The Studio Ghibli Shop
Studio Ghibli Shop (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an essential stop for fans of Miyazaki films. It sells everything from plush toys and figurines to home goods and accessories. That is a highly fantastic point about Studio Ghibli Shop.
Make an unforgettable statement with Howl’s Moving Castle prints or stylish tees featuring its iconic characters like Haku and Turnip-Head from the film! There’s also an adorable Catbus coin purse to hold all of your bus fares!
Totoro
Totoro, the title character from Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated masterpiece, has won hearts worldwide. He’s even become their company mascot!
Ghibli movies are beloved classics that continue to be entertaining for audiences of all ages. Adults, too, will find something captivating in these animated masterpieces, whether looking for souvenirs or simply wanting to explore their world more fully – there are plenty of ways to do just that!
Many may be unaware that My Neighbor Totoro was initially released as part of a double feature with Grave of the Fireflies to show the breadth and versatility of Studio Ghibli films. Both movies have unique themes meant to complement one another.
My Neighbor Totoro contains subtle allusions to Shintoism, an ancient belief system that holds that nature is filled with spirits. Totoro himself appears as an embodiment of this principle in the movie, and Miyazaki was inspired by this idea when writing and creating it to incorporate this aspect of it.
My Neighbor Totoro makes various allusions to Shintoism and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. One scene, where Mei chases after Totoro until she falls through a camphor tree hole, echoes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland chase scene. Catbus resembles Cheshire Cat from Alice—though not directly mentioned—which shows its influence in My Neighbor Totoro.
My Neighbor Totoro fans often point out the curious origin of its name as an entertaining fact about its characters: their names reflect their personalities; for instance, Satsuki and Mei are both sisters who were given names that reflect their respective roles; in Japanese “Totoro” means troll. Additionally, Miyazaki gave Totoro his voice through child actor Mei, who played Mei as she wanted a more child-like voice for this particular role – something fans often highlight as evidence of why this movie remains such a family favorite classic!
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke epitomizes Studio Ghibli in every respect. Using themes from Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind as inspiration, it explores human conflict with nature—featuring some of the most extraordinary battle scenes ever put on screen—in an epic visual spectacle film that leaves no moral simplifications undone while opening discussions on issues facing contemporary societies.
Miyazaki also populates his films with strong female protagonists. From Lady Eboshi in Princess Mononoke to San from Princess Mononoke, these strong characters represent solid female warriors who fight bravely and unwaveringly to defend the things and people they know and care about – no matter if their actions may sometimes be misguided, but their motivations and goals remain noble – an impressive feat in an environment where many women still regard men as property.
This shop boasts an expansive selection of merchandise from Ghibli’s films and saga, such as books and art prints featuring some of its beloved creatures, such as Totoro, Mei, and Jiji from Spirited Away; toys based on these characters; and plushies representing some of Ghibli’s iconic figures, like No-Face (Kaonashi).
The shop also sells an assortment of clothing, from T-shirts and button-down shirts to denim goods from the Momotaro Jeans collaboration, making it the perfect place to find that special something as a gift for someone else.
If you want a piece of the magic for yourself, an official Studio Ghibli shop card could save you money with every purchase made in its store near the main entrance of a shopping center – easily identified by its bright red exterior.
If you can’t make it directly, online retailers offer another great way to acquire merchandise. Official ones tend to be cheaper while still assuring authenticity.
Spirited Away
Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli’s captivating fantasy film, is a must-see for fans of animation. Following Chihiro on her adventures through a magical world filled with spirits and monsters, Spirited Away has earned comparisons with Pixar masterpieces while winning numerous awards for its stunning artwork and cultural context. Additionally, Spirited Away became the top-selling Japanese animation film ever, surpassing Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro in terms of sales figures.
Chihiro takes an unexpected left turn during her family trip and ends up lost. While searching for her way back onto the highway, she comes upon an abandoned amusement park that houses an evil river god, trapping spirits within it in food items that Chihiro must help free from these spirit traps in order to save their home and protect their family’s legacy.
Beyond its incredible story, this animated film is truly remarkable in terms of animation. Characters are exquisitely detailed, while backgrounds are stunning; all this adds up to a great visual experience for viewers of any age. Additionally, its soundtrack perfectly encapsulates the feeling of watching it again and again!
Another noteworthy element of this film is No Face (Lin in Japanese), which symbolizes Miyazaki’s limitless creativity. No one can explain exactly why this character is so captivating; all you have to do is watch the film yourself to understand.
For fans of Studio Ghibli’s incredible films, Spirited Away merchandise such as T-shirts and posters should indeed please! Susan Napier also wrote a book that provides an insightful study into Hayao Miyazaki – co-founder of Studio Ghibli, who created Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, etc.
Porco Rosso
GBL stores also sell clothes featuring characters from its movies besides DVDs and books, such as Totoro, Mei, and Jiji from Laputa as well as No-Face from Spirited Away – such as T-shirts with these and other Ghibli characters such as No-Face or Laputa robot adorning T-shirts that line shelves at GBL store; Momotaro Jeans provides denim jeans featuring Ghibli designs; prices may seem steep compared to commercial prices at other shops but are more comparable with commercial rates elsewhere – additionally nostalgic soundtracks from Ghibli films play continuously as GBL store encourages purchases!
This plush toy of Porco Rosso from the 1992 movie is great for cuddling! In it, the character from World War I veteran who has been cursed to turn into a pig from World War I now fights air pirates on the Adriatic Sea using his red seaplane and fight air pirates using aerial combat skills he learned as part of World War I – yet remains a source of masculine identity through air combat skills – yet his actions may also be motivated by guilt for contributing further violence during his war experiences, which ultimately caused him turning into a pig himself.
As Porco fights pirates, he is assisted by Fio Piccolo, an energetic girl mechanic, and Gina, his close companion and lounge singer friend. Together, they represent an emerging generation of working women who challenge traditional masculine roles and perspectives of power.
The movie depicts an exciting tale of love and adventure; however, its ending is bittersweet. Shuichiro Moriyama (Porco Rosso’s voice in the film) revealed later that Miyazaki promised a sequel, but his retirement and Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s departure have rendered that promise impossible to keep.
Visit the GBL store to experience the atmosphere of a Studio Ghibli movie! It is designed as if you are walking into one of their films; shadow-like figures of The Witch of the Waste’s minions greet visitors at the door while the Flaptter machine used for flying over Laputa can be seen hanging from its ceiling.
