http://www.ghibliworld.comGhibliWorld.com, a website bringing you into the wonderful world of Studio Ghibli! Aiming to promote and encourage interest in, and discussion about the works of Studio Ghibli (not the official Studio Ghibli website), we bring the latest Ghibli news straight from Japan.FeedSpring - http://feedspring.com/Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:27:52 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2507This week GhibliWorld.com posted a Ghibli Asemamire summary on a very extensive talk with none other than master animation director Miyazaki Hayao himself. It was so extensive and interesting that it will be extended with some more additional parts. This is part 2... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 25 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2307This week GhibliWorld.com posted a summary on a very extensive talk with none other than master animation director Miyazaki Hayao himself. It was so extensive that the summary will be extended even more with additional parts. This is... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 23 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2207This month publisher Iwanami released Miyazaki's book Orikaesi-ten 1998-2008, a follow-up to Shuppatsu-ten 1979-1996. With a... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 22 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2007Yesterday the moment was finally there: Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo received its official release. Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM dedicated full (expended) airtime... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 20 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1807Ponyo ga kuru! Time is running up and only ONE day is left before the release of Gake no ue no Ponyo. Today its final trailer was broadcasted on Japanese television and... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 18 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#170717th of July, MIYAZAKI HAYAO TALKS ABOUT PONYO AND HOSHINO KOJI TALKS ABOUT GHIBLI’S FUTURE: Ponyo ga kuru! Only two days are away before the release of the latest film of master animation director Miyazaki Hayao. The huge amount of Ponyo news and advertising it brings is almost too much to keep track of... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 17 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1607The August edition of the Japanese animation magazine Animage features a talk with Studio Ghibli veteran Kondo Katsuya. Since 1986, starting with Laputa... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 16 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1407With another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM having passed, GhibliWorld.com brings another summary as well... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 14 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1307Last Friday Miyazaki Goro’s Gedo Senki received its TV premiere at NTV’s Friday Roadshow. In that line, Goro earlier spoke that morning about his father's latest film... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 13 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1207As noted last week, the official website for Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo has been given a major update. Besides the extra flash gallery on the main page, the newly added press section contains a keyword with more inside information on Ponyo. For the Japanese impaired, GhibliWorld.com now presents a summary on its second and final part... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 12 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1007During our extensive personal interview with him Pixar storyboard artist Enrico Casarosa already informed about us a very neat project he was planning do... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 10 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0907The Studio Ghibli pages at the Japanese webstore 7andY have been updated with a talk between Studio Ghibli’s executive producer Suzuki Toshio and... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 09 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0807Those being really fond of the works of Studio Ghibli will certainly not be unfamiliar with their “The Art of...” book collection. With some small exceptions... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 08 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#070702Oricon brings word on the recently held preview report of Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo. Now for details please visit Nausicaa.net, because all this post will talk about is... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 07 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0707As noted yesterday, the official website for Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo has been given a major update. Besides the extra flash gallery on the main page, the newly added press section contains a keyword with more inside information on Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 07 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0607The official website for Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo has been given a major update... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 06 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0407Ponyo ga kuru! After last week’s release of the TV trailer of Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo, today the advertising blitz further continued with an interesting news item at NTV’s Zoom in Super... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 04 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0307While being competitors of each other, Oshii and Studio Ghibli have always had a special kind of connection. Something which is proven again below... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 03 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0107Natsume Fusanosuke, one of Japan’s foremost manga critics and grandchild of the novelist Natsume Soseki, has posted his thoughts in short on Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 01 Jul 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#3006With another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM behind us, GhibliWorld.com brings another summary as well. As usual, during the week... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:46:03 GMThttp://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2906Though it is still less than a month away from its release, industry insider and broadcasting writer Hashimoto Atsushi has posted the very first review... