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Two human figures standing opposite each other in a snowy outdoor scene; one wearing a red coat, the other a grey outfit.
In Praise Of

Only Yesterday is a masterful reflection on youth’s impermanence

by Kambole Campbell

With the release of Stu­dio Ghibli’s back cat­a­logue on Net­flix, we look back at one of their unsung greats.
Anime-style illustration depicting 5 students standing in a classroom setting. The students have black hair and wear school uniforms.
In Praise Of

A second wind for Ocean Waves, Studio Ghibli’s only TV movie

by Zoe Crombie

Tomo­mi Mochizuki’s teenage love tri­an­gle dra­ma is fas­ci­nat­ing out­lier in the studio’s catalogue.
Colourful cartoon characters including a large furry creature, a girl in a yellow dress, and several smaller creatures with large mouths open wide, set against a blue sky and grassy landscape.
Incoming

Most of Studio Ghibli’s back catalogue is coming to Netflix

by Hannah Strong

Rejoice, Totoro fans: 21 of the Japan­ese ani­ma­tion studio’s fea­ture films are head­ed your way.
Anime character on train with No-Face from Spirited Away, cat figurine, yellow and purple background.
Incoming

Studio Ghibli’s films are being made available for digital purchase

by Charles Bramesco

GKIDS will bring the ani­mé clas­sics to the North Amer­i­can market.
Animated character in blue dress standing on yellow plant stems amid blue spheres and green foliage.
In Praise Of

In this age of ecological crisis, Nausicaä’s message is more vital than ever

by Ren Scateni

The rad­i­cal ethics of Hayao Miyazaki’s fear­less hero­ine still res­onates today.
Animated girl in blue dress with red bow, riding broomstick over town with coastal buildings, water, and mountains in the background.

How Kiki’s Delivery Service saved Studio Ghibli

by Jake Cunningham

In the mid ​’80s, the ani­mé sta­ble was strug­gling fol­low­ing back-to-back box office flops. All that changed with the arrival of a young witch.
Animated girl with red hair and surprised expression, casting glowing energy from outstretched hands, set against a mysterious green background.
Incoming

Former Studio Ghibli artists are making a short for the Tokyo Olympics

by Charles Bramesco

A new Stu­dio Ponoc film is the first ani­mé ever com­mis­sioned by the IOC.
Animated characters in a forest setting, including a young girl with braided hair and a black cat.
Incoming

Studio Ghibli wins April Fools’ Day (again)

by Charles Bramesco

The Japan­ese ani­ma­tion house con­tin­ued a noble tra­di­tion by teas­ing a fake upcom­ing sequel.
Anime character with blonde spiky hair wearing a red scarf in a snowy outdoor scene.
Review

Big Fish & Begonia

by Michael Leader

This stun­ning ani­mat­ed fan­ta­sy from Chi­nese pair Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun rivals Stu­dio Ghibli.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Sleeping girl nestled amidst Totoro and forest creatures in a lush, verdant woodland scene.
In Praise Of

My Neighbour Totoro at 30: In praise of Hayao Miyazaki’s gentle giant

by Beth Webb

How this great grey tree-dweller became the Stu­dio Ghi­b­li co-founder’s most beloved creation.