Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli

The Legend of Zelda was created in the 1980s by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He was inspired by his childhood adventures exploring forests, caves, and fields near his home. He wanted players to feel curious and brave as they explored a magical world full of puzzles an ...  Show more

George Washington was a leader of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War and later became the first president of the United States. As commander of the Continental Army, he helped guide American forces through many difficult battles. After independence, people trusted ...  Show more

Join Ryan, Austin and Kevin to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away! Email us at movies@wisecrack.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A grey heron told once me that Mal and Jo are here to talk all things Miyazaki! They start by discussing Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film, ‘The Boy and the Heron.’ They talk about the themes, the world, and why this was such a personal film for Miyazaki (9:42). Later, they put togeth ...  Show more

To celebrate the overseas release of The Boy and the Heron (aka How Do You Live?) RJL delves into the stories that inspire animator Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, especiallyNausicaä of the Valley of the WindHowl’s Moving CastleMy Neighbor TotoroWe’ll end with a deep dive into ...  Show more

The Secret World of Arrietty is a gorgeous fantasy film from Hiromasa Yonebayashi, his directorial debut. Listen to hear us break down everything from this film in our latest installment of the Ghibli Rewatch podcast series, going through every Studio […]