In a moment of great importance for Japanese animation, the esteemed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has once again left an indelible mark on the global stage. He secured a Golden Globe for his latest masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. This recognition commends Miyazaki’s exceptional storytelling and underscores the profound impact of Japanese animation, or anime, ...
Among the most awarded and beloved movies produced by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, Howl’s Moving Castle is a meaningful lesson many can relate to. Aside from the quality visual effects, great portrayal of the main character, and excellent storytelling, Miyazaki redirects the plot into the universal message. The movie is undeniably relevant to the ...
Studio Ghibli fans will be pleased as the famed Spirited Away stage play is coming to the U.S. Relive the lives of Chihiro, Haku, and everyone else through a live performance that captures the movie’s spirit. Spirited Away is one of the best anime movies created by Studio Ghibli that captures the melancholy and beauty ...
Fans were ecstatic when Studio Ghibli made its entire back library (save for the World War II drama Grave of the Fireflies) accessible on Netflix in Europe. This historic win for Netflix provides fans with a new opportunity to delve into works that are among the finest films ever created, not just in Japanese animation ...
Fans in China recently voted the following as the 10 most touching manga and anime movies from a total of 40 Japanese animation films. The poll was started by the popular manga website Pudding, and 1.5 million netizens participated over eight days. They also chose some “tear quotes” from each movie. The results were posted on Weibo, and they received over 40,000 shares ...
Be it Tetsuo, Totoro, or Hachiko, anime characters have touched generations of children. It is no wonder that we keep going back to our childhood memories and rewatching anime films such as Spirited Away with a new perspective and respect. At 20 years old, Spirited Away is a gem of a film. Created by Studio ...
Two 70-year-old grandparents in Takaharu, a town in Kyushu, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, decided to recreate the well-loved character Totoro at their local bus stop to surprise their granddaughter. Totoro is from the iconic 1988 animated fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki. Grandparents will go to any lengths to ensure their grandkids are happy and safe. Our ...
One of the biggest global cultural sensations to come out of Asia has been Japanese manga. These cartoon books have not only attracted children, but also millions of teenagers and adults all around the world, right from Hong Kong to the U.S. This has surprised many people, since countries that typically do not see much ...
Japan received about 28.8 million tourists in 2017, becoming one of the most visited countries on Earth. The Japanese government is expecting the number to climb to 40 million tourists per year by 2020. And this begs the question — what is it about this country that attracts people from all over the world? Amazing natural ...
Ask any Japanese adult under 35 what their favorite childhood movie is and they’ll most likely mention My Neighbor Totoro, the film by legendary animation film producer Hayao Miyazaki. No great film is without a great musical score and soundtrack. Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi wrote the music for the 1988 movie. Hisaishi has continued to ...
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