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 29 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2706Ponyo ga kuru! With its premiere on NTV’s Zoom in Super today, those who did not yet watch the official trailer of Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 27 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2606Yesterday the website of this summer’s exhibition Studio Ghibli Layout Designs: Understanding the Secrets of Takahata/Miyazaki Animation at the MOT in Tokyo received an enormous update. As its content is so interesting... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 26 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2406For those who live in Japan and have not yet seen the second Ponyo trailer... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 24 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2306Last Saturday, in more than 2000 cinemas over Japan, the second official trailer of Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo was released. As promised, GhibliWorld.com would follow with... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 23 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2206This week’s episode of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM brought all details on a talk between George Lucas and Suzuki Toshio... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 22 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2006Tomorrow to be released nationwide in more than 2000 cinemas in Japan and with a run time over... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 20 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1606Currently literally being spread in millions around Japan is the second chirashi (handbill) of Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 15 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1506Little time is left before Miyazaki Hayao’s latest film Gake no ue no Ponyo will finally be released. “Ponyo ga kuru!” and so the news keeps coming from Japan... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 15 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1006The Ghibli pages at 7andY have just been updated with a dedicated page on Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 10 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0906After two weeks of somewhat "lesser" episodes, last Sunday Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM was worth a summary again. As usual, a podcast version of this week’s episode will be also available for download (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 09 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0206Once in a while news passes by which GhibliWorld.com decides not to cover. An example of this is the mystery cream puff shop that recently opened... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 02 Jun 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#3105Back in 2005 Miyazaki Hayao stayed for two months in a town called Tomonoura... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 31 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2805Important news from Studio Ghibli, Japan. After early April’s news on Miyazaki Hayao’s Gake no ue no Ponyo first voice cast member... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 28 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2505Only less than two months of waiting are left for those interested in the works of Studio Ghibli. On July 19 master animation director Miyazaki Hayao will be back with his latest full length feature animation... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 25 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2005Last Sunday Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM was about Studio Ghibli’s tie-up promotions. As usual, a podcast version of this week’s episode will be also available for download... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 20 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1505One of the settings in Miyazaki Hayao’s soon to be newest masterpiece Gake no ue no Ponyo is Himawari nursery. Though it is known that latest film of master animation director Miyazaki will contain over 80% of sea scenes, it does not change the fact that the nursery... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 15 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1205Studio Ghibli’s critically acclaimed Hotaru no Haka will finally be back where it belongs. In the past Takahata Isao’s highly moving Second World War drama was released by Warner Home Video, but on August 6 WDSHE Japan will reissue a new release, returning it to Studio Ghibli’s... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1105Last week Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM was somewhat... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 11 May 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#3004When watching animation people usually pay attention to characters, instead of the backgrounds. However, Studio Ghibli’s Oga Kazuo is the first background artist who showed an audience can also be attracted the other way around... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 30 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2804As every week, sunday has passed and so GhibliWorld.com brings a summary of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM...(read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 28 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#260402Shining on the May edition of Yomy, an extra release for those subscribed to Yomiuri Shimbun, is again a never before seen water color art piece made by Miyazaki Hayao for his new film Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 26 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2604Today Studio Ghibli announced a new title as to be part of their foreign & classic animation label Ghibli Museum Library. On July 19... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 26 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2404Those who followed the production of Studio Ghibli’s magical love story Hauru no Ugoku Shiro in the past, might be familiar with the fact that it was actually first to be directed by Hosoda Mamoru... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 24 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2204Today Yomiuri Shimbun published an interesting interview online. On August 4th and 5th musician & composer Hisaishi Joe will have a concert at Nippon Budokan, a huge arena in Tokyo with a capacity of 14000 people. All of his music composed for Miyazaki's movies will be played and Yomiuri interviewed Hisaishi together with Studio Ghibli producer Suzuki Toshio about their enthusiasm towards the concert... