The supposed Ghibli successor just released a new animated short. But with years passing and only one theatrical film, just what is Studio Ponoc?
Aug 27, 2021 • Subscribe
More like this
Books: Studio Ghibli
By Jonathan Clements. Producer Toshio Suzuki was entertainingly underwhelmed when he was approached by agents for the pop stars Chage and Aska, who asked if Studio Ghibli would…
Japanese Folklore in Studio Ghibli Animation
Traditional creatures, classic fairy tales and so much more inspire the iconic studio’s films. Here are seven examples of influences from Japanese culture and folklore.
STUDIO GHIBLI LIGHTNING ROUND
12 Days of Aniblogging 2022, Day 8 Work’s been way busier than expected and it’s cutting into my writing time. This is annoying because I still have an absolutely…
The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart, Grave of the Fireflies, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro
Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History
Concerned about the "mythologization" growing up around Ghibli British academic Rayna Denison offers several alternative perspectives on the acclaimed anime studio and spotlights its less-touted but still wildly…
Studio Ghibli Video Call Backgrounds
Ghibli Blog is the home for fans of Studio Ghibli, animation and the movies. We feature the latest news, reviews, essays and more.
Studio Ghibli Full of Food
Ghibli Blog is the home for fans of Studio Ghibli, animation and the movies. We feature the latest news, reviews, essays and more.
My problems with Studio Ghibli
So I’m going to see When Marnie Was There this week, and in anticipation I thought I’d make 2 articles about my experiences As the title suggests I…
Animal Crossing Meets Studio Ghibli
Ghibli Blog is the home for fans of Studio Ghibli, animation and the movies. We feature the latest news, reviews, essays and more.
Free Studio Ghibli 2024 Calendars
Are you a fan of Studio Ghibli? Do you want to keep track of your schedule in style? Look no further! I’ve compiled four free anime calendars featuring…
Grave of the Fireflies, Kurenai, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Only Yesterday
Flying, Freedom & Nature in Laputa : The Castle In The Sky (Studio Ghibli)
Flying, a dream for Miyazaki to paint and for the viewer to embrace. Persistent and unmarred in a body of work that spans an ocean of significance, the…
Episode 29: The Stories of Studio Ghibli
Check out Episode 29 of the Read Literature podcast. Transcript available. To celebrate the overseas release of The Boy and the Heron (aka How Do You Live?) RJL…
Growing Up in Spirited Away (Original Work, Studio Ghibli)
Beneath the mesh of colours and imagery in the worlds that sprout from the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki is a subtle organic quality. There is an appeal to…
Ghiblioteque Studio Ghibli Poll is Open
Ghibli Blog is the home for fans of Studio Ghibli, animation and the movies. We feature the latest news, reviews, essays and more.
Guessing Game (10) Studio Ghibli Edition
Okay, just like it says in the heading – let’s go with a Ghibli-themed guessing game: two of their most famous films here (and also my least fav…
How Studio Ghibli Inspires THIS Manga
Studio Ghibli is one of the most renowned animation studios that has inspired many works across different fields. One series in particular that was influenced by this studio…
Studio Ghibli at Its Most Stylish
Plus: global animation news and a gorgeous Chinese film.
What’s Your Favourite Studio Ghibli Movie?
Our ‘favourites’ are often dictated by what we have an emotional connection to. It’s a complex idea that doesn’t have much explanation – but really the idea is…
Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, Mononoke
The Benefits of Bringing Studio Ghibli Into the Classroom
If you were a student at the turn of the millennium, there is a good chance that you can recall that knee-jerk look of disgust that your art…
CFP for 18.2, “Studio Ghibli,” now available
Happy New Year! The CFP for Mechademia 18.2, “Studio Ghibli,” is now available. This issue is guest edited by Rayna Denison and Jacqueline Ristola, and submissions are due…
Peace , Change and Porco Rosso (Studio Ghibli)
Films by Hayao Miyazaki have something special about them; oneiric, mysterious, and deeply personal; they appeal to something fundamental within us. Porco Rosso is no exception. It feels…
Studio Ghibli Free Downloadable Anime Calendar 2021
Here is the first of my free downloadable anime calendars for the year. I shall be releasing a calendar a day for the next week. I am currently…
One Piece, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Laputa: Castle in the Sky
Free Downloadable Studio Ghibli Anime Calendar 2022
Here are two free anime calendars for the year 2022 that are from Studio Ghibli. Both of them can be downloaded and printed.
Transcript of Episode 29: The Stories of Studio Ghibli
Find out more about Episode 29 of the Read Literature podcast on the episode page. Link to listen Notes and sources Ways to support the podcast [1:08] This…
My Life at Studio Ghibli: Toshio Suzuki Book Available in USA
Ghibli Blog is the home for fans of Studio Ghibli, animation and the movies. We feature the latest news, reviews, essays and more.
