https://www.scmp.com/rss/521877/feed Studio Ghibli: A leading Japanese film production company, based in Koganei, Tokyo, specialises in iconic animated feature films, shorts, and commercials. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Oscar-winning studio, renowned for works like *My Neighbour Totoro* and *Spirited Away*, targets a broad, multi-generational audience. Its market position is defined by a steadfast commitment to artistic integrity, prioritising quality over profit, and crafting emotionally rich narratives that often... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Reuters Reuters An immersive new exhibition devoted to Ponyo – Hayao ⁠Miyazaki’s hand-drawn 2008 ⁠fantasy film about a goldfish-like girl yearning ⁠to be human – invites visitors, especially children, into his world through more than 100 original materials and hands-on animation tools. The show, which opened on February 14 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, showcases rare artwork and production sketches from Studio Ghibli, ‌the animation house Miyazaki co-founded, along with an interactive... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343694/ponyo-exhibition-invites-visitors-hayao-miyazakis-ocean-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343694/ponyo-exhibition-invites-visitors-hayao-miyazakis-ocean-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:15:08 +0000 The Asian Parent The Asian Parent Can watching a film actually make you feel calmer, more optimistic and even more purposeful? Science says yes – and Spirited Away might be one of those films that do exactly that. A new study published in JMIR Serious Games, a peer-reviewed journal exploring how entertainment and interactive media affect well-being, revealed that certain forms of media, like Studio Ghibli films and video games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, can significantly boost happiness and life... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3342888/want-feel-happier-watch-spirited-away-or-play-zelda-new-study-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3342888/want-feel-happier-watch-spirited-away-or-play-zelda-new-study-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Bob Zhao Bob Zhao An exhibition based on the works of the celebrated Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has been postponed as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. Studio Ghibli, the Oscar-winning anime studio which Miyazaki co-founded, announced the decision on Tuesday without giving a reason. “We apologise to the audience who have been looking forward to this event, and sincerely thank you for your understanding and support,” the statement said.... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336057/studio-ghibli-founder-hayao-miyazakis-chinese-show-cancelled-japan-row-rumbles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336057/studio-ghibli-founder-hayao-miyazakis-chinese-show-cancelled-japan-row-rumbles?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:23:26 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh A visually ravishing journey into the afterlife is proving a hit in Hong Kong this week, as the animated feature Another World, an adaptation of Naka Saijo’s novel Sennenki: Thousand-Year Journey of an Oni, is generating plenty of discussion about its unusual subject matter. The film tells the dark, absorbing story of a deceased young girl (voiced by Christy Choi Hiu-tung) who is escorted through the afterlife by the spirit guide Gudo (Chung Suet-ying) as she searches for her little brother. Its... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3331421/10-best-animated-films-set-afterlife-grave-fireflies-soul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3331421/10-best-animated-films-set-afterlife-grave-fireflies-soul?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:15:08 +0000 David Chao David Chao Who could have predicted the meteoric rise of the Labubu doll, which has gained cult status globally after capturing hearts in China? At a recent Beijing auction, a Labubu figurine sold for over 1 million yuan (US$139,350), cementing its place as a pop culture phenomenon. The global craze may prove fleeting. But the significance of the Labubu phenomenon lies in what it reveals about China’s consumer culture as it evolves to become more expressive, brand-savvy and globally influential. No longer... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3316162/global-labubu-craze-reflects-chinas-creative-and-consumption-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3316162/global-labubu-craze-reflects-chinas-creative-and-consumption-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:30:07 +0000