Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei,
Tokyo. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has
expanded its portfolio to include various media formats, such as short
subjects, television commercials, and two television films. Their work
has been well-received by audiences and recognized with numerous awards.
The mascot, and most recognizable symbol, the character Totoro, is a
giant spirit inspired by raccoon dogs (tanuki) and cats from the 1988
anime film
My Neighbor Totoro. Among the studio's highest-grossing films
are Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004),
and Ponyo (2008). Studio Ghibli was founded on June 15, 1985,
by the directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and
producer Toshio Suzuki, after acquiring Topcraft's assets. The
studio has also collaborated with video game studios on the visual
development of several games.
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NausicaƤ of the Valley of the Wind
This movie from
1984
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Castle in the Sky
This movie from
1986
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Grave of the Fireflies
This movie from
1988
was directed by
Isao Takahata
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My Neighbor Totoro
This movie from
1988
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Kiki's Delivery Service
This movie from
1989
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Only Yesterday
This movie from
1991
was directed by
Isao Takahata
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Porco Rosso
This movie from
1992
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Ocean Waves
This movie from
1993
was directed by
Tomomi Mochizuki
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Pom Poko
This movie from
1994
was directed by
Isao Takahata
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Whisper of the Heart
This movie from
1995
was directed by
Yoshifumi KondÅ
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Princess Mononoke
This movie from
1997
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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My Neighbors the Yamadas
This movie from
1999
was directed by
Isao Takahata
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Spirited Away
This movie from
2001
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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The Cat Returns
This movie from
2002
was directed by
Hiroyuki Morita
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Howl's Moving Castle
This movie from
2004
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Tales from Earthsea
This movie from
2006
was directed by
GorÅ Miyazaki
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Ponyo
This movie from
2008
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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Arrietty
This movie from
2010
was directed by
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
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From Up on Poppy Hill
This movie from
2011
was directed by
GorÅ Miyazaki
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The Wind Rises
This movie from
2013
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
This movie from
2013
was directed by
Isao Takahata
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When Marnie Was There
This movie from
2014
was directed by
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
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Earwig and the Witch
This movie from
2020
was directed by
GorÅ Miyazaki
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The Boy and the Heron
This movie from
2023
was directed by
Hayao Miyazaki