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Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli

Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham & Steph Watts

Welcome to the Ghibliotheque, the podcast that leafs through libraries of films from the world’s greatest animation studios.In 2018, Michael Leader, an avowed Studio Ghibli fanatic, sat down with Jake Cunningham, who had never seen any of the Studio’s work before. Together they looked at the history behind Ghibli"s films (including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke), and got a critical perspective from Jake as a first-time viewer. They covered all of Studio Ghibli"s films,

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1:29:41

The Boy And The Heron | Spoiler Special |...

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2023/12/15

Spoiler warning!After our spoiler-light episode on The Boy and the Heron last week, we just had to go deeper. So Michael, Jake and Steph reconvened for more of a play-by-play run-through of Hayao Miyazaki's highly anticipated, dense, complicated, wonderful new film.We'd love to hear what you make of the Boy and the Heron for an upcoming 'mailbag' special! Send us your thoughts and theories at ghibliotheque@gmail.com.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes

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The Boy And The Heron | Ghibliotheque #28

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2023/12/08

Miyazaki is back! Michael, Jake and Steph return to the Ghibliotheque to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade, The Boy and the Heron - a beguiling and captivating film that has been described as a "semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship".This is a dense film, so we're doing things a little differently here. This episode is in our standard Ghibliotheque format - context, followed by review. It's also standard length, and offers a 'spoiler

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56:59

Ghibli Merch | Ghibliotheque in Japan 2023 #3

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2023/12/01

In this episode of our Japan 2023 miniseries, Michael, Jake and Steph open their shopping bags and chat all things merch, from the Ghibli Grand Warehouse shop to notebooks, records and Gacha machines.Thank you to the Japan National Tourism Organization for their support in planning our research trip to Japan: https://www.japan.travel/en/uk/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:42

Ghibli Park | Ghibliotheque in Japan 2023 #2

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2023/11/17

In this episode of our Japan 2023 miniseries, it's the big one. The reason we travelled close to 6000 miles across the globe, from London to Japan: Ghibli Park. Tune in to hear what Michael, Jake and Steph thought about this shrine to all things Ghibli, situated right in the middle of the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, just outside of Nagoya.https://ghibli-park.jp/en/Thanks to the Japan National Tourism Organization for their support in planning our research trip to Japan, and to the Nagoya

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1:15:00

Universal Studios Japan | Ghibliotheque in Japan 2023

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2023/11/10

We made it back to Japan! In this first episode of the Ghibliotheque in Japan 2023 miniseries, Michael, Jake and Steph talk through their jam-packed day at Universal Studios Japan, focusing on their top 10 rides including Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and all the spooky delights of Universal Horror Nights. We also hear from friends of the show, Ossian and Finnian Collin, who send in their own top 10 USJ rides.Thanks to the Japan National Tourism Organization for their

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45:15

Film Korea | Out now!

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2023/10/17

Jake and Michael are here with another book launch episode, and then afterwards they're both going to sleep for a long time, and not even think about writing another book for a long, long time. This one's quite different than any of the previous ones though, Film Korea is a journey into 30 key films from one of the most exciting cinematic nations on earth. With only one film to choose from per director, in this live conversation recorded at the book's launch at the Korean Cultural Centre, Jake and

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48:34

Joe Hisaishi Live

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2023/10/06

After years of delays, Joe Hisaishi finally made it to Wembley Arena to conduct his music from Hayao Miyazaki's films with the help of the BBC Concert Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus. And the Ghibliotheque gang were there to experience the magic! Here, Michael, Jake and Steph reunite to talk through one spellbinding night.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on

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The World of Studio Ghibli | Out now!

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2023/09/26

Michael and Jake have emerged from their respective attics and basements where they've been beavering away at a new book. The World of Studio Ghibli is for younger readers (7-10) and is a guide through the studio we love so much. In this short episode we talk about the process of writing it and about what readers can discover inside! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:32

Puffin Rock and the New Friends | The Cartoon...

