Discover why Hayao Miyazaki refused to simplify Princess Mononoke for audiences, embracing complexity, moral ambiguity, and emotional depth.

Studio Ghibli is one of the most iconic animation studios in Japan. It’s known for its gorgeous animation, rich storytelling, and deep emotional impact. The studio’s trademark is hand-drawn animation ...

In the confines of every hand-drawn frame, anything is possible, and I was reminded of that when IMAX re-released Studio ...

You’ll come across a pair of pictures (or paintings, or drawings, or whatever you want to call them) in every Blue Prince ...

The Nine Old Men was a collective term for a team of animators who had begun their careers with the Disney studio in its ...

Princess Mononoke animator David Encinas explains how director Hayao Miyazaki's determination nearly led to the financial ...

As AI mimics Studio Ghibli’s iconic style, debates rage over authenticity, copyright, and artistry. Hayao Miyazaki defends ...

The Ghibli AI art trend has gone viral with people gushing over its lively creation and vibrant style, but fans of the original studio say it lacks soul. Can a AI-made filter really capture decades of ...

Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke has achieved an interesting feat at the box office in North America, both overall and for its re-issue opening weekend. This is a notable feat because the movie ...

The Enduring Appeal of 'Princess Mononoke' "Princess Mononoke," directed by Hayao Miyazaki ... particularly on a per-theater basis, underscores its unique draw. For instance, the film grossed ...

Princess Mononoke 4K restoration screening ... If he doesn’t like it, then he will change it and draw a rough drawing. Then, the key animators and other animators have to bring that to the ...

Chat GPT-4o's image generator has bolstered Studio Ghibli-style AI art. The trend is resurfacing Hayao Miyazaki's comments on AI.