Studio Ghibli, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社スタジオジブリ, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Sutajio Jiburi)[3] is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo.[4] 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.
Spirited Away: A young girl named Chihiro stumbles into a magical world of spirits and gods, where she must work in a bathhouse to save her parents who have been turned into pigs. This coming-of-age tale blends surreal fantasy with deep cultural symbolism. It's a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
My Neighbor Totoro: Sisters Satsuki and Mei move to the countryside and befriend Totoro, a gentle forest spirit who leads them on whimsical adventures. This heartwarming story celebrates childhood innocence and the wonders of nature. Totoro’s iconic charm has made it a global symbol of joy and imagination.
Akira: In a dystopian future Tokyo, biker Kaneda faces off against his childhood friend Tetsuo, who develops god-like psychic powers after a government experiment goes awry. This cyberpunk masterpiece explores themes of power, corruption, and human evolution. Its groundbreaking animation and mature storytelling revolutionized the anime industry worldwide.
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa): Two teenagers, Taki and Mitsuha, mysteriously begin swapping bodies and must uncover the truth behind their connection across time and space. The film intertwines romance, fantasy, and breathtaking depictions of Japan’s landscapes. Its universal themes of love and fate have made it one of the highest-grossing anime films of all time.
Kokoro "the heart of things” is the work of one of Japan's most popular authors. This thought-provoking trilogy of stories explores the very essence of loneliness and stands as a stirring introduction to modern Japanese literature.
What is love, and what is friendship? What is the extent of our responsibility to ourselves and to others? A trilogy of stories that explores the very essence of loneliness, Kokoro opens with "Sensei and I," in which the narrator recounts his relationship with an intellectual who dwells in isolation but maintains a sophisticated worldview. "My Parents and I" brings the reader into the narrator's family circle, and "Sensei and His Testament" features the eponymous character's explanation of how he came to live a life of solitude.