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Studio Ghibli - Merchandise

Studio Ghibli , a world-famous animation film studio, was founded in June 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. The studio has released many types of merchandise related to its feature films. Many of these feature the film characters in illustrations, special art collections, and toys, inspired by popular moments from the anime. Some Studio Ghibli merchandise is hard to find in stores and is limited edition, making it very popular. Some items are specially created and based on certain Studio Ghibli classics. Merchandise from some popular films created by the studio can be found, including " My Neighbor Totoro ." Among the wide variety of products that were created, some of the three most popular items have been selected and presented below, such as the "Kiki's Delivery Service - Gutiokipanja Memo Holder", the "Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Catbus Mini Planter" and the "Oga Kazuo Art Collection".

Kiki's Delivery Service - Gutiokipanja memo holder

This memo holder features Jiji, the cat from "Kiki's Delivery Service," in a cool, high-quality sculpture that also includes paintings depicting some details from the film. The memo holder shows Jiji standing in front of the Gutiokipanja bakery. Interestingly, many of the details about the character and the bakery are exactly as they are shown in the film. The functional aspects of the memo holder are also displayed, making it a useful item. The memo holder makes it easy to store memos and flash cards. Additionally, the holder is designed to display Polaroid photos and also includes illustrated monthly calendar cards from 2017.

Manufacturer: TRY-X Company
Features: PVC, ABS
Dimensions (approx.): 8.2 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm | 3.23" x 3.35" x 1.97"

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Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Catbus Mini Planter

This Catbus planter from "My Neighbor Totoro" features the twelve-legged cat and features a small pot that can be used to hold a small plant, such as a succulent. The stand also features the cat's orange fur, with brown stripes. Additionally, this popular Catbus character from "My Neighbor Totoro" also features a bushy tail. The Catbus's yellow windows add even more detail, as seen on the character in the movie. Additionally, the Catbus appears to be wrapped around the planter, with its many legs surrounding the pot. The brightly colored character will give small plants a beautifully animated look, making the item even more popular.

Manufacturer: TRY-X Company
Dimensions (approx): 42 x 58 x 46mm | 1.7" x 2.3" x 1.8"

Oga Kazuo Art Collection

This art collection features many beautifully illustrated works of art from Studio Ghibli films. The collection includes over 100 pages by renowned art director Oga Kazuo. Oga has included colorful paintings and line drawings inspired by his films, which include some of Studio Ghibli's most famous works like "My Neighbor Totoro," "Princess Mononoke," and "The Tales of the Princess Kaguya." This fine art-based book, detailed with bright illustrations, is incredibly popular among Studio Ghibli fans and art collectors.

Publisher: Studio Ghibli
Pages: 103
Size: A4
Language: Japanese

About Studio Ghibli Merchandise

With Totoro being Studio Ghibli's mascot, it's no surprise that most Studio Ghibli merchandise is based on the adorable forest spirit. That said, many popular characters from other Ghibli films also have their own fanbases. These characters include Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service, San from Princess Mononoke, No Face from Spirited Away, and many more. These items can range from special edition art collections to plush toys, charms, and more. Additionally, merchandise based on Studio Ghibli films can be found in many locations around the world, highlighting just how far the studio's influence has spread.

About Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1985. The animation studio has formed numerous partnerships with broadcast companies around the world, and its films have been nominated for several Academy Awards. Since the studio's founding, the 1986 film Castle in the Sky, written by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Isao Takahata, has garnered a global fan base, as have their family films "Ponyo" and "My Neighbor Totoro." Hayao Miyazaki is often credited as the main force behind most of the studio's major hits. In January 2020, Netflix acquired the rights to all but one of the studio's catalog outside of the United States, Canada, and Japan, demonstrating the high demand for the studio's films. In the city of Mitaka in Tokyo, there is a Ghibli Museum, which is popular with visitors from all over Japan and overseas. Visitors must book tickets to enter, and since the place is very popular, reservations must be made three months in advance.