Studio Ghibli is one of the premier forces in animation, and as a fan, I think My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away are among its best movies.

NY TimesEven more than two decades after its release, Spirited Awaycontinues to be one of the most recognized anime movies ever. Having conquered both critics and the audience, Spirited Away has ...

For many years, the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli has not just been the leading anime filmmaker in its country, but one of the spearheads of global animation throughout modern history. There ...

Hayao Miyazaki, who turns 80 years old today, has announced his retirement on more than one occasion, but like so many great artists — from Steven Soderbergh to Cher — he can’t help himself from ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Studio Ghibli is a beloved studio by many, creating absolute masterpieces of animated worlds. Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, and Isao Takahata, Miyazaki chose the name “Ghibli” in ...