Hayao Miyazaki (Page 27)
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.
You don’t need Hayao Miyazaki-level drawing skills or magical powers, as long as you’ve got some basic office/school supplies.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
Special exhibition looks back on the amazing depictions of food in Studio Ghibli’s anime films.
Annual tradition is more beautiful than ever this year.
This isn’t the first time atmospheric anime cosplay has been reported in the country either.
Studio Ghibli co-founder seems to have had a profound reason for character’s prodigious bust.
American website’s number-crunching puts Makoto Shinkai’s hit ahead of anything from Studio Ghibli.
Why is Studio Ghibli located in Koganei? Why are there two girls in My Neighbour Totoro? When will Miyazaki’s next film be released? Toshio Suzuki answered all these questions and more at an event last night in Tokyo.
Only two Japanese-made films have ever earned more, and one of them is about to get knocked down a slot by Makoto Shinkai’s runaway hit.
Sure, Chihiro got to ride a dragon, but her Studio Ghibli anime co-star apparently gets around on a pretty sweet bike.
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The little girl’s love for the mysterious anime spirit is so adorable fans have turned her into a hilarious Internet meme.
Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.
Move would make Makoto Shinkai’s hit eligible for consideration at February’s Oscar awards, but does it have a chance of winning?
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