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The nominees for the 2023 Oscars were just revealed, and in a move that surprises no one, zero anime were nominated. Several anime did meet the requirements that would have allowed them to be nominated: INU-OH from Masaaki Yuasa and Science SARU, Drifting Home from …Read more »
The long-awaited day is finally here! Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli Park has thrown open its door for its grand opening. So far three areas are open to the public: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest. Goro Miyazaki, Hayao’s son, was there for the …Read more »
Ghibli Park will have its grand opening on November 1, and in the meantime fans are getting little tidbits of news and information. Yesterday more details of the park were unveiled to the press. “There is enough in Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse for people to enjoy …Read more »
Yesterday Otaku USA reported that the Spirited Away stage play was on hiatus because Romi Park, who plays Yubaba and Zeniba in alternating performances, had caught COVID. Rather than have the alternating actress take over as Yubaba and Zeniba, the production felt it was best …Read more »
People were getting themselves seated for the Spirited Away play at the Misono-za theater in Nagoya when it was announced the performance had been cancelled. Romi Park, who plays Yubaba and Zeniba in alternative performances, had been diagnosed with COVID. Park said she was using …Read more »
Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli’s co-creator and long-time producer, now has his own traveling exhibit called the Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition. In addition to seeing all sorts of Studio Ghibli nods (like a huge Yubaba head), it lets people get to know Suzuki. For starters, …Read more »
Spirited Away, one of the most iconic and beloved anime movies ever, is having a stage play in Japan. But if you’re not actually able to sit in the audience, Hulu will be streaming the play twice this summer. The play has had its run …Read more »
The Spirited Away stage play has debuted at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo. For those not lucky enough to attend, there are photos from the performances, as well as a video with some of the cast. In this set of pictures, for example, you can …Read more »
It’s January, which means it’s snowing in many parts of the world. Many people like to make regular snowmen, but other people might get more creative, and maybe even make snow creatures out of otaku interests. Someone from the Japanese city of Aomori made a …Read more »
Spirited Away played on Japan’s Nippon TV last week, and Studio Ghibli took the opportunity to tweet answers to questions fans sent to them beforehand. Let’s take a look at what we learned. One person asked, “When it was released overseas, what kind of reaction …Read more »
The other day we got a sneak peek of the upcoming Spirited Away stage play, in the form of two posters showing actresses Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi in costume. The two actresses will switch on and off for the play. A lot of fanfare …Read more »
Would you believe Spirited Away is 20 years old this month? The record-setting film, about a girl working at the bathhouse of the gods to buy her parents’ freedom, is one of Studio Ghibli’s most memorable stories. One of the most memorable things about it is …Read more »
If you have to wear a mask, you might as well have fun with it using a samurai mask. That seems to be the mindset of UM Succeed, a Shibuya-based company that sells tourist items based on Sengoku Period castles. You know what else was …Read more »
Need a reusable tote to go shopping? Want people to know you’re an otaku? Studio Ghibli has you covered. They’ve just announced two new tote bags with adorable plushies attached. So which plushie would you prefer — the fox squirrel or Boh and Yubaba’s bird? …Read more »
Spirits are in the air this Halloween, and nothing celebrates the season quite like Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s classic anime film, Spirited Away. Chihiro, Haku, No Face, and all the other memorable characters are coming back to theaters for a limited three-night event on …Read more »
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