There’s a new movie coming out from Studio Ghibli, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Kaguya-hime no Monogatari). It looks like a bit of a departure from their usual style, but being a Ghibli film, it still looks utterly gorgeous. It’s based on a 10th century Japanese folktale, and tells the story of Kaguya, a princess who was discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a glowing bamboo plant.
We’re all huge Ghibli fans in our house. Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and our favourite, My Neighbour Totoro.
I’m even wearing my glow-in-the-dark Totorobot t-shirt today, though depressingly few of my colleagues recognise it. I see it as an opportunity to spread the word of Totoro. 🙂
We even built a Snowtoro last winter, which is possibly the best snowman I’ve ever made.
So, dear reader. Are you a Studio Ghibli fan? What’s your favourite film? Do you want to see The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter?
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espresso coco 
I’m a Spirited Away girlie, M is more Princess Mononoke.
I love Studio Ghibli stuff in general though, there’s always something to look at, rather like the Richard Scary books from my childhood.
Now, I must confess that I’ve not seen Princess Mononoke. Spirited Away is beautiful though. They’re all so gorgeous to look at.
Meep >.< Howl's Moving Castle is my favourite, it's so magical intricate. The book is pretty good too so I recommend that. I haven't heard of this new film – thanks for bringing it to my attention. I love Studio Ghibli, I have a little Totoro tattooed on my arm. People ask why I have a cat tattoo, so I understand the frustration of people not recognising what's on your tshirt
I *loved* the book of Howl’s Moving Castle. So different from the film, yet with so many similarities. Can’t decide which I love more, though I think the film would just edge it.
I agree. The film just edges it 🙂 Have you seen Grave of the Fireflies? I cried my eyes out
I haven’t! there are a few of the Ghibli films which I’ve not seen
On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM, espresso coco
We love almost all of the Ghibli films, but Spirited away will always be a special film for us.
Totoro is absolutely briliiant too, but we can’t bring ourselves to watch Grave of the Fireflies ever again. It’s just too sad 😦
We weren’t that inpressed with Arietty.
Your ‘snowtoro’ is very impressive! Great post – I too am a fan of Ghibli films. Looking forward to the release of かぐや姫の物語 🙂
Claire xx
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