Ghibli Park guests apologize for taking lewd photos with characters

Three men who admitted to posting obscene photos taken with display characters in Japan’s Ghibli Park reportedly apologized to local officia...

Japanese authorities warn Ghibli Park visitors away from taking lewd photos with characters

Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura wants Studio Ghibli Park’s operating company to stop visitors from taking lewd photos with character statues.  ...

Hayao Miyazaki’s son models new ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ Ghibli Park merch

Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Japanese filmmaker Goro Miyazaki, recently modeled merchandise coming soon to Ghibli Park.  On Monday, the offic...

‘Spirited Away: Live On Stage’ to hit US theaters for 2023 Studio Ghibli Fest

“Spirited Away: Live On Stage,” the stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning animated feature film, is set to make its North Ameri...

New Studio Ghibli collection includes Inami chokuku Totoro figurine costing $2,450

Studio Ghibli recently announced their collaboration with Japanese artisan company Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten to create a special collection...

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ co-creator shares how a Hayao Miyazaki rule influenced the show

Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s commitment to creating stunning hand-drawn animations in his Studio Ghibli films influenced the creator...

Ghibli Park to add rideable Catbuses, ‘Princess Mononoke’ village and more

Visitors of Japan’s Ghibli Park can look forward to the addition of Catbuses and attractions from “Howl’s Moving Castle” a...

Look: AI recreates Pokémon as Studio Ghibli characters

Images of Pokémon generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in the style of Studio Ghibli have gone viral. On Tuesday, Facebook page The Ar...

Loewe unveils ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ capsule collection

Spanish fashion house Loewe took to social media on Thursday to share photos of its upcoming “Howl’s Moving Castle” capsul...

3-year-old boy uncovers 20-year-old secret of Ghibli Museum entrance

A 3-year-old boy discovered a secret aspect of the Ghibli Museum’s entrance over 20 years after its opening in 2001. The official Twitter ac...

‘An insult to life itself’: Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki condemns AI art

A clip of legendary Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki reacting to artificial intelligence (AI) art has reentered online discourse s...

Studio Ghibli bonsai fountains are here to bring tranquility to your home

Studio Ghibli-themed bonsai fountains are now available for fans to add to their collections. The animation studio’s line of bonsai founta...

Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website

International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets w...

New Studio Ghibli film from Hayao Miyazaki will premiere in 2023

Before you read: Hayao Miyazaki is unretiring (again) to make one last Studio Ghibli film just because ‘he wants to’ Legendary director Haya...

These Studio Ghibli humidifiers are a cute remedy for all the dust spirits clogging your sinuses

These clever Studio Ghibli-themed humidifiers will keep your skin as happy as a duck in a onsen. The popular Japanese animation studio...

Artist reimagines Studio Ghibli films as cozy video games

Pixel artist Amour, who goes by the handle @cloudtrumpets on Twitter, recently went viral for reimagining the 1989 Studio Ghibli movie “Kik...

Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm’s secret Star Wars project is a hand-drawn short featuring Grogu

The highly anticipated collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm dropped in the form of a short featuring Star Wars’ Grogu, aka Bab...

Could the next Studio Ghibli project be a Star Wars film starring Grogu?

Studio Ghibli’s official Twitter account posted a photo on Friday of a Grogu figurine, hinting that the animation studio’s upcoming collabo...

Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm join forces for new mystery project

Studio Ghibli released a teaser on Twitter to announce a brand new project with Lucasfilm. The video only showed the Studio Ghibli and Luc...

Stunned fans spot ‘Hayao Miyazaki’ strolling around Ghibli Park in news report

Izumi Pao, a Hayao Miyazaki impersonator for over 15 years, became an instant celebrity at Ghibli Park during its opening day on Nov. 1. G...

Iconic Japanese candy featured in ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ discontinued

Sakuma’s Drops candy will be discontinued as its maker, Tokyo-based Sakuma Seika Co., goes out of business. Established by Sojiro Sakuma i...

Netizens suspect man giving candy to Studio Ghibli trick-or-treaters is Hayao Miyazaki

Trick-or-treaters who visited Studio Ghibli last week may have been given candy by none other than Hayao Miyazaki himself. On Thursday, the ...

Ghibli Park releases illustrated guide that advises visitors to bring their trash home with them

Ahead of its opening on Nov. 1, Ghibli Park encouraged visitors to print their illustrated “Big Stroll” visitor guide, which details what g...

Studio Ghibli offers new look into highly anticipated theme park ahead of November opening

On Wednesday, Japanese media companies were invited to explore the highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan. Video reports ins...

Studio Ghibli previews theme park attractions at touring exhibition in Japan

Studio Ghibli will be holding touring exhibitions in five cities across Japan ahead of its theme park’s opening in November. The exhibitio...

Studio Ghibli releases new look at highly anticipated Ghibli theme park in Japan

Studio Ghibli released a short video of Ghibli Park in Japan, which is inspired by the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki and his animation st...

Amigurumi artist’s human-sized Totoro plushie delights Studio Ghibli fans — learn how to make your own

Amigurumi artist Julia Tachibana unveiled in July her human-sized amigurumi (crochet plushie) Totoro, the adorable character from the anima...

This newly revealed Studio Ghibli fact is both mind-blowing and depressing

Studio Ghibli revealed some surprising secrets behind their 1988 film “My Neighbor Totoro” during last week’s screening on Nippon TV’s “Kin...

The voice behind Moro in ‘Princess Mononoke’ is an absolute legend

A behind-the-scenes clip from the production of Studio Ghibli’s 1997 film “Princess Mononoke” has gone viral on Twitter. In the clip, Akih...

Tickets for Ghibli Park in Japan now on sale

Studio Ghibli fans can now purchase tickets for the new Ghibli Park in Japan. The theme park will feature attractions and exhibits from va...

Here’s how to get free tickets to the Studio Ghibli theme park’s preview event in October

The Ghibli Park in Japan will be holding a preview event in October for which guests will have the opportunity to receive a free ticket thr...

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki classic to become a protected preserve

On June 2, Tokorozawa, Japan, Mayor Masato Fujimoto declared that the city would be preserving Totoro's forest. Totoro no Mori, or To...

Cedar tree in Japan bears uncanny resemblance to Totoro from Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’

Kosugi no Osugi (The Great Cedar of Kosugi), known by locals and visitors as the Totoro Tree, has been gaining a strong following online th...

Unofficial Ghibli cafe in Nagoya serves ‘Princess Mononoke’ jerky, Calcifer’s bacon and egg breakfast

An unofficial Studio Ghibli cafe inspired by Ghibli characters and references caught the eyes of representatives from Studio Ghibli. The c...

Studio Ghibli producer reveals why Jiji no longer speaks at the end of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’

Since the release of the beloved Studio Ghibli film “Kiki’s Delivery Service” in 1989, Japanese fans have long wondered why the young witch...

Studio Ghibli theme park announces ticket prices and online reservation procedure

The Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan, currently under construction, announced its admission ticket prices and online reservation procedure...