Twitter user shares screenshots of Hayao Miyazaki anime that surprising number of fans haven’t heard of, and which can be seen next month.
Hayao Miyazaki (Page 26)
Character dynamics in the anime classic were inspired by the relationship between Miyazaki’s mom and her four sons.
The characters of Ghibli’s anime films live in our hearts, and in this amazing video, they live in our towns too.
Guillermo del Totoro is the touching result of a child actress’ pronunciation hurdles.
That’s the familiar Studio Ghibli anime legend on the cover, but with a very unfamiliar name.
Kumamoto Prefecture‘s stunning “Road To Laputa“, which looks like Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky come to life, may close permanently.
Iconic character from Hayao Miyazaki anime is ready to terrify and/or charm you at mealtime.
Pair perfectly recreates look of the human stars of the beloved Studio Ghibli anime.
The NHK special documentary follows Miyazaki as he comes out of retirement to work on his next projects.
Anime icon says “I won’t watch it,” but at least offers words of encouragement to director of Mary and the Witch’s Flower.
But it’s not Hayao Miyazaki’s studio providing the magic for this look at Kiki’s life four years after her movie ends.
Ghibli fans have used their fertile imaginations to come up with multiple nightmare scenarios for the theme park based on the anime studio’s movies.
The latest job ad calling for animators to help create Miyazaki’s next anime feature film has drawn attention for all the wrong reasons.
Says Hayao Miyazaki’s fabled anime studio has dismissed roughly 200 animators during its cool-down period.
Everyone loves Ghibli movies, and for good reason. But since Miyazaki retired (or not, depending on how he feels this week), people have wondered – who will be his spiritual successor?
If you’ve got a hankering for some anime collectibles and some snacks, you’re covered on both fronts.


















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