List of Studio Ghibli works


This is a list of works by the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.

Works

Feature films

Television films

Television series

Short films

These are short films, including those created for television, theatrical release, and the Ghibli Museum. Original video animation releases and music videos are also listed in this section.

Commercials

Video games

Stage productions

The works listed here consist of works that do not fall into the above categories. All of these films have been released on DVD or Blu-ray in Japan as part of the Ghibli Gakujutsu Library.
YearTitleEnglish titleNotes
1987The Story of Yanagawa's CanalsDocumentary by Isao Takahata originally broadcast on NHK.
1998Sekai Waga Kokoro no TabiDocumentary following Isao Takahata to Canada to meet Frédéric Back.
1999Sekai Waga Kokoro no TabiDocumentary travelling with Hayao Miyazaki as he follows the footsteps of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
2001Mononoke Hime wa Koushite Umareta.How Princess Mononoke Was BornA behind the scenes film directed by Toshio Uratani, documenting the production of Princess Mononoke. Shot over a 2-year period, split into 3 chapters with a total running time of 400 minutes.
2003Lasseter-san, ArigatouThank You, Mr. LasseterA thank you video created for John Lasseter, following Hayao Miyazaki and other Studio Ghibli staff to Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California in 2002, in preparation for the English language release of Spirited Away.
2004Miyazaki Hayao Produce no Ichimai no CD ha Kōshite UmaretaHayao Miyazaki Produces a CDA film about Miyazaki's involvement in Tsunehiko Kamijo's Okaasa no Shashin CD. The second part features a recording of Kamijo's live performance at the Ghibli Museum in 2003.
2004Otsuka Yasuo no Ugokasu YorokobiYasuo Otsuka's Joy of MotionA documentary about animator Yasuo Otsuka, mentor to Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.
2005Miyazaki Hayao to Ghibli BijutsukanA film featuring Gorō Miyazaki and Isao Takahata touring the Ghibli Museum.
2007Jiburi no Eshokunin – Oga Kazuo Ten – Totoro no Mori o Kaita HitoA Ghibli Artisan – Kazuo Oga Exhibition – The Man Who Painted Totoro's ForestA documentary to commemorate an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, featuring the work of Studio Ghibli background artist Kazuo Oga.
2009Ghibli no FūkeiScenery of GhibliDVD release of two specials, originally broadcast on BS Nippon TV. The first from 2006 with a running time of 85 minutes, follows Japanese actors Mayu Tsuruta, Yui Natsukawa and Tetta Sugimoto to Europe, matching Miyazaki's storyboards to the real world scenery and attractions that served as inspiration to the settings of his animated films. The second from 2008, with a running time of 95 minutes, travels with Mayu Tsuruta around 'traditional' and 'nostalgic' Japan, to find the domestic inspirations of Miyazaki's work.
2009Suzuki Toshio no Ghibli Asemamire, 99 no KotobaToshio Suzuki's Ghibli Asemamire, 99 WordsA compilation of 49 interviews conducted by Toshio Suzuki on his weekly radio program Ghibli Asemamire, broadcasting on Tokyo FM.
2009Joe Hisaishi in Budokan – 25 years with the Animations of Hayao MiyazakiConcert footage of Joe Hisaishi's 3 nights at the Nippon Budokan venue in August 2008, where he played various pieces from throughout his 25-year collaboration with Studio Ghibli. Originally broadcast on NHK.
2011Ghibli no HondanaGhibli's BookshelfAccompanying the release of Arrietty, this documentary, originally broadcast on BS Nippon Television, explores the influence of children's literature on Miyazaki and Takahata's body of work and Studio Ghibli as a whole.
2013Ghibli no FūkeiScenery of GhibliA third special broadcast on BS Nippon TV, hosted by Kurara Chibana. This film journeys to the Swiss Alps, returning to the locations scouted by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki in the 1970s during the production of Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Anne of Green Gables. This edition also interviews Gorō Miyazaki about the real life locations and settings that inspired From Up on Poppy Hill.
2013Yume to Kyōki no ōkokuThe Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessDirector Mami Sunada follows Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata over the course of a year as Studio Ghibli prepares to release two films. Released theatrically in Japan in 2013 and in the United States in 2014.
2014Isao Takahata – The Making of The Tale of Princess Kaguya ~ Ghibli Seventh Studio ~ the Legend of 933 DaysOriginally broadcast as two 43 minute episodes on WOWOW in December 2013. The DVD and Blu-ray version, released in Japan in December 2014, expands the behind-the-scenes film, documenting the production of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, to 201 minutes. An 86-minute version of the film was released in the UK on DVD and digital formats as Isao Takahata And His Tale Of The Princess Kaguya in March 2015.

Exhibitions

A selection of layout designs for animated productions was exhibited in the Studio Ghibli Layout Designs: Understanding the Secrets of Takahata and Miyazaki Animation exhibition tour, which started in the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and subsequently travelled to different museums throughout Japan and Asia, concluding its tour of Japan in the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and its tour of Asia in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Between October 4, 2014, and March 1, 2015, the layout designs were exhibited at Art Ludique in Paris. The exhibition catalogues contain annotated reproductions of the displayed artwork.

Related works

These works were not created by Studio Ghibli, but were produced by a variety of studios and people who went on to form or join Studio Ghibli. This includes members of Topcraft that went on to create Studio Ghibli in 1985; works produced by Toei Animation, TMS Entertainment, Nippon Animation, or other studios and featuring involvement by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, or other Ghibli staffers. The list also includes works created in cooperation with Studio Ghibli.

