Father of anime’s real robot genre expresses desire to destroy/deep appreciation for Studio Ghibli directors Miyazaki and Takahata.
Hayao Miyazaki (Page 25)
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The legend of animation needs as much help as he can get, and it could very well come from you!
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Studio Ghibli-themed bento party among friends quickly escalates when someone brought the king along.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
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All the details on the buildings, stores and cafes set to appear at the new Studio Ghibli theme park.
All-male cast brings anime classic to the traditional stage in a historic first for Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki.
Investor expresses admiration for two of anime’s most iconic directors, has fans wondering if he’ll take inspiration from Evangelion or Gundam.
After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
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