Latest news with #MyNeighbourTotoro
SoraNews24
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Studio Ghibli adds folding fans to its anime specialty store in Japan
Totoro and No Face whisk you away to enchanted worlds. With the humidity beginning to rise in Japan, Studio Ghibli is here to provide some much needed relief with two folding fans dedicated to My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away. The first fan depicts the Totoros from My Neighbour Totoro, in a cooling nighttime forest scene. Totoro and the smaller Medium Totoro can be seen blowing into their ocarinas as they do in the film. On the other end of the fan you'll find the Small Totoros hanging out on a branch, watching the fireworks as many people do during summer in Japan. The attention to detail continues beneath the design, where you'll be greeted by charming Totoro cutouts every time you open the fan. The second design is adorned with camelias and characters from Spirited Away. No Face stares out from the floral setting as a scattering of Soot Sprites scamper about, carrying their beloved star-shaped komeito candy pieces. ▼ Stretching across the fan is Haku, in dragon form… ▼ …and on the bottom, cutout details tip the hat to natural elements like bamboo leaves. With fans being an essential everyday item on summer outings, you'll need a bag to store them in, and there are four varieties to choose from, two of which are new for summer. ▼ The new bags feature No Face, with the kanji 'ゆ' ('Yu') acting as a nod to the bathhouse in the film… ▼ …and Totoro, with a Soot Sprite. Unfortunately, the blue Totoro bag proved to be so popular that it sold out soon after it was released on 31 May. However, two designs have been restocked, including one with an image of Totoro, in a traditional yellow-toned Japanese colour known as 'yamabuki'. The final fan bag is an indigo-hued variety featuring No Face, again with the character 'ゆ', but this time the character is looking over its shoulder, in a pose that recalls the moment a cooling wave of water splashes against him during the train journey scene. The fans retail for 4,070 yen (US$28.33) each and the bags for 1,540 yen each, and they can be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and online, while stocks last. If flat fans are more your thing, Studio Ghibli has you covered there too. Source: Donguri Kyowakoku Top Image: Donguri Kyowakoku Insert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
SoraNews24
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro neckties to brighten up your office wear
Anime ties and tie pins that'll start a conversation. Studio Ghibli characters have a way of brightening our spirits on even the most tiring days, so when you need a lift in the office, a Totoro necktie will definitely put a smile on your face. Now, there's not one but 12 silk neckties to choose from, and each one contains subtle nods to the film so they'll fit right in with your everyday office attire. ▼ The first design, called 'Rain Panel', is particularly timely for the June/July rainy season. From a distance, the tie looks like it's adorned with polka dots, but up close you can see it's actually raindrops and Soot Sprites making up the bulk of the design, with Totoro holding an umbrella at the bottom, as a nod to the rainy scene from the film. The tie is available in three colourways: ▼ Beige ▼ Navy ▼ Wine The next trio of ties is dubbed 'Leaf and Check', with a classic plaid design… ▼ …that features forest leaves with small Totoros. ▼ This style is available in Blue, Navy, and Wine. ▼ Next up, we have the cutely named 'Opening'. As the name suggests, this design features motifs seen in the opening credits of the film, with cobwebs and forest creatures pictured alongside the Catbus and Small Totoro. ▼ The colourways for this style are Navy… ▼ … Dark Green… ▼ … and Grey. ▼ Finally, we have the 'Leaf Hide-and-Seek' design. This design, with Totoro blowing into an ocarina and a small Totoro hiding amongst glistening leaves, will catch the light and start a conversation. ▼ The colourways here are Turquoise… ▼ … Navy… ▼ … and Wine. ▼ Each tie comes with a Studio Ghibli label on the back… ▼ … and is packaged in its own box, with the Studio Ghibli logo on the front. Coinciding with this new release is a restock of My Neighbour Totoro brass tie pins, in five designs. ▼ 'Corn' ▼ 'Notes' ▼ 'Long Umbrella' ▼'Twig' ▼ 'Leaf and Acorn' ▼ Each tie pin comes in its own box, ideal for gifting and storing. Whether you prefer a subtle hint to Totoro or a slightly more flashy design, these neckties and tie pins will have you covered for any type of formal occasion. The ties are priced at 9,350 yen (US$64.98) each, while the tie pins retail for 5,500 yen each, and they're all available to purchase now at the Donguri Kyowakoku store and online (links below), while stocks last. Source: Donguri Kyowakoku Top image: Donguri Kyowakoku Insert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
SoraNews24
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro scrunchie and ribbon sets in Japan