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 22 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2104Sunday has passed and so GhibliWorld.com is bringing yet another summary of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 21 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1404With another Sunday having passed, GhibliWorld.com is bringing yet another summary of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire at Tokyo FM... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 14 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1204In a follow-up to yesterday’s news, today more information on the Panda Kopanda re-release, plus details on the winner of Miyazaki’s jet airliner art contest that is part of JAL & Studio Ghibli joint project Sora o Tobu... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 12 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1104Great news from Studio Ghibli, Japan: Ponyo ga kuru! Or for those how don’t speak Japanese: Ponyo is coming! The release date of Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo was officially announced today by Suzuki Toshio... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 11 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0804As many know, Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo is still in the midst of production. For those wondering how things are progressing, GhibliWorld.com presents some new interesting excerpts from Studio Ghibli’s own production diary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Tue, 08 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0704Last Sunday was the start of the second season of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. The episode is available for download over here and as usual GhibliWorld.com presents a summary for the Japanese impaired... (read on at GhibliWorld.com Mon, 07 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0204Earlier last month music composer Hisaishi Joe released his Image Album for Miyazaki’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo. Though there is many to tell about Hisaishi’s latest creation, there actually is someone... (read on at GhiliWorld.com)Wed, 02 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0104Is this the “final” summary on Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM? (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 01 Apr 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2903As every year, Studio Ghibli has a booth at the Tokyo International Anime Fair. TAF 2008 is taking place right now and, with a special contribution by none other than Danny Choo for GhibliWorld.com, following are some exclusive photos taken at the Studio Ghibli booth... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 29 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2403The latest summary on Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM had been some time ago, but GhibliWorld.com is back with details on last Sunday’s edition... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 24 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2203Time to further discover the world of Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo. Of course, like with all of his films, director Miyazaki is sure to yet again create a magical world. But what will it look like? Those... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 22 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1603Studio Ghibli’s Ghibli Museum Library label is to further expand its library with the DVD release of Lev Atamanov’s Snow Queen. Earlier this year the Russian animation from 1957 already received a cinematic release and so a disc release was inevitable... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 16 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1403Updated the post of March 14 with additional infomation... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 15 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1403Last year’s enormous success of Studio Ghibli’s Ogo Kazuo background art exhibition "Oga Kazuo Ten: Ghibli no Eshokunin" is getting a continuation. From July 26 till September 28 the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo will be the stage... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 14 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1103Currently in the midst of production is Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo. The film, destined to become a masterpiece, had not yet been given an international English title and was earlier literally translated to Ponyo on a Cliff. However, that title can now be erased... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 11 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0803The news on Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo just keeps expanding. After last week’s interview with Suzuki Toshio, this time the source is Yomiuri’s Sports Hochi... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 08 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0503When wanting to experience the world of Studio Ghibli, one should of course first watch their films. In addition, there is “of course” GhibliWorld.com and another obligated place to visit is the Ghibli Museum... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 05 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0303Yesterday’s 22nd episode of Suzuki Toshio’s radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire contained some highly interesting information on the new film of Studio Ghibli director Takahata Isao. As to be expected... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 03 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0203Another Sunday has passed on which Suzuki Toshio presented his radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. This time it contained information that made it extra interesting: Suzuki revealed details on Takahata Isao’s new film... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 02 Mar 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2902In the March edition of the Japanese magazine Cut more details behind the story and history of Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo have been unraveled. The international interview magazine features a highly interesting three page interview with Studio Ghibli producer Suzuki Toshio... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 29 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2502Another Sunday has passed on which Suzuki Toshio presented his radio talk show Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. As always it’s available for download and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 25 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2102A noteworthy pointer from our colleagues of the well respected Nausicaa.net. Studio Ghibli’s "home composer" Hisaishi Joe has posted a lovely cover image of the Gake no ue no Ponyo Image Album... