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Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media formats, such as short subjects, television commercials, and two television films. Their work has been well-received by audiences and recognized with numerous awards. Their mascot and most recognizable symbol, the character Totoro from the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro, is a giant spirit inspired by tanukis and cats .

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How Studio Ghibli Films Went From American Cult Classics to Major Pieces of Global Cinema

Studio Ghibli has a history with the United States that serves as a reminder of what trailblazing is all about.

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Totoro from Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro with bubble toy merchandise
Studio Ghibli Restocks Nearly Decade-Old Totoro Bubble Toy for a Nostalgic Summer

Coinciding with the 36th anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro, Studio Ghibli is restocking a nearly-decade-old bubble toy of the giant furry creature.

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Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away Returns to U.S. Theaters for Start of Ghibli Fest 2024

Ghibli Fest 2024 kicks off with Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning Spirited Away, with theatrical screenings in America set to begin starting this month.

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Split Images of Spirited Away, The Boy and The Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle
10 Highest Grossing Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked

Studio Ghibli is responsible for some of the most beloved anime films of all time, but many of these movies have also made waves at the box office.

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10 Life Lessons Studio Ghibli Movies Teach Audiences

Studio Ghibli's wide library of films has countless lessons for audiences to absorb, but some Ghibli films stand out as having the best wisdom.

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Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki Delivery Services, and Nausicca
10 Best Studio Ghibli Movies Based on Books & Manga, Ranked

Studio Ghibli has produced some of the finest film adaptations of excellent books and manga, such as Kiki's Delivery Service.

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Kiki and Totoro with storage box merchandise from Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli's Totoro and Kiki 360-Degree 'Boxes' Can Be Used for Gardening or Stationery

Studio Ghibli introduces adorable "diorama" boxes featuring Totoro and Jiji -- the perfect decor for anything from a backyard garden to a home office.

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Porco Rosso, Ocean Waves and The Wind Rises
10 Studio Ghibli Movies That Deserve To Be Rereleased in Theaters

Studio Ghibli is a prolific studio with hits like Spirited Away, but classics such as Porco Rosso deserve to shine in a theatrical rerelease.

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10 Best Studio Ghibli Quotes, Ranked

Studio Ghibli has an impressive array of works that comment on human nature. Several of those works have amazing quotes, such as Howl's Moving Castle.

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Split Images of Grammare, Fujimoto, Sophie, Howl, San, and Ashitaka
10 Best Studio Ghibli Couples, Ranked

Studio Ghibli romances are beautiful and healthy, from Howl and Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle to Princess Mononoke's San and Ashitaka.

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Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service with towels
Studio Ghibli Releases Child-Size Totoro and Kiki Towels Perfect for Summer

Studio Ghibli releases new child-size towels for summertime water fun, taking inspiration from My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service.

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Studio Ghibli characters San, Ponyo and Totoro
Studio Ghibli's 10 Best Protectors of Nature, Ranked

From Princess Mononoke protagonists to Spirited Away villains, these characters best embody Studio Ghibli's environmentalist beliefs.

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Shizuku Tsukishima and Lo-Fi Girl
Studio Ghibli Is to Thank for YouTube's Lofi Girl

Few YouTube characters are more recognizable and beloved than Lofi Girl, but not all listeners are aware of her Ghibli movie roots.

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Studio Ghibli's Colonel Muska Timer Counts Down the Minutes With Beautiful Glowing Stones

Retro Ghibli fans can once again purchase a light-up novelty timer inspired by the iconic villain, Muska, from Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky.

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Ponyo Goldfish Form
Studio Ghibli's Most Dangerous Antagonist Redefined Movie Villains

One little girl reveals that there is a wide spectrum of what it means to be the enemy of the hero.

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Chihiro and San on the center and Mikasa and Nobara on the background
Modern Anime Struggles With a Key Concept That Studio Ghibli Mastered Decades Ago

While anime has gone through some low moments, Studio Ghibli is repeatedly praised for its enduring and inspirational representation of real women.

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Whisper of the Heart's Shizuku Tsukishima and the Elf Princess Accessory Case
Studio Ghibli's Fairy Tale-Style Whisper of the Heart Accessory Case Gets Re-Release

Studio Ghibli re-releases an elegantly-designed accessory case inspired by the heartbreaking Grandfather clock fairy tale from Whisper of the Heart.

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Split images of Lady Eboshi from Princess Mononoke, Itachi Uchiha from Naruto, and Stain from My Hero Academia.
This Studio Ghibli Character Trailblazed Anime's Enduring Anti-Villain Trope

Studio Ghibli's iconic antagonist is one of the best examples of a morally grey animated character that no other franchise has been able to copy.

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Catbus clock inspired by Catbus from Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro
Studio Ghibli Returns My Neighbor Totoro's Catbus as Retro Pendulum Clock to Official Store

To the excitement of Studio Ghibli fans, the popular Catbus Pendulum Clock inspired by My Neighbor Totoro returns to the official store.

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Studio Ghibli' Haku, Prince Ashitaka and Kiki's Delivery Service Baker
Studio Ghibli's 10 Best Male Characters, Ranked

Studio Ghibli is known for its complex characters. Whether they're protagonists or supporting cast, these male characters are honorable and kind.

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