Originally released in Japanese theaters last November, Studio Ghibli's The Tale of the Princess Kaguya ( reviewed here ) is the latest film from Grave of the Fireflies director Isao Takahata. It's now set to open in North America on October 17, perfectly timed for the …Read more »
A simple bamboo cutter goes about his work in the forest when he suddenly comes across a miniature princess growing from a flower. When he takes the princess home to his wife, she transforms into a human baby before their eyes. The childless couple, believing …Read more »
Studio Ghibli's upcoming Princess Kaguya anime film marks the first by director and studio co-founder Isao Takahata since 1999's My Neighbors the Yamadas . While it was originally set to open on July 20 alongside Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises ( Kaze Tachinu ), it …Read more »
The torch of animation is being subtly passed at Studio Ghibli, at least for one of their upcoming projects. According to Yoko Ihira's Toho Publicity Caravan Report, a "young director" will helm the next major work following Karigurashi no Arrietty ( The Borrower Arrietty ), …Read more »
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