us that “life is beautiful but fragile, like glass itself“.
Here’s the exact day you’ll be able to reserve tickets that will let you see Miyazaki’s Boro the Caterpillar.
Fan shows us a reason to hang onto your old VHS anime even after you’ve upgraded to newer media versions.
“Ghibli will continue making movies,” veteran producer vows as Miyazaki returns to the genre that made him a legend.
This beautifully styled collection recreates all the tiny details from the best animated meals.
This is the news we’ve been waiting to hear since the acclaimed director came out of retirement.
According to this former soldier, the message that director Hayao Miyazaki hid in morse code has never been revealed until now.
76-year-old anime legend wants the film to be his legacy after he moves on to the next world.
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