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Artist carves cute Studio Ghibli characters into Oreo cookie filling 【Video】

Corey Gold
Nov 2, 2016
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Who can resist scrumptious Oreo cookies, especially when they’re inscribed with our favorite Ghibli anime characters? Read More

Japan
(anime • art • cookies • food • Hayao Miyazaki • No Face • Oreo • spirited away • Studio Ghibli • sweets • Totoro • video)

Kindergarten student scares classmates by dressing up as No Face from Spirited Away for Halloween

Oona McGee
Nov 1, 2016

The little girl’s love for the mysterious anime spirit is so adorable fans have turned her into a hilarious Internet meme.

Taiwan
(cute • halloween • Hayao Miyazaki • kaonashi • kids • No Face • spirited away • Studio Ghibli)

Studio Ghibli Steam Cream body lotion is this winter’s must-have anime beauty product

Oona McGee
Oct 28, 2016

Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.

Japan
(anime • beauty • beauty products • Hayao Miyazaki • Kiki's Delivery Service • Studio Ghibli • whisper of the heart)

Anime hit Your Name to get Academy Award-qualifying U.S. theatrical run this year

Casey Baseel
Oct 27, 2016

Move would make Makoto Shinkai’s hit eligible for consideration at February’s Oscar awards, but does it have a chance of winning?

Global, Japan, USA
(Academy Awards • anime • Hayao Miyazaki • Makoto Shinkai • movies • Oscars • your name.)

Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name passes two Hayao Miyazaki anime’s earnings, box office romp continues

Casey Baseel
Oct 25, 2016

Romantic fantasy film has been the number-one movie in Japan for nine weeks running.

Japan
(anime • Hayao Miyazaki • Makoto Shinkai • movies • Studio Ghibli • your name.)

Japanese men pick their favorite Studio Ghibli anime heroine 【Survey】

Casey Baseel
Oct 14, 2016

The collected casts of Studio Ghibli’s anime are filled with memorable female characters, but who left the biggest impression on respondents?

Japan
(anime • Hayao Miyazaki • movies • Studio Ghibli)

Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name is about to do something no non-Ghibli anime has ever done

Casey Baseel
Sep 21, 2016

Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.

Japan
(anime • Hayao Miyazaki • Makoto Shinkai • movies • Studio Ghibli • your name.)

Hayao Miyazaki slams anime, hints at comeback, and praises The Red Turtle, all in one breath

Casey Baseel
Sep 2, 2016

Legendary anime director proves he still has no interest in mincing words.

Europe, Japan
(anime • Hayao Miyazaki • movies • Studio Ghibli • The Red Turtle)

Live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service stage play coming to London this winter, report claims

Casey Baseel
Aug 29, 2016

Sounds like the U.K. is getting its second Studio Ghibli anime-based stage production, and very soon.

Europe, Japan
(anime • Hayao Miyazaki • Kiki's Delivery Service • Live action • london • plays • Studio Ghibli • U.K.)

Former Ghibli producer has (somewhat) harsh words about the Ghibli working environment

Mike
Aug 4, 2016

Former Ghibli producer Hirokatsu Kihara gave an interview with Dazed magazine, and some of his insights paint the famous studio in a negative light.

Japan
(anime • controversy • Hayao Miyazaki • Studio Ghibli)

Special Ghibli menu to be served at cafe attached to Tokyo art exhibit for fabled anime studio

Casey Baseel
Jul 6, 2016

After seeing all the beautiful art on display, fill yourself up with some Laputa bread.

Japan
(anime • art • cafes • food • Ghibli Exhibition • Hayao Miyazaki • restaurants • Studio Ghibli • Tokyo)

Every Ghibli movie poster is part of this beautiful postage stamp set going on sale this month

Casey Baseel
Jul 2, 2016

Totoro and Kiki are ready to help deliver your letters.

Japan
(anime • art • events • Ghibli Exhibition • Hayao Miyazaki • movies • museums • postage stamps • Studio Ghibli)

“Selfish” Studio Ghibli producer apologizes while announcing price reduction for art exhibit

Casey Baseel
Jun 23, 2016

Producer of Spirited Away and The Wind Rises wants to make exhibit as accessible as possible, offers partial rebates to advance ticket purchasers.