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Shuna’s Journey Is Hayao Miyzaki’s Folkloric Blueprint
Directly inspired by Tibetan folklore, Hayao Miyazaki’s early graphic novel Shuna’s Journey is a look into the themes, stories, and character archetypes that define his more well-known work. Translated by Alex Dudok De Wit and published in English for the first time since its original Japanese release in 1983, this singular work within Miyazaki’s incredible opus…
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Studio Ghibli’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Kabuki Adaptation Returns This Summer
It’s a great time to be a Studio Ghibli fan if you currently reside in Japan. If not, read on and prepare to feel serious envy.
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Hayao Miyazaki’s Future Boy Conan Is Finally Getting a Wider Release
Before Hayao Miyazaki became a renowned director in the world of animated films, his start as an animation director on TV gave the world many delights, from his early work on Lupin III — which paved the way for his theatrical directorial debut — to classics like Sherlock Hound. But now his very first solo…