Studio Ghibli

スタジオジブリ

Studio Ghibli (Studio Ghibli, Inc.) is a Japanese animation studio located in Koganei, Tokyo. It is most famous for its animated feature films, though it has also produced several short films, television commercials, and two TV movies. The studio's mascot and most recognizable symbol is Totoro, a giant spirit character inspired by raccoon dogs (Tanuki) and cats, originating from the 1988 anime film My Neighbor Totoro. Among the studio's highest-grossing films are Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), and Ponyo (2008). The studio was established on June 15, 1985, by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, along with producer Toshio Suzuki, following the acquisition of Topcraft's assets.