Studio Ghibli Announces Surprise Acquisition by Nippon TV
Animation giant Studio Ghibli, fresh off a new film, is now announcing its acquisition by Nippon TV following decades of independence.
Studio Ghibli goes Balls-Out with Pom Poko
Pom Poko is an incredible Studio Ghibli masterpiece released in the mid-90s. The movie pits the tanukis against the invasion of urban sprawl.
Rekindle the Light - How Studio Ghibli Inspired Tears of the Kingdom
Tears of the Kingdom, like Breath of the Wild before it, wears its inspirations on its sleeve. In this video I look at the many ways the work…
Waiting in the Summer: A review.
A review of Waiting in the Summer and its weak points regarding romance
Studio Ghibli President Toshio Suzuki Sees His Anime Come to Life at Ghibli Park
Suzuki shared that famed director Hayao Miyazaki is currently making something for the theme park—in secret.
10 Great Non-Studio Ghibli Family-friendly Anime Movies
Compared to when I was a kid, anime is so easily accessible now ; in enormous quantities, through multiple legal avenues. It's hard enough to know where to start…
Nature, Development and Princess Mononoke (Original work Studio Ghibli)
What makes Studio Ghibli films so poignant is often the truth of their subject matter. The windows they open into the fantastical worlds they depict are a surreal…
Waiting in The Summer: Aliens Are Romantic
In an attempt to watch things that I don’t usually do yet again, I was in search of a romance anime because I haven’t watched one a direct…
Disney and Studio Ghibli: Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You...
Blog about anime and manga
Princess Mononoke, Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo, Porco Rosso
A Studio Not Ghibli Anime About a Boy And His Cello
Cello Hiki no Gauche is a 1982 film about a kid who plays the cello. I mean it’s as simple as that but let’s keep going anyways. He’s…
Doki Doki News: An Elden Ring DLC and Studio Ghibli Fest
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 26th through March 4th! Check out…
GLORIO goes Ghibli — Castle in the Sky
To fill in a gaping hole in his credibility as an anime lover, Aqua takes a look at the films that cemented the legacy of Hayao Miyazaki and…
GLORIO goes Ghibli — Castle in the Sky
To fill in a gaping hole in his credibility as an anime lover, Aqua takes a look at the films that cemented the legacy of Hayao Miyazaki and…
Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Wins Best Animated Feature | SECOND WIN FOR MIYAZAKI & STUDIO GHIBLI
Studio Ghibli's 'THE BOY AND THE HERON' secures an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Exciting win for both Studio Ghibli and GKIDS!
Christmas Ghibli #1 – Laputa: Castle In The Sky
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/waruideshou Welcome to the first episode of the first ever Christmas Ghiblis! We’re so excited to share our love and admiration for this studio,…
Ghibli outside Ghibli, 1986-1991
While the idea of a unified “Ghibli aesthetic” or “style” is debatable at best, it makes no doubt that all the animators mentioned here brought something different to…
Waiting for it
The poetics of making the villain just as relatable as the hero.
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2023 Kicks off with 35th Anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro
Studio Ghibli Fest RETURNS HUGE this year with the 35th Anniversary of My Neighbor Totoro and, the first-ever screenings of SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage! Learn more here!
Doki Doki News: Demon Slayer Movie, Seven Deadly Sins, and New Studio Ghibli!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of November 8th through 14th! Check out latest…
This Week in Anime - Is Platinum End the Successor of Death Note?
Death Note captured anime and manga readers' attention with the exploits of Light Yagami. The creators' new series Platinum End introduces a different type of death game and…
SEVEN KNIGHTS REVOLUTION: Hero Successor
The latest in a line of largely forgettable mobile game adaptations, SEVEN KNIGHTS REVOLUTION joins Hortensia Saga and King's Raid as a sad statement on where sword and…
Frieren, The One Worth Waiting For
Alright, I’ve procrastinated talking about Frieren long enough. The time has finally come for me to acknowledge that this show is well and truly over, and that a…
Jojune Phantom Blood: Episode 7- The Sorrowful Successor
The Sorrowful Successor was similar in some ways to Overdrive. Zeppeli is a major if not the episode’s focus, and I would have liked to have seen it paced a…
Will Ghibli Films Stop Streaming in Russia?
The major streaming service for Studio Ghibli films in Russia is losing rights to the library after May. Will fans go back to pirating?
The Ghibli You Don't Know
Plus: retro ads and the world's animation news.
Exploring the Wonders of the Ghibli Bakery in Fukuoka: Lune Lapin
Would you risk being spirited away for a taste of this bread? On the last day of my vacation, I decided to stop at a Ghibli-themed bakery on…