Speech bubbles and pops of bright colour add a new comic twist to movies like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away.
My Neighbour Totoro (Page 6)
Totoro, Kiki, and No Face are just some of the characters who’ve emerged from the moss-covered wall.
After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
Totoro and Ponyo are waiting for you to eat them at this beautiful Hayao Miyazaki-endorsed cafe.
Totoro chopstick rests, lanterns, cups, and figurines created by Shigaraki craftsmen specialising in tanuki raccoon dog figurines.
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The special release takes us through the love story of Cassis and Arles, a romance the animator has been developing for ten years.
The wind-up toys feature adorable movements designed to bring a smile to everybody’s faces.
Now you can enjoy the flavours of some well-known characters from the acclaimed animation studio.
With their cute sets of extra paws, these hilarious cats look like furry catbuses come to life!
The loveable furry character from Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro gets a skin-tight makeover for summer.
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