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Studio Ghibli's layering of Japanese and western storytelling is key to their success

Studio Ghibli films are often put into the rather vague category of “Japanese animation”. Many viewers expect the studio’s films to be rooted in the culture and stories of it’s home nation, Japan. This makes its foray into adapting western stories all the more intriguing.

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The 25 best movies of 2023

The Total Film team choose the best films of 2023, from reinvigorated rom-coms to a historical epic like no other

Total Film

Subtitles on: how foreign-language movies entered the mainstream

Two Japanese hits and an impressive showing for international films at the Golden Globes continues an encouraging trend

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Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘final’ film The Boy and the Heron hits No 1 at North American box office

The Japanese director’s animation beats The Hunger Games prequel and Godzilla Minus One on its opening weekend in the US and Canada

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m really serious this time!’: have Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli made their final masterpiece?

The veteran animation genius has said he’s retiring – but as he’s changed his mind before, should anyone take his word for it? We travel to Ghibli HQ in Tokyo to find out what’s going on

The Guardian - UK

Critics Have Seen The Boy And The Heron, And They’re All Saying The Same Thing About Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Film

Critics have shared their opinions on The Boy and the Heron, the latest anime offering from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

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How to watch The Boy and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki fans, you can watch The Boy and the Heron, the legendary animator's latest movie, right now. Here's where and how.

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Robert Pattinson absolutely nailed his first audition for new Studio Ghibli film, and he couldn't have been more excited about it

"He was nothing but enthusiastic about the project"

Total Film

'The Boy and the Heron's Best Scene Moves the Entire Industry Forward

The animators of 'The Boy and the Heron' break down the stunning opening scene, and what it means to the rest of the movie.

Inverse

Zelda and Studio Ghibli unite in beautiful indie game Europa, launching in April

We've been gushing about Europa since its Steam demo went live

GamesRadar

The Boy and the Heron is an autobiographical reflection by Hayao Miyazaki in the twilight of his life

Much about Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron, remained a mystery until its premiere in Japanese theatres on July 14.

The Conversation

The Secret Weapon Behind Hayao Miyazaki's Unprecedented Success in America

Sometimes, you just need a good dub. One of the big reasons for the anime auteur's crossover success is his embrace of localization.

Inverse

Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a Studio Ghibli film in this fan-made Unreal Engine 5 anime, and it's 18 minutes of pure joy

I'd play the crap out of Ghibli: Castle Town

GamesRadar

Actor Mei Mac: ‘I gave a piece of my soul to My Neighbour Totoro’

The star of the hit RSC production on playing a four-year-old, her love of the sea and why Ghibli storytelling changes how you view the world

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I Watched Hayao Miyazaki's Castle In The Sky For The First Time And I Have Thoughts

Continuing my journey through Hayao Miyazaki's film collection, I finally watched Castle in the Sky. I have thoughts.

Creative Bloq

How to make a movie poster with the XPPEN Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) in Photoshop

How I used the XPPEN Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) to design a poster for one of my favorite films.

The Independent UK

Robert Pattinson shocks anime fans with new voiceover role

Pattinson plays the titular grey heron in Hayao Miyazaki’s final film, ‘The Boy and the Heron’

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This fan-made Ghibli-style Zelda animation is wonderful

Could this be the Zelda movie I always dreamed of?

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The Independent UK

Robert Pattinson praised for ‘crazy’ commitment to new anime voice role

Pattinson plays the titular grey heron in Hayao Miyazaki’s final film, ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Total Film

The first English trailer for Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron is here

It's our first chance to hear Robert Pattinson as a talking bird

GamesRadar

This fan-made Studio Ghibli x Zelda crossover is the dream anime Nintendo probably won't ever give us

Castle Town is the closest thing to a Studio Ghibli Zelda anime we'll probably ever get

The Guardian - UK

Japan: Myths to Manga review – kids, can you see the rabbit grinding rice on the moon?

Japan’s rich folklore has hugely influenced movies, manga, anime and video games, as this intriguing show proves. Children will love it – but adults should bring kneepads

The Guardian - UK

Joe Hisaishi review – expertly conjuring the Studio Ghibli spirit

Following pandemic-related delays, the longtime Hayao Miyazaki collaborator helms a highlight reel of his most iconic work – including a sneak preview of a new theme

The Guardian - AU

Studio Ghibli to be acquired by Nippon TV after struggle to find a successor to Miyazaki

Deal secures the long-term future of studio led by celebrated Japanese animator

The Independent UK

Japan TV network will acquire Totoro creator Studio Ghibli as animation studio prepares for future

Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio of Hayao Miyazaki, will become a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corp. The companies said Thursday the move was approved by both boards

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