Studio Ghibli’s animated masterpieces are among the most beloved films of all time.
This series from the Explosion Network explored the studio’s classic library, celebrating its artistry and storytelling. For now, the podcast has been spirited away into retirement — but if enough fans kick up the dust bunnies, it just might return for more Ghibli magic.
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We've enjoyed hearing all your Studio Ghibli stories since we debuted this podcast in 2020. The studio has released a few films since, notably The Boy & The Heron in 2023, which are yet to be covered on this podcast.
Let us know in the comments section on the last episode or on social media if you'd like to see the series return to cover some more Studio Ghibli films!
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan 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 HenriquesFILM CREDITS:Directed by: Isao TakahataProduced by: Ryoichi Sato, Shini’ichiro UedaWritten by: Isao Takahata (written by), Akiyuki Nosaka (novel)Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akem Yamaguchi, Tadashi NakamuraAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air collision via a magic crystal around her neck, Sheeta meets fellow orphan Pazu and the pair join forces to discover the mystical floating city of Laputa while pursued by both Muska and the pirates, who lust for the city's myriad treasures.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 HenriquesCastle In The Sky (1986)Directed by: Hayao MiyazakiProduced by: Isao TakahataWritten by: Hayao MiyazakiStarring: Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa, Kotoe Hatsui, Minori TeradaAll Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/studio-ghiblis-animated-wondersSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Please be excited for Studio Ghibli’s Animated Wonders. The full season kicks-off on March 17th. Find out more here: https://explosionnetwork.com/articles/limited-series-studio-ghiblis-animated-wonders-coming-soon
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🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley
🎙️ Ciaran Marchant
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🎵 Music: “Lo-Fi Hip Hop Chill Beats For Study Game Sleep” by Reckoner — Licensed under CC BY 3.0
🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques
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