Anime settings come to life in the Valley of Witches, with amusement park rides and hot dogs in cat paws!
Hayao Miyazaki (Page 2)
Stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli film gears up for its first performances outside Japan.
Beloved minor character gets a starring role in new Studio Ghibli release, and there’s a red bucket hat in store too.
Howl’s Moving Castle animation team reunites to celebrate new area of the Studio Ghibli theme park.
Studio Ghibli bathhouse owner, other anime characters recreated in snow and ice at annual Hokkaido event.
Hayao Miyazaki includes message card for buyers of watch inspired by his first fully original film.
Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro are here to add anime flair to your lunch this cherry blossom season.
If you grew up watching this pre-Ghibli anime film, don’t miss the chance to revel in nostalgia!
Official recipes give us a taste of famous meals from the film, and they’re easy enough for children to make too.
Clever design lets you recreate a famous movie scene with your broth, and watch No Face swimming beneath your noodles.
Oscar nod is the fourth for Miyazaki and sixth for Studio Ghibli, which last won the Best Animated Feature award more than two decades ago.
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