Totoro, Kiki, and No Face are just some of the characters who’ve emerged from the moss-covered wall.
Princess Mononoke
Higher pitched, celestial version of the iconic song soothes the heart and brings tears to eyes.
The ferocious wolf goddess is reduced to an adorable fluffy puppy, but we’re not complaining.
Characters and themes from Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Porco Rosso adorn these stylish jackets.
Surprisingly, the male stars of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away don’t top the list, according to this survey.
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.
It’s the closest thing yet to stepping inside the animated world of Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away.
TOONZ Studio Ghibli Version will be available as a free download starting Saturday March 26.
Studio Ghibli fan and Part-time artist Hannah Alexander created this dazzling Art Nouveau version of Princess Mononoke from Hayao Miyazaki’s classic animated film.
Donguri Kyowakoku, the chainstore that sells nothing but Studio Ghibli items, has delighted fans with the best offering of the year: a bag filled with amazing Ghibli merchandise.
Here at RocketNews24 we’re no stranger to covering Studio Ghibli fan-related news. From fan-made drawings to 8-bit mashups to officially-licensed replicas, we’ve seen a ton of love around the world for all things Ghibli.
And one essential part of the Studio Ghibli fandom is the fantastic cosplay. Studio Ghibli cosplayers from all over the globe love showing off the huge range of unforgettable Ghibli characters, and here we have a sampling of some of the best ones we’ve seen recently. Think you’re a real Ghibli fan? Then see if you can identify each one!
Tributes to world-famous Hayao Miyazaki have been pouring in from around the world this past year. They all show a deep appreciation for the great director and are maybe even trying to persuade him to work on another film, but since Miyazaki is currently planning his nature preserve off of Okinawa, we will have to tide ourselves over with more beautiful tributes to him. Today’s is a fantastic 8-bit pixel video that features the characters from all our Ghibli favorites.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Visiting the burial site of the head of Japan’s most evil demon in Kyoto
What would the cast of Japan’s longest-running anime look like in real life? Kind of terrifying
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
Japanese cat book explains how cats see their human owners, and it’s not as objects of respect
Japanese novelist can’t stand anime’s over-the-top, “kabuki-style” voice acting
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer’s new song, “Everyone must die,” is insane, possibly poignant【Vid】
How should a guy say “I” in Japanese? Japanese women give their opinions【Survey】
Old Japanese photos show the awesome skill of soba delivery workers in the Showa era
Yokai Train in Kyoto offers a fun and fright-filled ride of ghosts and demons
Kyoto Animation arsonist sent more than one novel to company as part of annual writing contest
Weekly
Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
Strange blanket from Japan promises good night’s sleep with the help of tentacle-like noodles- How should a guy say “I” in Japanese? Japanese women give their opinions【Survey】
Japanese people love cats because they’re tsundere, psychologist says
Hong Kong protesters apologizing for airport disruption strikes a chord with Japanese netizens
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】- Kyoto Animation arsonist sent more than one novel to company as part of annual writing contest
Cosplayer’s “blasphemous” Attack on Titan cosplay criticized by fans as too sexualized【Photos】- Japanese cat book explains how cats see their human owners, and it’s not as objects of respect
Food, sleep, or sex? Survey asks Japanese people which they can’t live without
Monthly
Which Pokémon are you? Official quiz reveals your Poké-personality, and how to take it in English
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises- Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
Cup Noodle’s Nissin releases ultra-nutritious instant ramen with “all nutrients your body needs”
Hideo Kojima stopped by U.S. customs for attempting to bring in unnerving plastic baby pod- Strange blanket from Japan promises good night’s sleep with the help of tentacle-like noodles
Beautiful Japanese cosplayer stuns fans with high school photos that look nothing like her now
Kyoto Animation confirms it received novel from writer with same name, address as arson suspect
Yearly
- Which Pokémon are you? Official quiz reveals your Poké-personality, and how to take it in English
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
Uniqlo reveals first-ever T-shirt collaboration with Your Name anime director Makoto Shinkai- Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
We got a haircut at “Japan’s Leading Barber” and walked away feeling like a million bucks
Uniqlo announces brand-new line of awesomely beautiful Sailor Moon T-shirts- Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises
“They will bounce” promises Final Fantasy director as Tifa joins fighting game cast- Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
- 50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer’s new song, “Everyone must die,” is insane, possibly poignant【Vid】
How should a guy say “I” in Japanese? Japanese women give their opinions【Survey】
Old Japanese photos show the awesome skill of soba delivery workers in the Showa era
Yokai Train in Kyoto offers a fun and fright-filled ride of ghosts and demons
Kyoto Animation arsonist sent more than one novel to company as part of annual writing contest
Foreigner in Japan gets “scary Cretaceous cookies” at work, Japanese wife can’t wait to eat them
Check out these photos from the British Museum’s beautiful Manga special exhibition【Photos】
One of Japan’s best ramen chains is offering five free beers for every bowl of ramen you order
Grilled & chilled sweet potatoes from vending machines a hit in southern Japan
Strange blanket from Japan promises good night’s sleep with the help of tentacle-like noodles
Cup Noodle’s Nissin releases ultra-nutritious instant ramen with “all nutrients your body needs”
Amazingly beautiful sake cups look like a starry night sky when liquid is poured into them
-
