My Neighbor Totoro, 1988
For fans of anime, theres nothing quite like the works ofStudio Ghibli.
FromMy Neighbor TotorotoHowl’s Moving Castle, each captivating film allows viewers to immerse themselves in magical fantasy worlds.
Read on to discover the history and future of the legendary animation studio.
“My Neighbor Totoro,” 1988
Spirited Away, 2001
Why is it CalledStudio Ghibli?
The name Ghibli refers to the Italian word for the Hot Sahara Wind.
The name is fitting because the studio wanted to blow new wind through the anime industry.
“Laputa: Castle in the Sky,” 1986
The name also refers to Miyazakis love for Italy and planes.
He was inspired by theCaproni Ca.309 Ghibli, a surveillance aircraft designed in Italy during the Second World War.
Studio Ghibli’s Films
Studio Ghibli produced 15 of the highest-grossing anime films in Japan.
“Spirited Away,” 2001
First screened in 1989, the magical coming-of-age story was a number-one hit in Japanese theaters that year.
Three years later in 1992,Porco Rossotopped DisneysBeauty and the Beastat the Japanese box office.
Kiki’s Delivery Service, 1989
In 1988, Ghibli releasedGrave of the Fireflies.
“Spirited Away,” 2001
Whats Next for Studio Ghibli?
Although Miyazaki announced his retirement in 2013, he shows no signs of quitting just yet.
Suzuki also revealed that he had to accept a deal with Netflix so that finance the project.
“Kiki’s Delivery Service,” 1989
“My Neighbor Totoro,” 1988
“Howl’s Moving Castle,” 2004
“My Neighbor Totoro,” 1988