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 21 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2002Studio Ghibli is being aided in their quest to promote foreign animation among Japan. As been announced by Ghibli Museum, Nisshin Seifun and Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the core companies of the Nisshin Seifun... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 20 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1902Good news from Japan. Starting from July 25 two of Miyazaki’s & Takahata pre-Ghibli pieces will viewable in Full HD. Both Miyazaki’s Meitantei Houmuzu Gekijouban... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 19 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1302From Studio Ghibli comes an update on Miyazaki Hayao’s new film Gake no ue no Ponyo. Last week... (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Wed, 13 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0602When giving our readers the latest Studio Ghibli news, GhibliWorld.com doesn’t often rely on English written media… (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 06 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0402Shining on this month’s edition of Yomy, an extra release for those subscribed to Yomiuri Shimbun, is a never before seen water color & pastel art piece made by Miyazaki Hayao for his new film Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 04 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0302Last week Suzuki Toshio announced he will be further focusing his work as a producer and stepped down as Studio Ghibli president. Japan’s NTV2 uploaded a 28 minute video of the complete press conference and for the Japanese-impaired GhibliWorld.com brings a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 03 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0202Highly interesting news from Japan. As of February 1 former Walt Disney Japan president Hoshino Kouji (51) has taken over the position of Suzuki Toshio (59) as president of Studio Ghibli... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 02 Feb 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2401Miyazaki Hayao’s latest film Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff) is further progressing. Since two weeks SAKUGA meetings (key animation meetings) have been held on an everyday basis. After every meeting director Miyazaki mumbles... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 24 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1801Quietly. For a long time that was the way art director and background artist Oga Kazuo worked behind the scenes at Studio Ghibli. Justified, his inconspicuous position changed in the course of time and Oga has become an indispensable part of Studio Ghibli... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 18 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1701Miyazaki Hayao has finally finished the e-conte (storyboard) for his latest film. Studio Ghibli has stated the total added up to... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 17 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1401Episode number fifteen has been reached. Like every Sunday, yesterday it was time for a new of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. Of course it’s available for download and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 14 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1001Tuesday Yomiuri Shimbun released an interview with Miyazaki in which he told about Ponyo, today we bring a translation for the Japanese impaired… (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Thu, 10 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/enrico_casarosa_interview.htmlGhibliWorld.com is proud to bring its readers another exclusive personal interview. After having had the opportunity to speak with people like Takahata Isao, Miyazaki Goro and Gualtiero Cannarsi, this time we had the chance to have a very amusable talk with Pixar storyboard artist Enrico Casarosa... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 08 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0701Due to holidays we missed last weeks episode, but like every Sunday, yesterday it was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. Of course it’s available for download and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 07 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0501Today it’s the 67th birthday of the man who brought us numerous animation masterpieces: Hayao Miyazaki... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 05 Jan 2008http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#3112Over here it’s still December 31, but in Japan it’s already January 1 2008 so GhibliWorld.com would like to wish everybody a happy new year... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 31 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2412Like every Sunday, yesterday it was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. Of course it’s available for download and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary. This week's guests were Kawahito Kenichi, Harada Yasuhisa and Yoshiike Chie of Yomiuri Shimbun’s advertising staff... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 24 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1712Like every Sunday, yesterday it was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. This week we’re back at Suzuki’s Renga-ya with Abo Yukiko (movie critic and writer) and Ota Mitsuyo (wife of Ota Hikaru, a very famous and popular comedian) as special guests... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 17 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1512Yesterday night NTV’s News Zero brought us news on Miyazaki’s latest, Gake no ue no Ponyo. In it Studio Ghibli president and producer Suzuki Toshio told about Ponyo’s storyline. Also there's news on a never before released pre-Ghibli by Otsuka Yasuo, Miyazaki Hayao and Kondo Yoshifumi... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 15 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1412Those visiting Japan this December have an extra reason to stop by and visit Studio Ghibli’s own GhibliWorld. As every year, this month Ghibli Museum adds a beautiful Xmas flavor to their museum. This years edition is inspired by Ghibli Museum Library’s latest feature... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 14 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#1012There was some extra good “sweating on Ghibli” yesterday. Like every Sunday it was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM. It brought us the Ponyo press conference of Monday December 3... