National Jul 28, 2020
Construction begins on Studio Ghibli theme park ahead of 2022 partial opening
The facility's five areas will bring to life films by Hayao Miyazaki, such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away."
Books Jun 13, 2020
‘Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man’: 15 years as Studio Ghibli’s bridge to the world
by Matt Schley
There's a lot to be learned from living with the Never-Ending Man. That's Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned director of animated films such as "Spirited Away" and co-founder of the celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli. The nickname was coined by an NHK documentary about his ...
Music May 28, 2020
Composer Joe Hisaishi opens up to streaming
by Matt Schley
Film composer Joe Hisaishi says he is writing more as a result of COVID-19, but is determined not to write about the pandemic itself.
Entertainment News May 12, 2020
Homemade anime: Studio Ghibli producer offers online lesson on how to draw Totoro
Time on your hands and a love of anime? A producer from Japan's Studio Ghibli is offering an online tutorial for drawing one of its most beloved characters: Totoro. Toshio Suzuki, former president of the Tokyo-based studio, contributed the video to a website intended to ...
TV Apr 30, 2020
Forget about anime production delays by streaming these classics
by Matt Schley
Many anime releases have been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but in the meantime, with their vast libraries of anime films and series, streaming services can tide us over.
Travel Apr 11, 2020
Forget you're under quarantine and lose yourself in the world of Studio Ghibli
by Claire Williamson
Though COVID-19 has unfortunately scuppered many travel plans this spring, it’s still possible to experience Japan from your couch through film. In particular, Studio Ghibli’s iconic canon of animated features provide a vivid refuge for those unable to leave the house.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Feb 1, 2020
Social media in Japan fumes over Studio Ghibli's Netflix omission
by Siri Smith
Anime fans will now be able to enjoy a night in with Studio Ghibli after Netflix began streaming 21 films from the animation firm’s catalogue on Feb. 1. However, there’s a catch. While Studio Ghibli enthusiasts in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and ...
Business / Corporate Jan 21, 2020
Netflix to stream Studio Ghibli anime globally — except in Japan and North America
Netflix Inc. will start streaming animated films from director Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli globally, excluding the United States, Canada and Japan, starting next month. "This is a dream come true for Netflix," said Aram Yacoubian, director of original animation at Netflix, pointing out that Studio ...
Culture | CULTURE SMASH Dec 2, 2019
Gkids brings anime's best to big screens in the U.S.
by Roland Kelts
Though relatively unheralded, Gkids scored the rights to U.S. re-releases of the work of anime giants — including Isao Takahata and Makoto Shinkai — by only showing them in cinemas.
Business / Corporate Nov 7, 2019
Netflix bets on Japanese anime to battle Disney and Apple in streaming wars
As Netflix Inc. prepares for a bruising battle against the Walt Disney Co. and Apple Inc. for streaming subscribers, it's playing a card that may deliver enough of an edge to fend them off in Asia: Japanese anime. Although Netflix has featured animation for years, ...
Culture | CULTURE SMASH Nov 3, 2019
U.S. anime market matures in 2019
by Roland Kelts
With collaboration between nations increasing, the U.S. is seeing new opportunities in its anime market
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 6, 2019
Studio Ghibli attracts a new generation of fans with August tradition
by Carissa Shale
Family movie nights used to mean sitting around the television set waiting for a scheduled film and enduring annoying commercial breaks. Such nights tend to look a little different these days, with streaming services such as Netflix and on demand television dominating the market ...