Isao Takahata was nine years old when the firebombs fell. On the night of June 29 1945, incendiary weapons rained on Okayama in western Japan, and when the Takahata household in the suburbs caught ...

"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?" One of the saddest films ever is getting a proper streaming release on Netflix this fall. Grave of the Fireflies is one of the masterpieces directed by the late ...

Founded in 1985 by producer Toshio Suzuki and directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — animation studios in ...

Studio Ghibli has long held a unique place in the global animation world, renowned for its imaginative worlds, heartfelt stories, and rich hand-drawn artistry. Founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata ...

What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.