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2023/08/11

We take a return journey to the Cartoon Salooniverse for Cartoon Saloon's new feature, based on their popular pre-school TV series, Puffin Rock. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:18

Paul Young on Screecher's Reach | Cartoon Salooniverse

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2023/06/02

This week, Michael and Jake return to the Cartoon Salooniverse to interview producer and studio co-founder Paul Young about the company's history to date, as well as his directorial debut, Screecher's Reach - a distinctively Cartoon Saloon-style entry in the Disney+ series Star Wars Visions.If you missed it at the time, head back through our archives for the full Cartoon Salooniverse miniseries, in which we followed the studio through their feature films from The Secret of Kells to Wolfwalkers. We

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58:00

Tom Morton-Smith on My Neighbour Totoro | Interview...

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2023/04/28

The magical, award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company production of My Neighbour Totoro is returning to the Barbican Centre from November! To mark the occasion, Michael speaks with Tom Morton-Smith, the writer tasked with adapting Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film for the stage.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram

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1:34:37

Makoto Shinkai on Suzume | Interview

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2023/04/14

As his new blockbuster anime Suzume is released in UK cinemas, director Makoto Shinkai (Your Name, Weathering With You) speaks with Michael and Jake about turning a romantic lead into a three-legged chair, falling in love with Whisper of the Heart, being touted as 'the next Miyazaki', and his filmmaking career to date.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter

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57:02

Ghibliotheque's Christmas Stories Special

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2022/12/25

As another year of Ghibliotheque draws to a close, it's time for our yearly Christmas special. This time, as well as looking back at the last 12 months of podcasting, and getting excited about what 2023 might bring, we offer up our retelling of some classic festive tales, all with their own Ghibli twist - and of course, producer Harold returns with his yearly dose of charoling, and this year's collection of songs is especially fab! Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access

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47:05

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist | Live at Manchester...

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2022/11/25

Recorded live at the Manchester Animation Festival. Following the UK premiere of the documentary Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist, Michael and Jake discuss the film, as well as Satoshi Kon's life and work, with contributions and questions from the audience.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram @ghibliotheque.pod.@MichaelJLeader –

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1:09:23

Naoko Yamada Interview Special

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2022/11/18

Michael Leader sits down with director Naoko Yamada to talk about her new short film Garden of Remembrance, what influences her wider work, and some surprising live-action obsessions.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram @ghibliotheque.pod.@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - Steph Get bonus content on Patreon

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Nora Twomey on My Father's Dragon

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2022/11/11

This week, Cartoon Saloon's Nora Twomey joins us to talk about her new film, My Father's Dragon, available to watch on Netflix from today.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram @ghibliotheque.pod.@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - Steph Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:06:48

Alex Dudok De Wit on Translating Shuna's Journey

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2022/11/04

This week, friend of the show Alex Dudok de Wit joins Michael and Jake to talk about his new translation of Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel, Shuna's Journey. Originally released in Japan in 1983, Shuna's Journey has never been translated into English, and so provides a new perspective on Miyazaki's work and worldview in the years before the success of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and the subsequent founding of Studio Ghibli.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and

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The Puppetry of My Neighbour Totoro with Basil Twist

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2022/10/21

Michael and Jake talk with Basil Twist, the puppetry designer for the stage production of My Neighbour Totoro, which recently premiered at the Barbican Centre in London.Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram @ghibliotheque.pod.@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - Steph Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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1:19:58

Masaaki Yuasa Interview | Bonus Episode

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2022/09/26

With Masaaki Yuasa's musical odyssey Inu-Oh being released in UK cinemas this week, Michael talks to the prolific director about his work, influences, and recommendations on anime we should dive into next...Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us on Twitter @ghibliotheque and Instagram @ghibliotheque.pod.@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - Steph Get

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1:07:37

Mailbag Special | The Selick-tionary & The...

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2022/09/09

Michael, Jake and Steph round off the miniseries with a special episode looking back at Henry Selick's short films Moon Girl, Slow Bob in the Lower Dimensions and Seepage, looking ahead to the films made (and not made!) by Henry Selick and Laika since we last heard from them, and looking inside the mailbag at some listener correspondence. Join us on Patreon for ad-free and bonus episodes, Discord access and show footnotes and more:Patreon.com/ghibliothequeEmail us:ghibliotheque@gmail.comor follow us

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