Best Japanese Animation Studios - April 2024

Howl's Moving Castle

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl�... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0061478784
• ASIN: 0061478784
• ISBN: 0061478784
• Brand: Diana Wynne Jones
• Manufacturer: Greenwillow Books

The Art of Spirited Away

The Art of Spirited Away collects colour illustrations of Spirited Away for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film from the director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke. Large-size, hardcover coffee-table book featuring artwork from the renowned animated film, Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Features commentary, colour stills, sketches, storyboards, and illustrations used to envision the rich fantasy world of the film. Also includes a complete English-language script.

• ASIN: 1569317771
• UPC: 782009099130
• ASIN: 1569317771
• ISBN: 9781569317778
• Brand: Viz Media
• Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC

The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings

From LAIKA, the Academy Award®-nominated studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, comes a new adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan. In Kubo and the Two Strings, scruffy, kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy shoreside village. But when a spirit from the past appears, Kubo suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against gods and monsters. This fully illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork and unique stop-motion animation style involved in the film's creation.

• ASIN: B01ESHXVI8
• ASIN: B01ESHXVI8
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books LLC

Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation

#1 Amazon Best Seller!―The Life-Changing Power of AnimeA celebration of Anime: Many books on anime simply offer a list of “essential titles” and recommendations. Anime Impact goes deeper by showcasing the many voices of anime’s biggest fans. You’ll find many distinct stories that only each specific writer could tell, all painting a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime over multiple generations.Iconic movies and TV shows from Japan: Japanese animation―or anime―holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1633537323
• ASIN: 1633537323
• ISBN: 1633537323
• Manufacturer: Mango

Manga Studio 5 Beginner's Guide

An extensive and fun guide to let your imagination on loose using Manga Studio 5About This BookIllustrated with real-world examples, we embark on a journey of a comic's creation from initial idea to finished pageDiscover methods for emulating analog creation digitally and investigate ways of producing unique comicsFull of examples and illustrations to make comic creation fun and easyWho This Book Is For"Manga Studio Beginner's Guide" is for beginners in comic creation. The more you know about how comics are made, the better you will be, but it's not essential to get the most out of this book. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00JXLF78W
• ASIN: B00JXLF78W
• Manufacturer: Packt Publishing

The Art of Princess Mononoke

The latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli artbooks, which include interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.Princess Mononoke was the first Hayao Miyazaki film to break out into the American mainstream. The journey from initial idea to the big screen is captured here, in the hundreds of images from preliminary sketches to dynamic animation cels.

• ASIN: 1421565978
• ASIN: 1421565978
• ISBN: 1421565978
• Brand: VIZ Media LLC
• Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC

Evalent Anime Cute White Dragon Doll Plush Toy Japanese Animation Pillow Neck U-Shape White

Filling: high quality PP cotton. Travel, home, office can be used.

• ASIN: B01LXTB8S3
• UPC: 691356610748
• ASIN: B01LXTB8S3
• Brand: CoSmile
• Size: ONE SIZE
• Manufacturer: Evalent

Miyazakiworld: A Life in Art

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world A thirtieth‑century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red‑haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises.   Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmake... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300226853
• ASIN: 0300226853
• ISBN: 0300226853
• Manufacturer: Yale University Press

The Art of The Princess Mononoke ( Studio Ghibli The Art Series )

Hard to find

• ASIN: 4198100020
• ASIN: 4198100020
• ISBN: 4198100020
• Manufacturer: Studio Ghibli

Amber and the Hidden City

Thirteen year old Amber Robinson's life is full of changes. Her parents are sending her to a private school away from her friends, and high school looms before her. But little does she know that her biggest change awaits in a mysterious city hidden from the world for a thousand years.Why? Amber's grandmother is a princess from this magical kingdom of Marai. She's been summoned home to use her special abilities to select the new king but she no longer has the gift, and her daughter was never trained for the task. That leave only one person with the ability to save the city: Amber! But there are... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00H0J152G
• ASIN: B00H0J152G
• Manufacturer: MVmedia, LLC

Spirited Away, Vol. 1

As night falls, Chihiro finds out she's in a world of ghosts, demons, and strange gods.Ten-year-old Chihiro and her family are on their way to their new home. Dad takes a wrong turn, though, and they become lost in a forest. Eventually they find their way to a strange abandoned amusement park. Chihiro wanders off. As night falls, Chihiro finds out she's in a world of ghosts, demons, and strange gods. A mysterious boy, Haku, tells her that to survive Chihiro must find work. She must go down to the boiler room and seek out an old man named Kamaji...

