Otedama is a well-known game in Japan involving tossing around little beanbags. Studio Ghibli has come out with its own Otedama collection, involving iconic characters from some of its beloved movies. This is a new twist on plushies that Ghibli has previously released. Even if …Read more »
Congrats to the Spirited Away stage play! Spirited Away: Live on Stage received the award for Best New Play at London’s 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. It was nominated for several other categories as well: Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Supporting Performer, and Best …Read more »
Yesterday millions of people dressed up for Halloween, and that includes NBA star Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, who is nicknamed Wemby, donned a No Face outfit from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. He wore it when showing up at the stadium for …Read more »
The restaurant supply company Hachimenroppi and marketing firm Nexer decided to do a survey about food. But not just any food — it’s specifically about food in Studio Ghibli movies. 500 people shared which Ghibli movie had the tastiest-looking food. In fifth place is Howl’s …Read more »
If you’ve ever wanted to join Spirited Away’s No Face and Chihiro when they are riding on a train together, now’s your chance. The Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli Exhibition, highlighting the studio and its cofounder, is currently at the Yokosuka Museum of Art until …Read more »
March 16 is going to be a big day for Ghibli Park! The Valley of Witches section will officially open, and five exhibits are joining the Grand Warehouse. The exhibits showcase characters from Hayao Miyazaki’s new movie The Boy and the Heron, plus Spirited Away’s …Read more »
Longtime collaborators actor Leonardo DiCaprio and director Martin Scorsese, who most recently teamed up for Killers of the Flower Moon, sat down for a chat about their favorite movies for the site Letterboxd—and some Ghibli films came up during the chat. DiCaprio mentions that since …Read more »
No Face is one of the most iconic and mysterious characters from Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning anime movie Spirited Away. Kinyo Roadshow (translated as Friday Roadshow) is a weekly Friday-night movie segment on Japan’s Nippon TV, and while playing Spirited Away last week, it tweeted some …Read more »
Hayao Miyazaki’s birthday was on January 5, and on the same date his Oscar-winning movie Spirited Away played on Japanese television. During the film’s ad time, a special commercial played — a Suburu commercial featuring Spirited Away’s Chihiro and Yubaba. Technically, you only hear their …Read more »
People born in the Year of the Dragon (of which 2024 is one) are said to be strong, fearless, energetic, and born leaders. But what constitutes the personality of a dragon — like a literal one — in anime is much broader. For example, Dragon Ball‘s …Read more »
SPIRITED AWAY: Live on Stage is coming to Blu-ray and streaming services! The footage comes from Tokyo’s Imperial Theatre, and the Blu-ray will offer two discs so you can see both sets of casts playing the characters. The Blu-ray comes out on November 14. Specific …Read more »
So far the very successful Spirited Away play in Japan has had two actresses rotating in the role of Chihiro, the main character. Next year, however, two more actresses will be added to the rotation, both of whom already have impressive credentials: Rina Kawaei and …Read more »
The official live-action Spirited Away stage play has been a hit in Japan, and now it’s been announced that the play will move beyond its home country. Next year, between April and July (with specific dates still coming) the play will be performed at the …Read more »
How would you like to get around town in a bus decorated with Spirited Away imagery? Right now people in Fukuoka City, Japan have that option, but only for a limited time. The Spirited Away buses, put out by operator Nishitetsu Bus, are around for …Read more »
No-Face from Spirited Away is wanted in Taiwan for swallowing people . . . I mean, for violating traffic laws. Well, actually, police are seeking a person dressed as No-Face who has yet to be identified. According to Taiwan News, a No-Face cosplayer was messing …Read more »
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