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· Bryan Ke
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ gets London stage play adaptation produced by Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi
Studio Ghibli and Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company are bringing Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated feature film “My Neighbor Totoro” to the stage starting on October 8. The new adaptation, which is produced in collaboration with Nippon TV and English theater company Improbable,…
· Rebecca Moon
Anonymous visitor to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum leaves a special gift for Totoro at the ticket booth
A special gift was left behind for the ticket booth “employee” Totoro at Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum. The Ghibli Museum posted to its official Twitter page to share photos of the gift on Wednesday. The visitor, whose identity is unknown, secretly left four little acorns wrapped inside…
· Ryan General
Japanese Grandparents Create Life-Sized Totoro Bus Stop For Their Grandchildren
Studio Ghibli fans are flocking to a field in Takaharu, Miyazaki, Japan to have their photo taken beside a life-sized replica Totoro bus stop. Created by a 70-year-old couple for their grandchildren, the adorable statue of the iconic character from the film “My Neighbor Totoro”…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
40-year-old Hayao Miyazaki graphic novel ‘Shuna’s Journey’ to be released in the US for the first time
“Shuna’s Journey,” the 1983 graphic novel by Japanese animator and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, will be released for the first time in the United States after nearly 40 years since its original publication. It is a one-volume watercolor-illustrated graphic novel that follows the…
· Rebecca Moon
French tattoo model earns Guinness record for world’s largest Studio Ghibli memorabilia collection
A woman in Paris, France, has been awarded a Guinness World Record for owning the largest known Studio Ghibli memorabilia collection. Eloïse Jéglot, a makeup artist and tattoo model, was officially recorded as owning 1,304 Studio Ghibli items. Some of these items include Studio…
· Michelle De Pacina
Highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park releases new images, official website
Ghibli Park, a theme park showcasing real-life attractions from the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli animation studio, has launched its official website, giving fans a preview of what’s to come. The theme park is located at Aichi Expo Memorial Park in…
· Sarah Yukiko
Spend your gold nuggets on this $3,000 Susuwatari bag from Studio Ghibli x Loewe’s ‘Spirited Away’ collection
On Jan. 7, Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe released their second collection in collaboration with Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. The “Loewe x Spirited Away” campaign features beloved characters from the 2001 animated film, combined with Loewe’s iconic logo on a…
· Ryan General
Oregon has been luring tourists with Studio Ghibli-style animated ads for years
A new video from a long-running tourism ad campaign contains the right blend of whimsy and pastel colors to make it seem like a teaser for an upcoming Studio Ghibli film. Oregon’s mesmerizing animated tourism ad campaign, which wants viewers to imagine the state’s best…
· Ryan General
Crowdfunding to save Ghibli Museum raises over $200K
The city of Mitaka in Tokyo has so far raised over $200,000 via crowdfunding to help Ghibli Museum stay afloat following revenue loss from the pandemic. Totoro’s home: Designed by director Hayao Miyazaki himself, the museum showcasing Studio Ghibli’s work opened in the city’s…
· Ryan General
Carrying Your Own Studio Ghibli Character on Your Shoulder Can Now Be Good for the Environment
Studio Ghibli’s official merch store in Japan has a special treat for eco-friendly fans. Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku), which has created a variety of merchandise based on characters from the famed animation studio, has released some adorable Studio Ghibli tote bags.
· Carl Samson
Asian American Model Shows How White People Fetishize Asians in Viral TikTok Video
A young Asian American model has found fame on TikTok after posting a tongue-in-cheek video that highlights one struggle he faces when dating White people. Abe Kim, a college junior, addressed the romantic and/or sexual fetishization of Asians, a controversial concept that has…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix is Streaming All Studio Ghibli Movies Starting February, But Not in the U.S.
Studio Ghibli movies such as “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle” are coming to Netflix starting Feb. 1, but the films will only be available in selected regions outside the United States. The Studio Ghibli library will be available for…
· Jin Hyun
10 Gifts That Will Keep You Warm When Your Asian Parents Refuse to Turn the Heater On
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s safe to say we’re officially in the winter months. But for many, the coldest months are yet to come. Especially for those of us living in Asian households with strict “no heater” rules, there really is no colder place on Earth than our…