Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke monsters, and a building marked “Cat Bus” have fans more excited than ever about Ghibli Park.
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Totoro, Jiji, and No Face are here to provide a cool breeze as you set out on warm-weather adventures of your own.
The new meanings revealed in this image, thirty years after the film’s release, have anime fans reaching for the tissues.
Anime veteran leaves behind a legacy of more than 50 years of landmark anime including Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Anime witch Kiki and cat pal Jiji grace the bottles of fragrances saluting the Hayao Miyazaki classic.
Director of When Marnie Was There crafts first original story for film that’s explicitly not trying to be like a Marvel movie.
Our spoiler-free review of Hayao Miyazaki’s first new film in five years comes with a sneak-peek look at the official movie programme.
Inspired by the works of Japan’s most celebrated anime icons, short animated video captures the magic of the state across the Pacific.
The beautiful love story between Vincent and Alliz reminds us that “life is beautiful but fragile, like glass itself“.
Or, if you want to be really unique, snow toilets and urinals.
Turns out that sci-fi horror blends surprisingly well with the fantastical world of Japanese animation.
Here’s the exact day you’ll be able to reserve tickets that will let you see Miyazaki’s Boro the Caterpillar.
Totoro from My Neighbour Totoro and Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service are the stars of the show this year.
Fan shows us a reason to hang onto your old VHS anime even after you’ve upgraded to newer media versions.
“Ghibli will continue making movies,” veteran producer vows as Miyazaki returns to the genre that made him a legend.
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Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
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Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
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