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 10 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0912Those having access to the live broadcasts of Tokyo FM were already able to hear the theme song of Miyazaki’s latest, Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 09 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0412After yesterday’s Ponyo press conference, many Japanese newspapers have spend an article today on... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 04 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#0312Today Studio Ghibli finally updated us again with news on Miyazaki Hayao’s latest animated feature Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff)... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 03 Dec 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/news.html#2711Over 20 years ago Studio Ghibli was founded with the intention to make full length feature films only. Miyazaki and Takahata wanted to make real and high quality animation. Animation that probed into the depth of the human mind, and that illustrated the joys and sorrows of life as they really are... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 27 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2611The sweating on Ghibli just doesn’t stop: yesterday it was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM and of course it’s available for download and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary. This week's Ghibli Asemamire guest is Teshima Aoi... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 26 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1911We might be getting predictable: as usual yesterday was time for another episode of Suzuki Toshio’s Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) at Tokyo FM and of course it’s available for download</a> and GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 19 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1711Last May Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata brought Leo Tolstoy’s The Three Bears to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan. It was actually meant to be made into an animation film, but almost two years ago Miyazaki worried “It's... (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Sat, 17 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1311Though quit some books have been written about Hayao Miyazaki and his work, not much literary work has been dedicated to Studio Ghibli’s other co-founder: Isao Takahata. With the recent release of “The Art of Emotion – Il cinema d’animazione di Isao Takahata”... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 13 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1211The good stuff just doesn’t end, as yesterday listeners of Tokyo FM were treated yet again to another episode of Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli). With this the episode counter comes to a number of six and... (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Mon, 12 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0811As Studio Ghibli news resource we always try to bring you the latest Studio Ghibli news. However, once in a while... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 08 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0511As usual, yesterday the listeners of Tokyo FM were treated yet again to another episode of Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli). Of course to help out our Nihongo challenged readers GhibliWorld.com is providing a summary, the original Japanese version is also available for download... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 05 Nov 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2910Yesterday the listeners of Tokyo FM were treated yet again to another episode of Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli). It was already the fourth broadcast and as usual it’s available for download and... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 29 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2410Studio Ghibli has released new production numbers on Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film Gake no ue no Ponyo Reason enough for GhibliWorld.com to reproduce it together with the earlier production info into a... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 24 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2110Ghibli Asemamire (Radio Ghibli) had its third broadcast today. As usual it’s available for download and we’re providing a summary... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 21 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2010A couple of months ago JAL and Studio Ghibli announced Sora wo Tobu, a joint project in which they reintroduce Porco Rosso for screening on international JAL flights, re-release Miyazaki's 1994 all-color manga... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 20 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1410_2Today the second broadcast of Radio Ghibli was aired. For those who understand Japanese, it is available for download now! For those who can’t, we’re providing a summary. Be sure to read it all as there’s a lot of interesting info on Gake no ue no Ponyo... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 14 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1410Several weeks ago GhibliWorld.com brought news about Ghibli Museum Library announcing the release of one of their new titles: Lev Atamanov’s Snow Queen. Yesterday the Snow Queen website launched, presenting us items like a must-see trailer and an interview with Hayao Miyazaki... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 13 Oct 2007 http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0810Today the theme song of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo on a Cliff), which is to be released in summer 2008, has been announced for sale on December 5th... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 08 Oct 2007 http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0710A couple of weeks ago Tokyo FM informed us in their press release that starting from October 7 “Radio Ghibli”, presented by Toshio Suzuki, will broadcast every Sunday at 11:00 PM nationwide on all 38 stations of the Japan FM Network. That means that today was the first show, so reason enough for GhibliWorld.com to bring all the details... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 07 Oct 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2109Studio Ghibli’s newly founded label Ghibli Museum Library is further continuing its job in distributing and releasing foreign animation films. Just recently... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Fri, 21 Sep 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1809A small update in addition to our news post of two days ago as the cover art of the DVD and Blu Ray release, which will accompany the... