Studio Ghibli - Merchandise
Studio Ghibli, a worldwide popular animation film studio, was founded in June 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. The studio has had many different kinds of merchandise related to its feature films released. Many of them feature the films’ characters in illustrations, special art collections, and toys, which are inspired by popular moments in the anime. Some Studio Ghibli merch is hard to find in stores and is limited edition, making them very popular. Some items are specially created and based on some Studio Ghibli classics. Merch for some popular films created by the studio can be found, including "My Neighbour Totoro". Among the wide variety of merchandise that has been created, some of the top three most popular items have been selected and showcased 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 and high-quality sculpture that also includes paintwork portraying some of the details from the film. The memo holder shows Jiji standing outside Gutiokipanja bakery. What's interesting is that a lot of the details about the character and bakery are just as they are shown in the film. The functional aspects of the memo holder are displayed as well, making it a useful item. The memo holder conveniently stores memos and flashcards. Furthermore, the holder is designed to display polaroid photos and includes illustrated monthly 2017 calendar cards as well.
- Manufacturer: TRY-X Corporation
- Specifications: PVC, ABS
- Dimensions (approx.): 8.2 x 8.5 x 5.0 cm | 3.23" x 3.35" x 1.97"
Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Catbus Mini Planter
This Catbus planter from "My Neighbor Totoro" shows The twelve-legged cat and features a small pot that can be used to put a small plant like a succulent in it. The holder also features the cat's orange-coated fur, with brown stripes. Moreover, this popular Catbus character from "My Neighbor Totoro" also features a bushy tail. The Catbus's yellow windows further add to the detail as seen in the character from the film. Furthermore, the Catbus appears to be wrapped around the pot, with its many legs surrounding the pot. The bright-colored character will make small plants look magnificently enlivened, further making the item even more popular.
- Manufacturer: TRY-X Corporation
- Dimensions (approx.): 42 x 58 x 46 mm | 1.7" x 2.3" x 1.8"
Oga Kazuo Art Collection
This art collection features many different beautifully illustrated artworks from Studio Ghibli films. The collection includes more than 100 pages by the famous art director Oga Kazuo. Oga included colorful paintings and line art inspired by his credited films, which includes some of Studio Ghibli’s most famous works like "My Neighbor Totoro", "Princess Mononoke", and "The Tales of Princess Kaguya”. The fine-art based book, detailed with bright artwork, is incredibly popular among Studio Ghibli fans and fine art collectors alike.
- Publisher: Studio Ghibli
- Pages: 103
- Size: A4
- Language: Japanese
About Studio Ghibli Merchandise
Since Totoro is the mascot of Studio Ghibli, it is no surprise that most Studio Ghibli merchandise is based on the lovable forest spirit. That said many popular characters from other Ghibli movies also have their own fan following as well. Some of these characters include Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service, San from Princess Mononoke, No-Face from Spirited Away, and several more. These items can range from special edition art collections to plushies, charms, and much more. Furthermore, merchandise based on films from Studio Ghibli can be found in many places around the world, highlighting just how far the studio’s influence has reached.
About Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is a Japanese anime studio that was founded in 1985. The anime studio has formed multiple partnerships with broadcasting companies worldwide and its films have been nominated for several Academy Awards. Since the studio's founding, the 1986 film Castle in the Sky, which was written by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Isao Takahata, has garnered a worldwide fanbase, just as their household films "Ponyo" and "My Neighbor Totoro" have. Hayao Miyazaki is often seen as the main force behind most of the studio's major successes. In January 2020, Netflix gained rights to all but one of the studio's catalog outside the United States, Canada, and Japan, which further shows just how in-demand the studio's films are. In Mitaka city of Tokyo, there is a Ghibli Museum, which is popular with visitors all around Japan and overseas. Visitors need to reserve tickets in order to enter and, since the location is very popular, it requires reserving three months in advance.
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Kiki's Delivery Service - Gutiokipanja Memo Holder
Studio Ghibli My Neighbor Totoro Catbus Mini Planter
Oga Kazuo Art Collection
Totoro Merchandise
Totoro Plushies
Studio Ghibli Label
Totoro Label