Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders

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Studio Ghibli’s work of animated features is some of the most renowned of all time. Join the Explosion Network as they work their way through the library of classic films from the Japanese animation studio.

  1. 10/08/2020

    The Future of The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness

    Before we look forward, we look back. In the season finale of Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders, we discuss the documentary film, ‘The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness’ and then discuss what the future of the animation studio could be. Will there be a new wave of talent injected into Ghibli? Will Hayao Miyazaki finish his final film? And what are Dylan, Ciaran and Ashley’s final rankings of the Ghibli films?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesThe Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)Directed by: Mami SunadaStarring: Hayao Miyazaki, Yumiko Miyoshi, Toshio Suzuki, Hideaki Anno, Goro Miyazaki, Isao TakahataAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    47 min

  2. 03/08/2020

    When Marnie Was There (2014)

    Due to 12 y.o. Anna's asthma, she's sent to stay with relatives of her guardian in the Japanese countryside. She likes to be alone, sketching. She befriends Marnie. Who is the mysterious, blonde Marnie?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesWhen Marnie Was ThereDirected by: Hiromasa YonebayashiWritten by: Keiko Niwa, Masashi Ando, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Joan G. Robinson (based on the novel by)Starring: Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima, Susumu Terajima, Toshie Negishi, Ryoko Moriyama, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Hitomi Kuroki, Yuko KaidaAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    27 min
  3. The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

    27/07/2020

    The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

    Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her, but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesThe Tale of Princess KaguyaDirected by: Isao TakahataWritten by: Isao Takahata (story & screenplay), Riko Sakaguchi (screenplay)Starring: Aki Asakura, Kengo Kora, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko TakahataAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    27 min
  4. The Wind Rises (2013)

    20/07/2020

    The Wind Rises (2013)

    A look at the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesThe Wind RisesDirected by: Hayao MiyazakiWritten by: Hayao MiyazakiStarring: Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Mansai Nomura, Jun Kunimura, Mirai ShidaAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    33 min

  5. 13/07/2020

    From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

    A group of Yokohama teens look to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesFrom Up on Poppy HillDirected by: Goro MiyazakiWritten by: Hayao Miyazaki (screenplay), Keiko Niwa (screenplay), Chizuru Takahashi (comic), Tetsuro Sayama (comic, original story)Starring: Masami Nagasawa, Jun’ichi Okada, Keiko Takeshita, Yuriko Ishida, Rumi Hiiragi, Jun Fubuki, Takashi Naito, Shunsuke KazamaAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    33 min
  6. The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

    06/07/2020

    The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

    The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family's residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their teenage daughter, Arrietty, is discovered.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie Henriques The Secret World of ArriettyDirected by: Hiromasa YonebayashiWritten by: Hayao Miyazaki (screenplay), Keiko Niwa (screenplay), Mary Norton (novel) Starring: Mirai Shida, Tomokazu Miura, Kirin Kiki, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Tatsuya FujiwaraAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion More Episodes

    21 min
  7. Ponyo (2008)

    29/06/2020

    Ponyo (2008)

    A five-year-old boy develops a relationship with Ponyo, a young goldfish princess who longs to become a human after falling in love with him.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesPonyoDirected by: Hayao Miyazaki Written by: Hayao MiyazakiStarring: Tomoko Yamaguchi, Kazushige Nagashima, Yuki Amami, George Tokoro, Yuria Nara, Hiroki DoiAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    31 min
  8. Tales from Earthsea (2006)

    22/06/2020

    Tales from Earthsea (2006)

    In a mythical land, a man and a young boy investigate a series of unusual occurrences.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoStudio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders Credits:Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by ReckonerLicense: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)Art: Cherie HenriquesTales from EarthseaDirected by: Goro MiyazakiProduced by: Tomohiko Ishii, Toshio SuzukiWritten by: Ursula K. Le Guin (novel), Goro Miyazaki (screenplay), Keiko Niwa (screenplay), Hayao Miyazaki (concept)Starring: Jun’ichi Okada, Aoi Teshima, Bunta Sugawara, Yuko Tanaka, Teruyuki KagawaAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    29 min
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    Studio Ghibli’s work of animated features is some of the most renowned of all time. Join the Explosion Network as they work their way through the library of classic films from the Japanese animation studio.

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