The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. The film was released in 2013 and was directed by Isao Takahata. The film was based on the Japanese classic “Taketori Monogatari” (The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter) and drew much attention for its unique watercolor-style animation. Director Takahata’s sensitive direction and beautiful visuals are highly regarded in Japanese animation...
“Pom Poko” is an animated film released by Studio Ghibli on July 16, 1994. It is the eighth animated feature film directed by Isao Takahata.This is the first original film directed by Isao Takahata, who also wrote the original story, wrote the screenplay, and directed the film. Set in the developing Tama New Town (Tama City), the film tells the story of raccoon dogs...
“Grave of the Fireflies” is a Japanese animated film directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli. It was released in 1988 and is based on the semi-autobiographical short story by Akiyuki Nosaka, published in 1967. The film is set during World War II and follows the struggles of two siblings trying to survive in the aftermath of the war in Japan. Its...
Only Yesterday is an animated film by Studio Ghibli, released in 1991. The film is based on the manga of the same name by Hotaru Okamoto and Yuko Tone, set in the backdrop of Showa-era Japan. Directed by Isao Takahata, who is renowned for his realistic approach in Japanese animation, this film explores the journey of Taeko, a young woman from the city who...