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 18 Sep 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1609For those who don’t know, background art master Kazuo Oga is having a lovely dedicated exhibition on his work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo which is being held from July 21 till September 10. Now you might be unlucky and unable to visit it, but there will be a good alternative. Starting from December 19... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 16 Sep 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1509Producer and president of Studio Ghibli Toshio Suzuki (59) will start his radio career as it was announced at TOKYO FM. Starting from October 7th “Radio Ghibli” will start... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 15 Sep 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1908In 2002 the Ghibli Museum released a short called Kuso no Sora Tobu Kikai-tachi also known as Imaginary Flying Machines. In 5 minutes and 59 seconds... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 19 Aug 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1308Recently GhibliWorld.com had the chance to sit down with foreign Studio Ghibli dub director Gualtiero Cannarsi to have an extensive personal interview. And when I say extensive... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 13 Aug 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0908An encounter with Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro, 1988) changed the course of Kazuo Oga's whole career. So says Oga, who has painted many background pictures for animated films produced by Studio Ghibli, in a recent interview. "As background pictures are made with the collaboration of many... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 09 Aug 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0807Last Wednesday “Iblard Jikan”, the joint project between Studio Ghibli and Inoue Naohisa, was released on DVD + CD and Blu Ray + CD. Reason enough for an Iblard Jikan special with DVD review and an interview with Inoue Naohisa... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 08 Jul 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0407If you read yesterday’s news, then you know that today Gedo Senki has received its Japanese DVD release! There are two (subbed) editions... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 04 Jul 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0307It’s time for some Studio Ghibli DVD news as tomorrow Gedo Senki a.k.a. Tales from Earthsea will receive its Japanese DVD release! And it also... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 03 Jul 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2006Time for some news on one of Ghibli’s latest: Iblard Jikan. This joint project between Studio Ghibli and Ioue Naohisa (the artist who made the art for the fantasy scenes in Whisper of the Heart), has just received its own website. Go and... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 20 Jun 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0406Today NTV aired a special of their TV show Getsuyoru! (a.k.a. Monday Night). They brought lots of... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 04 Jun 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0306It’s time for an update with lots of Ghibli news. First of all you might want to set your recording devices for... (read on GhibliWorld.com)Sun, 03 Jun 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2205It doesn’t take much effort to see that Studio Ghibli does more than making great animation films. For quite a long time has the studio been involved in projects bringing more than just entertainment. A recent... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 22 May 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0905Great news concerning Studio Ghibli´s newly founded label called Ghibli Museum Library! For those who... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Wed, 09 May 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0805It’s been a while since our latest update. Not because there wasn’t any interesting Studio Ghibli news, but just something... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 08 May 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1604Time for a small update from the GhibliWorld.com front. I got... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 16 Apr 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#0204Today it’s time for two things… First of all we’d like to cheer you up with some new pictures of Hayao Miyazaki’s new film “Gake no ue no Ponyo”! These shots were... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 02 Apr 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2703Today fans of Miyazaki in Japan were be able to watch a rare documentary on his creative process on NHK's "Professional". The show documents the first several months of the development of his latest project... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 27 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#2403Normally, we bring you the latest Studio Ghibli news straight from Japan. In some rare cases... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Sat, 24 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1903_2In addition to the great news of today, the announcement of Hayao Miyazaki's new film "Gake no ue no Ponyo", we wanted to add a little more. In this case it's a screenshot from... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 19 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1903Great news straight from Japan! During today’s episode of “NNN News??????” Japanese film distributor Toho has officially announced the new film of world renown master animation director Hayao Miyazaki. The film, which is titled... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Mon, 19 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1503Kitaro Kosaka’s director debut from 2003 “ Nasu: Andalusia no Natsu” (or Nasu: Summer in Andalusia as it's called in English) will receive a sequel this year called Nasu 2. For those haven’t heard of Nasu: Andalusia no Natsu, it was... (read on at GhibliWorld.com)Thu, 15 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1303Time for some rather interesting news on the joint project between Studio Ghibli and Ioue Naohisa (the artist who made the art for the fantasy scenes in Whisper of the Heart). Studio Ghibli and Inoue already mentioned the project in the past, however today things really became specific as its release date and title have finally been announced!...(read on at GhibliWorld.com)Tue, 13 Mar 2007http://www.ghibliworld.com/newsarchive.html#1003This week Yomiuri Online posted an interview online with Nakajima Kiyofumi, who is the current director of the Ghibli Museum that replaced Gedo Senki director Goro Miyazaki. Following is a translation of this interview… (read on at GhibliWorld.com) Sat, 10 Mar 2007