• ASIN: 1569317917
• UPC: 782009098133
• ASIN: 1569317917
• ISBN: 1569317917
• Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC

Ghibli 2 Books Bundle Set , Best Stories , Beginner Piano Solo Sheet Music 54 songs Nausicaa - Marnie , Original Sticky Notes

"Complete tie-up score with Jibura Best Selection CD ""Joe Hisaishi: Ghibli Best Stories"" (Universal Sigma) that summarizes famous songs reconstructed by Hisaishi Joe himself. It is a piano solo score to deliver in ""Original Edition"" supervised by Joe Hisaishi"

• ASIN: B07FTFFH68
• ASIN: B07FTFFH68
• Manufacturer: ZEN-ON MUSIC CO

Ghibli 3 Books Bundle Set , Best Stories , Original Edition , Beginner Piano Solo Music 54 , Easy 53 songs / Nausicaa - Marnie , Sticky Notes

"Complete tie-up score with Jibura Best Selection CD ""Joe Hisaishi: Ghibli Best Stories"" (Universal Sigma) that summarizes famous songs reconstructed by Hisaishi Joe himself. It is a piano solo score to deliver in ""Original Edition"" supervised by Joe Hisaishi"

• ASIN: B07FT5M24T
• ASIN: B07FT5M24T
• Manufacturer: ZEN-ON MUSIC CO

Japanese Motion Graphic Creators 2007 (English and Japanese Edition)

Following last year's successful debut, here s the second annual book plus DVD directory documenting the work of 100 of the best motion graphic artists in Japan. Whether you re an art director looking for the greatest people to work with, an animator, a student of motion graphics or just someone who wants to know what's on the cutting edge in this fast-moving field, this yearbook collects some of the freshest creativity in VJ, Promotion Video, Animation, Interactive, Video Art and Documentary. Each of the 100 artists profiled includes full contact information, a capsule biography, preferred so... [Read More]

• ASIN: 4861005000
• ASIN: 4861005000
• ISBN: 4861005000
• Manufacturer: Ram Distribution

Anime Song - lend a new, thread-nostalgia (Wild Rose Novel) (2010) ISBN: 4889863745 [Japanese Import]

• ASIN: 4889863745
• ASIN: 4889863745
• ISBN: 4889863745
• Manufacturer: ToÌ"kyoÌ" : Nobarasha, 2010.

Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle : Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation

Updated and expanded edition of Susan Napier's cult classic, in-depth, sophisticated look at Japanese

• UPC: 3902678
• Rating: 4.333

DIG,EASY ANIMATION STUDIO,2PK

Kids love to make and share their own movies, but it can be very time-consuming and difficult. Easy Animation Studio gives kids all the tools they need to create and share custom animations quickly and

• UPC: 46250055
• Model: 73332
• Color: Assorted
• Rating: 4.5

Bug Zoo : Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase Book

Ben loves all sorts of insects but when he puts some in jars to start a bug zoo, the bugs quickly stop buzzing and after adding a luna moth to the collection, he understands

• UPC: 48727477
• Rating: 4.0

Catch My Breath : Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase

A child explores where breath might go after it is lost, whether under someone else's breath, among a nursery's baby's breath, or in a breath of fresh air. Includes facts about idioms and the Walt

• UPC: 55817041
• Rating: 4.0

Best of Studio Ghibli Coloring Pages Coloring Book

Best of Studio Ghibli Coloring Pages Coloring Book contains selected 60 detailed coloring pages from Studio Ghibli anime movies: 1. Spirited Away 2. My Neighbor Totoro 3. Ponyo 4. Princess Mononoke 5. Kiki's Delivery Service

• UPC: 387918313

Animation Studio

Let's get animated! Included in this appealing boxed set is everything you need to create a stop-motion movie using your cell phone or digital camera. Do you know how to build a storyboard? Design a

• UPC: 23368291

The Anime Encyclopedia : A Century of Japanese Animation

"Over 1,000 new entries, over 4,000 updates and corrections, countless old arguments ended (and new ones begun). The 3rd edition of the Anime Encyclopedia brings the landmark reference work up to date with six additional

• UPC: 39121483

Pixar Animation Studio Artist Showcase Over There

When Shredder, a little shrew who lives alone, overcomes his worry and sets out to explore what lies beyond the forest, he finds himself in trouble and discovers a new

• UPC: 37281767
• Rating: 5.0

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up : The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Presents a guide to cleaning and organizing a living space, discussing best methods for decluttering and the impact that an organized home can have on mood and physical and mental

• UPC: 38181065
• Rating: 3.673

Walt Disney Animation Studios The Archive Series Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: The Flipbooks

9781423151050

• UPC: 17798812

Hayao Miyazaki:Studio Ghibli Anime Best Ocarina Solo Duet Sheet Music Book

• UPC: 173968633590
• Category: Magazines
• Price: 37 USD