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UK's Studio Canal Re-Creates "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Grave Of The Fireflies" Double Bill
And, so American fans don't feel left out on the good news, Amazon is running a big discount on the Ghibli library
On April 16, 1988, Studio Ghibli co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata introduced their classics My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies to Japanese audiences in a double bill theatrical run. Now UK movie-goers will the opportunity to view the two together thanks to Studio Canal. And, so American fans don't feel left out on the good news, Amazon is running a big discount on the Ghibli library. More after the jump.
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VIDEO: Otaku Idol Shokotan and Gainax Co-Founder Toshio Okada Discuss "Totoro" Urban Legend
Is there a grisly story behind beloved Miyazaki classic?
At this point, is there any beloved children's story that doesn't have an associated urban legend about the subjects being dead, dying or brain damaged? In Japan, there are persistent rumors that Doraemon is the product of Nobita's damaged mind. In the case of Totoro, Satsuki and Mei are supposedly dead. Five years ago, for Totoro's 20th anniversary, otaku idol Shoko "Shokotan" Nakagawa and Toshio "Otaking" Okada discussed the possibility. Get a look after the jump.
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Happy 25th Anniversary to "My Neighbor Totoro"
Studio Ghibli co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata's "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Grave of the Fireflies" released on April 16, 1988
25 years ago today, Studio Ghibli co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata released a pair of anime's most beloved and powerful movies with a double bill of My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies. So, let's all wish the Ghibli classics a happy anniversary after the jump.
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Totoro Origami on Pre-Order
Set includes three Totoro and the cat bus
Some things never go out of style. One of those things? My Neighbor Totoro. Now you can get your Totoro fix - and the cat bus - in origami form. Check out the details after the jump.
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Disney Confirms "Totoro" and "Howl's" Ghibli Blu-ray Plans
Two Blu-ray/DVD combo sets due May 21st
Disney has confirmed retailer listings that Studio Ghibli's classic My Neighbor Totoro, along with master anime director Hayao Miyazaki's more recent Howl's Moving Castle have been slated for a May 21st release. The two DVD/Blu-ray combo packs will sell for $40 each. Get the details after the jump.
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Incredible Anime-Themed Nail Art
Nail artist Chieko Nakayama creates some of the coolest nail art around
Ever feel like your nails could use a little anime-ing up? With all the cool nail art popping up these days, why not anime? That’s the principle behind a lot of Chieko Nakayama’s nail artistry. Look at the pictures after the jump.
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Infunde terror entre los vecinos con este traje de Totoro
El traje tiene un precio de 39,99 dólares y de verdad, da miedo.
Hay formas varias de provocar el terror en el vecindario, pero desde luego, esta que nos ofrece la firma china Milanoo es bastante peculiar. Se trata de un traje de spandex de Totoro, del cual por cierto, no hay certificación alguna de que sea un producto oficial. Algo que no sorprenderá a nadie viendo el resultado.
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Daily T-Shirt Site Offers Hello Kitty x Totoro Design
Navy blue men's and women's shirts available through the rest of the day
For today only, t-shirt site ShirtPunch is offering a "Hello Neighbor" mash-up of Hello Kitty and My Neighbor Totoro. The design from FISHBISCUIT is available on navy blue shirts for men and women through the rest of the day. Get a look after the jump.
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CRN Interview: Matt Alt Ain't Afraid of No Japanese Ghosts
The co-author of "Yurei Attack!" explains what makes Japanese nights so bumpy
Summer may conjure up scenes of beaches and BBQs, but if you're in Japan you need to watch your back. That’s because summer is the season when yokai and yurei (monsters and ghosts) are most active. We caught up with Matt Alt, co-author of the recently released Yurei Attack! ghost guide for more info that you can peep after this jump!
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"Totoro" is Most Popular Word on Japanese Twitter in July
The most hashtagged word is "PreCure"
Twipple Trend has reported the monthly Twitter ranking charts for the month of July on August 7. The most discussed word on Japanese Twitter was "Totoro" from the Studio Ghibli's 1988 anime film My Neighbor Totoro. The film was rebroadcasted in Japan on July 13 for the 13th times with the amazing 18.3% rating. Hit the jump for more details.
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Tokyo Shop Offers Adorable Totoro Creme Puffs
Ghibli inspired shop offers impressive Totoro treats
Hayao Miyazaki's Totoro forest spirit has a simple yet easily recognizable shape, lending itself to all sorts of craft projects that fall across a wide spectrum of impressiveness. Falling on the high range of that scale, the Totoro treats made by Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo are absolutely darling. Get a look after the jump.
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An Assortment of Amazing Studio Ghibli Inspired Art
Limited editions presented at Comic-Con, Japanese fans react to broadcast of "Spirited Away," and more!
Mondo, the makers of highly sought after, highly limited posters, launched a partnership with Studio Ghibli to present a series of prints. The Totoro poster went on sale in December, with a Princess Mononoke based work debuting this week as a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive. Get a look at this, plus more widely available Ghibli tributes after the jump.
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VIDEO: Time-Lapse Totoro Watercolor Painting
Eights Hours of Work in Eight Minutes
If the Mondo poster put you in the mood for some Miyazaki inspired art, here's a nice treat. Akreon has posted a time-lapse painting of My Neighbor Totoro's forest spirits over the course of eight hours. Check it out after the jump.
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Mondo Reveals the First Poster in Its Studio Ghibli Series
Highly Limited Poster Available on Friday
Mondo, the makers of highly sought after, highly limited posters, announced its partnership with Studio Ghibli, presenting a series coinciding with GKids/New York International Children's Film Festival's Ghibli retrospective. The first entry is an Olly Moss poster for Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro. Check it out after the jump.
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