Pre-Ghibli

Cooperative works

Distributive works

These Western animated films have been distributed by Studio Ghibli, and now through their label, Ghibli Museum Library.
TitleRelease DateCountry of OriginFilm Made ByNotes
Mr. Bug Goes to Town1941United StatesFleischer Studios
The Humpbacked Horse 1947RussiaIvan Ivanov-Vano
Animal Farm1954United KingdomHalas and Batchelor
The Snow Queen 1957RussianLev Atamanov
Margo the Mouse 1976PolandEugeniusz Kotowskianimation series
The King and the Mockingbird 1980FrancePaul Grimault
Kirikou and the Sorceress 1998France / BelgiumMichel Ocelot
Prince and Princess 1999FranceMichel Ocelot
The Triplets of Belleville 2002FranceSylvain Chomet
Winter Days 2004JapanKihachirō Kawamotoexperimental animation anthology
Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest2006FranceMichel Ocelot
My Love 2006RussianAleksandr Petrov
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts 2007FranceMichel Ocelot
The Illusionist 2010Britain / FranceSylvain Chomet
Tales of the Night 2011FranceMichel Ocelot
Wrinkles 2012SpainIgnacio Ferreras

Contributive works

Studio Ghibli has made contributions to the following anime series and movies:
YearTitleCompanyStudio Ghibli Contribution
1991Otaku no VideoGainaxseries in-between animation
1992–presentCrayon Shin-chanShin-Ei Animationseries in-between animation
1992Giant RoboMu Animation Studiokey animation assistance on episode 2 only
1994Street Fighter II: The Animated MovieGroup TACcooperation in photography
1995MemoriesStudio 4°Ccooperation in photography on Cannon Fodder sequence
1995Legend of Crystania – The Motion PictureTriangle Staffbackgrounds
1995–1996Gunsmith CatsOriental Light and Magicin-betweeners and photography on episodes 1 and 2 only
1995–1996Fushigi YûgiPierrotin-between animation on episodes 5, 6, 9–12, and 14
1996Fire EmblemStudio Fantasia and KSSin-between animation on episode 1 only
1996–2004Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae HashutsujoStudio Gallopseries in-between animation
1997–1998Flame of ReccaPierrotseries backgrounds
1998TrigunMadhouse Studiosseries in-between animation and key animation on episode 3 only
1998SprigganStudio 4°Cin-between animation
1998Detective Conan: The Fourteenth TargetTMS Entertainmentin-between animation
1998–1999Popolocrois MonogatariBee Train and Production I.Gseries in-between animation
1999Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo: The MovieStudio Gallopin-between animation
1999Cardcaptor Sakura: The MovieMadhouse Studiosspecial effects
2000Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed CardMadhouse Studiosspecial effects
2000–2003The King of Braves GaoGaiGar FinalSunriseseries in-between animation
2001s-CRY-edSunriseseries in-between animation
2001–2002Captain KuppaBee Trainseries in-between animation
2001You're Under ArrestStudio Deenin-between animation on episode 26 only
2002Azumanga DaiohJ.C.Staffbackgrounds on episode 11 only
2002A Tree of PalmePalm Studioin-between cooperation
2002–2003Overman King GainerSunrisein-between animation on episode 26 only
2003.hack//Liminality vol. 1: In the Case of Mai MinaseBee Trainin-between animation
2003–2004Fullmetal AlchemistBonesseries in-between animation
2004Samurai 7Gonzobackground art on episodes 6–9, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 18–23
2004–2005Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte CristoGonzoin-between animation and digital coloring on episodes 20, 23 and 24
2004InuYasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic IslandSunrisebackgrounds
2005The Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai, The First GameProduction I.G and NASin-between animation
2005–2006Immortal Grand PrixProduction I.Gin-between animation on episodes 1 and 2 only
2005Elemental GeladeXebecbackground art on episodes 2–6 and 9
2006Black Lagoon: The Second BarrageMadhouse Studiosbackground art on episode 24 only
2006TekkonkinkreetStudio 4°Cbackground art
2006The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Madhouse Studioscharacter and background art
2006–2007Le Chevalier D'EonProduction I.Gdigital paint and in between animation on episodes 1–3 and 6
2006xxxHOLiCProduction I.Gin-between animation on episodes 18, 20 and 23
2007ReideenProduction I.G and Tohokushinsha Filmdigital paint and in-between animation on episodes 1–3
2007Gurren LagannGainaxseries finish animation and in-between animation
2008Tetsuwan Birdy: DecodeA-1 Picturesin-between animation on episode 5 only
2008–2009Xam'd: Lost MemoriesBonesseries in-between animation
2008–2009Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second SeasonSunrisein-between animation on episodes 4 and 9 only
2008Shikabane Hime: AkaGainax and Feelin-between assistance on episodes 2, 5, 8 and 10
2008One OutsMadhouse Studiosseries backgrounds
2009King of ThornSunrisebackground art
2009Tsubasa Chronicle: Spring ThunderProduction I.Gseries in-between animation
2009–2010Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodBonesseries in-between animation
2010Bleach: Hell VersePierrotbackgrounds
2011Usagi DropProduction I.Gin-between animation on episodes 7, 8, 10 and 11
2011The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the SkyKinema Citrusin-between animation
2011Scryed Alteration I TaoSunrisein-between animation
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can RedoStudio Kharain-between animation
2013Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – The AdventStudio 4°Cbackground art
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeStudio Kharabackground art