Enhance your style with subtle nods to the anime film. When you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, any chance to enhance your wardrobe with a splash of anime magic from the films is one worth taking. However, there are times when a more subtle dash of Ghibli is needed, and for those occasions we have the My Neighbour Totoro Scrunchie and Ribbon Set. Perfect for days out or even workdays at the office, the set is available in two designs, starting with the Amadaidai (Sweet Bitter Orange). Ideal for summer, the citrus design will add a burst of colour to your outfit, with small Totoros and tiny Soot Sprites acting as subtle nods to the movie. ▼ You can wear the scrunchie on its own… ▼ … or together with the ribbon for a more elegant look. ▼ The second design is Ai Hanabi (Indigo Fireworks). Like the first set, the scrunchie and ribbon can be used as hair accessories… ▼ … or switched up to coordinate your look. This is another design that's perfect for summer, a time when fireworks displays are typically held up and down the country, with cute details showing Soot Sprites at the centre of the firework bursts, and small Totoros running through the design, with one even holding a forest leaf. The scrunchie measures 10 centimetres (3.9 inches) in diameter while the scarf measures 6 x 70 centimetres. The two are sold in a set for 1,980 yen (US$13.88) but will be relatively hard to get, as they can be purchased at the Donguri Kyowakoku online store (links below) but not at all of the chain's bricks-and-mortar stores in Japan. They will be available at some Donguri Kyowakoku stores overseas, which is good news if you're in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China or South Korea. Source: Donguri Kyowakoku Top image: Donguri Kyowakoku Insert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1, 2) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
SoraNews24
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Studio Ghibli releases Mini Mini Stamp sets featuring top anime characters
Totoro and No Face are just some of the familiar faces waiting to leave a mark on your heart. Studio Ghibli characters know how to leave their mark, and now there's a way they can do that literally, thanks to the Mini Mini Stamp collection. Available at the Donguri Kyowakoku Ghibli specialty retail chain, there are four to collect in the series, starting with two dedicated to My Neighbour Totoro. The four designs in the first set are: a Soot Sprite, the Catbus, and the Medium and Large Totoro. The stamps come with a cute case that clips shut, keeping them all neat and secure. On the front of the case is a sweet image of Totoro holding an umbrella, recalling a memorable moment from the film, with a little frog by his side to keep him company. The second My Neighbour Totoro Mini Mini Stamp set contains four different stamps. This collection has all three Totoros — Small, Medium and Large — and an acorn, their object of affection. ▼ The case features Totoro on his own, recalling the logo of the studio. ▼ The third set is dedicated to Kiki's Delivery Service. The stamps here are based around Jiji, with two images of the cat, along with its paw print and Kiki's red bow. ▼ The final set contains characters from Spirited Away. The four stamps cover five characters: No Face, Yubaba, a Soot Sprite, and baby Boh and Yubaba's bird, in their mouse and fly forms. As you might expect, the stamp for No Face is a deep jet black… ▼ …and he appears on the front of the case as well. The stamps are all self-inking and can be used anywhere you want to sprinkle a little Ghibli magic, with calendars and diaries being ideal surfaces for stamping. The stamps can be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and online, thanks to a recent restock, and are priced at 1,815 yen (US$12.65) each. Source: Donguri Kyowakoku Top image: Donguri Kyowakoku Insert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1, 2, 3, 4) ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Banbury teenage animator nominated for Disney-sponsored award
An 11-year-old girl says it is "amazing" that her animation has been nominated for an award sponsored by from Mollington near Banbury, Oxfordshire, is in the running for the Into Film Awards best animation category for children aged five to Virus is based on a poem she wrote, which won the Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers competition last said she took inspiration from manga and anime as she was "very fond" of Japanese culture. "My poem is called Together But Not Together and it is about how people often think they're connected with people online ... but it's not the same as knowing someone in real life," she said."My film is about losing yourself within social media and I demonstrated this by making my protagonist lose her colour throughout the film."She said that when she had first entered the competition, she had not considered her creation would "make it through"."Knowing that it did and the panel of judges actually liked it - just them seeing it is amazing - but actually liking is one step forward, it's brilliant. "I never really thought about the fact that lots of people across the UK are going to see my film." Dulcie-Bella described her style as based off of Japanese manga and anime. "I'm very fond of anime and Japanese culture, so I took inspiration from Studio Ghibli - it is one of my favourite animation studios, they've inspired lots of stuff that I've done."The young animator said the studio's My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away were in her "top ten favourite animations"."When I kick back, relax, I often put on some anime, maybe doodle a bit while I'm watching," she added."I'm very fond of the idea of being an animator when I'm older."As my category is sponsored by Disney, it's likely that someone in those big studios will see my animation and will know me - now that I think about it, it's amazing."The awards ceremony will be held on 24 is also nominated in the Audience Choice category. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
