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Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, alongside producer Toshio Suzuki.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest animation studios in history, Studio Ghibli is celebrated for its hand-drawn artistry, imaginative storytelling and emotionally rich films that explore themes of nature, childhood, war, identity and environmentalism. The studio has produced internationally acclaimed classics including ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Princess Mononoke’, ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ and ‘The Boy and the Heron’. Winner of multiple Academy Awards and countless international honours, Studio Ghibli has had a profound influence on animation and global cinema.
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More About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, together with producer Toshio Suzuki.
'Spirited Away' is Studio Ghibli's most celebrated film, although 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Princess Mononoke', 'Howl's Moving Castle' and 'Kiki's Delivery Service' are also considered classics.
Studio Ghibli transformed animation through its breathtaking hand-drawn artistry, emotionally resonant storytelling and universal themes, inspiring generations of filmmakers, animators and audiences around the world.