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· Ryan General
Woman Loses Her Totoro’s Eyes, Asks the Internet for Help
Alice Kim, a university student from Toronto, Canada, ran into a minor crisis over a week ago after washing her four-year-old Totoro plushie. Shocked to discover that her stuffed toy had lost its eyes, Kim panicked a bit and shared her misfortune on Facebook group Subtle Asian…
· Ryan General
Vancouver is Getting a Cat Cafe Inspired By ‘Totoro’
A cafe inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime film “My Neighbor Totoro” is set to enchant customers in Vancouver, Canada. Called the “Catoro Cafe,” the Totoro-themed cat cafe will reportedly be similar to the “Temari No Ouchi Cat Cafe” in Japan when it opens sometime this…
· Ryan General
Released 30 Years Late, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a Blockbuster Hit in China
“My Neighbor Totoro” became a massive commercial success in China when it finally reached Chinese cinemas three decades after its first release in Japan. Released to critical acclaim in Japan in 1988 and in the United States in 1993, the cinematic masterpiece from legendary…
· Bryan Ke
China Finally Gets Official Screening of ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ After 30 Years
After 30 years, Japanese anime fans in China will finally be able to watch classic masterpiece, “My Neighbor Totoro,” made by Studio Ghibli and its legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki. “My Neighbor Totoro,” which was first released in theaters in 1988, recently took the Chinese…
· Eddie Lin
Fans Have a Dark Theory Behind the Story of Totoro
Does your Totoro plushy look a bit shabby as of late? Maybe the reason is because it’s been 30 years since the lovable forest spirit hit the anime scene thanks to Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli team. Released in 1988, “My Neighbor Totoro,” the film about an enigmatic yet…
· Ryan General
Studio Ghibli Watches Celebrating Totoro’s 30th Anniversary Are Seriously Adorable
Japanese watchmaker Seiko has released a new line of casual watches especially made for Studio Ghibli fans. The collection features eight watches carrying four designs from “My Neighbor Totoro” and another four from “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” Both films, directed by legendary…
· Kyle Encina
There’s a Sequel to ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ and No One Knew About It
The Studio Ghibli classic “My Neighbor Totoro” by legendary anime director Hayao Miyazaki was undoubtedly a massive success, but what most fans didn’t know is that it also had a sequel. The sequel to the theatrical 1988 masterpiece came 15 years later in the form of a short film…
· Leanna Chan
Boba to Pandas: 12 AirPod Cases For Literally Everyone On Your List
Help your friends and family show off their unique personalities with clever and cute AirPod cases. The hottest tech accessory used to be gachapon Winnie the Pooh keychains in costumes. Although gacahpon never goes out of style, the thing to do in 2020 is to dress up those bland…
· Carl Samson
One of Japan’s Most-Anticipated Anime Films Looks Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
A highly anticipated anime film, “Children of the Sea,” merges the creative talents of a Studio Ghibli composer and an eclectic director has fans buzzing after a new trailer dropped this week. The new movie comes from anime house Studio 4°C, which adapted it from the manga of…
· Ryan General
Studio Ghibli is Looking For a New Digital Artist for $2,250 a Month
Studio Ghibli, the legendary production team behind some of the most memorable anime in all of cinematic history, is on the hunt for a new digital artist. View this post on Instagram “ToToRo” By StarryJohn
· Jin Hyun
16 Adorable Asian Stationery Supplies Under $20 to Make School And Work Actually Interesting
Feeling the weekday blues? The constant repetition of work and school, Monday through Friday, can make you feel like screaming into a pillow after a while. If you’re looking to make your days a little less mundane, there’s absolutely nothing better than Asian stationery…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Netizens Rank the 10 Most Iconic Characters that Represent Japan
Many netizens have given their opinion on who are the top 10 iconic characters from all sorts of media that best represent Japan. Here are who the people voted as listed on Goo Ranking as translated by SoraNews24:
· Bryan Ke
He Drew Hundreds of Epic Lunch Bags to Help His Son Make New Friends
Meet Dominick Cabalo, a father from Glendale, California who went the extra mile to help his son, Nicholas, who had trouble meeting new friends when he was still in Grade 4. He didn’t cook for them or talk to them, instead, he drew hundreds of amazing art on his brown lunch bag…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Chinese Couple Poses For Happy Selfie After House Almost Burns Down
A young couple from Guilin, Guangxi Province, China is going viral on Weibo for their cheerful selfie series taken after their house nearly burned down. According to Shanghaiist, the fire broke out when the heater they were using to dry their clothes short-circuited.
· Khier Casino
Hong Kong Students Bring Animated Movies to Life With Incredible Chalk Art
Chalkboards are normally used to jot down notes from class, solve long complicated math problems, or write a list of homework given by the teacher. But one school in Hong Kong lets its students use colored chalk to bring to life fantastic works of art.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Artist’s Stunning Instagram Brings Food From Hayao Miyazaki’s Films to Life
Meals in anime movies can look quite mouthwatering, and you can’t help but wonder how they would taste like in real life, especially with the colorful presentation and delightful combination of food. Luckily, a female Japanese food artist, En93kitchen, decided to recreate some…
· Ryan General
Why Hayao Miyazaki’s Producer Sent Harvey Weinstein a Katana
As the public eye continuously uncovers more skeletons from Harvey Weinstein’s past, one interesting tidbit of cinema history was also unearthed by some resourceful netizens. This particular info involved Studio Ghibli’s legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki, getting the best of…
· Ryan General
Trailer for Hayao Miyazaki Documentary Exposes the Raw Side of Japan’s Greatest Animator
An upcoming documentary featuring legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has released its first trailer. The world-renowned Japanese animation director who co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 rose to international fame for his critically-acclaimed, box-office hits “My Neighbour Totoro”…
· Laura Dang
20 Pictures That Prove the Japanese Make the Most Beautiful Candy in the World
If any country were to win the award for having the smallest and cutest things it would be Japan. The Asian country has an obsession with all things tiny and adorable especially when it comes to their delectable sweets. Some are so endearing they’re unbearable to eat! 1.…
· Laura Dang
Legendary Filmmaker Donates $2.5 Million to Build a Nature Park Just for Children
Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is investing $2.5 million into a philanthropic nature park just for children called “The Forest Where the Wind Returns.” Miyazaki, 74, is the visionary artist behind classic films such as “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Spirited…