The East Asian Studies Center in co-sponsorship with the Wexner Center for the Arts is pleased to feature a film series titled “Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata, and the Masters of Studio Ghibli.” Often referred to as the Disney of Japan, Studio Ghibli produces elegantly simple and universally appealing animated features, characterized by powerful storytelling and deeply felt compassion. The Ghibli brand is most identified with cofounder Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro), called “the greatest animation director living today” by Pixar founder John Lasseter. This extensive series spotlights many of Miyazaki’s greatest films but also allows you to discover the extraordinary work of his lesser-known colleagues at Studio Ghibli.

For a complete listing of films and their descriptions, and to purchase tickets, click on the links below:

NOV 1 - Spirited Away
NOV 2 - Princess Mononoke
NOV 4 - My Neighbors the Yamadas
NOV 4 - Only Yesterday
NOV 9 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
NOV 17 - Castle in the Sky
NOV 17 - Ocean Waves
NOV 18 - Whisper of the Heart
NOV 18 - The Cat Returns
NOV 23 - My Neighbor Totoro

Please note that links include film descriptions as well as show times.